Thursday, May 29, 2008

 

OJJDP Bulletin Examines Violence by Teenage Girls

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has published "Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends and Context." The first in a series of publications from OJJDP's Girls Study Group, the bulletin assesses trends of juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes, focusing on simple and aggravated assault. It also examines the context in which girls and boys offend, including the type of victims targeted and environments where offenses commonly occur.

Resources:

"Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends and Context" is available online only at http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=240649.

For further information about OJJDP's Girls Study Group, visit http://girlsstudygroup.rti.org/.

 


# posted by RS @ 11:06 AM

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

 

Register Now for National Youth Gang Symposium

On June 23–26, 2008, OJJDP will hold its National Youth Gang Symposium in Atlanta, GA.

Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey will address the symposium, which will feature workshops designed to enhance efforts by law enforcement, school personnel, faith-based and community organizations, policymakers, youth serving agencies, and others who are working together to combat youth gang problems.

To receive a discounted room rate, register by June 2.

Resources:

To obtain further information about the Youth Gang Symposium and register online, visit http://www.gangsymposium.org or call OJJDP's National Youth Gang Center at 850-385-0600, extension 270.

 


# posted by RS @ 4:03 PM
 

Teenage Girls Who Exercise May Get Protection from Premenopausal Breast Cancer

Women have long been advised that exercise lowers the risk of premenopausal breast cancer. A study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has found that starting exercise as young as 12-years-old provides some protection for later in life. The study tracked 64,777 nurses in the Nurses' Health Study II, asking about their leisure-time physical activities from age 12 to the present. During the six years of the study, 550 of them developed breast cancer. "The women who regularly engaged in high amounts of physical activity during adolescence and early adulthood had a lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer than women who engaged in less activity," the study found. The physically active women were 23 percent less likely to develop cancer, and the biggest impact was regular exercise from ages 12 to 22. Women who exercised vigorously (for example running) for three hours and 15 minutes per week or who walked for 13 hours had the lowest risk. The study may be found at: http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/100/10/728.


# posted by RS @ 10:35 AM
 

Peer Program Conference

Do you have a great peer helping program?  Then do something good for it and yourself - attend the NAPP Training Institute and Conference in San Diego, June 22nd to the 27th.

 

GREAT WORKSHOPS

GREAT COLLEAGUES

GREAT NETWORKING

And what better place to get some creative ideas and ways to enliven and update your program!

 

Reduced registration fees in effect until June 1. Go to www.peerprograms.org for more information.

 


# posted by RS @ 10:32 AM

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

 

Student Success Skills Summer Institute

Student Success Skills Summer Institute
Florida Atlantic University
July 9, 2008

Learn to facilitate evidence based programs aimed at improving student achievement and behavior at the Student Success Skills Summer Institute.

http://www.studentsuccessskills.com/SSSsummerinstitute.htm

 


# posted by RS @ 11:14 AM

Friday, May 23, 2008

 

Campaign Encourages Wearing Life Jackets


During National Safe Boating Week in Florida, Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourage boaters to wear a life jacket. The FWC reported 77 boating fatalities for 2007; however, following a few simple rules and paying attention while boating can make the difference between a safe and enjoyable day on the water and one that ends tragically. Statistics repeatedly show that boaters who have taken a basic boating safety class are also less likely to be involved in a boating accident. For more information on boating safety, visit www.wearitflorida.com.


# posted by RS @ 1:01 PM
 

Teacher Appreciation Week


Schools and communities throughout the state celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. During the week, Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Education Commissioner Eric J. Smith, Division of Public Schools Chancellor Frances Haithcock, State Board members, students, parents, and district personnel participated in events across the state to show appreciation to Florida's more than 170,000 teachers.

Events featured pep rallies, student performances and remarks by state and local officials. The Department also made available on its Web site Teacher Appreciation Week information and resources for teachers, parents and students at www.fldoe.org/JustForTeachers.

 


# posted by RS @ 1:00 PM

Thursday, May 22, 2008

 

Support Requested- Military Family Program

SOFAR is a unique and innovative program to aid the families and loved ones of army Reservists and National Guard deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.

 

Family members at home experience severe stress when coping with a loved one's deployment.  While the stresses families face during deployment are well-known, the difficulties they encounter when soldiers return are often just as profound.  Without treatment and support, this stress can lead to divorce, substance abuse, unemployment, behavior problems in children, and other related issues that can have a lasting impact on family life.

 

SOFAR:Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists is a pro bono, mental health project that provides free psychological support, psychotherapy, psychoeducation and prevention services to extended family of reserve and national guard deployed during the Global War on Terrorism from time of alert through the period of reunion and reintegration.

 

http://www.sofarusa.org


# posted by RS @ 4:15 PM

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

 

FSCA First Annual Convention



 

New from FSCA ...


Two Ways to Register:

  Register and pay by credit card or check using our 123signup system This is as easy as 123!

  Or, download a paper registration form here and mail your completed registration and payment (made out to FSCA) to FSCA, PO BOX 752, Safety Harbor, FL 34695-0752

October 23-25, 2008

Pre-Convention Workshops Thursday, October 23
Post-Convention Workshops Saturday, October 25

Renaissance Orlando Resort
at SeaWorld

6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
Phone: 1-407-351-5555
Toll-free: 1-800-327-6677

Click here for more hotel information.

Empowering Professional School Counselors with Knowledge and Resources to Promote Student Success in the School and Around the World

Student Academic Advancement Management Systems
Social & Personal Development Counselor Education & Development
Career & Vocational Awareness Technical Resources
Counseling Delivery Systems Assessment and Accountability
New Generation School Response to Intervention

The most focused program in school counseling in Florida, the 2008 FSCA Convention will be delivered by thoughtful leaders from Florida and throughout the United States. The hottest and most relevant topics will be explored by leading industry advocates, state officials, counselor educators and, most importantly, professional school counselors!

Pre-Convention Workshops ($40 each):
Thursday, October 23, 2008

9:00-12:00

Data Selection for Accountability Measures
Dr. Madelyn Isaacs
Counselors are asked to use data in an number of ways in their jobs: planning and developing one's program and annual activities, identifying and serving targeted populations or to solve targeted problems, advocating for individual students or systemic change, producing accountability measures and results for program evaluation or continuous improvement, and for communicating school counseling effectiveness to families, teachers, administrators or other local and state stakeholders. In this workshop counselors will be introduced to thoughtful and simple principles and practices to select, analyze and present data using action research and other practical approaches.

Strategies that Work for Immigrant and LEP Students
Dr. Mercedes ter Maat
Culturally diverse schools demand creative solutions. School counselors are paramount in assessing the needs and providing opportunities for the emotional growth and academic success of immigrant and LEP students. This presentation is geared toward professional school counselors working with immigrant, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) children and adolescents in school settings. By using PowerPoint slides and handouts, samples of student art and written work, a pre- and post-evaluation, and detailed group sessions descriptions, participants will (1) understand the emotional, physical, and environmental stressors faced by immigrant students and their families; (2) learn concrete, step-by-step art tasks to be used in a group that assists immigrant students in the process of acculturating to the school environment; and (3) utilize a simple evaluation tool to assess the effectiveness of group work when working with immigrant and LEP students.

1:00-4:00

Current Legal and Ethical Issues in School Counseling
Dr. Carolyn Stone
The school environment poses competing interests between a student's need for confidentiality and the legal rights of parents as established by the U.S. Supreme Court to be the guiding voice in their children lives in value-laden issues. Participants will develop an ethical decision making framework for analyzing and resolving ethical issues through the application of ASCA ethical codes, case and statutory law, school board rules, and community standards. Through small group and large group discussion of 40 case studies, participants will be given the opportunity to increase their understanding of the complexities of respecting a minor's right to confidentiality, to develop a sensitivity to the need to consider their actions in context of each situation for each individual student, and to understand the rights of parents. Topics of discussion will include areas such as confidentiality and duty to warn, minors' rights to privacy, counselors' responsibilities toward suicidal children, civil and criminal liability, sexually active minor clients, birth control, abortion counseling, defamation, child abuse, HIV positive students, case notes and educational records, malpractice in academic advising, sexual harassment, the Hatch Amendment and guidance curriculum, and personal conduct.

Games and Play to Enhance Counseling Sessions
Ms. Grace Wilhelm
Counselors will receive an overview of self-assessments, stress reduction, anger control and management, communication skills, passive, aggressive, assertive behaviors, and behavior modification techniques to use with students in the areas of academics and personal social skills. In this workshop counselors will receive hands-on practice using games to encourage students to talk about their goals, ideas, and frustrations and to facilitate discussion, goal setting, and create strategies. Games are used to enhance the counseling sessions so counselors receive more insight and students are better able to express their feelings, make sense of what is happening, and then create workable plans and goals to move ahead.

