Shout Out!

Thanks to the following teachers who have recommended their students for the Consult Model this school year (and thanks to all the teachers who have recommended students in previous years)! You have done a wonderful job laying the foundation for the continued growth and development of these children!

10/23/09 Elvia Hernandez, Liberty City Elem.	11/9/09 Michele Badillo, Coral Way Elem.
10/8/09 Marcia Stirrup, Comstock Elem.	10/21/09 Monica Tejeda, Maya Angelou Elem.
9/25/09 Marsha Erdmann, Tropical Elem.	9/25/09 Adriana Delgado, David Fairchild Elem.
Sandra Michel, Broadmoor Elem.	Deborah Oosthuizen, Lakeview Elem.
Sheryel Singleton, Miami Gardens Elem.	Christine Bullard, North Glade Elem.
Marie Conseillant, North Hialeah Elem.	Merci Hernandez, Palm Lakes Elem.
Joanne Santana, Palm Lakes Elem.	Joanna Love, Palm Springs North Elem.
Rossana Chiarell, Palm Springs North Elem.	Mairen Salomon, Springview Elem.
Ana Rubiales, Mae Walters Elem.	Brenda Wooten, Charles Wyche Elem.
Yanire Iturria, Blue Lakes Elem.	Jeanie Verde, Coral Park Elem.
Jocey Nerey, Coral Park Elem.	Andrea Manash, W. Lehman Elem.
Kendra Ceasar, Kensington Park Elem.	Chastity Denis, Flagler Elem.
Diana Guergo, Auburndale Elem.	Valerie Gloria, Citrus Grove Elem.
Carmen Franco, Tropical Elem .	Becky Segal, Blue Lakes Elem.
Michelle Griley, Coral Way Elem.	Djenane Jean-Jacques, Banyan Elem.
Sylvia Tamargo, Silver Bluff Elem.	Patricia Becquer, PRIDE
Paula Blair, PRIDE	Nancy Gomez, Palmetto Elem.
Susanne Almirall, Palmetto Elem.	Jean Dawson, Everglades Elem.
Melissa Crumpler, Blue Lakes Elem.	Cristi Loret de Mola, Miami Heights Elem.
Dilma Reyes, Florida City Elem.	Claudia Gomez, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elem.
Barbara Rivera, Oliver Hoover Elem.	Elizabeth C. Riera, Zora N. Hurston Elem.
Samantha Sauls, Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center	Christina Lemes, Caribbean Elem.
Liz Demuth, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elem.	Mary Jane Rubley, Campbell Drive Elem.
Rosario Parron, E. B. Thomas Elem.	Anne Marie Daruna, Greenglade Elem.
Samantha D'Angelo, Blue Lakes Elem.	Lisa Clifford, Gulfstream Elem.
Danibel Hiraldo, Highland Oaks	Cathy Zodak, Gratigny Elem.
Dawn Peralta, Madie Ives Elem.	Marvlyn Fabien, Natural Bridge Elem.
Jo Kneuer, Hibiscus Elem.	Maria Leon-Rodriguez, Charles Hadley Elem.
Linda Alvarez, Norland Elem.	Yvette DiBello, Stirrup Elem.
Rosario Parron, EB Thomas Elem.	Michelle Petrou, Treasure Island Elem.

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Celebrations

"I want to share you the wonderful news of my consult student. He arrived just two weeks ago and has easily integrated into our routine. I just finished the HM Assessments and he is able to count to 40, recognizes the numbers from 1 to 10 and recognizes and names all the letters of the alphabet. When I compiled the class results I saw that he is at the top of the class.

Socially he's doing great. He came to our class with an open heart and all the children responded by opening their hearts to him. It's amazing to see new friendships develop.

The other day we were discussing "Community Helpers". The children were asked to draw their favorite community helper and he asked if he could draw "Batman". I told him that he was a fictional superhero. He responded that Batman and all superheroes always help everyone in the community. He drew Batman in his journal and surprised me by writting "BATMAN" with no assistance!!!! He made me so proud of him.

These children you send me always become a special treasure for me. I never tire of seeing them overcome. Thank you for thinking of me when you have to place a child. "

Ms. Morles, VPK teacher at F. S Tucker (child orignally from Valerie Gloria's inclusion class at Citrus Grove)

"Ms. Jean-Jacques' kind ways have truly helped (my consult student) to adapt to a consult model environment. He has learned and identifies many letters and numbers. He stays on task during small and large group and follows the daily routine. He was definitely ready for the VPK program. It is a pleasure to have him in my class."

Ms. Mora - VPK at Banyan Elementary

"The children come from Pre-K SPED well prepared and they feel right at home since we have similar routines in VPK. They know how to play and communicate with their peers. The children from PRIDE always come to my class so prepared!"

- Frances Acosta, VPK Teacher at David Fairchild Elem. (children originally in the classes at PRIDE: Paula Blair and Patricia Becquer)

"Having a child with disabilities in the classroom can be a challenge, but yet a blessing. Throughout my seven years of teaching, I can proudly say that five out of seven students have moved from exceptional student services to a regular classroom. It's incredible to see how mainstreaming, with the appropriate accommodations, can change a child's growth. I am all for the the consulting teaching model...its a great way to see every child shine!

- Mercy Sanchez, VPK Teacher at Citrus Grove Elem. (child originally in Valerie Gloria's inclusion class)

Prekindergarten Program for Children with Disabilities | Miami-Dade County Public Schools
5555 SW 93 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165 | Phone: 305-271-5701 | Fax: 305-598-5253
e-mail: smiguel@dadeschools.net