Dannie McMillon

DAC Chairperson’s NewsGreetings Title I Family and Friends:

Dannie McMillon, DAC Chairmcmillon.dp@gmail.com

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High School Students Required to Learn CPR Before Graduating

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CHESSNews

Congratulations Superintendent Carvalho/M-DCPS!Miami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students, particularly underserved students. Superintendent of Schools Alberto Carvalho was invited to attend a discussion convened by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House where M-DCPS was recognized.

GrandparentsWe celebrated grandparents at our first Title I DAC General Meeting. Being a grandparent is very different from being a parent. As a parent, we are so thrilled to cuddle our newborn baby, but I think holding our grandbaby can triple the excitement.

Grandparents are here to help their children’s children by being back-up transporters, super cheerleaders, chief cooks, spoiling them, and sometimes raising them. At times it can be a challenge; yet it’s a fulfilling time in a Grand’s life. Thank you grandparents for being a great support system! The proverb says, “Children’s children are the crown of old men.” Grands are the best! TeachersThese are some of my favorite statements on a bumper sticker about teachers: Teachers plant the seeds of knowledge that last a lifetime; Teaching is a work of heart; Live, Love, Teach; Teachers make all other occupations possible; and I’m a teacher, what’s your superpower?

This is the time of year when each Miami-Dade County public school chooses and celebrates its Teacher of the Year (TOY). If he or she happens to be your child’s teacher, the entire class gets excited and each child brings that excitement home. I have had the opportunity to observe and read about these outstanding educators who bring magnificent opportunities to their classrooms to enhance student achievement. I encourage you to salute your school’s TOY, and show your school pride. Learn about their accomplishments and thank them wholeheartedly for their commitment and creativity.

On behalf of the Title I DAC Executive Board. I congratulate and salute grandparents and teachers – may your days always be filled with joy because ofyour love for our children.

K-1 2-3 4-5 6-8 9-121st Norwood Norwood South M. Heights Rockway Hialeah Gardens2nd NDCML I & B Peskoe I & B Peskoe Shenandoah Southwest Miami3rd Youth Co-Op Olympia Heights Phyllis R. Miller Hialeah Gardens South Dade4th Phyllis R. Miller Riverside NDCML Howard McMillan Miami Senior5th Twin Lakes NDCML Riverside Milam K-8 South Miami

Parents-Helping-Parents (PHP) is a parent outreach project provided by the District to the families of the most vulnerable students attending selected schools implementing the Title I Schoolwide Program. The primary goal of this initiative is to increase meaningful parental involvement by: enhancing parents’ understanding of the policies impacting their children; perfecting their advocacy skills on behalf of their children; and learning to effectively share

information and support with other parents at the school. The project is managed by the M-DCPS Department of Family Support Services, a new department created as a Millennial Access Platform and aligned to the Vision 20/20 Strategic Blueprint. The PHP project will be phased in at all schools implementing the Title I Schoolwide Program over a three-year period.

Who Do We Serve?Students and families receiving services in the following programs:° Title I Programs° Title III English Language Learner Programs° Exceptional Student Education° RtI - Academic At-Risk

Who Are Our Partners?The Central Florida Parent Center (CFPC) is a non-profit agency that supports agencies providing parents of children and young adults with all disabilities and special needs in central and northeast Florida with accurate information, interactive training, quality assistance, and empathetic support. In addition, CFPC helps to implement “Sharing the Commitment” (STC), a collaborative effort in Collier County Public Schools. This ground-breaking project has made a significant impact in the Collier County schools for the past 16 years.

What Are The Objectives?° Expanding outreach and support services provided to families.° Helping families understand federal, state, and district policies that impact their children’s school experience.° Enhancing families’ ability to advocate for their students in an effective and appropriate manner.° Promoting the importance of a positive relationship between parents and school personnel in achieving better outcomes for students.

