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Welcome and Introductions

Twyla Sprouse

Kansas

Asst. Director

Special Education & Title Services

Arizona

Colorado

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Louisiana

Massachusetts

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Michigan

Mississippi

Nebraska

New York

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

Texas

Vermont

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Agenda Day #1

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Welcome to Arizona
3. Year 2 Reporting
4. Annual Performance Report
5. PLC Evaluations and Draft PLC Initiative Report
• Reports from PLC Facilitators
• Survey Feedback
6. Year 3 Initiative Planning and PLC Groups
7. Planning for Year 3 and New Fidelity Implementation Index
8. Professional Learning Circles Feedback Session and Sharing
9. Hispanic Heritage Foundation Project (Milenka Gutierrez)
10. Networking and Sharing
11. Curriculum Work Group New STAT Lesson Feedback

*LUNCH*

1. Work Group Time

Welcome!

Kansas Migrant Education

MEP State Director

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Twyla Sprouse

(785) 296-6714

twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov

Meeting Materials

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MIGRANT

EDUCATION

PROGRAM

TST Presentation

Bianca Fonseca Cervantes, ID&R Coordinator

Noemi Escamilla, MEP Specialist

• AZ MEP Staff
• Agriculture in AZ
• Patterns
• AZ MEP Stats
• Recruitment
• Partners
• Services
• Family Engagement
• Professional Learning
• Monitoring
• Places to Visit

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AGENDA

Ivan Quintana

Grants

Rogelio Ruiz

Director

Bianca Cervantes

ID&R

Noemi Escamilla

Professional Learning

David Aldaco

Family Engagement

Anahi Montaño

Quality Control

Arizona

Migrant

Education

Program

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Agriculture in Arizona

Arizona is a top producer of the nation’s fruits and vegetables and continues to be the winter lettuce capital of the world, all while continuing to be recognized as a world-class leader in water management.

Arizona ranks second in the nation for cantaloupe and honeydew melons.

Dairy is currently Arizona’s leading agricultural product and the State’s ranchers produce enough beef annually to feed more than 4.6 million Americans.

The Yuma area grows more Medjool dates than anywhere else in the world.

Cotton is one of the original and major agricultural commodities produced in Arizona. 

Arizona’s border town of Nogales is the gateway for 50% of all fresh fruits and vegetables shipped into the United States from México.

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Most Common Migratory 

Patterns 

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Patterns in AZ 

• Most migratory families follow the “corrida” every year between Arizona and California

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• Workers engage in agricultural work during the cooler months of the year. It's too hot in the summer!

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• Most of the agricultural work in the state is seasonal with fruits and vegetables

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• Many farms in Maricopa County and Pinal County have been lost due to increased development (i.e. houses, warehouses, etc.)

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• Arizona relies heavily on the Colorado River for its water supply. Water cuts in the last few years have presented challenges for farmers.

Yuma County

• The majority of migratory students in the state of Arizona have been identified in Yuma County (about 70%)

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• Yuma is considered the winter lettuce capital because 90% of leafy greens consumed in the U.S are grown here during the winter months

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• Crops that are grown in Yuma County include lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, and dates

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MEP in Arizona

Arizona has approximately 10,000 identified migratory children and has the 7^th largest population in the country (7 of 46).

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We serve all identified migratory youth and children in the state of Arizona, regardless of what district they reside in. 

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Category 1 Students

Category 2 Students

Local Education Agencies

MEP Projects &

Consortia

Recruitment Efforts

• Thanks to the connections that we have with school districts across the state, recruiters are able to identify enrolled migratory students through school-based recruitment.

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• Recruiters also engage in other types of recruitment (e.g. field-based, community-based, housing-based) to identify Out of School Youth and P0-P5 who are not enrolled in school.

Recruitment Efforts

Out of School Youth

Out of School Youth

• H2A workers are over 22

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• District-based policies limit staff availability

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Out of School Youth Highlights

Partners

MEP projects partner with community organizations that also work with the farm-working community to find potentially eligible families and to share their resources.

