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ICFH-Vaccine Fair 2010 (9:00 am)
Organization Name: Institute for Child and Family Health
Attention Parents: Children can receive low cost vaccines and school physicals for the 2010-2011 school year. This event begins on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 until Thursday, September 30, 2010. Cost: Vaccines $10.00 each (Blue Form); PPD $15.00 each; Physicals $30.00 (Yellow Form).
By appointment only, please call 305-685-6976.
Location of Event:
Institute for Child and Family Health,
North Dade Unit,
15490 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, FL 33169
Map this address
Contact Info : Dr. Gina Morgan-Smith: 305-685-6976
Email : gmorgan-smith@icfhinc.org
Url: http://www.icfhinc.org
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| Monday, August 02, 2010 |
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One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Tool (1:00 pm)
Where: 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Training Room, Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 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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| Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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National Night Out Against Crime (6:00 pm)
Organization Name: City of North
Type of events: National Night Out Against is an national event held every year, at the same time in various States, Cities in different areas throughout the USA. Encouraging, motivating, and educating youth and families to resist and stand against crime in their community.
Location of Event:
Sunkist Grove Community Center
12500 NW 13 AVE
North Miami, FL 33168
Contact Info : Martine Saint-aime: 786-308-1939
Email : martine@staime.com
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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3rd Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day (1:00 pm)
Organization Name: Rick Ross Charities, Inc Type of events: Free Community Event Education Advocacy and the promotion of Social Responsibility Location of Event: The North Miami Athletic Stadium 2555 NE 151 Street North Miami, FL
Contact Info : Elora Mason: 305-851-5699
Email : elora@emasonassociates.com
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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: 16
Contact Info : Robert Bethke
Email : robert.bethke@thechildrenstrust.org
Url: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org/data-tracker
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| Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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Back To School Blessings (7:00 pm)
Organization Name: Latin Mission Ministries/Alpha & Omega Church
Type of events: School supply give away to the entire community.
Location of Event:
7800 SW 56 St
Miami, Fl 33155
Contact Info : Rosy Figueroa: 305-273-1263 ext: 247
Email : rosy@alpha-omega.com
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| Friday, August 06, 2010 |
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Bookbag Giveaway - Homestead (10:00 am)
Organization Name:
South Dade Weed and Seed, Inc. and Project SOS
Location of Event:
Phichol Williams Community Center
951 SW 4th Street
Homestead, Florida 33033
Contact Info : Robin Wright: 305-224-5590
Email : rwright@homesteadpolice.com
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Intervention: How To Improve Oral Reading Fluency (10:00 am)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Trainer: Project Rise Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description: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.
To register, send an email to
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Contact Info : Teresa Cobb
Email : teresa@thechildrenstrust.org
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Back To School Youth Revival & Supply Givaway (7:00 pm)
School supply givaway for low income families that have children / Church Program Encouraging Children
Location of Event:
New Life Community Outreach Ministries
16205 SW 117 Avenue #19
Miami Florida 33176
Location of Event - New Life New Life Community Outreach Ministries
16205 SW 117 Avenue #19
Miami Florida 33176
Contact Info : Betty Smith /J. McCants: 786-357-0362 / 305-796-2536
Email : squesme@bellsouth.net
Url: http://cityofsouthmiami.net
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| Saturday, August 07, 2010 |
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7th Annual Back-to-School Wellness Day - Miami-Dade College North (9:00 am)
Organization Name: Yolly Roberson, State Representative - District 104
Type of events: Help residents in the community prepare their children for the 2010-2011 school year by providing free pre-school immunizations, eye and dental exams for all qualified children, as well as free bookbags, school supplies, etc. for all children.
Location of Event:
Miami-Dade College,
NORTH Campus Building #400
11380 N.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33167
Contact Info : Ms. Michelle Maiden: 305-650-0022
Email : michelle.maiden@myfloridahouse.gov
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Move It Miami Health Fair (9:00 am)
Organization Name: Institute for Child and Family Health
Type of events: Upcoming Back-to-School Health Fair. The purpose of the health fair is to prepare students for attending school by providing low cost physicals, vaccines and free preventive screenings. The theme is Move It Miami and we will be providing information on good eating habits and healthy nutrition.
