Dive Into Summer: Educational Opportunities for

Student SuccessUniversity High School

2450 Cougar WayOrlando, Fl 32817

Ms. Joie Cadle District 1, OCPS Board Member

Dr. Anne Carcara Principal

Dr. Barbara M. JenkinsSuperintendentDr. Jesus Jara

Deputy SuperintendentDr. Maria Vazquez

Chief Academic OfficerKimberly Gilbert

Director, Federal Programs

Saturday, May 6, 20178 a.m. - 1 p.m.

University High School

OCPS Parent Academy Schedule of Events

8:00-8:20 Registration

8:20-8:30 General Session

Presiding Shawn L. Sanchez, Program Specialist Federal Programs

Presentation of Colors University High School MCJROTC

Greeting School Board Member Remarks Dr. Barbara M. Jenkins, Superintendent Orange County Public Schools

8:30 - 8:45 Entertainment 8:45-8:55 Schedule of Events Shawn L. Sanchez

8:55-9:10 Transition - Breakfast Refreshments and Youth Academy Sign-In

9:10-10:00 Breakout Session 1

10:05-10:55 Breakout Session 2

11:00 -11:50 Breakout Session 3

All children must be signed out from the

Youth Academy immediately following Session 3.

11:50-1:00 Lunch, Exhibit Hall and Door Prizes Cafeteria

Session 1 9:10-10:00 a.m.Session 2 10:05-10:55 a.m.Session 3 11:00-11:50 a.m.

Breakout Sessions At-A-GlanceThe workshops below are repeated in Sessions 1, 2 and 3.

Please select one (1) workshop to attend for each breakout session.

Room Session Title

Building 25

Room 101

Special Mini Academy Session for Parents of Children from Level: Birth to Age 4 Birth to Age 4 Summer Fun Has Just Begun in Pre K!Kelly Dalsemer, Instructional Resource CoachKaren Neff, Resource TeacherOCPS Early Childhood Education

Session Description: Come investigate and explore academic learning centers that will keep your child engaged throughout the summer.

Building 25

Room 102

Special Mini Academy Session for Parents of Children from Level: Birth to Age 4 Birth to Age 4 Schedule Your Way to SuccessPolly BeebeResource TeacherOCPS Early Childhood Education

Session Description: Does your life seem to fall apart when your children are out of school and there is no set schedule? Come learn how to set up routines and schedules which will build the foundation for a successful summer. You will also learn how to focus on desired outcomes which will help your child know what to do in order to be successful during summer activities. Participants will have the opportunity to make a visual schedule during this session.

Building 25

Room 103

Special Mini Academy Session for Parents of Children Level: Birth to Age 4 from Birth to Age 4 Building Confidence & Fluency in Beginning Readers Author, Joanna MeridethMush Mush Readers

Session Description: In this lively session, parents will learn strategies that will help build reading confidence and fluency in children who are learning to read.

Building 25

Room 104

My Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades! Level: Middle and High School Robin SimmonsResource TeacherOCPS Advanced StudiesSession Description: Participants will learn about the Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Cambridge AICE programs offered at OCPS middle and high schools. Information about summer programs to support students in these programs will also be shared.

Building 25

Room 105

With Math I Can Level: Elementary Angela L. Hernandez, Ed.DProgram SpecialistOCPS Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning

Session Description: Math can be intimidating, but we believe every person is a “Math Person”. At this session, parents will receive strategies on how to work with students at home on content they will learn in the upcoming month. Remember, learning, growing, and fostering a respect for math does not stop at the classroom.

Room Session Title

Building 25

Room 106

Use Summer Fun as the Springboard for Success in the Level: Middle New School Year Julia KeithProgram Specialist Secondary MathOCPS Curriculum & Instruction

Session Description: Explore everyday summer activities that can turn into fun educational experiences for the whole family! Our focus will be on mathematics in the real-world.

Building 25

Room 107

Preventing the Summer Slide Level: Elementary Cheri Pollack and Ingrid Diaz-QuinteroProgram SpecialistsOCPS Curriculum and Instruction

Session Description: What parents need to know about strategies and resources that will help to prevent the summer slide.

Building 25

Room 108

Childhood Shyness Level: Elementary/Middle Karen KildronTherapist and Research CoordinatorUCF Restores

Session Description: Participants will learn about the therapeutic research project that is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health that offers no-cost individual and group therapy to children who qualify for the program.

Building 25

Room 110

ESE Internet Resources and Advocacy Level: Elementary Jill Singer MorrisonESE Parent SupportOCPS Exceptional Student Education Services

*This session is for families who have a child with an IEP

Session Description: This session is for families of students with disabilities. Any parent, guardian, or family member who needs help finding resources or wants to learn how to be a stronger advocate for their student with an IEP should attend.

