The Migrant Education KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Migrant Education KnowledgeBase supports educators associated with migrant education programs. It offers information about migrant education programs, regulations, and resources to help educators support the academic success of migrant students.

Task 2: High-School Equivalency Program

Guideline: As noted by the Office of Migrant Education, "The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps migratory and seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers), who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school, to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and, subsequently, to gain employment or begin post secondary education or training." Educators working with high school age migrant students should be aware of how their students can benefit from this program.

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Portable Assisted Study Sequence Program

"The Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Program consists of self-contained, semi-independent study courses which enable students to earn secondary-level academic credits. Participating students generally take these courses in order to make up courses, meet graduation requirements or cope with scheduling difficulties."

References

General Educational Development Testing Service

Sponsored by the American Council on Education, this is the official website providing information on the GED Tests.

Migrant Education: High School Equivalency Program

This link goes to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Migrant Education information on the High School Equivalency Program.

National HEP/CAMP Association

As noted at its website, "the National HEP/CAMP Association is an organization whose membership is comprised of universities, colleges and non-profit organizations that administer a High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and/or a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). The Association's membership is committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of the national HEP and CAMP program, all HEP and CAMP projects, and to disseminating information about HEP and CAMP."

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