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Woodlake Migrant Education Even Start (MEES) - Family Literacy Program
The Woodlake MEES - Family Literacy Program is a collaborative program of the Woodlake Elementary School District and the Tulare County Office of Education Migrant Education Program Region VIII. Participants are Woodlake families with children under the age of 7 who want to improve their English language skills, prepare for the GED, or enter a job training program. Families must be willing to participate in regular program activities, attending at least 85% of the classes, and must qualify as low income. All services are funded through an Even Start grant. There is no charge to families who meet the Even Start guidelines.Goals
- Focus on family's strengths.
- Help parents become full partners in the education of their children.
- Assist children in reaching their full potential as learners.
- Increase the educational level and employability skills of parents.
- Strengthen parent's knowledge and skills in helping their children grow and learn.
- Increase reading and writing activities between parents and children.
Services
- ESL Classes
- Basic Adult Literacy Classes
- GED Preparation
- Classes in:
- Self Esteem
- How to Read to Your Child
- Nutrition
- Household Safety
- Homework Support
- Child Growth and Development
- Community Resources
- Family Nights
- Home Visits
- Lending Library
Program Highlights
- Parents and children spend time together
- Families set their own goals
- Parents are more comfortable talking with their children's teachers
- Parents read to their children
- Collaborative community services
- Intensive instructional program
Tulare County Office of Education
Migrant Education Program Region VIII
7000 Doe Avenue, Suite B
Visalia, CA 93291
Tony Velásquez, Administrator
(559) 651-3035
fax: (559) 651-1701
Jim Vidak
County Superintendent of Schools
Tulare County Office of Education
2637 West Burrel
P.O. Box 5091
Visalia, CA 93278-5091
phone: (559) 733-6300
fax: (559) 627-5219
TTY (hearing impaired): (559) 733-6307
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