Post-Convention Workshops
Saturday, October 25, 2008

1:00-4:00

Student Mental Health Issues School Counselors Face
 Dr. Miles Cooley
The number of students in regular classes who exhibit mental health and behavioral disorders is increasing. Teachers have received little or no training about how to respond to these students and frequently request consultations from school counselors.  The workshop will describe behaviors of students with mood and anxiety disorders, AD(H)D, and Asperger's Syndrome. Effective accommodations and strategies for dealing with these students will be presented in order to enable counselors to be more helpful to teachers.

Cyberbullying: Beyond the Internet and Name-Calling
Dr. Carlos Zalaquett
 The purpose of this workshop is to provide school counselors with valuable information about cyberbullying and to increase awareness of this growing problem among today’s youth. The Internet has become another channel for kids and teens to socialize and interact. However, youth and adults should be aware of the potential risks that come with accessing the Internet - one of them being cyberbullying. Assistance in developing plans for individual schools will be provided.
 
 
Convention Fees
 All membership must be current to receive discounted rates.
Membership Status Early Bird
 (by 8/15/08)		 Regular
 (Before 10/3/08)		 Onsite
Member $100 $115 $135
Student Member* $75 $75 $75
Non-Member** $135 $150 $170

*The first 10 students to volunteer 8 hours at the convention will receive a discounted convention rate of $50.00.
** If you are a non member, you will be given the option to add a membership when registering online. If you choose this option, the convention fees will automatically switch to discounted member rates.

Call for Proposals

It's not too late to contribute your expertise at the c0nvention ... The Florida School Counselor Association is soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and personal/social development or highlighting the latest techniques and practices in school counseling. Presentations showcase proven programs, current research, or skills of value to counselors pre-K to postsecondary as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators.

Download this proposal application now. Deadline is June 30, 2008.
     

Questions?

Contact:

President Elect
Susan Gertel
convention2008@fla-schoolcounselor.org

Exhibitors/Sponsorships

This is a prospectus for exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities at the FSCA annual convention. Also, you can download the exhibitor agreement here. If you have an interest in working with FSCA to help your organization reach its marketing objectives within the Florida school counseling community, please contact Mike ter Maat, FSCA Convention Coordinator, at mtermaat@comcast.net or (954) 547-8996.

Two Ways to Register:

  Register and pay by credit card or check using our 123signup system This is as easy as 123!

  Or, download a paper registration form here and mail your completed registration and payment (made out to FSCA) to FSCA, PO BOX 752, Safety Harbor, FL 34695-0752



# posted by RS @ 5:31 PM
 

Looking for a few good (responsible, ingenious, dedicated) teens

Looking for a few good (responsible, ingenious, dedicated) teens

ParentingTeensNetwork is looking for teens to help build a new Web site, TeenDialog.com, and contribute to developing parenting quizzes, widgets, videos, and other tools that are dedicated to helping parents and teens communicate better with each other. We feel that by offering information and tools designed by teens we can help parents understand the real world that teens live in and break down some communication barriers.

They will be able to give honest opinions on subjects ranging from sex, drinking and drugs, depression, and school violence to money, education, career aspirations, and what makes teens really happy.

I am coming to you because you deal with teens every day and are undoubtedly in touch with teens who are creative, dedicated, organized and responsible. So I would like your help reaching teens whom you feel would want to be part of this program.

Teens will be contributing from home, but will be led by an adult editor who will give them plenty of direction, guidance, and praise. There also may be some small remuneration depending upon the type of work they do.

I have made available a flyer which you can post on your various bulletin boards as well as an application for any teens who might like to work with us.

I appreciate any help you can offer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Best,
Judith Sachs
Editorial Director
jsachs@parentingteensnetwork.com.
215-468-0897

# posted by RS @ 9:20 AM

Monday, May 19, 2008

 

Clark named 2008 Graduate Teacher of the Year | News & Publications

Source: http://news.education.ufl.edu/news/clark-named-2008-graduate-teacher-year

Mary Ann Clark

Her students describe her as genuine, candid and caring. Her research gets to the heart of one of most perplexing mysteries in education today.

Small wonder that Mary Ann Clark, an associate professor in Counselor Education and B. O. Smith Research Professor, has been selected as the University of Florida College of Education Graduate Teacher of the Year for 2008.

Clark is best known to the public for her research on the puzzle that is male academic underachievement. For most of American history, male students outperformed female students – no great surprise, given that teachers often saw male students as the only ones who would go on to college and careers. In our more egalitarian age, however, boys are falling behind. For the past two decades, boys have slid increasingly behind girls in academic achievement – not just in America but in other countries around the world. Clark is one of the lead investigators on a multi-year study that is looking at male underachievement in the United States, England, Australia and Korea.

Her students praise her for encouraging them to take an active role as researchers in this and other of Clark’s research projects . Clark asks her students to collect data in schools, includes them on e-learning with researchers abroad, and asks them to present results with her at conferences.

"A class never passes when students are not involved or do not learn something new," said doctoral student Summer Yacco. "(Dr. Clark) is the kind of professor I would one day hope to be."

Clark will be presented with the Graduate Teacher of the Year Award at the college’s May 3 baccalaureate commencement.


# posted by RS @ 8:44 PM

Sunday, May 18, 2008

 

FSCA 2008 Convention Call for Proposals

FSCA 2008 Convention

October 23-25, 2008

Pre-Convention Workshops Thursday, October 23
Post-Convention Workshops Saturday, October 25

Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld

 

 

The Florida School Counselor Association is soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and personal/social development or highlighting the latest techniques and practices in school counseling. Presentations showcase proven programs, current research, or skills of value to counselors pre-K to postsecondary as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators.

 

http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/conference2008-announce.htm

 

 

Questions?

 

Contact:

President Elect
Susan Gertel
convention2008@fla-schoolcounselor.org

 

 

______________________________________________

 

 

 


# posted by RS @ 9:30 PM

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

 

Be Safe and Sound in School and McGruff Neighborhood Ad

Funding Available – Up to $5,000

Help improve the safety and security of your school and students by working with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), which is now accepting applications for McGruff Neighborhood and Be Safe and Sound in School.  These programs work with elementary and middle schools to create safe learning environments and teach personal safety and security by working with school counselors, administrators, students, parents, law enforcement, and the community to address school safety concerns and create a safety net for children. To learn more and apply for funding under these programs, visit www.ncpc.org. The application deadline is May 30.

 


# posted by RS @ 9:59 AM

Monday, May 12, 2008

 

Study: Kids think eyeglasses make other kids look smart

Public release date: 12-May-2008

Contact: Jeffrey Walline
walline.1@osu.edu
614-247-6840
Ohio State University

Study: Kids think eyeglasses make other kids look smart

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Young children tend to think that other kids with glasses look smarter than kids who don’t wear glasses, according to a new study.

Children between the ages of 6 and 10 who were surveyed for the study also thought that kids wearing glasses looked more honest than children who don’t wear glasses.

Otherwise, the survey suggested that children don’t tend to judge the attractiveness of their peers who wear glasses when asked about their appearance, potential as a playmate or likely athletic abilities.

The findings might give children some comfort when they are fitted with their first pair of eyeglasses, said lead study author Jeffrey Walline, assistant professor of optometry at Ohio State University.

“If the impression of looking smarter will appeal to a child, I would use that information and tell the child it is based on research,” Walline said. “Most kids getting glasses for the first time are sensitive about how they’re going to look. Some kids simply refuse to wear glasses because they think they’ll look ugly.”

The study is published in the May issue of the journal Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Walline surveyed children in this age range because they are more likely to be prescribed eyeglasses than contact lenses. Generally, children with nearsightedness are diagnosed with myopia and receive their first corrective lenses at around age 8. Teen-agers were not surveyed because they are routinely fitted with contact lenses if they want them.

For the study, Walline and colleagues assembled a series of 24 pairs of pictures of children for comparison. The children in each pair differed by gender and ethnicity, and each pair included one child with glasses and one child without glasses.

Eighty young children – 42 girls and 38 boys – were surveyed. Of those, 30 kids (38 percent) wore glasses, 34 had at least one sibling with glasses and almost two-thirds had at least one parent who wore glasses.

The questionnaire featured six questions, many based on similar studies in adults. When presented with each pair of photos, the participants were asked which of the two children pictured: would you rather play with; looks smarter; looks better at playing sports; do you think is better looking; looks more shy; and looks more honest?

On average, two thirds of the participating children said they thought that kids wearing glasses looked smarter than kids not wearing glasses. And 57 percent of the participants said they thought kids with glasses appeared to be more honest. Both kids with and without glasses thought other kids wearing glasses looked smarter.

Walline said the findings suggest that media portrayals associating spectacles with intelligence may be reinforcing a stereotype that even young children accept.

In the case of the other four questions in the survey, the answers were not consistent enough to suggest that glasses made a difference in how the kids felt about the pictures they were examining.

