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REAL NEWS Edition 3 V1 EDIT NewsEdition 3, Volume 1 REAlDivision of Educational Opportunity and Access SEPTEMBER 2018 Recognizing 35 Years of Service: Mr. Robert G. Gornto Honored by School Board Members On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Mr. Robert G. Gornto, Assistant Superintendent, retired as Head of M-DCPS Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity and Access. Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, School Board Member for District 9, recognized CONTRIBUTERS Mr. Gornto’s accomplishments and life-time career at the School Board Meeting. He will be sorely School Operations missed by all. Miami MacArthur A DIVISION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Educational Center Hialeah Miami Lakes A DIVISION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Adult Education Center American Adult and Administrators and staff rally around Mr. Robert G. Gornto, Assistant Community Education Center Superintendent, as he is recognized for his outstanding contributions Division of Educational www.dadeschools.net/schoolboard/bdmembers.asp Opportunity and Access Miami Beach Adult and Alternative Education Center Recognized: Community Education Center Five Consecutive Years as a Gold Model Miami Coral Park Adult and Community Education Center Jan Mann Educational Center George T. Baker Aviation Technical College The English Center From left to right, students enjoying activities and treats in the PBIS Game room Mrs. Gil and Mrs. Rodriguez enjoy a day at Bird Bowl with the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Top 20 students Robert Morgan Educational This distinguished recognition has demonstrated a decrease Center & Technical College in referrals, effectiveness to the behavioral tiers while applying Response to Intervention or Behavioral data in the problem-solving Miami MacArthur Educational Center process. PBIS also encourages was recognized for the fifth consecutive consistent and proactive strategies year as a Positive Behavior Intervention to prevent problems with conduct, and Support (PBIS) Gold Model. Students participating in the PBIS instill appropriate behavior, and to To date, this school has received this Program at Miami MacArthur be able to utilize effective rewards Educational Center acknowledgement since 2013. and consequences with fidelity. www.miamimacsouth.net 1 2018 News REAlDivision of Educational Opportunity and Access Success Management Academy Students Receive Backpacks: The Honorable Chair of Miami-Dade Teamwork Matters! County Public Schools, Mrs. Perla Tabares Hantman, was in attendance to recognize and support the Success Management Academy (SMA) Chair, Mrs. Perla Tabares students on August 23, 2018, during Hantman, a backpack giveaway sponsored by Miami-Dade County School Gus Machado Ford, Sedanos, and Board (District 4) the Office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo. SMA is a program of choice that provides an opportunity for immigrant students, between the ages of 16 and 18, to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma while simultaneously receiving a rigorous Chairman, Mr. Esteban Bovo, curriculum of English for Speakers of Pictured from left to right is Mr. Alex Casañas, Principal of Hialeah Miami-Lakes and American Adult and Community Education Centers. Along with School Board Chair, Mrs. Board of Miami-Dade County Other Languages (ESOL). Perla Tabares Hantman. Pictured below, students lined up to receive their backpacks. Commissioners Efforts sponsored by Sedanos Supermarket, Gus Machado Ford, and the Office of Miami- Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES ADULT EDUCATION CENTER www.hialeahmiamilakesadultedu.com A Story of Perseverance: The Key to Becoming Successful classes and, afterwards, finished with Hospital. Just two short weeks later, his high school diploma. Amaury was offered employment with Amaury continued his studies Apollo Renal Center, working side by when he enrolled in Miami Lakes side with Jackson Memorial Hospital. Educational Center & Technical College, In March 2018, Amaury graduated where he would receive financial from the Hemodialysis Program and aid and the opportunity to earn his began working at Jackson Memorial Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL). Hospital. After obtaining his CDL, he secured Amaury thoroughly enjoyed employment as a truck driver but the training and experiences at realized, shortly thereafter, that he AAEC and stated, “When you like wanted more for his life. something, you always have a good He returned to AAEC to seek time.” His story is a perfect example something different. Upon his return, Amaury Ordaz, Graduate of the Hemdialysis program at American Adult and Communi- of how the Adult Education/SAVES ty Education Center. He is currently working in his field of study Amaury learned of the Hemodialysis