FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 17, 2015      

CONTACT: Daisy Gonzalez-Diego
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-2060

Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, representatives from The Parent Academy and Parkway Educational Complex, parents and the community at large

Ribbon-cutting event to unveil the Parkway Educational Complex with the Parent Internet Café, Parent Resource Center and other programs

Thursday, March 19, 2015
9 a.m.

Parkway Educational Complex
2349 N.W. 175th Street
Miami Gardens, FL  33056

The Parent Academy is a free, year-round, parent engagement initiative of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, helping parents become full partners in their children’s education.
                    
Programs offered by The Parent Academy include:
Weekly Basic Computer Skills; Daily Portal Training; full course offerings (see Spring Catalog); Pathways to Citizenship (Free application services); KidCare enrollment assistance

Programs offered by Adult Vocational include:
Practical Nursing; Medical Assisting; Patient Care Technician; Adult Basic Education; GED Fast Track & Preparation Classes; NCLEX Review Class (PN state boards review)

Program offered by Alternative Education include:
Alternative to Outdoor Suspension (AOS)

Projected program openings:
ESOL Classes; Surgical Technology; Medical Coder/Biller; Emergency Medical Technician