Location of Event:
Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc.
15490 N.W. 7th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33169
Contact Info : Alina Plasencia: 305-722-5322
Email : aplasencia@icfhinc.org
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Back To School / Health Fair (10:00 am)
Organization Name: Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church
Type of events: Back to school give aways and health screenings.
Location of Event:
17601 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Contact Info : Berline Fertil: (954)854-7932
Email : mbifer@aol.com
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J.A.M. Or Join A Mission Before The Season Bookbag Drive - Brentwood Park (10:00 am)
Organization Name: The Next Level of Hope Inc.
Type of events: J.A.M. before the season is a charity bookbag drive event with purpose of creating a better loving and learning environment for students in/outside of their schools. Our formula for success involves the help of parents and communities joining together to educate our youth on 3 issues that are delaying their education. One, Crime Prevention, Second, Health and Fitness Preparation and lastly School Supply Preparation.
Location of Event:
Brentwood Park
19405 NW 32nd Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Contact Info : Erik McCall: 305-812-5542
Email : thenextlevelofhope@gmail.com
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| Sunday, August 08, 2010 |
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7th Annual All Star Game & Bookbag Giveaway (5:00 pm)
Organization Name: Spase Designz, Inc
Type of events: The "7th Annual" is a highly interactive "Back to school" event that matches local community leaders and celebrities in a highly competitive basketball game, but there is a twist. As part of admission each participant receives a FREE quality book bag and school supplies. It's a great way to get kids excited and prepared for the upcoming school year.
Location of Event:
Miami Carol City High School
Gymnasium
18200 NW 35 Ave
Miami Gardens, FL
Contact Info : Javier Fernandez: 305-986-3926
Email : spasedesignz@yahoo.com
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| Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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Discovering Inclusion (1:00 pm)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Trainer: CCDH Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 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 : Teresa Cobb
Email : teresa@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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SYM B2S X-PLOSION (2:00 pm)
Type of event:
All-day event with food, prizes, information, resources, and give-aways. Event will end with a blow-out concert of youth from the community!
Salem Evsangelical Church
1200 NE 135 St.
North Miami, FL
Contact Info : Dasha Saintremy: 305-788-5749
Email : PHENOM1804@YAHOO.COM
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| Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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Back To School/Vuelta A La Escuela - Hialeah (10:00 am)
Organization Name: Centro Cristiano Adonai de Miami
Type of events: Entrega GRATIS de mochilas y utiles escolares a estudiantes de bajos recursos.
Location of Event:
2400 W 84 St
Suite 13,
Hialeah, FL 33016
Contact Info : Pastora Ponce: 786-873-0477
Email : adonaimiami@hotmail.com
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Community Health Fair - Goulds Park (10:00 am)
Organization Name:
Warriors of Faith & Praise Inc.
Location of Event:
Goulds Park
21805 SW 114th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33170
Contact Info : Minister Charles Murray: 786-287-5646 Sis. Crawford
Email : wof_praise@yahoo.com
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Grand Opening And Back To School Event (10:00 am)
Organization Name:
Fresh Start Family Services, Inc. and Ebenezer Community Church, Inc.
Type of events:
Grand Opening of Fresh Start Family Services and Ebenezer Community Church now located in Homestead.
Location of Event:
632 Washington Avenue
Homestead, FL 33030
Contact Info : Ury Villar: 786-351-3077
Email : uvillar@onehopeunited.org
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Back To School Event - Westfield/Westland Mall (11:00 am)
The Children's Trust Presents Back to School Event to Promote Safety and Connect the Community to Social & Health Services at Westfield/Westland Mall
Over 750 School aged children to receive Free Backpacks or supplies
WHAT:
A back-to-school resource fair with information and giveaways
WHO:
The Children's Trust, Citrus Health, The City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play program, and Early Learning Coalition.
The Children's Trust will offer information about after-school programs, Pre-K registration and immunization locations as well as other resources, in addition to giving away more than 750 free backpacks and school supplies. Our community partners will help connect families to benefits such as Kidcare, Medicaid and food stamps, as well as provide valuable information about safety, exercise and nutrition.