TEAM WINNERS

INDIVIDUAL WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 Title I CHESS Championship, held at Miami Senior High School on April 30, 2016

2016-17 CHESS CalendarSouth Regional TournamentSouth Dade Senior High School

Saturday, February 4, 20177:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

North Regional TournamentHialeah Gardens Senior High School

Saturday, March 18, 20177:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

District ChampionshipSouth Miami Senior High School

Saturday, April 29, 20177:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

K-11st Alias Assi (Norwood) 2nd Phillip Farley (Norwood) 3rd Dedan Bromfield (Norwood)

2-31st Andrew Jarret (Norwood) 2nd Aisar Hernandez (Olympia Hghts) 3rd Ryan Scott (I & B Peskoe)

4-51st Brian Ramos (South M. Hghts)2nd Brandon Rodriguez (E.K. Beckham) 3rd Jasmin Franco (Riverside)

6-81st Kevin Penton (West Miami) 2nd Javier Alvarez (Shenandoah) 3rd Gabriel Bermudez (H. Gardens)

9-121st Erick Penton (South Miami)2nd Concepcion Rommel (Hialeah Gardens) 3rd Alexis Arriaga (Miami Edison)

The Connect@Home Pre-K Laptop Distribution Project will impact approximately 700students from 20 schools with prekindergarten programs. This year’s roll-out will deploy laptops to parents of students participating in your Pre-K program to provide an opportunity for extended learning at home and parental engagement. The devices will be distributed to parents who attend the parent workshops presented at the school by curriculum support specialists from the Departments of Early Childhood and Instructional Technology, and who agree to the policies and procedures associated with receiving a take-home device. In addition to the laptop computers, parents will also receive internet connectivity. Professional development will be provided to both teachers and parents to set the stage for a successful extension of technology from the classroom to the home setting. We look forward to this exciting program being implemented in some of our prekindergarten classes!

M-DCPS students willbe the first in the Staterequired to learn thislifesaving skills. The classis usually given as partof the personal fitnessgraduation requirement. The AmericanHeart Association is hoping all Floridaschool districts will follow Miami-Dade’slead in CPR training.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students and teachers began this school year with a host of new, bold programs that build on the District’s goal of providing classroom innovation, academic rigor, and increased student access.

Fifty-nine new choice/magnet programs were created for 2016-2017, the most ever in one year. These new courses bring the total of choice programs to nearly 600. The new programs are in the areas of STEM (robotics, coding, biomedical), music, entertainment technology, business studies, visual and performing arts, Advanced Placement, legal studies, and sports medicine and management. The 2017-2018 Open Enrollment for Magnet Programs began October 1, 2016, and ends on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Online applications in multiple languages can be accessed via the Magnet Application System at www.miamimagnets.org. This system simplifies the application process, increases parental access to information, and enhances communication throughout the process with a how-to-video guide. For additional information regarding the Open Enrollment for Magnet Programs, please contact the Office of School Choice & Parental Options at 305 995-1922.

The District deployed an additional 35,000 mobile devices to assist students and parents in our new era of technology and learning. This brings the total number of mobile devices distributed to nearly 140,000. This year, the devices are being used in 6th grade U.S. History, 7th grade Language Arts, and 11th grade Language Arts and U.S. History. Additionally, 900 Interactive White Boards and 8,000 teacher desktop computers will be added to replace aging equipment in classrooms throughout the District. Learn more about the District’s Digital Convergence at http://digital.dadeschools.net/.

A Parents Helping Parents (PHP) initiative has been implemented to increase meaningful parental involvement by enhancing parents’ understanding of federal, state, and District policies impacting their children. This program expands the parent outreach and support services provided by the newly established Department of Family Support Services. It also improves parents’ advocacy skills on behalf of their children and teaches them to effectively share information and support with other parents at each school. Learn more at http://fss.dadeschools.net/.

