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| Friday, March 05, 2010 |
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Data Tracker Hands-On Training (9:00 am)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Web Link: http://www.thechildrenstrust.orgTrainer: Robert Bethke Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 ext 227 Description:In an effort to streamline the registration process for the Data Tracker Hands-On training, you are now able to register through The Children's Trust website.
In the Data Tracker Hands-On training you will learn how to enter and edit client demographics, create groups and assign clients, enter and edit attendance for type 1, 2 and 3 outputs as well as the basic entry of ORF and PACER test information.
The training will begin promptly at the scheduled time. We ask that you arrive on time. We understand that there are times when other duties may interfere with the scheduled training, however, if you will be more than 10 minutes late, please reschedule for the next available training as this allows the training to continue uninterrupted and provides a better learning experience for the other participants.
Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 18
Contact Info : Robert Bethke
Email : Robert.bethke@thechildrenstrust.org
Url: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org
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| Saturday, March 06, 2010 |
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Strategic Planning Meeting Of The Board Of The Children's Trust (8:30 am)
Where: Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, 3900 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL 33142 (Map Link)When: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 ext 292 Description:We have scheduled educational sessions before regularly scheduled board meetings in January and February for efficient use of time culminating in an all-day Board retreat in March. We plan to have three community forums at North, Central and South locations to gather input from the public and providers on the plan prior to the investment plan being brought to the Board for adoption in April 2010.
Mon., January 11th, 1-4 p.m., United Way Ryder Room
How are Kids Doing in Miami-Dade County? A report on key community indicators and parent surveys on child well-being and needs
Wed., January 20th, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Children's Trust Training Room
How Do We Make Our Investments Count? Results-based accountability workshop for board by Mark Friedman
Thur., January 21st, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Location TBD(ATTENDANCE OPTIONAL FOR FULL BOARD)
Results-Based Accountability 101: Workshop for The Children's Trust, other local funding agencies, planning bodies and service providers
Mon., February 8th, 1-4 p.m., United Way Ryder Room
What Works for Children and Families? A review of Trust strategies, other community funding and literature from innovation to evidence-base
Sat., March 6th, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, 3900 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL 33142
Full Day Board Retreat to Draft 5-Year Strategic Investment Plan
* * * PUBLIC FORUMS FOR COMMUNITY INPUT * * *
(ATTENDANCE OPTIONAL FOR FULL BOARD)
After being released to the public for three weeks, these sessions will engage and listen to community-wide input and reactions to the draft strategic plan.
Thurs., April 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., North Dade Location - Mt. Hermon AME Community Center, 17800 NW 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, Fl 33056
Fri., April 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., South Dade Regional Library, 10750 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay, 33189
Sat., April 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 33132 On-site supervised care provided for children of parents attending forum.
Mon., April 12th and Mon., May 10th, 4-6 p.m., United Way Ryder Room, 3250 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129
Board reviews community input and final strategic plan at regular board meetings in April and May. The Five Year Strategic Plan is intended to be a living document that sets priority but also allows responsiveness to the community.
Contact Info : Muriel Jeanty
Email : muriel@thechildrenstrust.org
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S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, And Reading Tutoring) (12:00 - noon)
S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, and Reading Tutoring)
101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
305 375-3563
Email:
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Every student wants to be “SMART”er!
From October 3, 2009 thru May 15, 2010, experienced educators will be available to help your child, in grades K-12, reinforce their school work in a small group setting for FREE. Students must bring their assignment, text or workbooks, or whatever they want to reinforce and our tutors will guide them.
If you did not pre-register your child/children for the tutoring program, S.M.A.R.T offers a weekly “One Time Tutoring Pass” which is good for a one hour maximum tutoring session each week. A “One Time Tutoring Pass” is good only on the day issued and is issued on a first come, first served basis. Each week, your child/children may request a pass, but passes are only available if space permits.
Students must be able to work independently and follow directions. Maximum one (1) hour of tutoring per session. Students are expected to arrive on time and no later than 15 minutes past the hour assigned.
Most branches offer S.M.A.R.T. at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm with the following exceptions: - Model City Branch Library – Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. m.
- Miami Lakes, West Dade Regional and West Kendall Regional will have additional Saturday hours from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
S.M.A.R.T. will be closed at all branches on Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2009 and Jan. 2, Mar. 27, and Apr. 3, 2010 with the following exception: - Model City will not have S.M.A.R.T. on Nov. 11, Nov. 5, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, 2009 and Mar. 31, 2010.