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Non-Instructional Support Services

Supplemental non-instructional support services include but are not limited to:​

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• Health​
• Vision, medical, and dental services​

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• School Supplies​
• Backpacks, calculators, graduation gowns, etc.​
• Allowable when there are no other sources of funding.​

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• Transportation​
• Necessary transportation access for instructional and non-instructional services.​

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• College and Career Readiness​
• Activities that promote a college-going mindset. ​
• Paying for fees like CLEP tests, AP elective fees, GED test fees, field trip entrance fees, etc.​
• Allowable when there are no other sources of funding.​

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Instructional Support Services

Supplemental instruction includes but is not limited to:

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• Standard-Driven Tutoring Programs​

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• Standard-Driven Enrichment Programs​

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• In-Home Instruction​

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• Credit Recovery and High School Graduation Services​

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• Distance Learning Programs​

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• Student Leadership Programs ​(e.g., Close Up​)

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• University Based Summer-Institutes​
• e.g., Migrant Student Summer Academy (MSSA)​

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Migratory Student Summer Academy

• The Arizona Department of Education partners with Arizona State University to offer a week-long summer program to migratory high school students across the state

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• University professors offer courses related to STEM and leadership

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• Students can experience the “college life” by living on the college campus the entire week

Eligible vs Served Migratory Students in AZ

Family Engagement

Migratory parents play a pivotal role in planning the educational programs and projects in which their children participate. ​

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The Arizona MEP’s local Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) and State Migratory Parent Advisory Council (SMPAC) meet regularly throughout the year to participate in the program’s planning and evaluation. 

Professional Learning

• Spring and Summer in-person Bootcamps

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• Virtual Monthly Workshops (all program areas)

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• Padlet

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• Statewide Timeline

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• Manuals, Guides, Check Lists, and much more!

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MEP Monitoring

• Ensures MEP-funded projects adhere to federal and state program requirements.

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• Designed to support the overall program design, structure, compliance, results achieved, and best practice implementations at the local level.

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• Enhance programs

• Yearly Sequential Cycle Assignments, Cycles 1-6
• Desktop – Educational Monitoring Assistance Compliance (EMAC)
• On-Site – Cycle 4 Participants

Workshop Series, Process Implementation Evidence (P.I.E.)Tool, and Scenarios

Quality Control

• A designated staff member was hired to focus on quality control

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• They review COEs and conduct re-interviews for the entire state on a monthly basis

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• They notify the ID&R Coordinator about recurring errors to inform future trainings.

Places to Visit in the Valley

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• Tempe Town Lake
• Papago Park / Hole in the Rock
• Desert Botanical Garden
• Phoenix Zoo
• Chase Field
• State Farm Stadium
• ASU Gammage
• Heard Museum
• South Mountain Park & Preserve 

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Places to Visit in the State

• Grand Canyon National Park (3.5 hours)
• Horseshoe Bend (5 hours)
• Sedona (2 hours)
• Flagstaff (2 hours)
• Sahuaro National Park (2 hours)
• Kartchner Caverns (2.5 hours)
• Tombstone (3 hours)

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Places to Eat in Tempe

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Vegan and Vegetarian  

• Desert Roots Kitchen 1628 E Southern Ave, Unit #4
• Drink Me! Tea Room 1730 E Warner Road #5
• Green New American Vegetarian 2240 N Scottsdale Road

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Mexican

• Aunt Chilada’s Tempe 2019 W Baseline Road
• Casa Reynoso 3138 S Mill Ave
• Taco Chelo 521 S College Ave

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Sports Bar

• Casa 5 E 6^th Street
• Zipps Sports 690 Grill S Mill Ave
• Brick & Barley 201 E Baseline Road

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Italian

• Caffe Boa 398 S Mill Ave #110
• North Italia at Novus Place 697 S Novus Place
• Postino Wine Cafe 615 S College Ave

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Enjoy your stay!

For further assistance, feel free to reach us at:

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Setting the Stage

Setting the Stage

iSOSY Website Analytics

Oct. 24 - Oct. 25

Website Analytics

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iSOSY Website Analytics

iSOSY Website Analytics

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Joint Luncheon and Presentation

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Oct. 28

Francisco Garcia,

IMEC Exec.Director

iSOSY Objectives

Objective 1: Each year, 70% of migratory OSY and secondary youth at-risk of dropping out who participate in instructional support using iSOSY products will demonstrate 5% growth on curriculum-based assessments.

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Objective 2: By the end of Years 2 and 3, 70% of OSY and at-risk secondary students participating in an evidence-based academic activity (iSOSY initiatives) aligned to their needs will demonstrate satisfactory completion of activity objectives.

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Objective 3: Each year, 80% of staff participating in iSOSY professional development (PD) will report increased knowledge and understanding of innovative, evidence-based strategies to address OSY/at-risk student needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Annual Performance Report

• The Annual Performance Report is required for continuation of CIG continued funding.
• The Lead State completes form Ed 524b describing progress toward proposed objectives and activities.
• Each state reviews the results and provides a signed cover sheet from the state’s authorized representative.