WHERE:
Westfield/Westland Shopping Mall
Main Entrance /Center Court
1675 West 48th Street
Hialeah, FL 33012
Over 500 School aged children to receive Free Backpacks
Contact Info : Dial The Children's Trust Helpline at 211
Email : info@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
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Peace In The Gardens Back To School Event (11:00 am)
Organization Name: New Beginnings Enterprise, Inc.
Type of events: The objective of this event is to provide students with the supplies needed for the upcoming school year as well as showcase the local talent in our Miami, FL area. As an organization our goal is to continue this annual event of assisting students' families with the materials needed for school and keep them excited about what the school year has to offer through our talent showcase.
Location of Event:
Carol City Gardens Apartments
4601 NW 183rd Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Contact Info : Charlene Seymour-Lane: 786-416-2274
Email : nbeginings.enterprise@gmail.com
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| Monday, August 16, 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: 12
Contact Info : Teresa Cobb
Email : teresa@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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Neighborhood Crime Watch Summit (9:00 am)
Organization Name:
Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and Opa-locka Police Department
Expanding community engagement and communiy support for violence prevention methods throughout Opa-locka and Miami Gardens.
Location of Event:
Opa-locka Municipal Building
780 Fisherman Street,
2nd Floor
Opa-locka, FL 33054
Contact Info : Rachel TaalibDeen: 954-464-7497
Email : rtaalibdeen@miamigardens-fl.gov
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| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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FANO'S 19th Annual Conference (8:00 am)
The BETTER PATH nonprofit conference will for the first time ever feature a Grants Cafe where fundraising professionals can participate in face to face meetings with both private and public funders to foster to grantwriting efficacy and mutual understanding. The event will also present speakers and nuts and bolts workshops on topics including health care, legislative trends, telling your nonprofit story and donor prospecting. There will be a Nonprofit Resource EXPO featuring 25 exhibitors with products and services vital to nonprofit sustainability. The registration includes: Opening Session Reception, Conference Handbook, Keynote Addresses, Breakfast and Lunch Sessions, Grants Café, Exposition of Products and Services, Concurrent Nuts and Bolts Workshops, CEU Credits upon Request, Contact Lists, Contact List of Exhibitors, and Awards Reception. For a limited number of nonprofits there will be certification in nonprofit management intensive series as a pre and post event. Participants will graduate after completing 11 classes on Saturday, August 21. To apply for the certification please call FANO 305.557.1764 or go to www.fano.org for class curriculum.
Times: Wednesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tentative schedule starts with an expo open to the public from 12-4 on August 18, 2010
The conference opens with a reception for attendees and award recipients at 5:00 pm on August 18, 2010.
On Thursday, August 19, 2010 the day begins at 8am with a continental breakfast and a Featured Speaker at 9am
Six Nuts and Bolts workshops are presented from 10-12 featuring 15 speakers. Keynoters and Grants Cafe finish out the day of entertaining, enriching and stimulating content.
Contact Info : Marina Pavlov: 305.557.1764
Url: http://www.blacktie-southflorida.com/calendar/event-detail.cfm?id=5169
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Senior Summer Science Series (10:30 am)
Get the latest in science and technology straight from experts in the field. Then, enjoy breakfast before joining Museum staff for related hands-on demonstrations and tours. Join Lynne A. Fieber, Ph.D., associate professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmostpheric Science, for an inside look at her research on Aplysia and a personal encounter with sea hares. The National Resource for Aplysia on the campus of the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science is the only place in the world where sea slugs, Aplysia californica are cultured and raised for research purposes. The simple design of the brain of Aplysia makes it a good research subject that can shed light on how our own brains work. Aplysia from the facility are used in experiments that help us to understand how we learn and what memories are. Cost: $5 per session. Each session includes access to the lecture, hands-on demonstrations, exhibit tours and breakfast.
