Programs & Initiatives
 

Migrant Parent Advisory Council

Parent Involvement: The Key to Success

State MPAC Representatives
Claudia Padilla
President		 Marivel Chavez
Vice-President		 Norma Alvarez
2nd Vice-President		 Veronica Nuñez
Secretary
       
     
Leticia Suastegui
Coordinator 		     
Mission Statement

Educating parents to become strong advocates of their children’s education and leaders in their communities as well as responsible and culturally sensitive citizens.

Learn more about our mission by reading the Kansas MEP Policy Guidance that governs the Migrant Parent Advisory Council.

Who is eligible to be a member of the MPAC?

Parents or guardians of eligible migrant children and individuals who represent the interests of such parents.

Function of the State MPAC

An MPAC advises the SEA and its local operating agencies on concerns of migrant parents that relate to the planning, operation, and evaluation of the MEP programs and projects in which their children participate. In particular, the SEA and local projects must consult with the MPAC about comprehensive assessment and the design of the comprehensive delivery plan.

Purpose of the State MPAC

To engage parents and schools in developing partnerships and build ongoing dialogues to improve student achievement.

State MPAC Goals & Objectives
  • To have an active MPAC at every MEP project in the state of Kansas
  • Train local MPAC representatives to become advocates and leaders of their communities
  • Create a strong MPAC network throughout the state
  • Empower parents as primary educators of their children
Parent Leadership Conference
Migrant Parent Advisory Council 2009-2010
Resources for Parents and Advocates of Migrant Families

    Several new links have been added to the Web Resources Page for your assistance. HealthWave, Harvest America, KPIRC and HEP offer a wide variety of services from medical insurance to education and More!

    New MPAC Brochures have been created in both English and Spanish for your ease and use!  Please go to Resources for MEP Staff  to download.

Kansas MPAC Regions

MPAC Region Map

Region 1 Region 2
  • Cimarron 102
  • Deerfield 216
  • Dodge City 443
  • Elkhart 218
  • Garden City 457
  • Goodland 352
  • Hugoton 210
  • Johnson 452
  • Kinsley/Offerle 47
  • Kismet-Plains 483
  • Leoti 467
  • Liberal 480
  • Moscow 209
  • Oakley 274
  • Rolla 217
  • Satanta 507
  • Sublette 374
  • SWPRSC
  • Syracuse 494
  • Tribune 200
  • Ulysses 214
  • Anthony-Harper 361
  • Arkansas City 470
  • Bonner Springs
  • Emporia 253
  • Gardner 231
  • Great Bend 428
  • Greenbush 248
  • Haviland 474
  • Hays 489
  • KCK 500
  • Lewis 502
  • Macksville 351
  • Olathe 233
  • Pittsburg 250
  • Salina 305
  • Wichita 259

 
 
More Information

For more information contact Leticia Suastegui, the State MPAC Coordinator.