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Frequently used terms
Parent(s): the person legally caring for a migratory student; could be a guardian
Child/children: youth aged 0-21 who have not graduated from high school or earned a HSE certificate
Student: youth enrolled in a public school in Texas
If you see the words “English Only” next to a website, this means the resource does not have a translation option and is only available in English
If you see this icon, 
it means that the service or resource described is provided by
the MEP and only available to migratory students.
Your child’s education begins at birth. There are more than 1,800 days that you are your child’s primary teacher-before they ever start kindergarten. Each of those days is a learning opportunity.
There are several website resources you can use to help you engage with your child and start the learning process.
- Texas Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines (English only) helps parents notice and understand important signs that their baby is growing and learning; focusing on children up to 48 months old. Although this site is English only, resources are available to download in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
- Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Initiative: Early Childhood Education helps parents understand what children will learn in 3- and 4-year-old prekindergarten.
- TEA Early Childhood Education Family Resources (English only) provides information about the importance of prekindergarten. Although this site is English only, these guides are available in both English and Spanish.
Children can begin their educational journey in prekindergarten as young as age 3. When a child begins school before kindergarten, they learn to socialize appropriately with other children; learn letters, numbers, colors, and other school essentials; and are better prepared for a school environment when they start kindergarten.3 Districts may have different early childhood programs available; some of the most common are
- Head start
- District prekindergarten
-
A Bright Beginning Migrant Early Childhood curriculum4
NOTE: Visit the Texas Schools website to locate a school in your area or to learn more about local schools.
Local MEP staff can provide information about early childhood opportunities for migratory children in the district.
Show references
3 “Prekindergarten 3: Understanding What Your Child Will Learn, ”Texas Education Agency,
2022, accessed February 22, 2022,
https://www.esc16.net/upload/page/5584/PreK_3_Family_Guide_b.pdf.
4 “Prekindergarten 4: Understanding What Your Child Will Learn, ”Texas Education Agency,
2022, accessed February 22, 2022,
https://www.esc16.net/upload/page/5584/PreK_4_Family_Guide.pdf.