MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS PARTNER WITH NOVA
TO OPEN TWO PARENT RESOURCE CENTERS


August 18, 2004


Miami-Dade parents looking to help their children score higher on the FCAT, read better, get into college, or just do well in school can find an array of resources and services at two first-of-their-kind parent resource centers opening this month.

Pioneered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and Nova Southeastern University, the centers will open their doors Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, at Nova's South Kendall Campus, Miami Student Educational Center, 8585 S.W. 124 Ave., Suite 420, and Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, at Nova's North Miami Beach campus, Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services, 1750 N.E. 167 St., Room 166B. The grand-opening events will include an informational mini-fair showcasing school programs and services.

M-DCPS is the nation's first public school district to partner with a university to use campus facilities, equipment, and staff for a resource center run for and with parents. The partnership was established with funding from the Florida Department of Education's Florida School Choice Resource Center and the federal Title 1 program.

"Every time parents visit the center, they will leave with new information, materials and resources to help their children succeed in school," said Parent Involvement District Office Director Yvonne Lim-Petersen.

Available resources will include parent-to-parent training, lending libraries, support groups, and referral networks. The centers will also provide resources for teachers, principals, administrators, parent involvement specialists, and parent leaders.

The centers will be open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Petersen at 305-995-2292.

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