Building 25

Room 111

Build a Better World at the Library this Summer! Level: AllErin TopolskyYouth Programs CoordinatorOrange County Library System

Session Description: Get the inside scoop on the Orange County Library System’s Summer Reading Program and how it can help your child fight summer learning loss. Learn more about our events featuring live performances, science, animals, arts and storytelling; technology camps and classes to create video games, mix music, build robots, harness solar power; and cool contests. Log reading days, track library activities and submit book reviews online to earn virtual badges. Win prizes like iPad Minis, bicycles and attraction tickets by participating!

Building 25

Room 112

Understanding School Grades and Level: AllStudent Assessments: Helping Your Child SucceedIllatawie ShowalterDirectorOCPS Accountability, Research and Evaluation Michelle PaulSenior AdministratorOCPS Test Development & Measurement

Session Description: This session provides a general understanding of assessments taken by OCPS students as well as an overview of how schools are graded in Florida.

Room Session Title

Building 25

Room 113

Why Digital? Level: All Mariel MilanoDirector, OCPS Digital Curriculum and Instructional LearningSession Description: Participants will be enlightened about the rationale for the district’s transition to digital learning and the results of the initial pilot program.

Building 25

Room 115

Computer Lab

Just Google It Level: AllAllison KibbeyCoordinator, OCPS Digital Curriculum and Instructional Design

Session Description: Do you ever feel like you are drowning under tons of papers? From homework to class notes to mail, it can be hard to keep it all straight. Students have the same problem which is why the district provides access to Google Apps for Education to students at digital learning schools. Come learn how you and your students can store files, make lists, send emails and create calendars, documents, and much more in the cloud for FREE.

Building 25

Room 114

Summer Zone: Fun & Enrichment Level: Middle Amber ShawSite Coordinator, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FloridaSession Description: During this session you will learn about the fun and enriching programs offered through Summer Zone.

Building 25

Room 116

Strategies to Save for College Tuition Level: Adult Sherwin SargeantFinancial Adviser, Voyage Retirement SolutionSession Description: College tuition has risen! Students are faced with debt after college! So, what is next step after you receive your college degree? This session will provide you with strategies that are aimed to help plan for associated costs.

Building 25

Room 117

Help is Just Around the Corner! Level: All Session 1 and 2 only Janine GonzalezJessica VegaMSES Parent Liaisons Summer ReadingSession 3 onlyRebecca MillanMSES Parent Liaison, OCPS Multilingual Student Education Services

Session Description: Parents will recognize the importance of practicing literacy skills with their children during the summer. Also, participants will receive information about a variety of educational websites and programs available to their children.

Building 25

Room 118

Finding a Career, Not Another Job! Level: Adult Marc StanakisPresident Sharon ParkerLifeWorks Program Support & Student RecruitmentThe Jobs Partnership of Florida, Inc.

Session Description: LifeWorks is an innovative training course for men and women that are underemployed, stuck in their job, or unemployed. We believe that all people are designed with unique strengths and abilities for success in life and work. We will help you develop a career plan and help you get connected to people and resources so you can pursue a career that will lead to a family-sustaining wage.

Room Session Title

Building 25

Room 119

Healthcare Education for You and Level: Adults Your Family: Options for Your FamilyVilma QuintanaCentral Florida Local Presence/Community EducatorFlorida Blue

Session Description: Understand insurance options and financial assistance programs available to get your family health coverage in 2017 and 2018.

Conozca opciones de seguro y programas de ayuda financiera para obtener cubierta de salud para su familia en el 2017 y 2018

Session 1 Spanish

Session 2 English

Session 3 Spanish

Building 25

Room 165

Connecting to FAFSA Level: High and AdultsSusan RobbinsCollege Transition CounselorOCPS Academic and Guidance Services

Session Description: This session will provide an opportunity for parents and students to get one- on- one help from experts filling out their Federal Financial Aid Form, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Note: You will need your 2015 and 2016 income tax form and student and parent social security numbers or alien registration number.

