How do my students qualify for services? 

Migrant Education uses the term Priority for Service (PFS). In the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, we do this by prioritizing services and academic support for our students who fit into these categories:

Any eligible migratory child in grades K-2 who is determined to be at risk of failing, to meet the challenging State academic standards through benchmark assessments; any eligible migratory child in grades 3-9 who is below proficient in English language arts and/or math on the State summative assessment; any eligible migratory child in grades 10-12 who is determined to be at risk of failing, to meet the challenging State academic standards through failing grades – student receiving D grade or below, or an incomplete, in a course during the previous 1 year period. Any eligible migratory child in grades 10-12 who is determined to be at risk of failing, to meet the challenging State academic standards through retention of grade – student is enrolled in same grade level from one school year to the next.

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A migratory child has recent migratory move within the previous 1 year period. Students who fit within these two categories qualify as PFS, and will be prioritized for services provided by the KPBSD Migrant Education Program. 

Migrant Education and Equity

According to the National Equity Project, “Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.” Every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter who they are or where they come from. Equity in education ensures that every student receives the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Equity vs. Equality: Equality gives everyone the same resources, but equity recognizes that each student has unique needs and provides the tools to help them reach their full potential.

Why It Matters: Equity in education leads to stronger communities, innovation, and brighter futures for all.

Equity in Migrant Ed means prioritizing students who are at greatest risk of failing to meet challenging state academic standards. We work closely with schools, counselors, teachers, interventionists, and families to make sure that our Priority for Service (PFS) students are given access to needed academic support.