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M-DCPS AWARDED $100K FEDERAL GRANT FOR Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) was among 75 organizations from 27 states to be named a winner of a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. A total of $7.8 million in grants will be distributed to promote citizenship education and immigration integration across the country. The program called “Fast Track to Citizenship” will service a minimum of 250 participants through the citizenship education component and the naturalization application preparation component. The project will provide assistance with the naturalization application and intensive citizenship instruction for targeted lawful permanent residents (LPRs), who have submitted their naturalization application and are ready to apply, or will be ready to apply within a year. “Fast Track to Citizenship, is a great opportunity to enhance classes currently being offered by the District to prepare students for the naturalization process,” said Dr. Joanne H. Urrutia, Administrative Director, Division of Bilingual Education and World Language for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. M-DCPS’ Adult Education Program will offer the programat three locations (north, south, and central) where large numbers of LPRs reside. Through this competitive grant program, USCIS seeks to expand citizenship preparation programs for LPRs to ensure that those committed to the goal of U.S. citizenship receive the support they need to be successful. Increased opportunities and additional resources in communities will help LPRs improve their English language skills and knowledge of U.S. history and government as they prepare for citizenship. To learn more about Fast Track to Citizenship, call Dr. Beatriz Diaz at 305-579-0340. For information on the FY 2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, visit www.uscis.gov/grants. # # # 10-JS/278/GC |