The District-wide Values Matter Miami initiative has been expanded. Values Matter Miami is a yearlong campaign to promote a positive school culture by addressing the social/emotional needs of all students, leading to increased school safety and student achievement. Values highlighted in the second grading period include citizenship and pursuit of excellence. A comprehensive framework will be aligned to curricula for each designated grading period value(s) with resources available from community-based services and the District’s Student Services support personnel. Learn more at http://osi.dadeschools.net/valuesmatter/.

With the lead of our dedicated parents, this will be yet another exciting and exceptional year of academic enrichment and exploration that will inspire our students. More new initiatives and many other resources available in the District can be viewed at http://news.dadeschools.net/toolkit/toolkit.htm.

Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools

M-DCPS’ New, Bold 2016-2017Education Programs and Initiatives

DAC TALK News for Title I Parents

Volume 16 • Number 49 • 2016-2017

Title I District Advisory Council (DAC)Executive Board Officers

2016-2018

DAC TalkEditor.......................................................Maria Salas

Publishers.................................Department of Title I Administration and the DAC Executive Board

The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida

Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, ChairDr. Marta Pérez, Vice Chair

Dr. Dorothy Bendross-MindingallSusie V. Castillo

Dr. Steve Gallon IIIPerla Tabares Hantman

Dr. Martin KarpLubby Navarro

Mari Tere Rojas

Sebastian M. LorenzoStudent Advisor

Alberto M. CarvalhoSuperintendent of Schools

Edgardo L. ReyesAdministrative Director

Department ofTitle I Administration

Dr. Magaly C. AbrahanteAssistant SuperintendentDivision of Early Childhood, Exceptional Student Education and Title I Programs Bernadette MontgomeryDistrict DirectorDepartment ofTitle I Administration

Marie L. IzquierdoChief Academic Officer

Office of Academics and Transformation

title1.dadeschools.net

Miami Jackson Senior High School1751 N.W. 36th Street, Miami, FL 33142

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2016-2017 DAC General Meeting CalendarDecember 1, 2016

March 30, 2017Southwest Miami Senior High School

8855 S.W. 50th Terrace, Miami, FL 331657:00 p.m.

Dannie McMillon, ChairMarie Tanner, First Vice-Chair

Hermine Wilson-Lang, Second Vice-ChairMargarita Guzman, Third Vice-Chair

Ana Madriz, SecretaryCarlos Valderrama, Assistant Secretary

Sherelean Edwards, ParliamentarianKent Pollock, Immediate Past Chair

National Coalition of ESEA Title I ParentsElizabeth Tejada

Ana Madriz Sherelean Edwards

North Region: 128 Central Region: 163South Region: 30Migrant Education Program: 85Staff: 29TOTAL: 714

District Advisory Council (DAC)2015-2016 General Meeting Participation

Title I Neighborhood Resource Center Enhances Knowledge and SkillsDid you know that the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Department of Title I Administration has a center specifically designed to provide information and support to parents of children participating in the Title I Schoolwide Program? The Title I Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), located in the Northside Shopping Centre, provides a welcoming atmosphere for families to visit and be part of monthly parent workshops, receive information about school and community resources, and participate in activities that are educational and fun. Each month’s focus is on a particular theme and a specific core value that students learn through the Values Matter Miami Initiative. By focusing on set themes and core values, parents can expand their knowledge and skills in ways that contribute to their child’s well-being and overall academic success.

From October through December, Catalyst of Miami facilitated the People Empowering People Program at the Title I NRC. This 10-week series, funded through The Children’s Trust, goal is to develop parental/family leadership skills by building upon individual strengths and life experiences. Topics such as Understanding Ourselves and Others as Parents, Understanding Our Children, and Our Community and Its Leaders, encourage growth in communication and problem-solving skills, parent/family relationships, and place strong emphasis on community involvement.

For more information on workshops and other events scheduled at the Title I NRC, please visit our center, located at 7900 N.W. 27th Avenue, Suite F-9, Miami, Florida 33147, contact us at 305-694-7120, or visit the Title I NRC webpage, title1.dadeschools.net/NRC.asp. We hope to see you at our next exciting activity.

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