Other trends emerged, however, that had nothing to do with whether the kids in the pictures were wearing glasses and which supported conventional wisdom about kids’ opinions. Both boys and girls said they thought that boys appeared to be better at playing sports. Boys indicated they would rather play with boys, and girls said they would prefer playing with girls. Both boys and girls thought the opposite gender looked more shy. Girls also were more likely than boys to pick their own gender when asked which child looked more honest.

The fact that the question of attractiveness yielded no significantly different answers for children with or without glasses suggests that kids don’t automatically consider kids with glasses to be unattractive, Walline said.

“The concern about attractiveness with glasses seems to be more internal to a particular child rather than an indicator of how they’ll feel about other people who wear glasses,” Walline said.

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Walline conducted the study with Loraine Sinnott, Anita Ticak, Sylvia Jones and Lisa Jones of Ohio State’s College of Optometry, and Erica Johnson of the Southern California College of Optometry.

Contact: Jeffrey Walline, (614) 247-6840; walline.1@osu.edu
Written by Emily Caldwell, (614) 292-8310; caldwell.151@osu.edu

 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-05/osu-sk051208.php


# posted by RS @ 6:32 PM
 

Annual District Online Guidance Report

The Department of Education has issued the following memorandum regarding the Annual District Online Guidance Report.  The memorandum may be viewed at:

 

http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4971/onguidememo.pdf

 


# posted by RS @ 9:57 AM

Friday, May 09, 2008

 

2008 FCAT Writing+ Results Announced

2008 FCAT Writing+ Results Announced
According to the 2008 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing+ results, a greater percentage of Florida students are writing at or above grade level. The percent of students in grades 4, 8 and 10 scoring at or above Achievement Level 3 on the Writing+ exam increased over the previous year. In addition, the majority of Florida’s fourth-, eighth- and 10th-graders continue to score 3.5 and above on the essay portion of the exam. This year’s results mirror Florida’s strong performance on the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Writing assessment.

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, parents may view their students’ scores via the FCAT Parent Network at www.fcatparentnetwork.com using the secure login and password provided by their school.


# posted by RS @ 5:57 PM

Thursday, May 08, 2008

 

THE FLORIDA MIGRANT INTERSTATE PROGRAM

THE FLORIDA MIGRANT INTERSTATE PROGRAM


 

800 949-1916 fmip@earthlink.net
www.floridamigrantinterstateprogram.com

Spring 2008

Alice Matthews, Director              Kim Fioramanti, Assistant Director

Virginia Flores, Administrative Assistant        

The Florida Migrant Interstate Program (FMIP) is a discretionary project of the Florida Department of Education which provides support to migrant students and their families. Florida Gulf Coast University serves as the fiscal agent for the state grant that funds the program, and provides support to FMIP through the FGCU College of Education.

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QUESTIONS OFTEN ASKED

BY FLORIDA'S MIGRANT PARENTS

ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN GOING TO COLLEGE


 

Can my son or daughter go to college? Maybe… It depends on how badly he or she wishes to attend. In addition to traditional students, there are many students in Florida colleges and universities who are:


 

  • migrant;
  • immigrant;
  • undocumented; and/or
  • those who are older.


 

As well as those who have:

  • GEDs instead of traditional high school diplomas;
  • learning disabilities;
  • physical challenges;
  • limited English skills; and/or
  • those who have very little financial help from their families.


     

The key to their success is their perseverance!


 


 

Will my son/daughter make more money if they graduate from college? The economic

advantages of a higher education for both workers and the economy are clear. According to the

Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers who lacked a high-school diploma in 2006 earned an average

of only $419 per week and had an unemployment rate of 6.8%. Workers with a bachelor's degree

earned $962 per week and had an unemployment rate of 2.3% Those with a doctorate earned

$1,441 and had an unemployment rate of only 1.4%.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Spotlight on Statistics: Back to School, August 2007 (http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2007/back_to_school/)

My mailbox is filling up with offers to help me look for scholarships and grants for a fee. How much should I pay to get help with this? PAY NOTHING!!! This information is all FREE. Throw away any information about programs who want you to pay to get information on grants and scholarships. Free information is available at every high school, through all migrant education programs, and by contacting The Florida Migrant Interstate Program (FMIP) at 800 949-1916.


 

I didn't go to college and have so many questions and don't know who to turn to for help. Who can help me? Migrant Educators are experts in helping migrant parents assist their sons and daughters go on to college. They should be your first contact.

Parents and students, of documented and undocumented status, should meet with the school advisors (Migrant Advocate and Guidance Counselor) to discuss all aspects of a college education. It will take more than one meeting, and parents should make a list of questions before the meeting, discuss those questions with their son or daughter and then the family can talk together with the advisor about their concerns.

The student MUST take a great deal of initiative in this entire process! She/he must be very persistent and focused on the future. The "easy road" will be to procrastinate and not meet timelines, not look on the internet for scholarships, and not set up and keep appointments……. It is these things that make a difference.


 

My son/daughter is undocumented. Where can he/she go to technical school? There is no set policy statewide regarding public technical schools in Florida.  http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe

http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=8

Each school district may establish policy.  The best person to ask regarding whether or not undocumented students may apply to their school would be the director of admissions or head registrar.  "Front office" staff or student assistants may not know the correct policy and may provide the incorrect response.

Due to the "career training" nature of technical programs, many schools will not accept undocumented students because they are not legally employable upon program completion if they lack a SSN.  Another issue is that many programs offered through technical institutes require students to pass a state license exam at the end of their training before they successfully complete the program and are issued a certificate or related credential.  Because of this requirement, many programs (especially health-related) will not accept students without a SSN into their program because they may not be allowed to take a state license exam in their field of study.

 
 

As for scholarships, many of the migrant scholarships can be applied to either technical training or college. 


 

My son/daughter is undocumented. Where can he/she go to college? All 11 of Florida's State Universities; and 19 of Florida's 23 Community Colleges accept undocumented students, if they meet the academic requirements.


 

What do I need to know about Community Colleges for my son/daughter? Admission to Community Colleges is easier and less expensive than it is to attend Universities. They have a variety of programs to meet the needs of the community. There may be a 2-year program (A.S) that will complete your child's education; or it may be that he/she can get the first two years (A.A.) toward a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) and will take the last two years of college at a university or other college.

Although out-of-state tuition for non-residents is also high at the community college level, it is not as expensive as university tuition.  Undocumented students cannot apply for state or federal financial aid; however, they may be able to apply for foundation or institutional scholarships that are funded by private sources. 


 

Students without valid social security numbers should check with the financial aid office of the college or university they plan to attend to inquire if they may apply for foundation scholarships at that institution. (Brigita Gahr, FCA 2007).


 

For more information on Florida's Community Colleges: http://www.fldoe.org/cc

For a list of Florida's community colleges with contact info: http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=11


 


 


 

QUESTION:

Where are the Community Colleges in Florida and which ones accept undocumented students?

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DOES THIS CC ADMIT UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS? (FLDOE survey conducted Fall, 2006)

Brevard 

 No 

Broward 

 Yes 

Central Florida 

 Yes 

Chipola 

 No 

Daytona

 Yes 

Edison 

 Yes 

FL CC Jacksonville 

 No 

Florida Keys 

 Yes 

Gulf Coast 

 Yes 

Hillsborough 

 Yes 

Indian River 

 Yes 

Lake City 

 No 

Lake-Sumter 

 No 

Manatee 

Yes 

Miami Dade 

Yes 

North Florida CC 

 Yes 

Okaloosa-Walton 

 No 

Palm Beach CC 

 Yes 

Pasco-Hernando

 Yes – on rare occasions 

Pensacola 

 Yes 

Polk 

 Yes 

St. Johns River 

 No 

St. Petersburg 

 No 

Santa Fe 

 Yes 

Seminole 

 Yes 

South Florida 

 Yes, w/ evidence of residency/citizenship in process 

Tallahassee CC 

 Yes – if graduate of a FL high school or FL GED

Valencia 

 No 

TOTAL

Yes = 19       No=9 


 

How do undocumented students enroll in college? They enroll with special help from their school advisors (Guidance Counselors, Migrant Staff, and others).

If they do not have a social security number, then a school number is created for them. The process goes more smoothly if the student's school advisor has a direct contact at the university and goes with the student and the student's parents to meet with that university contact.


 

What are the financial restrictions for undocumented students? Undocumented students who attend public (state) universities and colleges in the State of Florida are charged Out-of-State Tuition, which is much higher than what is charged to students who are documented and are considered In-State students. Also undocumented Florida students are not allowed to accept State or Federal funds for their post-secondary education. BUT they can receive private monies from scholarships, foundation grants, and individuals.


 

My son/daughter is a citizen, but I am not. Will this make a difference? This will be easier than if it is the other way around. Work with your school advisor when you fill out the parent portion of the forms and there should be no problems.


