ReadingPals

You can do it!

Become a ReadingPal

One hour a week helps a kid improve their reading skills.  ReadingPals are mentors who use books and conversation to build language skills of Pre-K and First grade students. Each week you will provide the individual attention & encouragement kids need to thrive.

You can change a child’s story and get more than you’ll give up.  Join the Movement, nearly 200 ReadingPals strong, to help Broward County kids improve their reading skills.

57% of third grade students in Broward County passed the FCAT in reading during the 2013-14 school year.

* Use your unique talents and abilities to help kids succeed

* Books, materials and training provided 

* Just one hour once a week!

* ReadingPals runs for 25 weeks September 2014 to May 2015

* First volunteer training: July 10, 2014.  (Noon to 3:00 pm)

* To RSVP and for other training dates contact Adriana LeCorgne alecorgne@UnitedWayBroward.org. Tel: 954 453 3742

For more information and/or to apply to become a ReadingPal visit:

www.UnitedWayBroward.org/ReadingPals

Funded by:

Barney and Carol J. Barnett Fund

The A.D. Henderson Foundation

 

Elementary schools and Childcare Sites participating in ReadingPals:

1.        Collins Elementary, 1050 NW 2nd Street, Dania Beach, 33004 2.        Croissant Park Elementary, 1800 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 33315 3.        Dillard Elementary, 2501 NW 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33311 4.        Endeavour Primary Learning Center, 2701 NW 56th Ave., Lauderhill, 33313 5.        Sunland Park Academy , 919 NW 13th Ter., Fort Lauderdale, 33311 6.        Fairway Elementary, 7850 Fairway Blvd., Miramar, 33023 7.        Flamingo Elementary, 1130 SW 133rd Ave., Davie, 33325 8.        Martin Luther King Elementary, 591 NW 31st Ave, Fort Lauderdale 33311 9.        Morrow Elementary, 408 SW 76th Ter., North Lauderdale, 33068

10.     North Fork Elementary, 101 NW 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33311 11.     Park Ridge Elementary, 5200 NE 9th Ave., Deerfield, 33064 12.     Pompano Beach Elementary, 700 NE  Ave, Pompano Beach, 33060 13.     Walker Elementary, 1001 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33311 14.     Jack and Jill Childcare Center-, 1315 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33312   15.     New Mirawood Academy, 5820 Hallandale Beach Blvd., West Park 33023 16.     Lauderdale Manors Early Learning & Resource Center 1400 NW 14th Court, Fort Lauderdale, 33311

Hispanic Unity of Florida Opportunities

Our Kids Need You!

 

 

We are seeking volunteer help for our Unity 4Kids Lending Library! Bring a friend or make it a family experience!     We have more than 500 books that need activity cards. All we need is 15 minutes to train you! With your help we can create a fun and interactive reading experience for HUF children and families!    Each volunteer session includes: -15 minute training (short and easy tutorial) -15 minute empowerment tour   - 90 minutes of activity card creation   We have four sessions available in June: June 17th  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   June 26th  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.    Hispanic Unity of Florida  5840 Johnson Street | Hollywood, FL 33021 Activity is limited to 24 volunteers each session. First-come, first-served basis.

 

RSVP TO: Bonnie Sobrino at bsobrino@hispanicunity.org

NOW HIRING!!!

Are you looking for a job to match your college schedule? Do you prefer to work Monday through Friday and still have time to study on the weekend?

Then You Are Wanted!!!

Coral Cove Elementary is looking to hire motivated, talented, individuals ready and willing to assist our children in advancing in academic and social skills, as well shape their future while inspiring them to always do their best! Our employees make competitive pay with chances for advancement, opportunity to earn benefits through Broward County School Board, and the chance to help advance the young minds of today.

If interested please contact:

Mrs. Carina Lezcano, Mrs. Gina Kerkerian, or

Mr. James Maisel to Apply Today!!

carina.lezcano@browardschools.com

gina.kerkerian@browardschools.com

james.maisel@browardschools.com

Or Call: (754) 323-7950

Free Professional and ESE Subject Area Exam Workshops

Florida Teacher Certification Exams

Workshop Schedule

Broward College – Central Campus

June 2014

 

There is no registration to attend the following workshops. They are on a first come first serve basis and are FREE to attend. Workshops are located at Broward College’s Central Campus: 3501 S.W. Davie Rd, Davie FL 33314. If you have any question please email Kristyn Lindsey at kroth@broward.edu.

