FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, April 15, 2013

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) students, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, community agencies, educational partners, and local and national business representatives

M-DCPS Third Annual Prom for High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

April 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, Florida 33132

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is holding a district-wide annual prom for high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and approximately 500 students are expected to participate. This unforgettable milestone experience provides an opportunity that will allow students with ASD to bond with peers. It gives teachers the opportunity to teach relevant social skills while students practice those social skills in a fun setting. The event is free for all students, as the funding for this memorable event is provided by community agencies, educational partners and local and national businesses.

The students participating in this total prom experience will dress in tuxedos and formal dresses, their pictures will be taken, a king and queen will be crowned, and dance music will be provided by a professional disk jockey.