 

I don't think that my school has an advisor who I can feel comfortable talking to about my status, what do I do? Go to your Consulate and/or have an English speaker call the Florida Migrant Interstate Program Toll Free at (800) 949-1916 for suggestions as to the name of someone locally to whom you can talk.


 

What is the difference between a private college/university and a state university? The State of Florida (your taxes) provides partial funding for post-secondary education programs at State Universities and Community Colleges throughout Florida. In most cases these are the least expensive to attend.

Private colleges and universities normally do not receive this same funding and must rely on higher tuition rates, and funding from various organizations and individuals. For example Ave Maria University in south Florida is a private Catholic University.


 

If my son/daughter is undocumented does it matter if he/she attends a private or public college/university? Sometimes it is actually cheaper to attend a private college/university in Florida, rather than a public one if you are undocumented, because the private school while expensive, does not charge Out-of-State tuition.

Also, some private schools do not have an issue with admitting undocumented students and will help them find private scholarships and grants.

Who has the best chance of getting scholarships and grants? The student who has a profile that best suits the requirements of each scholarship or grant. Some just want to fund those who wish to become business persons, teachers, or other specific professions; Others are looking for ethnic or heritage groups; but most are looking for the student whom they deem looks as though he/she will be the most successful in the future. Most programs look for bright students who have a proven record of good grades, test scores, good moral character, and community service.


 

Are there special scholarships for migratory students? Yes, below is a list compiled by Brigita Gahr and updated June 2007.

Florida seniors who qualify for Migrant Education Program services are encouraged to apply for the following scholarships for migrant students. Local Migrant Education Programs may offer additional scholarships for migrant students residing in their districts. Undocumented students may apply for the scholarships preceded by an asterisk *.

Most scholarships require proof of acceptance into a technical institute, college or university, therefore students should apply to post-secondary institutions before the end of the first semester their senior year.

  • Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship*    Deadline: Feb. 16

    http://www.nasdme.org/scholarship/AlWrightScholarship.pdf
    (for students planning to major in political science or journalism)


     

  • College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)    Deadline: Check with each program

    www.migrantstudents.org                

  • Farmworker Jobs and Education Program        Deadline: None    http://www.firn.edu/doe/workforce/migrant_ed.htm (This program covers all     education and training expenses at a technical institute or community college for         eligible participants.)
  • Frank Campano Memorial Fund Child Migrant Award*    Deadline: May 15


     

  • Path to Scholarships Fund - Harvest of Hope Foundation*     Deadline: None

    www.needcollegemoney.com


     

  • Wendell N. Rollason Scholarship Fund*    Deadline: Check with each service area                        

The following three scholarships are for students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education at the University of South Florida (USF). Offered through USF's Migrant Education Center : http://www.coedu.usf.edu/cme/


 

  • Florida Growers Association Scholarship            Deadline: May 15
  • Florida Tomato Exchange Scholarship            Deadline: May 15
  • Sunripe Scholarship                        Deadline: May 15


     

The following four scholarships are offered by the Geneseo Migrant Center.

Applications are available at www.migrant.net, For more information call (800) 245-5681.


 

  • Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers*

Deadlines: June 1 & Nov. 1


 

  • Frank Kasmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship*    Deadline: Feb. 1


     

  • Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children*     

Deadline: None

    

  • Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship* (for current college students)

Deadline: July 1

    


 

Where can I find more scholarships and grants for undocumented students? The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund website has a link to Scholarships for All Students regardless of Immigration Status at www.maldef.org. You can also go to www.needcollegemoney.com and follow the scholarship links. I also encourage students to register for a free scholarship search such as www.fastweb.com and apply for any scholarships for which they qualify that do not specifically mention that applicants need to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Latino College Scholarship Directory can be downloaded for free at www.latinocollegedollars.org and page 72 lists scholarships that do not require that applicants be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. (Brigita Gahr, FCA 2007).


 

Are the SAT and ACT tests required, are they given at the school during the school day, and do they cost money? The SAT and ACT are required by most colleges and universities; they are given usually on Saturdays; the student must sign up to take them; and they do cost money each time you take them.

However, students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch (all Migrant Students) can take each one the first time for free. Students should see their School Advisor to find out the process to do this at his/her school.


 

How do tests such as the SAT and ACT make a difference? They are called "Gatekeepers"… which means, if you don't have certain combined scores, then they don't let you into the gate of the college or university (not literally, but it makes it much harder to get admitted). University placement offices look at many factors when admitting students, but the SAT and ACT scores are very important.

The best advice in this area is to take these tests as many times as you can. In most cases, students' scores get better each time they take the test. ACT and SAT scores are combined to provide an overall student test profile to the college placement office.

Some students will have very good high school grades, but will have difficulty with the tests. College placement offices take that in consideration to a degree; and the test scores required will vary from college to college. For example, Florida's Community Colleges pay less attention to them, than would the University of Florida, which requires the highest SAT/ACT scores in Florida.


 


 

How do I register for the SAT or ACT? First see your Migrant Educators and your son's/daughter's Guidance Counselor for more information.


 

The official addresses for applications for the SAT and ACT are below:

Apply for SAT; http://www.collegeboard.com/
Apply for ACT: http://www.act.org


 

What is the FASFA and why do we have to fill in all that paperwork? The FASFA equals money for students. It is a document that all College and University Financial Aid Offices look at to determine how much money the family can provide to help the student and how much they will offer to assist. Students must fill it in as quickly as possible in January or February of their senior year in high school. The form asks for Income Tax information from the parents. If the parents and/or student are undocumented and/or do not fill out Income Tax forms, then the student and parents should discuss the matter with the Migrant Educator/School Advisor. Students must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-resident to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Page two of the FAFSA instructions defines "eligible non-residents".

Federal Student Aid Information Center
Toll Free Number: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html Go online to download forms in Spanish or English.

www.FAFSA.ed.gov


 

Where can I find more information about going to college? http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public


 

How much does it cost and how does the student pay for college? College is very expensive, but worth every penny. It is a long term investment for the entire family. Each school is a little different in cost, and the meeting with the school advisor can give more specifics.


 

What examples of the cost of college in Florida can you provide? http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec is a website with
facts.org which shows Institution Fees and Payments Links for Florida's colleges and community colleges. Open the site and choose an institution below to view its fees & payments web page.

Two Examples:

University of North Florida
http://www.unf.edu/dept/controller/cashier/tuition.htm

Public University Spring 2008 Tuition per hour

In-State ($120.23) Out-of-State ($508.30)

(Most students take 16 hours of classes with each class being a 2-4 hour credit)


 

St. John's Community College
http://www.sjrcc.edu/catalogPDF07.08/tuition.pdf

Public Community College 2007- 2008 Tuition and Fees per hour

In-State ($69.69) Out-of-State ($261.95)


 

In general, because they have to pay Out-of State tuition, Florida's undocumented students can expect to pay $15,000-18,000 to attend full-time for one year.


 

What is FACTS.org and how can this website help my daughter/son?

http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec?MDASTRAN=SW-HMMNE00

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://www.FACTS.org

Available in English and Spanish FACTS.org is "Florida's official online advising system." At this website you can apply to college online and much more.

FACTS.org en español
http://www.facts.org/html_sw/TranslatedDoc.htm


 

How do I contact the Office of Financial Assistance at Florida's Department of Education? The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) within the Florida Department of Education, administers a variety of postsecondary educational state-funded grants and scholarships, and provides information to students, parents, and high school and postsecondary professionals.

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm

Toll-Free 1-888-827-2004 osfa@fldoe.org


 


 


 

Where can I read about Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship? http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm

Where can I find information about the Florida Student Grant and Scholarship Programs?
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/home/programsoffered.htm Call Toll Free For More Info About These: (888) 827-2004

How do I apply for a student loan?
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/FFELP/parent_2nd_level/parent_page_3.html

 
 

Step 1 - Complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application.

 

FAFSA Application - The U.S. Department of Education uses the data from your FAFSA application to perform a statutorily required calculation and then transmits the results to the schools you listed or selected on the FAFSA.  These results are used by those schools to determine your eligibility for aid from the federal student aid programs.

 

Step 2 - Review your Student Aid Report (SAR).  You should receive a SAR approximately four weeks after you submit the FAFSA.  Make any necessary corrections and return the SAR to the appropriate address. The school you listed on your FAFSA will also receive your SAR information.

 

Step 3 - Confirm with the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend, that the school has received all necessary information to determine your eligibility for financial aid.  The school will provide to you an award letter outlining the type of financial aid that you may receive.

 

Step 4 - Promissory Note: Read the entire Promissory Note and the Borrower's Rights and Responsibilities prior to signing the Promissory Note for a FFELP loan.   For more detailed information access the Student Guide listed below.

 

The Student Guide:
(I believe that they changed the title to Funding Your Education) - The U.S. Department of Education provides The Student Guide to assist high school students, college students, parents, and non-traditional students with the financial aid process; as well as, detailed steps for each phase.