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Annual Performance Report

• You will receive a draft of the APR by 11/12/25.
• Review the report and call or write with any changes by 12/3/25.
• Cover Sheets and instructions will be sent with the draft report.
• Cover sheets will be due by 12/10/25.

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Note that dates are subject to change based on the Dear Colleague Letter from OME. We will be submitting the APR even if the government shut down continues.

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iSOSY Objectives

Preliminary Results!

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We are still waiting on data from one state, so final numbers will change.

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iSOSY Objectives

Objective 1: Each year, 70% of migratory OSY and secondary youth at-risk of dropping out who participate in instructional support using iSOSY products will demonstrate 5% growth on curriculum-based assessments.

Year 1:

Number Assessed Number Gaining Percent Gaining

1,139 1,007 88%

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Year 2:

Number Assessed Number Gaining Percent Gaining

2,104 1,934 92%

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Objective Met!!

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Objective 1: Outputs

1a) number receiving instructional services

Secondary: 4,039 OSY: 4,729 Total: 8,768

1b) number with a needs assessment profile

6,633 (Most recent from Year 1 or Year 2)

1c) number of activities and deliverables fully operational or complete as measured by the Fidelity of Implementation Index (FII)

All 16 activities were fully operational or complete

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iSOSY Objectives

Objective 2: By the end of Years 2 and 3, 70% of OSY and at-risk secondary students participating in an evidence-based academic activity (iSOSY initiatives) aligned to their needs will demonstrate satisfactory completion of activity objectives.

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Objective 2: Outputs

2a) number participating in iSOSY initiatives

548

2b) number enrolled in certificate programs: 82

2c) number enrolled in credit accrual : 510

2d) number enrolled in HSED programs: 249

2e) number graduating from high school

HSED: 120 Graduates: 1,170 Total: 1,290

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iSOSY Objectives

Objective 3: Each year, 80% of staff participating in iSOSY professional development (PD) will report increased knowledge and understanding of innovative, evidence-based strategies to address OSY/at-risk student needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Objective Met!!

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Objective 3: Outputs

3a) number of staff participating in training: 1,401

3b) number local trainings that include iSOSY: 142

3c) staff ratings on training surveys

Will use strategies: 4.6 out of 5

Addressed Needs: 4.4

Useful Materials: 4.7

Presentation Methods: 4.4

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New Implementation Items for Year 3

• Distribution of materials and training for staff on how to track student progress on Student Portal lessons
• Certificate and Pre-HSED instruction materials and options
• Improve upon or adopt iSOSY Initiative activities
• Inter-CIG dissemination activities

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iSOSY Initiative One-pagers

PLC Topics & Facilitators

• iSOSY Material Integration

Facilitators: Michelle Headley (MI) and Laurie Stewart (LA)

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• Student Portal Implementation

Facilitator: Andy Wallace (IN)

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• Summer Youth Academies/Camps

Facilitator: Emily Hoffman (MA)

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• High Risk Secondary Student Supports

Facilitator: Liz Bliss (NY)

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Year 3 PLCs will run December 2025 - May 2026.

PLC State Assignments

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High Risk Secondary Student Supports

Summer Youth Academies/Camps

PLC State Assignments

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iSOSY Material Integration

Student Portal Implementation

PLC Topics

1. iSOSY Material Integration

This PLC will help pilot new lessons, identify which new and existing lessons are appropriate for which populations, advocate for the use of iSOSY materials with service providers in their states, conduct goal setting workshops, and suggest new topics areas and lessons to meet emerging student needs following the pandemic.

2. Student Portal Implementation and Online Engagement

This PLC will work toward assisting students with and encouraging use of asynchronous materials through the iSOSY Student Portal to increase online engagement. They will identify methods for tracking participation and results, identify materials meeting student needs and interests, and suggest new materials to meet emerging needs following the pandemic.

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PLC Topics

3. Summer Youth Academies/Camps

This PLC will work toward implementing summer youth academies with OSY and secondary youth. They will identify formats and topics that work well with various student groups, garner interest and participation, and suggest ways to track results.

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4. High Risk Secondary Student Supports

This PLC will identify effective strategies for preventing migratory students from dropping out of high school and implement strategies.

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PLC Tips for Success

• PLCs are for service providers. PLC representatives should have direct contact with students.
• Set observable and achievable objectives.
• Directors/Coordinators should check in with PLC participants periodically.

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Professional Development

Year 1 APR Survey Results

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Other ideas:

• New STAT lessons
• Personal Wellness: Addressing Second Hand Trauma and Self Care
• Professional Learning Work Group is developing a calendar of webinars for the year.

