FIRST SCHOOL-TO-CAREER CONFERENCE SET FOR APRIL 19


April 13, 2001


Miami-Dade County Public Schools' first School-to-Career Conference will be held on Thursday, April 19 at the Radisson Mart Convention Centre, 711 N.W. 72 Ave., Miami.

The inaugural conference, whose theme is the "Three R's of Successful School Reform - Restructuring, Reculturing, and Rethinking Professional Development," includes a luncheon, a keynote speaker, vendor exhibits and sessions highlighting the tools needed to achieve the district's school-to-career goal.

The conference also will focus on the district's vision of restructuring schools into small learning communities that work cooperatively to increase student achievement and develop work skills.

For further information, contact Geneva K. Woodard, Administrative Director, Office of School Reform, at 305-995-1975.

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