 

College and Career Planning - Going2college.org provides general information about career planning, resources, guidelines for students planning to attend college, and state and federal aid that is available. Going2college.org also provides information on state college resource centers, events on financial aid and college information; as well as, information on programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, GEAR UP and Project Grad.


 


 

Do other states provide the option for a college education to undocumented students who graduate from their high schools? Where can I learn more information about what other states are saying about this subject?

Ten states—California, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, —have passed laws permitting undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition if they attended and graduated from high
school in the state. In addition, New Mexico and Texas allow undocumented
students to compete for financial aid.

Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wisconsin have in the past or are currently visiting this topic at the state level.


 

What is the College Assistance Migrant "CAMP" Program?
							http://www.hepcamp.org/
							

It is a federal program, located at various colleges and universities in the United States, designed to assist eligible participants from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds in completing their first year of college and transitioning to complete their undergraduate degree.  For: U.S. citizens or eligible

non-residents only.

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualified for either Child Migrant or Adult Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs    OR

Employed in farmwork or related seasonal work at least 75 days during past 2 years    AND

Enrolled as a full-time student                                AND

Not have completed the first year of college


 

What CAMP Programs do Florida migrant students to attend? Florida works closely with CAMP Programs throughout the U.S. They Visit High Schools in Florida each Year Meeting Parents & Recruiting Students


 

Two Examples Include:

ABAC 22, 2802 Moore Hwy.

Tifton, GA 31793-2601

Georgia Director Javier Gonzalez can be contacted at Toll Free 1-888-244-9096
or at jgonzalez@abac.edu

Below are scholarships are not dependent on immigration status. They are based on student's academics and financial need. The applications are available in English and Spanish.  http://www.abac.edu/foundation/goizuetamain.htm

http://www.abac.edu/foundation/goizuetafinassistmainactive.htm


 


 


 


 

What is the High School Equivalency "HEP" Program and where is the closest one? http://www.hepcamp.org/
The two closest programs are at the University of South Florida (USF) Center for Migrant Education and Barry University. Contact information, eligibility criteria and services are listed below:


 

USF HEP Director                     USF HEP Associate Director

Dr. Ann Cranston-Gingras                 Mr. Patrick Doone

(813) 974-1387                    (813) 974-0915


 


 

Barry University HEP Director

Dr. Janie Greenleaf

(305) 242-7103

 
 

 HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM (HEP) Eligibility Criteria:


 

USF HEP SERVICES


 


 


 

What is the PASS Program and how can it help my son or daughter?

The Florida Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Program is a nationally recognized program that provides middle and secondary migrant students with an alternative to develop academic skills, and earn credits needed for promotion and/or graduation.


 

The student works semi-independently with the assistance of a highly qualified facilitating teacher who meets with the student on a regular basis. The curricula consist of learner-centered materials developed specifically for PASS.  The courses have been aligned to the Florida Sunshine State Standards and reflect current content and instructional best practices to assist the learner.


 

Each course consists of five units to be completed by the student with the help of a facilitating teacher. PASS courses can be taken any time during the school year and/or during summer programs. Each course packet contains the necessary curricula and supplies for the student to complete the course. The packet also includes the materials for the facilitating teacher. Tests are administered by the facilitating teacher and graded by the PASS Program Staff. The Grade Reporting Form and Course Completion Document are issued from the PASS Program Office.


The Florida PASS Program is funded by the Florida Department of Education 408 W. Chipman Street, Plant City, Florida 33563 http://pass.mysdhc.org (800) 348-7624


 

Carmen Sorondo, Supervisor Joe Spencer, PASS Coordinator
carmen.sorondo@sdhc.k12.fl.us
joe.spencer@sdhc.k12.fl.us


 


 


 

My son/daughter wants to go into the military and get his/her education while in the Service. What test should he/she take? The ASVAB

http://www.asvabprogram.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=overview.test


 


 


 

My son/daughter is currently enrolled in a Florida high school and plans to go to high school or a university in Mexico. What does he/she need to know?


 

If your son or daughter is in grades K-9 you should obtain a Transfer Document from your local Migrant Educator. It is not required for admission to Mexican schools, but is strongly suggested. It is Mexican federal law that schools MUST accept the student at the current grade level without any other school documents, if he or she presents one.  Also, we suggest you send as many supporting documents as possible with the Transfer Document. 


 

For grades 10-12, the Transfer Document does not apply.  Transcripts must be sent to an Apostille. This is also the case for students who have graduated from a Florida High School and plan to attend a university in Mexico. They must send their high school transcript to the Apostille certification office in Tallahassee, Florida.


 


 

APOSTILLE CERTIFICATION

The following information regarding the process of apostille certification of school record issued in the USA for students that plan to return to Mexico for high school or post-secondary education.  As you are aware, the Bi-National Transfer Document is only valid through the 9th grade. Please Note: Students who plan to return to Mexico to study in a university will need to authenticate their high school diploma and transcript through the "Apostille" certification process. This is now done through the Florida Secretary of State. Students are advised to first consult with the Mexican institution of higher education to inquire exactly which documents require the "Apostille".

FLORIDA'S DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURE

http://notaries.dos.state.fl.us/notproc7.html

DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE CERTIFIED (The Secretary of State will Certify or Apostille the following documents)

  • Documents notarized or certified as true copies by a Florida Notary Public
  • Birth and Death Certificates bearing the signature of the State Registrar obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville Florida
  • Vehicle Titles certified by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Corporation documents bearing the signature of the Secretary of State
  • Documents certified by a Clerk of the Court from a county within Florida

**NOTE: Documents must be submitted with original signatures; copies cannot be certified.

CERTIFICATION FEES

The fee for certification by the Florida Secretary of State is $10 per notarization. However, a county certified document, which also requires an Apostille (example, Marriage License) requires an additional $10 fee for a total of $20 per document. We accept either checks (drawn on a U.S. Bank) or money orders made payable to the Department of State. We do not accept cash.


 


 


 

THE FLORIDA MIGRANT INTERSTATE PROGRAM LIST OF MIGRANT EDUCATION RESOURCES


 

http://www.floridamigrantinterstateprogram.com
(800) 949-1916


 


 

  • Florida Adult Migrant Program & Services
  • Office of Work Force Education Florida Department of Education
    http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/migrant/migrant_ed.asp (813) 744-6303


     

  • Center for Migrant Education at Texas State University U.S. Binational Coordinator (866) 245-1365


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

  • High School Equivalency Programs (HEP) in Florida Barry University (305) 242-7103; and The University of South Florida (800) 454-4437 www.coedu.usf.edu/cme


 


 

  • Migrant Head Start: Florida's Eastern Region (866) 785-2334 and Florida's Western Region (800) 282-8260


 

 


 

 


# posted by RS @ 2:37 PM
 

ESTUDIANTES Y FAMILIAS MIGRATORIAS

PROGRAMA INTERESTATAL DE FLORIDA

PARA ESTUDIANTES Y FAMILIAS MIGRATORIAS

(800) 949-1916 fmip@earthlink.net
www.floridamigrantinterstateprogram.com

Primavera 2008

Alice Matthews, Directora              Kim Fioramanti, Subdirectora

Virginia Flores, Asistente administrativa


 

El Programa Interestatal de Florida para Estudiantes y Familias Migratorias (FMIP) es un proyecto discrecional del Departamento de Educación de Florida, que provee apoyo a estudiantes migratorios y sus familias. La Universidad Gulf Coast de Florida sirve como agente fiscal para la subvención estatal que financia este programa, y provee apoyo al programa a través de su Colegio de Educación.

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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTEMENTE HECHAS POR PADRES DE ESTUDIANTES MIGRATORIOS DE FLORIDA SOBRE EL ACCESO DE SUS NIÑOS A COLEGIO UNIVERSITARIO


 

¿Puede mi niño(a) asistir a un colegio universitario? Quizás… Ello depende de cuánto realmente desee asistir. Además de los estudiantes tradicionales, hay en colegios y universidades de Florida muchos estudiantes que:


 

  • emigran a otros estados;
  • inmigran de otros estados;
  • son indocumentados; y/o
  • son ya mayores.


 

También otros que:

  • tienen un diploma de GED en vez de diplomas tradicionales de escuela superior;
  • tienen discapacidades de aprendizaje;
  • tienen problemas físicos;
  • son limitados en el idioma inglés; y/o
  • reciben muy poca ayuda financiera de sus familias.


     

¡La clave del éxito es su perseverancia!