Contact Info : 305 375-3563
Email : smart@mdpls.org
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 |
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One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Tool (10:00 am)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Project Rise Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Almost all OOS programs require some level of academic activity that includes reading. This workshop will train you on how to use the One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Measure. This measure can be used with all age groups, cultures, and ability levels. Children's Trust-funded programs use the One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Measure so participation in this workshop is strongly encouraged.
To register, send an email to
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. Please provide the name and date of the training you would like to register for, along with your name, agency, site, phone number, and email address. To simplify this process, you may copy and paste the information below into the body of your email: Training Name: Training Date: Name: Agency: Site: Phone: Email: Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 25
Contact Info : Teresa Cobb
Email : teresa@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
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Discovering Inclusion (10:00 am)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Trainer: CCDH Contact Phone: 305-593-1160 x263 Description:A one and a half hour workshop appropriate for all children's services providers (including administrators, supervisors, and direct care staff). This workshop focuses on increasing the participants' ability to use 'People First' language, practice respectful etiquette, outline the responsibilities of providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and increase awareness of the benefits of inclusion for all children.
To register, contact Sheena Guzman at
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or 305-596-1160 x263
Contact Info : Sheena Guzman
Email : sguzman@ccdh.org
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| Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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Intervention: How To Improve ORF (1:00 pm)
Type of events: In this workshop, providers will learn how to use ORF data to not only determine children’s current reading levels and identify those reading below their grade level, but also to select the appropriate teaching strategies to improve overall reading fluency. By using research-supported teaching strategies, oral reading fluency can actually be improved, often with a positive impact on future gains in academic achievement. This workshop is the first step to incorporating a systematic approach to improving reading in OOS programs. ***Registration is a MUST. Email
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to register*** Location of Event:
Nova Southeastern University
North Miami Beach Campus
Room 210A
1750 NE 167th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Contact Info : Daphney Ford 954-262-5756
Email : fdaphney@nova.edu
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Guys And Dolls - Opening Night (8:00 pm)
Organization Name: The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG)
Type of events: The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG), a non-profit arts organization for children, is proud to present the musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls, featuring a cast of 70 youth, ages 10-22 and an orchestra of students from the Greater Miami Youth Symphony (GMYS), a non-profit organization dedicated to training young musicians.
Guys and Dolls is a comedic story of love, money, and salvation in New York City.
March 12-14, March 19-21 and March 26-28. Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. Sundays, March 14 & 21, 7:00p.m. & Sunday, March 28, 3:00p.m. Tickets are $20.There will be a cocktail reception and after-show party on Friday, March 12 and tickets are $50. All proceeds benefit RTG's Student Scholarship Fund.
www.roxyperformingartscenter.com
Contact Info : Susanne Pinedo: 305-226-0030
Email : RoxyParty@aol.com
Url: http://www.roxyperformingartscenter.com
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| Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
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S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, And Reading Tutoring) (12:00 - noon)
S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, and Reading Tutoring)
101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
305 375-3563
Email:
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Every student wants to be “SMART”er!
From October 3, 2009 thru May 15, 2010, experienced educators will be available to help your child, in grades K-12, reinforce their school work in a small group setting for FREE. Students must bring their assignment, text or workbooks, or whatever they want to reinforce and our tutors will guide them.
If you did not pre-register your child/children for the tutoring program, S.M.A.R.T offers a weekly “One Time Tutoring Pass” which is good for a one hour maximum tutoring session each week. A “One Time Tutoring Pass” is good only on the day issued and is issued on a first come, first served basis. Each week, your child/children may request a pass, but passes are only available if space permits.
Students must be able to work independently and follow directions. Maximum one (1) hour of tutoring per session. Students are expected to arrive on time and no later than 15 minutes past the hour assigned.
Most branches offer S.M.A.R.T. at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm with the following exceptions: - Model City Branch Library – Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. m.
- Miami Lakes, West Dade Regional and West Kendall Regional will have additional Saturday hours from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
S.M.A.R.T. will be closed at all branches on Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2009 and Jan. 2, Mar. 27, and Apr. 3, 2010 with the following exception: - Model City will not have S.M.A.R.T. on Nov. 11, Nov. 5, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, 2009 and Mar. 31, 2010.
Contact Info : 305 375-3563
Email : smart@mdpls.org
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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Data Tracker Hands-On Training (1:00 pm)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Web Link: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org/data-trackerTrainer: Robert Bethke Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 ext 227 Description:In an effort to streamline the registration process for the Data Tracker Hands-On training, you are now able to register through The Children's Trust website.
