Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has historically received large numbers of
foreign-born students during periods of unrest or when natural disasters impact
areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Given the recent political instability within the Caribbean basin as the Cuban
people raise their voices and march to protest a repressive regime, and the
people of Haiti are left with a government in limbo after the assassination of
their president, M-DCPS may experience an influx of students from these
nations.
In anticipation of this occurrence, District personnel has begun reviewing
relevant protocols in the context of current COVID-19 conditions and preparing
to coordinate efforts to ensure our school system is ready to welcome these
students and meet their needs.
Over the years, the District has developed a comprehensive plan in response
to the arrival of foreign-born students during such a period. The plan
delineates procedures related to school registration, appropriate
instructional programs and materials, food services, and transportation to be
followed at impacted schools, feeder patterns, and Region Centers. Additionally, staff will begin discussions with
appropriate local, state, and federal entities to advocate for additional
resources necessary to assist the District in addressing a potential influx of
students.
"M-DCPS is committed to working with state
and federal entities to secure the appropriate and necessary support to deliver
educational services to all who, in light of recent developments, may arrive in
our community," said Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. “This
school district will continue its long-standing history of opening our arms to
welcome, embrace, and educate all students.”
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