 

¿Ganarán más dinero mis niños si se gradúan de colegio universitario? Las ventajas económicas de una educación superior, tanto para los trabajadores como para la economía, son claras. De acuerdo con el Buró de Estadísticas Laborales, los trabajadores que no tenían un diploma de escuela superior en 2006 ganaron como promedio solamente $419 por semana y tuvieron un índice de desempleo de 6.8%. Los trabajadores con un grado universitario ganaron $962 por semana y tuvieron un índice de desempleo de 2.3%. Aquellos con un doctorado ganaron $1,441 y tuvieron un índice de desempleo de solamente 1.4%.
Buró de Estadísticas Laborales, Spotlight on Statistics: Back to School, agosto de 2007 (http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2007/back_to_school/)

Mi buzón de correo está lleno de ofertas para ayudarme a encontrar becas y subvenciones mediante cierto pago. ¿Cuánto debo pagar por obtener esta ayuda? ¡NO PAGUE NADA! Esa información es completamente GRATIS. Eche a la basura toda correspondencia sobre programas que quieren que usted pague por obtener información sobre subvenciones y becas. Información gratis está disponible en cada escuela superior, a través de todos los programas para estudiantes migratorios, o contactando al Programa Interestatal para Estudiantes y Familias Migratorias de Florida (FMIP) en el (800) 949-1916.


 

Yo nunca asistí a un colegio universitario, tengo muchas preguntas y no sé a quién puedo pedir ayuda. ¿Quién puede ayudarme? Los Educadores de Estudiantes Migratorios son expertos en ayudar a padres migratorios en cuanto a la asistencia de su niños a colegios universitarios. Ellos deben ser su primer contacto.

Los padres y estudiantes, tanto documentados como indocumentados, deben reunirse con sus Consejeros de la escuela (Defensor(a) de Derechos de Estudiantes y Familias Migratorias o Consejero(a) Orientador) para discutir todos los aspectos de una educación de nivel de colegio universitario. Esto tomará más de una reunión, y los padres deben hacer antes de la reunión una lista de sus preguntas, discutir esas preguntas con su niño(a), y entonces la familia podrá hablar con el asesor acerca de sus preocupaciones.

¡El estudiante DEBE tener una gran dosis de iniciativa en todo este proceso! Debe ser muy persistente y enfocarse en el futuro. El "camino fácil" sería dejarlo todo para después e incumplir los plazos de tiempo, no buscar becas en Internet, y no hacer o no asistir a citas……. Estas son las cosas que hacen la diferencia.

Mi niño(a) es indocumentado. ¿Dónde puede asistir a una escuela técnica? No hay una norma estatal establecida para escuelas técnicas públicas en Florida. Visite:

http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe

http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=8

Cada distrito escolar puede establecer su norma. La persona más adecuada para preguntarle si estudiantes documentados o indocumentados pueden solicitar matrícula en una determinada escuela es su director de admisión o el registrador jefe. El personal de la oficina de la escuela o los asistentes estudiantiles podrían no conocer la norma correcta y pudieran darle una respuesta incorrecta.

Debido a la naturaleza de "entrenamiento de oficios" en programas técnicos, muchas escuelas no aceptan estudiantes indocumentados debido a que no pueden ser legalmente empleados al terminar el programa si no tienen un número de Seguro Social. Otro aspecto es que muchos programas que se ofrecen a través de institutos técnicos requieren que el estudiante pase un examen para licencia estatal al finalizar el entrenamiento, para poder completar exitosamente el programa y recibir un certificado o credencial afín. Debido a este requisito, muchos programas (especialmente los relacionados con temas de la salud) no aceptan estudiantes sin un número de Seguro Social porque sin ello no se les permitiría tomar el examen para licencia estatal en su especialidad.

 
 

En cuanto a becas, muchas de las disponibles para estudiantes migratorios pueden aplicarse a entrenamiento técnico o a colegio universitario.  


 

Mi niño(a) es indocumentado. ¿Dónde puede asistir a un colegio universitario? Todas las 11 universidades estatales de Florida, y 19 de los 23 colegios universitarios de Florida aceptan estudiantes indocumentados, siempre que cumplan los requisitos académicos.

¿Qué debo conocer en cuanto a colegios comunitarios para mi niño(a)? La admisión a colegios comunitarios es más fácil y menos costosa que asistir a universidades. Ellos tienen una variedad de programas para satisfacer las necesidades de la comunidad. Pudiera haber un programa de 2 años (grado de Asociado en Ciencias) que completaría la educación de su niño(a); o que pudiera hacer los dos primeros años (grado de Asociado en Artes) para llegar a obtener un grado universitario (Bachiller en Artes o en Ciencias) y tomar los dos últimos años de colegio en una universidad u otro colegio universitario.

Aunque los costos de estudios para estudiantes de-fuera-del-estado (estudiantes que no residen en el estado) son también altos a nivel de colegio comunitario, no son tan altos como lo de una universidad.  Los estudiantes indocumentados no pueden solicitar ayuda financiera estatal o federal; sin embargo, pueden solicitar becas de fundaciones o instituciones subvencionadas por fuentes privadas.  


 

Los estudiantes sin un número de Seguro Social válido deben chequear con la oficina de ayuda financiera del colegio o universidad al que desean asistir, y preguntar si pueden solicitar becas de fundaciones en esa institución. (Brigita Gahr, FCA 2007).


 

Para más información sobre colegios comunitarios de Florida: http://www.fldoe.org/cc

Para una lista de colegios comunitarios de Florida e información de contacto: http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=11


 


 


 

PREGUNTA:

¿Dónde hay colegios comunitarios en Florida y cuáles aceptan estudiantes indocumentados? 

COLEGIO COMUNITARIO

¿ADMITE ESTE COLEGIO UNIVERSITARIO INMIGRANTES INDOCUMENTADOS? (encuesta hecha por el FDOE en el otoño de 2006)

Brevard 

 No 

Broward 

Sí 

Central Florida 

 Sí 

Chipola 

 No 

Daytona 

 Sí 

Edison 

 Sí 

FL CC Jacksonville 

 No 

Florida Keys 

 Sí 

Gulf Coast

 Sí 

Hillsborough 

 Sí 

Indian River 

 Sí 

Lake City 

 No 

Lake-Sumter 

 No 

Manatee 

Sí 

Miami Dade 

Sí 

North Florida CC 

 Sí 

Okaloosa-Walton 

 No 

Palm Beach CC 

 Sí 

Pasco-Hernando 

 Sí – en raras ocasiones 

Pensacola 

 Sí 

Polk 

 Sí 

St. Johns River 

 No 

St. Petersburg

 No 

Santa Fe 

 Sí 

Seminole 

 Sí 

South Florida 

 Sí , con evidencia de proceso para residencia o ciudadanía  

Tallahassee CC 

 Sí – si graduado de escuela superior/GED de Florida 

Valencia 

 No 

TOTAL

Sí = 19       No=9 


 

¿Cómo se matriculan estudiantes indocumentados en un colegio universitario? Se matriculan con ayuda especial de sus Consejeros de la escuela (Consejero(a) Orientador, personal del Programa para Estudiantes y Familias Migratorias, y otros).

Si no tienen un número de Seguro Social, entonces se les asigna un número escolar. El proceso es más fluído si el asesor de la escuela del estudiante tiene un contacto directo con la universidad y participa con el estudiante y sus padres en la reunión con ese contacto en la universidad.

¿Cuáles son las restricciones financieras para estudiantes indocumentados? Los estudiantes indocumentados que asisten a universidades y colegios universitarios públicos (estatales) en el estado de Florida pagan una costo por concepto de ser estudiantes "de-fuera-del-estado", que es mucho mayor que el que se cobra a estudiantes documentados y que son considerados estudiantes "del-estado". Tampoco se acepta a estudiantes indocumentados de Florida recibir fondos estatales o federales para su educación post-secundaria. PERO pueden recibir dineros privados para becas, subvenciones de fundaciones, y personas.

Mi niño(a) es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, pero yo no. ¿Constituye esto algún problema? Esto es más fácil que si fuese al revés. Trabaje con el Consejero(a) de su escuela al llenar la parte de los padres en los formularios, y no deberá haber ningún problema.

No creo que mi escuela tenga un Consejero(a) con el que me sienta cómodo para hablarle sobre mi status migratorio. ¿Qué debo hacer? Vaya a su Consulado y/o consiga alguien que hable inglés para que llame al número gratis del Programa Interestatal de Florida para Estudiantes y Familias Migratorias, (800) 949-1916, y que pida el nombre de alguien que pueda hablar con usted localmente.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un colegio/universidad privada y una universidad estatal? La universidad estatal (pagada también con sus impuestos) provee fondos parciales para programas de educación post-secundaria en universidades estatales y colegios comunitarios a lo largo de Florida. En la mayoría de los casos son las menos costosas para asistir.

Los colegios y universidades privadas normalmente no reciben esos mismos fondos, y dependen del cobro de costos más altos, aunque también reciben fondos de distintas organizaciones y personas. Por ejemplo, la Universidad Ave María, del Sur de Florida, es una universidad católica privada.