Where: Miami Science Museum - 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
When: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
If you have questions about this event, please contact Melanie Abril at (305) 646-4236 or
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Contact Info : Melanie Abril: (305) 646-4236
Email : mabril@miamisci.org
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| Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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FANO'S 19th Annual Conference (8:00 am)
The BETTER PATH nonprofit conference will for the first time ever feature a Grants Cafe where fundraising professionals can participate in face to face meetings with both private and public funders to foster to grantwriting efficacy and mutual understanding. The event will also present speakers and nuts and bolts workshops on topics including health care, legislative trends, telling your nonprofit story and donor prospecting. There will be a Nonprofit Resource EXPO featuring 25 exhibitors with products and services vital to nonprofit sustainability. The registration includes: Opening Session Reception, Conference Handbook, Keynote Addresses, Breakfast and Lunch Sessions, Grants Café, Exposition of Products and Services, Concurrent Nuts and Bolts Workshops, CEU Credits upon Request, Contact Lists, Contact List of Exhibitors, and Awards Reception. For a limited number of nonprofits there will be certification in nonprofit management intensive series as a pre and post event. Participants will graduate after completing 11 classes on Saturday, August 21. To apply for the certification please call FANO 305.557.1764 or go to www.fano.org for class curriculum.
Times: Wednesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tentative schedule starts with an expo open to the public from 12-4 on August 18, 2010
The conference opens with a reception for attendees and award recipients at 5:00 pm on August 18, 2010.
On Thursday, August 19, 2010 the day begins at 8am with a continental breakfast and a Featured Speaker at 9am
Six Nuts and Bolts workshops are presented from 10-12 featuring 15 speakers. Keynoters and Grants Cafe finish out the day of entertaining, enriching and stimulating content.
Contact Info : Marina Pavlov: 305.557.1764
Url: http://www.blacktie-southflorida.com/calendar/event-detail.cfm?id=5169
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Program Quality Assessment: School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) (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 Trainer: Project Rise Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description: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; Healthy & 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. Please be sure to arrive on time!
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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| Friday, August 20, 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.org/data-trackerTrainer: Pablo Delgado Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 ext 522 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: 24
Contact Info : Pablo Delgado
Email : pablo@thechildrenstrust.org
Url: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org/data-tracker
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Back To School Rally: Jumpstart Student Success (3:00 pm)
Organization Name:
The Parent Academy and the National PTA Urban Family Engagaement Initiative
Type of events:
M-DCPS and its partners will provide families with free information and resources, including free vaccines and physical exams, family entertainment and incentives to help support student success in the 2010-2011 school year.
Location of Event:
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL
Main Concourse (indoors)
Contact Info : Barbara Biggart: (305) 995-7326
Email : bbiggart@dadeschools.net
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Free "Back To School" Rally At American Airlines Arena (3:00 pm)
Free Back to School Rally: Jumpstart Student Success
Join Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Superintendent Carvalho, the National PTA, the Miami HEAT and other community partners on
Friday, August 20th - 3 pm to 8 pm
for a
Free "Back to School" Rally
at the
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
This event will provide you with FREE resources and information to make your child's school year successful, as well as entertaining and fun activities for the entire family.
To learn more, please click here.
Signature Sponsor: Target, Partnering Sponsor: Verizon
Presented By: The Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the National PTA Urban Family Engagement Initiative
Contact Info : Barbara Biggart: 305-995-2680
Email : bbiggart@dadeschools.net
Url: http://www.theparentacademy.net
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ELC Board Member Search (5:00 pm)
The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe is seeking a candidate to fill a position on its Board of Directors for a private, for-profit child care provider. The candidate must reside in Florida and be associated with a private-sector child care center or family child care home business entity conducting business in Miami-Dade or Monroe County. Preference will be given to one whose center or family child care home is accredited by a recognized agency.
Please contact Leeana Pena at 305-646-7220, ext. 246 for an application, or visit the ELC's website at www.elcmdm.org and click on the Board of Directors Membership Application link on the homepage. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, August 20th.
Please note that candidates will be selected on Friday, August 27th and must be available for interviews on Wednesday, September 1st.
Contact Info : Leeana Pena: 305-646-7220, ext. 246
Url: http://www.elcmdm.org
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| Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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1st Annual Back To School Supply Give Away (9:00 am)
Organization Name: ASPIRE To, Inc.
Type of events: The primary objective of this back-to-school event is to offer the underserved youth in the community the opportunity to receive preventive medical services necessary for entering school. The youth can take advantage of other activities offered through the day such as informationals about good oral hygiene, hand hygiene, and mentoring opportunities with Aspire To, Inc. Local sponsors will even provide free hair cuts and hair grooming services. The entire event is free and open to the public. We think every child deserves to look and feel their best as they start a new school year, and it's another way for us to give back to our local communities.