For more information regarding the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCEs) please visit www.fl.nesinc.com; includes General Knowledge Exam (GKE), Subject Area (SAE), and Professional Exam.

Date	Time	Workshop	Facilitator	Location BC Central Campus
Saturday,  June 7	9-3pm	ESE Subject Area	Amy Steiner	Bldg 9 Room 227
Saturday, June 14	9-3pm	ESE Subject Area	Amy Steiner	Bldg 9 Room 227
Saturday, June 21	1-4pm	Professional Exam	Sandra Roberts	Bldg 9 Room 227

 

Third Annual Strive For Excellence Teacher Conference

The countdown has begun!  

Only 5 days until the Third Annual Strive For Excellence Teacher Conference.  

FRIENDLY REMINDER:

We are looking forward to greeting you Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Dillard High School!

The morning will begin at 8:00 am in the main auditorium where you will sign-in for the conference and enjoy a continental breakfast. All pre-registered attendees will receive a conference gift bag filled with resource and incentive items. A special "Thank you" gift will be presented to repeat conference guests who bring a friend.

The morning will continue with an Opening Session. Special guest, Mr. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools will bring greetings to the group. We are also honored to have Ms. Dorina Sackman, Florida’s 2014 Teacher of the Year as our keystone speaker.

Following the Opening Session, you will have an opportunity to visit our conference vendors as we transition from the auditorium to the Buildings 5 and 6 for the conference sessions.

You will have the opportunity to attend three (3) presentations of your choice. This year's conference offers three (3) unique professional learning tracks presented   "By Teachers, For Teachers, With Teachers".

        Teaching Framework and Content Standards

                Examining “the how we teach” and “the what we teach”

        University of Florida Teacher Fellows: Early Childhood Education Initiative

                Inquiry-Based Professional Learning Communities

        Personalized Learning: Digital 5, Innovations For Learning and more

In order for you to thoroughly enjoy the day, we recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a light sweater or jacket as the temperature in the rooms vary. The suggested conference attire is business casual.

DOORPRIZE UPDATE:

Our sponsors have generously donated fabulous door prizes including the following electronic devices: ThinkPads from Lenovo; two (2) Miix 2 Tablets from Intel; and three (3) Wireless HDMI Presentation Systems from Blackbox. Make sure to turn in your door prize entry prior to the third session on the day of the conference for a chance to win one of these wonderful prizes.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day.

Registration is still open - invite your friends and colleagues to join you at this year's Strive For Excellence Teacher Conference!

Registration:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SFE_050314

Dillard High School

2501 NW 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33311

  Directions

For more information please visit the Office of Talent Development website

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/talentdevelopment/index.html 

Florida's Voice Conference

FVDD 2014 Conference

Date:  March 13, 2014
Time:  8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location:  Broward Health North Hospital, Sample Road & I-95 Pompano Beach, Florida

Early Steps, Transitions, IEP's and Guardianship

AT BROWARD HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014

This year Florida's Voice on Developmental Disabilities is joining the Children's Diagnostics & Treatment Center for a Special Education Summit for our Annual Conference.

Our speakers include:

• Ellie Schrot of the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center speaking on Early Steps and Transition to ESE
• Town Hall Meeting Speakers
  • Wendy Bellack, Broward Family Network on Disabilties/FND
  • Kathrine Francis, Director, ESE - Broward County
  • Liliana Salazar, Director, ESE - Miami-Dade County
  • Will J. Gordillo, Director, ESE - Palm Beach County
• Speakers for Knowing Your Rights through IEP Process
  • Maria Cammarata, Esq.
  • Mark Kamleiter, Esq.
  • Kimberley Spire-Oh, Esq.
• Speakers for Guardianship: Ch. 393/744 & Alternatives to Guardianship
  • Sheri Hazeltine, Esq.
  • Twyla Sketchley, Esq.

 PLEASE NOTE: Lunch and refreshments are included in the cost of the conference.

Thank you again for registering for the Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities Conference. Please complete the Conference Registration form. Registration is not complete until payment is made. Once you complete the online registration form you will be redirected to a PayPal payment form.



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