What’s the Role of the SEA in the MEP

Some responsibilities include:

• Administering the State’s MEP.

• Deciding which services to

provide.

• ID&R of eligible migratory

children.

• Providing training to recruiters.

Watch from 4:06 to 5:17.

Watch from 6:21 to 7:06.

View the top segment, then the bottom segment. After viewing both segments discuss the role of the SEA and have participants record key points in their Outline (p. 2).
After participants have recorded their responses, click to display some responsibilities for SEAs. Note that participants may have heard other SEA responsibilities mentioned in the video; this is just a sampling.
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Is responsible for administering the State’s MEP.
Can decide which services to provide and how to coordinate the services with schools, agencies, and other federally funded programs.
Is ultimately responsible for the proper and timely identification and recruitment of eligible migratory children.
Must develop an ID&R plan and quality control procedures.
Provides training to recruiters and other staff.