Si mi niño(a) es indocumentado, ¿hay algún problema en que asista a un colegio/universidad pública o privada? Si es indocumentado, algunas veces es menos costoso asistir a un colegio/universidad privada en Florida que a una pública, porque la escuela privada -aunque costosa- no cobra cargo por concepto de estudiante "de-fuera-del-estado".

También, algunas escuelas privadas no tienen problema en admitir estudiantes indocumentados, e incluso les ayudan a encontrar becas y subvenciones privadas.

¿Quién tiene más posibilidades de obtener becas y subvenciones? El estudiante que tiene el perfil que mejor se ajusta a los requisitos de cada beca o subvención. Algunas instituciones sólo desean subvencionar a aquellos que quieren ser hombres de negocio, maestros u otras profesiones específicas. Otras buscan estudiantes de determinados grupos étnicos o culturales; pero la mayoría simplemente busca aquellos estudiantes que consideran con mayores posibilidades de éxito en el futuro. La mayor parte de los programas buscan estudiantes brillantes, que tienen un probado record de buenas calificaciones, buenas condiciones morales, y que han aportado servicio comunitario.

¿Hay becas específicamente para estudiantes migratorios? Sí. A continuación aparece un listado recopilado por Brigita Gahr y actualizado en junio de 2007.

Los estudiantes de cuarto año de escuela superior de Florida (seniors) que cualifiquen para servicios del Programa Educacional para Estudiantes Migratorios son instados a presentar solicitudes para las siguientes becas para estudiantes migratorios. Los programas locales para la educación de estudiantes migratorios pudieran ofrecer otras becas para aquellos que residan en su distrito. Los estudiantes indocumentados pueden presentar solicitudes para aquellas becas indicadas con un asterisco (*).

La mayoría de las becas requiere prueba de aceptación en un instituto técnico, colegio o universidad; por tanto, los estudiantes deben presentar solicitudes a instituciones de educación post-secundaria antes de finalizar el primer semestre de su año senior (cuarto año).

(Para estudiantes que procuran un diploma (major) de Ciencias Políticas o Periodismo)


 

  • Programa de Ayuda a Estudiantes Migratorios para Colegio Universitario (CAMP)

Fecha límite: Chequee con cada programa

www.migrantstudents.org                

  • Programa Farmworker para Empleo y Educación Fecha límite: Ninguna    http://www.firn.edu/doe/workforce/migrant_ed.htm (Este programa cubre todos los gastos de educación y entrenamiento en un instituto técnico o colegio comunitario, para participantes elegibles)
  • Premio Frank Campano Memorial Fund para Niños Migratorios* Fecha límite: Mayo 15


     

  • Fondo Path to Scholarships – Fundación Harvest of Hope* Fecha límite: Ninguna

    www.needcollegemoney.com


     

  • Fondo para Becas Wendell N. Rollason* Fecha límite: Chequee con cada área de servicio                         

Las tres siguientes becas son para estudiantes que procuran un grado universitario (Bachelor) en Educación, en la Universidad del Sur de Florida (USF). Ofrecidas a través del Centro de Educación de Estudiantes Migratorios de USF: http://www.coedu.usf.edu/cme/


 

  • Beca de Florida Growers Association     Fecha límite: Mayo 15
  • Beca de Florida Tomato Exchange         Fecha límite: Mayo 15
  • Beca Sunripe                    Fecha límite: Mayo 15


     

Las cuatro siguientes becas son ofrecidas por el Centro Geneseo para Estudiantes Migratorios.

Las solicitudes están disponibles en: www.migrant.net. Para más información, llame al 1-800-245-5681.


 

  • Beca Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts para Trabajadores Agrícolas Migratorios*

Fechas límite: Junio 1 y Noviembre 1


 

  • Beca Frank Kasmierczak Memorial para Estudiantes Migratorios* Fecha límite: Febrero 1
  • Fondo Nacional para Becas Gloria and Joseph Mattera para Niños Migratorios*     

Fecha límite: Ninguna

    

  • Beca Farmworker Baccalaureate para Estudiantes Migratorios*

(Para estudiantes actualmente asistiendo a colegio universitario)

Fecha límite: Julio 1

    

¿Dónde puedo encontrar más becas y subvenciones para estudiantes indocumentados? El sitio electrónico de Defensa Legal y Fondo Educacional Mexicano Americano tiene un enlace con becas para todo tipo de estudiantes, independientemente de su status migratorio: www.maldef.org. Usted puede además visitar: www.needcollegemoney.com y marcar en los enlaces para becas. También insto a los estudiantes a inscribirse para una búsqueda gratis de becas a través de: www.fastweb.com y presentar solicitudes para cualquiera de las becas para las que cualifiquen y que no mencionen específicamente que los solicitantes deben ser ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos o residentes permanentes. El Directorio Latino de Becas para Colegio Universitario puede copiarse gratuitamente en: www.latinocollegedollars.org y en la página 72 aparece un listado de becas que no exigen que el estudiante sea ciudadano de los Estados Unidos o residente permanente. (Brigita Gahr, FCA 2007).

¿Son las pruebas SAT y ACT requeridas? ¿Se administran en la escuela durante el día de clases? ¿Cuestan algo? Las pruebas SAT y ACT son requeridas por la mayoría de los colegios y universidades; usualmente se administran los sábados y el estudiante debe registrarse para tomarlas; y tienen un costo cada vez que la tome.

Sin embargo, los estudiantes que cualifican para almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido (todos los estudiantes migratorios) pueden tomar cada una de ellas gratis la primera vez. Los estudiantes deben ver a su Consejero(a) de la escuela para averiguar sobre el proceso en la escuela para disfrutar de este beneficio.

¿Qué importancia tienen las pruebas SAT y ACT? Estas pruebas son llamadas "guardianes de puerta"… lo cual significa que si usted no logra determinada puntuación combinada, no le abren las puertas para entrar a colegio o universidad (no literalmente, pero le hacen mucho más difícil ser admitido). Las oficinas de ubicación de las universidades consideran muchos factores para admitir a un estudiante, pero las puntuaciones de las pruebas SAT y ACT son muy importantes.

El mejor consejo en esta área es tomar esas pruebas todas las veces que pueda. En la mayoría de los casos, los estudiantes mejoran su puntuación cada vez que las toman. Las puntuaciones de ACT y SAT se combinan para proveer a la oficina de ubicación del colegio universitario un perfil general del estudiante en las pruebas.

Algunos estudiantes pudieran tener calificaciones muy buenas en la escuela superior, y sin embargo tener dificultades en estas pruebas. Las oficinas de ubicación de los colegios universitarios toman esto en consideración hasta cierto punto; y los requerimientos respecto a las puntuaciones en estas pruebas varían de un colegio a otro. Por ejemplo, los colegios comunitarios en Florida prestan menos atención a estas pruebas, a diferencia por ejemplo de la Universidad de Florida, donde se exigen las más altas puntuaciones en todo el estado.


 


 

¿Cómo me inscribo para las pruebas SAT o ACT? Primero vea a su Educador de Estudiantes Migratorios y al Consejero(a) Orientador de su niño(a) para más información.


 

Los sitios electrónicos oficiales para las solicitudes de las pruebas SAT y ACT son los siguientes:

Para SAT; http://www.collegeboard.com/
Para ACT: http://www.act.org

¿Qué es FASFA y por qué tenemos que llenar toda esa documentación? FASFA equivale a dinero para los estudiantes. Es una documentación que todas las oficinas de ayuda financiera de colegios y universidades revisan para determinar cuánto dinero la familia puede proveer para ayudar al estudiante, y cuánto ofrecerán ellos para ayudar. Los estudiantes deben completar esta documentación cuanto antes en enero o febrero de su año senior (cuarto año) de escuela superior. El formulario pide información sobre la liquidación de impuestos de los padres. Si los padres y/o el estudiante son indocumentados y/o no liquidan impuestos, entonces el estudiante y los padres deben discutir el tema con el Educador de Estudiantes Migratorios/Consejero de la escuela. Para presentar una solicitud gratuita para ayuda federal (FAFSA), el estudiante debe ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos o no-residente permanente elegible. La página dos de las instrucciones de FAFSA define lo que son "no-residentes elegibles".

Centro de Información sobre Ayuda Federal al Estudiante
Teléfono gratis: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html. Entre al sitio electrónico para copiar formularios en español o inglés.

www.FAFSA.ed.gov

¿Dónde puedo encontrar más información sobre ingreso a colegio universitario? http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public

¿Cuánto cuesta y cómo paga el estudiante el colegio universitario? El colegio universitario es muy costoso, pero cada centavo vale la pena. Es una inversión a largo plazo para la familia entera. Cada escuela es un poco diferente en cuanto a costo, y la reunión con el Consejero(a) de la escuela puede darle más detalles específicos.