Professional Development

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1. What is the best professional development (PD) you have experienced in your career with the MEP and why?

2. What are two current PD topics that need to be addressed in more depth for the increased success of your program?

3. What STAT Lesson(s) should be the focus of upcoming PD?

4. What is the best way to address self-care for service providers via PD training?

5. What is the best and most efficient format for PD for MEP service providers?

6. What is a PD topic that would benefit MEP directors/administrators in a way that would lead to increased success for your program?

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Professional Development

Year 1 APR Survey Results

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Other ideas:

• New STAT lessons
• Personal Wellness: Addressing Second Hand Trauma and Self Care
• Professional Learning Work Group is developing a calendar of webinars for the year.

Professional Development

• Other ideas discussed by SST:
1. How to maximize initial engagement with OSY (getting your foot in the door)
2. Successful transition from high school to college for at-risk secondary students (including scholarship information, dual enrollment, earning credits, etc.)
3. Professional development offered to parent advisory commissions (PACs) to help them understand the systems and opportunities
4. Resource mapping for recruiters of OSY
5. Knowing the right questions to ask OSY to accurately assess their needs (more than the OSY Profile)
6. Suggestions:
1. Create recorded sessions that could be viewed at any time (with a certification for completion)
2. Would be beneficial to discuss how the definition of OSY can differ from state to state
3. Integrate scenarios into each topic
4. Realize that each student population has different needs - what are different ideas to reach each group?

Opportunities for Success

• Digital and Financial Literacy
• Dates: Jan. 11, 18, 25, 2026
• Code as a Second Language
• Dates: Mar. 8, 15, 22, 2026
• InnovaTe AI partnered with Google Labs
• Dates: April 5, 12, 26, 2026

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Expanding Opportunity for iSOSY Youth

Continuing the

Partnership

For a second year, HHF is partnering with iSOSY to support high school and OSY students nationwide through our virtual programs.

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Last year we were able to bring the Navigating Your Future Program to your students, delivering:

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• Academic & Career Guidance and Mentoring through a Panel of Professionals.
• Credentialing Pathways in Cybersecurity, AI, and Data Analytics through IBM SkillsBuild.

20252026 HHF & iSOSY Partnership

Student Program Components

Digital & Financial

Literacy Program

• Nov. 23
• Dec. 7
• Dec. 14

Digital & Financial Literacy Program

Empowering High School Students with Real-World Skills and Knowledge

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Goal: Equip students with digital skills and financial knowledge to confidently navigate college, careers, and life.

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How It Works

• Digital Skills Training - Productivity tools, online safety, communication, and emerging platforms.
• Financial Literacy Workshops - Budgeting, saving, credit, and investing with culturally relevant examples.
• Applied Learning Projects - Create personal financial plans & digital portfolios.
• Mentorship - Real-world guidance from finance and tech professionals.

Outcome

Students obtain critical financial and digital literacy skills that complement previous cybersecurity, data analysis, AI, and STEM training building a strong foundation for long-term success.

Code as a Second

Language

• Jan. 11
• Jan. 18
• Jan. 25

Code as a Second Language CSL

Building Problem-Solving Skills Through Coding

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Goal: Introduce K–12 students to computer programming, making technical training and career opportunities accessible to underrepresented communities.

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How It Works

• Foundational Coding - Introductory and intermediate coding lessons using Scratch & Code.org/AI.
• Bilingual Workshops - Interactive sessions in English & Spanish tailored for different grade levels.
• CSL Academy & Fellowship - Training high school and college fellows to become HHF instructors for CSL & AI workshops.

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Outcome

Students gain coding literacy, problem-solving skills, and pathways into advanced AI/STEM learning, while peers and fellows build leadership and teaching experience.

InnovaTe with AI

Program

• April 2026 (dates TBA)

InnovaTe AI Program (with Google Labs)

Advancing AI Education & STEM Innovation

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Goal: Transform youth access to AI and STEM careers, centering equity and culture to inspire the next generation of innovators.

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How It Works

• Hands-On AI Training - Explore AI tools with Google Labs & Minecraft Education - real-world applications in science, art, storytelling, and more.
• Digital Portfolios - Students showcase AI, STEM, and digital marketing projects for college and career readiness.
• Innovation Fellowship - Students serve as facilitators during CSL & AI workshops, mentoring peers and leading projects.

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Outcome

Youth develop AI-powered skills, professional portfolios, and connections to mentors and STEM pathways, positioning minority communities as leaders in the future of technology.