Location of Event:
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church,
1571 NW 68 Terrace,
Miami, FL 33147
Contact Info : ASPIRE To, Inc.(305) 756-0226
Email : aspirementors@yahoo.com
Url: http://www.aspireto.org
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Safe Summer Back To School Give Away - Liberty City (1:00 pm)
Type of events:
Back to school supplies give away for children in Liberty City. The events will also entail other related activities for children such as music, games, free haircuts, and more!
Location of Event:
Charles Hadley Park, 1350 NW 50th Street
Contact Info : Jonelle Adderley: 305-250-5394
Email : jadderley@miamigov.com
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Career Fair And Back To School Supply Givaway (2:00 pm)
Organization: Young Dreams Community Outreach
The event will consist of multiple career stations such as Fireman, Policeman, Paramedic, Photographer, Make up Artist, Fashion Designer, Artist, Masseuse, and many more, which will motivate children to enchance their education while expiriencing on-hand activities. The children will then recieve a back to school supply package, back pack, and reading material collected from our Donate-A-Book drive. We will also have live music, food, raffles & games.
Location of Event:
Juan Pablo Duarte Park
2800 NW 17 Ave
Miami, FL 33142
Contact Info : Jordana Zarut: 786-873-6322
Email : youngdreamsco@gmail.com
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| Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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Mind Lab: The Art Playing (10:00 am)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Web Link: http://www.nova.edu/projectriseTrainer: Project Rise Contact Phone: 954-262-5756 Description:An innovative and research based program designed to teach students ages 4-18 to enhance their thinking skills and life skills using a series of internationally acclaimed board games.
Mind Lab has developed a unique approach that fills the gap between school education and real life challenges by teaching students how to think rather than what to think.
Developed in Israel by a pair of international chess masters with graduate degrees in education, the Mind Lab methodology has been taught to over 3 million students in 45 countries. Generally included in a school's curriculum next to more traditional math and science courses, Mind Lab has been integrated into educational plans all over the world since 1994.
Audience: Program directors, administrators, Direct-care staff; Teacher
Registration: Email:mailto:
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Contact Info : Daphney Fenelon Ford
Email : ProjectRISE@nova.edu
Url: http://www.nova.edu/projectrise
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Healing Hearts (7:00 pm)
Organization Name: Word and Action, Inc Audience Demographics (Age, Gender, Ethnicity): Haitian-American and Hiapani-American, age 18 and up.
Type of events: "Healing Hearts" is an event to raise fund and supports for our culturally based program, Strengthening The Family which is one of our tools to raise awareness and prevent the occurrence of Child Sexual Abuse in our community.
Location of Event:
4141 NE 2nd Avenue,
Suite 105c,
Miami Design District,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Contact Info : Georges Bossous, Jr.: 305-316-4935
Email : bossgeorges@yahoo.com
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| Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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Back2School Bash (10:00 am)
Organization Name: Miami Family Magazine
Type of events: Learn about after school activity choices, Visits from Spiderman and Snow White. Ride the Whip, tumble in the Beary Fun Bus, face painting, dance & play with Shiny Yessie the clown. Gently worn school clothes consignment shop. Entertainment sponsored by Miami Family Magazine. Community Center sponsored activities.
Location of Event:
Pinecrest Community Center
5855 SW 111 Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Contact Info : Janet Jupiter: 305-525-8265
Email : jjupiter@bellsouth.net
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American Diabetes Association Family Fun Day (12:00 - noon)
Come make new friends with other children that have diabetes, while spending a fun-filled day at the park!
Indian Hammocks Park 11395 SW 79 Street, Miami, FL Registration starts at 11:30
• FREE picnic lunch
• Interactive presentations
• Fitness demonstrations
• Giveaways
• Entertainment for the whole family!
