Marion County's Migrant Education Program is a Title I, Part C-federally funded initiative designed to provide assistance and services to meet the educational needs of migratory parents and their eligible children.

DEFINITION OF A MIGRANT CHILD

A child aged 3 to 21,  whose parents or guardians have moved within the past 36 months across state or county lines to seek or obtain temporary or seasonal employment.

Migrant Education Program, please contact:

Rene Murguia: Database Coordinator
 murguirj@gm.sbac.edu
Phone: (352) 955-6855 ext. 6363
 
Edith Sanchez: 
sanchee@gm.sbac.edu
Phone: (352) 955-6855 ext. 6371
 
Laura Ritonia:
ritoniall@gm.sbac.edu
Phone: (352) 955-6855 ext. 6369

TYPES OF SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Early Childhood Program (children ages 3-5),
• After School Tutorial Program (grades K-12),
• Health Services (school physicals and dental examinations), and
• Other Services (academic assistance for furthering a child's education through college, vocational programs, referrals to agencies, and Drop-Out Prevention).

For more information about the Marion County Migrant Education Program, please contact the Office of Grants and Federal Programs/Title I located at Howard Academy Community Center, 306 N.W. 7th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475 or call (352) 671-4171.