Networking/Sharing Resources

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Lessons Designed Specifically for

Out-of-School Youth

New STAT Lesson Completed

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New STAT Lesson in Progress

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Winter Storm Safety

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Winter Storm Safety

Lesson Plan

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Winter Storm Safety

Vocabulary & Pronunciation

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Winter Storm Safety

Vocabulary & Pronunciation

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Target Phrases

Winter Storm Safety

Vocabulary Practice Worksheet

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Answer Key

Winter Storm Safety

Bilingual Information Sheets

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Winter Storm Safety

Pre/Post/Answer Key

Pre-Test Post-Test Answer Key

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Winter Storm Safety

Vocabulary Cards - Printable Flashcards

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Winter Storm Safety

Edpuzzle

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Winter Storm Safety - Edpuzzle

Winter Storm Safety - Quizlet

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Digital Money Transfers

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Digital Money Transfers

Lesson Plan

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Digital Money Transfers

Vocabulary & Pronunciation

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Digital Money Transfers

Vocabulary Practice Worksheet

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Answer Key

Digital Money Transfers

EdPuzzle

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Digital Money Transfers

Dialogue Script

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Digital Money Transfers

Pre/Post/Answer Key

Pre-Test Post-Test Answer Key

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Life Skill Lesson Update as discussed in our March Meeting

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Updating Life Skill Lessons

to STAT Format

Disaster Preparedness

Updates

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Lessons Delivered

• Disaster Preparedness Overview
• Tornado Safety
• Hurricane Safety
• Flood Safety
• Wildfire Safety
• Earthquake Safety

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April 27 - June 1, 2025

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Sundays 7pm (EDT), 6pm (CDT),

5pm (MDT), 4pm (PDT)

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Participating States: 6

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• GA, IA, LA, MS, NE, TX

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Disaster Preparedness Live Lessons

Winter Storm Safety

Live Lesson coming in November!

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New UPDATED VIDEO Series

Introduction to Natural Disasters

Emergency Alerts & Staying Safe

Communication Plan & Emergency Supply Kit

Proposed Dates

(Week of Nov. 10)

• Winter Storm Safety Pre-Service Meeting

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• Winter Storm Safety Live Lesson

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• Webinar (Winter Storm Safety & Using STAT Lessons)

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Erin

Wilson

Ita

Laurie

Brenda

High Risk Secondary Students

• What are the challenges your program has faced?
• Share one success you have had.
• What is one resource you have used successfully?

Work Group Time

Focus for This Year

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• Training ideas/ professional development planning
• Calendar planning for the year
• New material development
• Support for states and students
• Support for each other
• Action planning – deadlines and meeting dates

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Brenda Pessin, iSOSY Consultant (Lead)

Erin Lamboi, iSOSY Consultant

Adriana Holguin, KS

Laurie Stewart, LA

Wilson Kendrick, MS

Ita Mendoza, NE

Allison Singer, SC

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Curriculum & Materials Work Group

Personal Wellness Work Group

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Cindell Mathis, GA (Lead)

Lora Thomas, iSOSY Consultant�Paulina Cisneros, CO

Lysandra Alexander, PA

Marisol Mancha, TX

Becca Heine, VT

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Professional Learning Work Group

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Michelle Headley, MI (Lead)

Noemi Escamilla, AZ

Lauren Radin, CO

Tatiana Diaz, IL

Melina Wright, IL

Justin Bennett, NY

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Student Portal Work Group

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Andy Wallace, IN (Lead)

Daisy Fuentes, CO

Heather Hackett, NE

Yvette Munoz, TX

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Liz Bliss

Supporting High Risk Secondary Students

Emily Hoffman

Preparing for the Future

Work Group Reports

Dissemination Activity Planning

Year 3 FII:

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• Collaborating with other CIGS
• Expectations for participation
• What would meet your state/staff needs?
• May 21, 2026

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Upcoming Meetings

Spring 2026 SST Meeting

Virtual TBD

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Spring 2026 TST Meeting

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Agenda Day #2

1. Work and Collaboration Time
2. Supporting Secondary Students At Risk for Dropping Out (Liz Bliss)
3. Preparing for the Future (Emily Hoffman)
4. Work Group Reports
5. Dissemination Activity Planning
6. Refining Our Work and Materials
7. Spring 2026 Meeting Dates and Location

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12:00 - 1:00 pm Luncheon

iSOSY and IDRC with special guest speaker, Francisco Garcia, Executive Director, Interstate Migrant Education Council (IMEC)