DISTRICT SPEAKERS BUREAU NEW RESOURCE FOR OPENING OF SCHOOLS QUESTIONS August 23, 2002 Miami-Dade's public schools launches its successful Speakers Bureau for the second year this fall. M-DCPS has experts in many areas of education who are available to speak before organizations on an array of topics, including opening of schools procedures, student services, school/business partnerships, volunteering, educational choice and funding. Speakers are available to present information in English, Spanish or Haitian-Creole. "Throughout the school year, especially at the beginning, citizens need information or have questions about public education," said Communications Executive Officer Mayco Villafaña. "Our Speakers Bureau takes the dissemination of information to a personal level that allows discussion and encourages community input." The 2002-2003 school year begins Monday, August 26. To request a speaker, citizens should call 305.995.1126 or visit the district's Office of Public Relations website at www.dadeschoolsnews.net. ### 02-MV004/JAM Back to News Releases