7 Myths and Facts about Bilingual Children Learning Language
A series of commonly shared misconceptions regarding exposing children to multiple languages and the truth about learning more than one language.
Read to Learn Free Book Club
This is a free, monthly book club for all 3-year-olds in Miami-Dade County. On their third birthday, all children are eligible to receive a free book every month, delivered to their home. Children may be registered for The Children's Trust Read to Learn Book Club up to six months before they turn 3, and on the month of their third birthday, their year of fun and learning begins.
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Voluntary PreK (VPK)
Is your child prepared for kindergarten? VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers. If you live in Florida and have a child who turns 4 years of age by September 1, your child is eligible for Florida’s FREE VPK program (families can also call 305-644-4046).
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Children who had a disability as evidenced by a current individual educational plan (IEP) and was age-eligible for VPK became eligible for specialized instructional services (SIS). The Department of Education approves SIS providers whose services meet statutory standards, maintains a list of approved providers, and notifies each school district and early learning coalition of the approved provider list.
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Parent Services
FDLRS-South Parent Services provides information, training, and support to districts and families, to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. Parent Services include assistance in the development of family friendly programs, training and support for services for children with disabilities, and the support of partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement.
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The Parent Academy
The Parent Academy is a free, year-round, parent engagement initiative of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, helping parents become full partners in their children’s education. The goal of this program is to provide educational excellence for all of our children by informing parents about the importance of their roles, uniting families and schools, and giving parents a fuller sense of their rights, responsibilities, and the educational opportunities available. Free workshops and classes are offered monthly throughout Miami-Dade County for both parents and children. In addition, parents will have the opportunity to participate in workshops that are aligned with their needs and are conveniently located near their home and workplace.
Private School Services
- Professional Development to Private School Teachers.
- Parent Education Workshops on Positive Parenting Practices.
- Assistive Technology Support by PreKindergarten Special Education District Staff. AT devices provided as needed.
- Resource Library available to Private School Teachers and Parents.
- Make and Take Workroom available to Private School Teachers.
- Consultation with Child's Private School Early Childhood Teacher.
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