In the Data Tracker Hands-On training you will learn how to enter and edit client demographics, create groups and assign clients, enter and edit attendance for type 1, 2 and 3 outputs as well as the basic entry of ORF and PACER test information.
The training will begin promptly at the scheduled time. We ask that you arrive on time. We understand that there are times when other duties may interfere with the scheduled training, however, if you will be more than 10 minutes late, please reschedule for the next available training as this allows the training to continue uninterrupted and provides a better learning experience for the other participants.
Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 27
Contact Info : Robert Bethke
Email : Robert.bethke@thechildrenstrust.org
Url: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org/data-tracker
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Program Quality Assessment: (SACERS) (3:00 pm)
Organization Name: Project RISE
Type of events: In this workshop, participants will learn how to evaluate the quality of their OOS program using the SACERS, a comprehensive rating scale that targets six (6) areas of OOS programs: Space & Furnishings; Health & Safety; Activities; Interactions; Program Structure; and Staff Development. Participants will learn how to identify areas that need improvement as well as how to recognize program strengths. All Trust-funded OOS agencies are required to evaluate their programs using this research-based rating scale. ***Registration is a MUST. Email
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to register*** Location of Event:
Nova Southeastern University
North Miami Beach Campus
Room 210A
1750 NE 167th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Contact Info : Daphney Ford 954-262-5756
Email : fdaphney@nova.edu
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| Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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Grants-to-Go Inc. Free Training Workshop (11:30 am)
PARTNERS FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT INC PRESENTS
A FREE TRAINING WORKSHOP BY GRANTS-TO-GO INC
Money for Your For-profit, Non-profit & Faith Based Initiatives
Betzaida Ferrer President of Grants To Go Inc will present a Free 2 Hour seminar on grants to prepare & write for you’re for- profit or non-profit agency. Fees & schedules for appointments will be provided on site.
3000 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 215A
MIAMI FL 33137
IF YOU ARE A FOR PROFIT OR NON PROFIT BUSINESS, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SEMINAR
PLEASE RSVP
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Contact Info : Cornell Crews, 305.438.1407 x215
Email : CORNELL@PARTNERSFORSELFEMPLOYMENT.COM
Url: http://www.partnersforselfemployment.com
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| Friday, March 19, 2010 |
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Annual Inclusive "The 4th Talent Showcase" (10:00 am)
"The 4th Talent Showcase"
The annual inclusive dance performance for 150 Miami Dade School Students
directed by Karen Peterson and Dancers
will be held at the
North Miami Beach Sr High School Auditorium
on March 19th at 10:00 AM
12476 NE 167 Street
North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
South Dade Sr High Students
School Performances By:
Gulfstream Elementary
Country Club Middle School
Brownsville Middle
North Miami Senior High
Miami Northwestern Senior High
North Miami Beach Senior High
Hialeah High
Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High
South Dade Senior High
Miami Springs Senior High
Peterson team teachers introduced concepts of dance techniquue, creativity and performance into the curriculum of special needs middle and high school students.
One hundred and fifty performers will come together to demonstrate their unique abilities onstage.
"Dance is a communication artform that brings individuals together and strengthens the mind, body and spirit. The foundation and discipline of contemporary dance is a powerful tool for all populations This is a one of a kind program for Miami Dade". Karen Peterson, Artistic Director
KPD Team Teachers include: Jennifer Smallwood, Katrina Weaver, Jessica Pusceddu, Karen Peterson
"The Talent Showcase is funded by The Children's Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County."
"Sponsored in part by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts."
Karen Peterson and Dancers Inc, founded in 1989, creates mixed-ability dance, promotes International Cultural Exchange and presents the work of Miami based dance artists at Excello, a black box performance venue in the Falls Industrial area. www.karenpetersondancers.org
Contact Info : Karen Peterson
Email : kpdance@bellsouth.net
Url: http://www.karenpetersondancers.org
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QuickBooks For Beginners Workshop (6:00 pm)
PARTNERS FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT INC
PRESENTS
A FREE QUICKBOOKS BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY
ERIC YANKWITT
(Lawyer, Accountant, Certified Quick Books Instructor)
THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ALL SMALL BUSINESSES & NON-PROFITS THAT ARE USING QUICKBOOKS OR WILL BE PURCHASING SOON.
MR. YANKWITT WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE INS & OUTS OF QUICKBOOKS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS RUN SMOOTHLY!