courses, and this is where he found program can help someone pursue On December 22, 2013, Mr. Amaury co-workers spoke to him about the his calling. Since he was a young a desired career path. Amaury is Ordaz arrived in the United States Skills for Academic, Vocational and man, Amaury wanted to become a extremely grateful to the SAVES eager to start a new life. Born English Studies (SAVES) Program, and doctor, so he was excited to complete program for opening so many doors in Havana, Cuba, this immigrant he was intrigued. Amaury enrolled the Hemodialysis Program. for him to better his future. was ready to do whatever it took at American Adult Education Center On April 2016, he began working AMERICAN ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER to prosper. Luckily, one of his (AAEC) where he began English as a volunteer in Jackson Memorial www.americanadultedu.com 2 2018 News REAlDivision of Educational Opportunity and Access Collective Impact Empowering Students: to Reconnect with their Dreams The Division of Educational Opportunity and Access (DEOA) Continuum of Programs addresses the needs of vulnerable students. Without a collective effort, said youth might fall through the cracks that may lead to barriers that prevent their success and lead them down an unhealthy path. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the DEOA sponsored its 4th Annual Collective Impact Community Based Organization (CBO) Networking Breakfast. This event was held at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired with over 40 partners in attendance. Team One Stop and Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Vice President Mr. George Jones, Alternative for External Relations. Cameron Sisser greets guests Education Program Rachel Tourgeman FNU Powerhouse Dr. Tim Tyler, AGAPE Network, and grandaughter Susan Hansen, M-DCPS One Stop CBO Partners Mariangelli “Angie” Fernandez, State Attorney’s Office www.deoamdcps.org Saying Goodbye and Welcome: To a Fresh New Start! The 8th Floor Family housed in the At the same time, we welcome School Board Administration the arrival of Gladys Jones Building recently bid a fond to the position of Director farewell to Ms. Karen of DEOA. Ms. Jones Boyce, Director of the joins the team with a Division of Educational wealth of experience Opportunity and Access and has wasted no time (DEOA). Karen moved in communicating with back to Canada to “find school personnel and her wild” and to start a new parents regarding proper chapter in her life. The DEOA procedures for Alternative staff wishes her the very best in her Education assignments. Ms. Karen Boyce, previous Director of the future endeavors! Ms. Gladys Jones, Director of the Division Division of Educational Opportunity and of Educational Opportunity and Access (DEOA) Access (DEOA) www.deoamdcps.org 3 2018 News REAlDivision of Educational Opportunity and Access Opening of School’s Initiative: Principal Presents New Mission for 2018-2019 The faculty and staff at Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center also referred to as MBA were welcomed back to school on attendance the evening of Wednesday, August and payroll procedures to help ensure 15, 2018. This year’s theme at the a smooth academic year. opening-of-school’s meeting, “Soaring Teachers and staff members from to New Heights,” was an inspiration numerous satellite sites (Fienberg- to all stakeholders. Accentuated Fisher K-8, North Miami Beach by imitation boarding passes and Senior High School, Treasure passports, invitees truly felt as Island Elementary School, Biscayne though the school was taking off Elementary School, and Miami Beach with “The Sky’s the Limit,” the theme Senior High School) had a chance to from previous years. Everyone was meet one another and to discuss and treated to a sumptuous Italian dinner, share best practices. compliments of REMO catering. With Left to Right Assistant Principal, Mr. T. Lorenzo Stiles; Principal, Ms. Chantal G. Osborne; As one of the teachers commented, more than a few teachers having a Assistant Principal, Dr. Armando J. Gutierrez “Before tonight, I never realized second helping, it was clear that the Heights,” while encouraging everyone addressed the faculty, discussing how many sites were a part of catered meal was a great success. to do their best this school year. the learning objectives for the Miami Beach Adult and Community Following the dinner, Ms. Chantal G. Ms. Osborne also stated the 2018 - 2019 school year. Implicit Education Center. It’s interesting Osborne, Principal of MBA, extended a importance of the administration in his remarks was what he would to have a perspective on all of the warm welcome to the teachers and providing support for the faculty. look for in a classroom observation. programs offered.” staff. She discussed the significance Later that evening, Dr. Armando
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