Region V encouraged parent participation throughout the planning process. Parents presented in many of the workshops and were well received by others involved. California Governor, Gray Davis, recognized the conference with a personal letter of commendation emphasizing the importance of parent involvement in education. Region V supports a supplemental summer school program aimed at helping students achieve a higher level of academic performance and success during summer. Most migrant students attend regular summer school programs and extended migrant education programs at various sites.
Various schools offer academic instruction in language arts, math and technology.
Most schools offer a summer outreach instructional program for migrant students not attending summer school. Teachers make home visitations and instruct students in language, reading and math. Region V made funds available to each school district's Summer Outreach Program. The materials purchased are for home visitation and community outreach programs for migrant students.