DON’T FORGET YOUR QUESTIONS & BUSINESS CARDS
(Every time you leave your home or business is a networking opportunity)
FRIDAY MARCH 19 2010 6PM – 8:30P
PLEASE RSVP DUE TO LIMITED SEATING
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305.438.1407 x215
3000 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 215 MIAMI FL 33127
Please enter 30th street from NE 2d avenue due to construction on Biscayne Blvd.
Contact Info : Cornell Crews: 305-438-1407 x215
Email : cornell@partnersforselfemployment.com
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| Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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Families Against Crime Together (F.A.C.T.) Festival (10:00 am)
Organization Name: North Miami Police Department
Free event to the public to provide information about safety and health.
The City of North Miami Police Department, in partnership with our Police Athletic League (PAL), The Children’s Trust and Johnson & Wales University will sponsor our annual Families Against Crime Together (FACT) Festival on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Festival will be held at Griffing Park, located at N.E. 123rd Street and West Dixie Highway, from 10:00am until 2:00pm. As in previous years, there will be an appearance from the Miami Dolphins football players and cheerleaders.
This free event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Learn about crime prevention, gang awareness, how to best use the 911 system, water safety, drug awareness and prevention, and much more! Meet your community police officers and Police Chief Clint Shannon. Children will enjoy the chance to see rescue trucks, police boats and more!
Bring your family for a day filled with fun, giveaways and education on services that are available in our community.
Location of Event:
Griffing Park, N.E. 123rd Street and West Dixie Highway
Contact Info : Sgt. Patricia Fishel - 786-256-1567
Email : pfishel@northmiamipolice.com
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Business Enhancement Training: The Startup (11:00 am)
PARTNERS FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT INC
PRESENTS A FREE WORKSHOP By
Adam Horowitz, President, Pro Source Solutions
BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT TRAINING: THE START-UP
If you are a start-up (been in business 1 year or less) you do not want to miss this workshop
Presentation points will include:
- What it takes to start a business
- The importance of defining mission and vision
- The importance and instruction on writing a business plan
- General information on obtaining financing, and understanding how to identify needs for financing
- The importance of proper infrastructure from the beginning of operations
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
The importance of taking advantage of experts who can assist in avoiding some of the pitfalls
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 2010, 11A – 1P
3000 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 215
MIAMI FL 33137
DUE TO LIMITED SEATING PLEASE RSVP TO:
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Please enter 30 street from NE 2 ave due to construction on Biscayne Blvd
Contact Info : Cornell Crews, 305.438.1407 x215
Email : cornell@partnersforselfemployment.com
Url: http://partnersforselfemployment.com
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S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, And Reading Tutoring) (12:00 - noon)
S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, and Reading Tutoring)
101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
305 375-3563
Email:
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Every student wants to be “SMART”er!
From October 3, 2009 thru May 15, 2010, experienced educators will be available to help your child, in grades K-12, reinforce their school work in a small group setting for FREE. Students must bring their assignment, text or workbooks, or whatever they want to reinforce and our tutors will guide them.
If you did not pre-register your child/children for the tutoring program, S.M.A.R.T offers a weekly “One Time Tutoring Pass” which is good for a one hour maximum tutoring session each week. A “One Time Tutoring Pass” is good only on the day issued and is issued on a first come, first served basis. Each week, your child/children may request a pass, but passes are only available if space permits.
Students must be able to work independently and follow directions. Maximum one (1) hour of tutoring per session. Students are expected to arrive on time and no later than 15 minutes past the hour assigned.
Most branches offer S.M.A.R.T. at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm with the following exceptions: - Model City Branch Library – Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. m.
- Miami Lakes, West Dade Regional and West Kendall Regional will have additional Saturday hours from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
S.M.A.R.T. will be closed at all branches on Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2009 and Jan. 2, Mar. 27, and Apr. 3, 2010 with the following exception: - Model City will not have S.M.A.R.T. on Nov. 11, Nov. 5, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, 2009 and Mar. 31, 2010.
Contact Info : 305 375-3563
Email : smart@mdpls.org
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| Monday, March 22, 2010 |
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How To Increase Father Involvement In Children's Lives (10:00 am)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Holly Zwerling, LCSW, LMFT Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Give your program a "parent boost" by learning ways to excite dads to
Participate. Find out what they need and want from programming and
how to fit their suggestions and ideas into your program. Fathers
benefit from meeting with other dads when they can share common
concerns about their role in parenting and explore ways to become
"good enough" parents. Growing children need positive male role modeling
and to provide additional learning perspectives on life and to
help build trust in adults.
