Miami Dade County Public Schools: Division of Adult and Workforce Education Newsletter

September 2012

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New Beginnings:

EdVision - Welcome to a New School Year
in M-DCPS Adult Education

Our adults receive the best education when everyone works as a team. It's the team's enthusiasm, support, and involvement that inspire students to do their best. The teacher's ability to teach what the students need to learn is an extremely important part of the equation.

 There is a lot of excitement ahead of us, including; new programs, new initiatives, and new friends to meet. We look forward to sharing those exciting times through EdVision.

I thank you for your commitment to our students' education and the friendly learning environment that you create that will allow our students to excel.

In closing, we encourage you to fully embrace the moment and urge you to take the time from your busy schedules to become familiar with what is happening at the Division of Adult and Workforce Education.

 We look forward to sharing EdVision with you throughout the 2012-2013 school year.

To submit your story or announce an event, please contact Ms. Karen Johnson at Karen_johnson@dadeschools.net or call (305) 548 - 4044.

 

 

Save the Dates
Our "BIG" Events

 

The Division of Adult and Workforce Education has planned numerous opportunities for employees working with our adult students. Professional development, fairs, field trips, and a host of learning opportunities are on the calendar for the 2012-2013 school year. Throughout the year check our website for details concerning these offerings

     

CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK 

http://adulted.dadeschools.net/

For More Details!

 

Mark Your Calendar:

M-DCPS Adult Education
Needs Online Survey

October 22 - 28, 2012 

ELITE Adult Education Curriculum Fair
North Miami Senior High

October 26, 2012

ELITE Adult Education Professional Development
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center 

February 1, 2013

ELITE Saturday Academy and
New Teacher Orientation

November 17, 2012 -
 S. Dade Skills Center
March 16, 2013 -
Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior
June  22, 2013 -
Carol City Senior

"WE CARE" Training
Doubletree Hotel

March 22, 2013

   

WHAT'S HAPPENING

 

LOCAL

Ricardo Delgado, welding teacher at Robert Morgan Educational Center has an exemplary program.  For information and pictures:
See more

 

STATE

 

ELL_U
OVAE is funding the opportunity for Miami Dade Adult ESOL practitioners for unlimited access to online PD.  For information visit:

www.ell-u.org

 

Students from several of our adult centers submitted their stories to the Florida Literacy Coalition's yearly publication. Get inspired, submit your stories, and read M-DCPS adult students' published stories here:
http://floridaliteracy.org/

Governor Scott recently issued a proclamation recognizing September as Florida Adult and Family Literacy Month!  For a copy of the proclamation:
http://www.floridaliteracy.org/pdf-docs/litday2012.pdf  

NATIONAL 

September is National Preparedness Month
http://www.ready.gov/

Stay informed - COABE, Commission on Adult Basic Education
More information

CALNews shares information and updates relating to language and culture. For the September newsletter:
More Information

TEACHING TIPS
OF THE MONTH

5 Principles for the Teacher of Adults
Read More

Check out: Faculty Focus
Tips for Teaching Adults

Techniques for Teaching Adults and Your Classroom Presentation
Read More

Resources for 
ABE / GED / ESOL
More Information

For  resources such as; pronunciation exercises, printable worksheets, reading tips, and reading  passages go to:
ReadingHorizons

 

 

At the Division of Adult and Workforce Education we always strive to provide services to all Adult Centers in the areas of curriculum resources, case managers, technical assistance, and program implementation. One of the highlights of this office and its professional staff is securing supplemental funding for adult schools through the Florida Department of Education and other agencies. 

 

For the last ten years this office has  faithfully proposed, designed, implemented, and managed over 50 successful instructional programs for adults and families within Miami - Dade County's diverse community.