Youth Academy opens following

the General SessionFace Painting

Mary Beth Perkins Building 13, Rm. 101

4-6 Yr. Olds Group 1 Group 2

Session 19:10-10:25

Dive Into Summer ArtFaith Salters

Building 13 Rm. 101

Our Future is So BrightJennifer Boele

Building 13 Rm. 102

Session 2 10:35-11:50

Our Future is So BrightJennifer Boele

Building 13 Rm. 102

Dive Into Summer ArtFaith Salters

Building 13 Rm. 101

7-9 Yr. Olds Group 1 Group 2

Session 19:10-10:25

Dramatic EducationSuperheroe Showdown

Marsha RobbinsBuilding 14 Rm. 102

Unwinding for the SummerStephanie Sahadeo

Building 14 Rm. 103

Session 2 10:35-11:50

Unwinding for the SummerStephanie Sahadeo

Building 14 Rm. 103

Dramatic EducationSuperheroe Showdown

Marsha RobbinsBuilding 14 Rm. 102

10-13 Yr. Olds Group 1 Group 2

Session 19:10-10:25

Muscles & Bones: Dissecting a Chicken Leg

Mentoring in MedicineAndrew Morrison

Building 15 Rm. 104

Keeping it Cool During High Temperatures

Chelsey PotterBuilding 15 Rm. 103

Session 2 10:35-11:50

Keeping it Cool During High Temperatures

Chelsey PotterBuilding 15 Rm. 103

Muscles & Bones: Dissecting a Chicken Leg Mentoring in Medicine

Andrew MorrisonBuilding 15 Rm. 104

14-18 Yr. Olds Group 1

Session 1 9:10-10:25

Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You LearnJamie Dozier Building 15 Rm. 151

Session 2 10:35-11:50

Muscles & Bones: Dissecting a Chicken Leg Mentoring in MedicineAndrew Morrison Jamie Dozier

Building 15 Rm. 104

All Facilitators will remain with children as they rotate to each class. All sessions have a 10 min. scheduled restroom break after the first session.

Additional Youth Academy Staff: Luz Fonseca-Translator and Marie Maxi-Coordinator

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Follow OCPS on Twitter and tweet about today’s event using the hashtag #OCPSParentAcademyBe entered for a chance to WIN a prize pack by participating in our social network challenge. Entries must be submitted by noon. Winners will be announced in the Exhibit Hall.Challenge to complete:1. Take a picture with the Parent Academy logo visible in your picture using hashtag #OCPSParentAcademy2. Post to either your Facebook or your Twitter account.

www.acaletics.comProvides free math resource booklets

www.floridablue.com

www.bgcafterschoolzone.org Provides summer zone information for middle

school students

www.nasa.govProvides information on what NASA is doing in

the community

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

Orange County Public Schools

www.ese.ocps.netProviding ESE family guidance program

information

www.fdlrsaction.orgProvides resource magazines, flyers and books for parents that have children that are in ESE.

www.ocps.net/op/food/Pages/ default.aspx

Provides information to let parents know that meals are provided to students.

https://www.facebook.com/OCAEM- Orange-County-Association-of-Education-in-

Media-498917980268428/

OCAEM will be providing educational media related materials for students and families.

MULTILINGUAL STUDENT EDUCATION SERVICES

Orange County Public Schools

www.ocps.net/CS/MULTILINGUAL/Pages/default.aspx

Provides information to parents about multilingual services provided for students

and parents.

www.myon.com

myOn has a resource table to show parents of students at myON schools how to access the

program from home and on tablets.

www.fivestareliteservices.com Provides social services resource information regarding foreclosure prevention, free meds, credit restoration and first-time home buyers

MEDIA SPECIALISTS Orange County Public Schools

www.ocps.net Provides a free book to students

www.Molinahealthcare.comProvides healthcare information-brochures

www.foundationforocps.orgProvides reading resources for parents and

their children.

www.collegiatepathways.org Provides information to empower under-

represented middle and high school girls to pursue (STEM) fields through career readiness,

mentoring, and college prep.

https://www.ocps.net/lc/district/svs/student/Pages/OCVSProgramInformation-

Grades6-12.aspx

www.orangetechcollege.netOffers Career and Technical Education programs formid-dle school students and helps them begin the career planning process. Once in high school, CTE has a wide variety of program options for students to earn industry certifications and college credit. We also offer CTE for adult students, GED classes and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

www.ParentAcademy.ocps.netProvides a variety of free resources to parents regarding academic support for their children,

community event save the dates and more.

www.wucftv.orgProvides PBS LearningMedia and speaks about free interactive digital platform with over 120K

standards aligned resources

www.jobspartnershipfl.org

www.skyzone.com/orlando

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Orange County Public Schools

www.ocps.net Provides information to parents about OCPS bus transportation for students.

Contact: www.ocls.info

OCLS offers resources to residents through collections, staff, services and facilities

Our Upcoming Events Navigating Tools for Summer and Back to School Success: Spotlight on Elementary School Thursday, May 18, 2017 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Virtual - Online

Notes:

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Orange County School Board

OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination StatementThe School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any

other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801,

attend to compliance matters: ADA Coordinator & Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer: Carianne Reggio; Section 504 Coordinator: Latonia Green; Title IX

Coordinator: Doug Patterson. (407.317.3200)