The training welcomes interactive discussion among agencies to build
on creative ideas of servicing dads and their children. You don't want
to miss this lively exchange of new insights and program ideas to enhance
better parenting by fathers.
Associated Files1: Father Involvment.pdfStatus: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 20
Contact Info : Teresa Cobb
Email : teresa@thechildrensrust.org
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| Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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Fitness Outcome: PACER (a.k.a. The "Beep" Test) (5:00 pm)
Organization Name: Project RISE
Type of events: In this active workshop, participants will learn how to administer and score the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER), also known as the "Beep" test. This modified shuttle run is a valid measure of endurance and overall fitness and is being adopted as the fitness outcome for The Children's Trust. A select group of Trust-funded agencies are required to administer this fun, research-based assessment during the school year, but all can attend . Participants will also receive the materials needed to administer the PACER at no cost from Project RISE. Remember to wear sneakers! ***Registration is a MUST. Email
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to register*** Location of Event:
Nova Southeastern University
North Miami Beach Campus
Room 210A
1750 NE 167th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Contact Info : Daphney Ford 954-262-5756
Email : fdaphney@nova.edu
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| Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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| Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
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7th Annual Easter Food Distribution (10:00 am)
Organization Name: Office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez
Type of events: Every year during the Easter Season, Commissioner Joe Martinez hosts a food distribution event in District 11 in conjunction with Farm Share Inc. Thanks to your hard work and support this event has been a success for the past six years. Once again, we kindly ask for your participation and support by partnering with us for this great cause.
Location of Event:
Tamiami Lakes Park
SW 132 Avenue & SW 18 Street
Contact Info : Jessica Noriega: 305-552-1155
Email : jmn@miamidade.gov
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HOPE VI Scott Carver Resource Fair (10:00 am)
Organization Name: Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency
Type of events: This fair is to provide services available to the residents and their families that live in the area.
Location of Event:
HOPE VI Office
Merline Matthews Community Center
5200 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Contact Info : Sybrina Fulton, 786-469-4115
Email : Sybrina@miamidade.gov
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S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, And Reading Tutoring) (10:00 am)
S.M.A.R.T. Program (Science, Math, and Reading Tutoring)
101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
305 375-3563
Email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Every student wants to be “SMART”er!
From October 3, 2009 thru May 15, 2010, experienced educators will be available to help your child, in grades K-12, reinforce their school work in a small group setting for FREE. Students must bring their assignment, text or workbooks, or whatever they want to reinforce and our tutors will guide them.
If you did not pre-register your child/children for the tutoring program, S.M.A.R.T offers a weekly “One Time Tutoring Pass” which is good for a one hour maximum tutoring session each week. A “One Time Tutoring Pass” is good only on the day issued and is issued on a first come, first served basis. Each week, your child/children may request a pass, but passes are only available if space permits.
Students must be able to work independently and follow directions. Maximum one (1) hour of tutoring per session. Students are expected to arrive on time and no later than 15 minutes past the hour assigned.
Most branches offer S.M.A.R.T. at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm with the following exceptions:
- Model City Branch Library – Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. m.
- Miami Lakes, West Dade Regional and West Kendall Regional will have additional Saturday hours from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
S.M.A.R.T. will be closed at all branches on Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2009 and Jan. 2, Mar. 27, and Apr. 3, 2010 with the following exception:
- Model City will not have S.M.A.R.T. on Nov. 11, Nov. 5, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, 2009 and Mar. 31, 2010.
Contact Info : 305 375-3563
Email : smart@mdpls.org
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Spring Health Fair (10:00 am)
Organization Name: Cooper Temple COGIC
Type of events: Spring Health Fair to provide resources to the communiyt at large.
Contact Info : Sebrina Napper Daniels: 305-625-1557
Email : coopertemplemin@aol.com
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| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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SACERS Roundtable Discussion (5:00 pm)
Organization Name: Project RISE
Type of events: In this workshop participants will learn ways to improve their scores on all 7 categories of the SACERS (School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale). Providers will learn about resources that can enhance the afterschool experience and improve their scores on the SACERS. Specific topics include: improving space and furnishing, implementing more safety and health practices, ideas for activities, enhancing communication between, staff, children, and parents, program structure, professional development, and provisions for special needs children. All Trust-funded OOS agencies are required to evaluate their programs using this research-based rating scale. ***Registration is a MUST. Email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
to register*** Location of Event:
Nova Southeastern University
North Miami Beach Campus
Room 210A
1750 NE 167th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Contact Info : Daphney Ford 954-262-5756
Email : fdaphney@nova.edu
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