Contact Info : Jessica Wendorf: (305) 477-8999 x3012
Email : jwendorf@diabetes.org
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FREE Regional School-Age Care Quality Meetings (9:30 pm)
August 14 – Orlando
August 21 – Tallahassee
August 28 – Miami Gardens
In collaboration with the Agency for Workforce Innovation’s Office of Early Learning, the ELC of Orange County, the ELC of the Big Bend and the ELC of Miami-Dade Monroe counties are pleased to present three Regional School-Age Care Quality Meetings. These meetings, designed for Afterschool Site Directors & Administrators, Afterschool Providers, and Early Learning Coalition Staff/Trainers, will provide updates on afterschool projects and initiatives happening Statewide, as well as feature a 5-hour in-service training. Each meeting will provide identical information and training. Please register at least one week prior to your selected training date. The cost of the training is FREE; however you must pre-register. Please direct your questions and registration to the Early Learning Coalition in the county you select to attend.
Who should register to attend:
Afterschool program directors and staff of all venues (Boys & Girls Clubs, child care centers, faith-based programs, family child care providers, Parks & Recreation programs, 21stCCLC programs, School-based programs, YMCAs, etc.), as well as Early Learning Coalition staff/trainers.
Regional School-Age Care Quality Meeting Training Hours:
Saturdays listed above, 9:30am – 3:30pm, with a one hour lunch break, on own. Please arrive by 9am.
Presentation Information:
Jenn Faber, State School-Age Services Coordinator at AWI-OEL, will present a brief Afterschool Update, along with information on Standards for Quality Afterschool Programs, Lesson Planning for Educational Outcomes, Positive Communication with School-agers, Helpful Homework Hints and Family/Community Involvement.
Training Locations & Registration Process:
Registration is FREE, but limited at each location, so please register early to ensure participation.
August 14 – United Way (Dr. Phillips Room)
1940 Traylor Blvd, Orlando, FL 32804
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County at www.elcoc.org
August 21 – ELC of the Big Bend (Bldg. L-201)
325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend, at 850-385-0551 or contact Glenda at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
August 28 – UCP of Miami - Diamond Minds Afterschool Program
1160 NW 159 Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe by emailing
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
please include name, center and contact email.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Special THANKS to our ELCs for their support of quality school-age services!
Email : info@elcmdm.org
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FREE Regional School-Age Care Quality Meetings (9:30 pm)
August 14 – Orlando
August 21 – Tallahassee
August 28 – Miami Gardens
In collaboration with the Agency for Workforce Innovation’s Office of Early Learning, the ELC of Orange County, the ELC of the Big Bend and the ELC of Miami-Dade Monroe counties are pleased to present three Regional School-Age Care Quality Meetings. These meetings, designed for Afterschool Site Directors & Administrators, Afterschool Providers, and Early Learning Coalition Staff/Trainers, will provide updates on afterschool projects and initiatives happening Statewide, as well as feature a 5-hour in-service training. Each meeting will provide identical information and training. Please register at least one week prior to your selected training date. The cost of the training is FREE; however you must pre-register. Please direct your questions and registration to the Early Learning Coalition in the county you select to attend.
Who should register to attend:
Afterschool program directors and staff of all venues (Boys & Girls Clubs, child care centers, faith-based programs, family child care providers, Parks & Recreation programs, 21stCCLC programs, School-based programs, YMCAs, etc.), as well as Early Learning Coalition staff/trainers.
Regional School-Age Care Quality Meeting Training Hours:
Saturdays listed above, 9:30am – 3:30pm, with a one hour lunch break, on own. Please arrive by 9am.
Presentation Information:
Jenn Faber, State School-Age Services Coordinator at AWI-OEL, will present a brief Afterschool Update, along with information on Standards for Quality Afterschool Programs, Lesson Planning for Educational Outcomes, Positive Communication with School-agers, Helpful Homework Hints and Family/Community Involvement.
Training Locations & Registration Process:
Registration is FREE, but limited at each location, so please register early to ensure participation.
August 14 – United Way (Dr. Phillips Room)
1940 Traylor Blvd, Orlando, FL 32804
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County at www.elcoc.org
August 21 – ELC of the Big Bend (Bldg. L-201)
325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend, at 850-385-0551 or contact Glenda at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
August 28 – UCP of Miami - Diamond Minds Afterschool Program
1160 NW 159 Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe by emailing
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
please include name, center and contact email.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Special THANKS to our ELCs for their support of quality school-age services!
Email : info@elcmdm.org
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