¿Qué ejemplos de costo de colegio universitario en Florida puede usted darme? http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec es un sitio electrónico de facts.org que presenta enlaces con sitios que informan sobre costos y pagos de colegios universitarios y comunitarios de Florida. Entre al sitio que desee y escoja una de las instituciones que aparecen abajo para que vea sus páginas de costos y pagos.

Dos ejemplos:

Universidad del Norte de Florida
http://www.unf.edu/dept/controller/cashier/tuition.htm

Universidad pública, primavera de 2008 Costo por hora

Del-estado ($120.23) De-fuera-del-estado ($508.30)

(La mayoría de los estudiantes toman 16 horas de clases, comenzando cada clase con 2-4 horas

crédito)


 


 


 

Colegio Comunitario St. John
http://www.sjrcc.edu/catalogPDF07.08/tuition.pdf

Colegio comunitario público 2007- 2008 Costos por hora

Del-estado ($69.69) De-fuera-del-estado ($261.95)


 

En general, debido a que tienen que pagar el costo por ser estudiante de-fuera-del-estado, los estudiantes indocumentados de Florida deben calcular unos $15,000-18,000 para asistir a tiempo completo por un año.

¿Qué es FACTS.org y cómo puede ayudar ese sitio electrónico a mi niño(a)?

http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec?MDASTRAN=SW-HMMNE00

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://www.FACTS.org

Disponible en idiomas inglés y español, FACTS.org es el "sistema oficial de asesoramiento electrónico de Florida". Usted puede presentar en este sitio su solicitud electrónica para colegio universitario y mucho más.

FACTS.org en español
http://www.facts.org/html_sw/TranslatedDoc.htm

¿Cómo puedo contactar a la Oficina de Ayuda Financiera del Departamento de Educación de Florida? La Oficina de Ayuda Financiera al Estudiante (OSFA) del Departamento de Educación de Florida administra una variedad de subvenciones y becas educacionales de post-secundaria con fondos estatales, y provee información a estudiantes, padres y profesionales de escuelas superiores y post-secundaria.

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm

Teléfono gratis 1-888-827-2004 osfa@fldoe.org

¿Dónde puedo leer sobre las becas Bright Futures de Florida? http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm

¿Dónde puedo encontrar información sobre programas de subvenciones y becas para estudiantes de Florida?
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/home/programsoffered.htm Teléfono gratis para más información: (888) 827-2004

¿Cómo presento una solicitud para un préstamo estudiantil?
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/FFELP/parent_2nd_level/parent_page_3.html

 


 


 

Paso 1 - Complete la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal al Estudiante (FAFSA).

 

Solicitud de FAFSA – El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos utiliza la información de su solicitud de FAFSA para hacer cálculos requeridos por los estatutos y transmitir los resultados a las escuelas que usted indicó o seleccionadas por FAFSA.  Estos resultados se utilizan por las escuelas para determinar su elegibilidad para ayuda de programas federales de ayuda al estudiante.

 

Paso 2 – Revise su Reporte sobre Ayuda al Estudiante (SAR).  Usted debe recibir un SAR aproximadamente cuatro semanas después de presentar su solicitud de FAFSA. Haga todas las correcciones necesarias y devuelva el SAR a la dirección pertinente. La escuela que usted indicó en su solicitud de FAFSA también recibirá su información del SAR.

 

Paso 3 - Confirme con la oficina de ayuda financiera de la escuela a la que pretende asistir, para asegurarse de que ha recibido toda la información necesaria para determinar su elegibilidad para ayuda financiera. La escuela le enviará una carta explicando el tipo de ayuda financiera que usted pudiera recibir.

 

Paso 4 - Pagaré: Lea detenidamente el Pagaré y los Derechos y Responsabilidades del Prestatario antes de firmar el Pagaré para el préstamo de FFELP.  Para información más detallada, consulte la Guía del Estudiante indicada abajo.

 

Guía del Estudiante:
(Creo que cambiaron el nombre a Subvencionando su educación) – El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos provee la Guía del Estudiante para ayudar a estudiantes de escuela superior, estudiantes de colegio universitario, padres, y estudiantes no tradicionales con el proceso de la ayuda financiera; así como pasos detallados de cada fase.

 

Planificación de colegio universitario y de oficios - Going2college.org provee información general sobre planificación de oficios, recursos, lineamientos para estudiantes que procuran asistir a colegio universitario, y ayudas estatales y federales disponibles. Going2college.org también ofrece información sobre centros de recursos estatales para colegio universitario, eventos sobre ayuda financiera, e información sobre colegios universitarios, así como información sobre programas tales como Upward Bound, Talent Search, GEAR UP y Project Grad.


 


 


 

¿Proveen otros estados la opción de una educación de colegio universitario a estudiantes indocumentados que se gradúan de sus escuelas superiores? ¿Dónde puedo obtener más información sobre qué otros estados dicen lo mismo sobre este tema?

Diez estados —California, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska New México, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah y Washington, —han aprobado leyes que permiten a estudiantes indocumentados cualificar para pagar como estudiantes del-estado si asistieron y se graduarion de una escuela superior del estado. Además, New Mexico y Texas permiten a estudiantes indocumentados competir por ayuda financiera.

Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia y Wisconsin han tratado en el pasado -o están actualmente tratando- este tema a nivel estatal. 

¿Qué es el Programa de Ayuda a Estudiantes Migratorios para Colegio Universitario "CAMP"?
							http://www.hepcamp.org/
							

Es un programa federal, existente en varios colegios y universidades de los Estados Unidos, diseñado para ayudar a participantes elegibles provenientes de familias de trabajadores agrícolas migratorias o temporeros, para completar su primer año de colegio universitario y su transición para completar un  grado universitario (cuatro años).  Solamente para ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos o no-residentes elegibles.


 

Criterios de elegibilidad:

Cualificado para programas para niños migratorios o para adultos migratorios y trabajadores agrícolas temporeros                                             O

Empleados en la agricultura o trabajo temporero afín por lo menos por 75 días en los 2 últimos años s                                                Y

Matriculados como estudiantes a tiempo completo                        Y

Que no hayan terminado el primer año de colegio universitario


 

¿A qué programas CAMP pueden asistir los estudiantes migratorios de Florida? Florida trabaja estrechamente con los programas CAMP a todo lo largo de los Estados Unidos. Representantes de CAMP visitan escuelas superiores de Florida cada año para reunirse con padres y reclutar estudiantes.


 

Dos ejemplos:

ABAC 22, 2802 Moore Hwy.

Tifton, GA 31793-2601

Su Director en Georgia, Javier González, puede contactarse en el teléfono gratis 1-888-244-9096
o por correo electrónico: jgonzalez@abac.edu

A continuación, becas que no dependen del status migratorio. Se basan en las necesidades académicas y financieras del estudiante. Los formularios de solicitud están disponibles en idiomas inglés y español. http://www.abac.edu/foundation/goizuetamain.htm

http://www.abac.edu/foundation/goizuetafinassistmainactive.htm


 


 


 

¿Cuál es el equivalente a escuela superior en el programa "HEP" y dónde está el más cercano? ? http://www.hepcamp.org/
Los dos programas más cercanos son el Centro para la Educación de Estudiantes Migratorios de la Universidad del Sur de Florida (USF) y la Universidad Barry. A continuaciones indicamos información de contacto, criterios de elegibilidad y servicios:


 

Directora de HEP en USF                 Director Asociado de HEP en USF

Dra. Ann Cranston-Gingras                Sr. Patrick Doone

(813) 974-1387                    (813) 974-0915


 


 

Directora de HEP en la Universidad Barry

Dra. Janie Greenleaf

(305) 242-7103

 
 

 Criterios para elegibilidad en el PROGRAMA DE EQUIVALENCIA DE ESCUELA SUPERIOR (HEP):


 

SERIVICIOS HEP DE USF


 


 

¿Qué es el programa PASS y cómo puede ayudar a mi niño(a)?

El Programa de Secuencia de Estudio Portátil Asistida de Florida (PASS) es un programa reconocido nacionalmente que ofrece a estudiantes migratorios de escuelas intermedias y secundarias una alternativa para desarrollar destrezas académicas, y obtener los créditos necesarios para su promoción y/o graduación.


 

El estudiante trabaja de forma semi-independiente con ayuda de un maestro(a) facilitador altamente calificado que se reúne regularmente con el estudiante. El currículo consiste de materiales enfocados en el aprendiz, desarrollados específicamente para PASS.  Los cursos han sido alineados con los Estándares Sunshine State de Florida y reflejan un contenido actualizado y las mejores prácticas educacionales para ayudar al aprendiz.


 

Cada curso consiste de cinco unidades a ser completadas por el estudiante con la ayuda de un maestro facilitador. Los cursos de PASS pueden tomarse en cualquier momento durante el año escolar y/o los programas de verano. Cada paquete de curso contiene el currículo y los materiales necesarios para que el estudiante pueda completar el curso. El paquete incluye también los materiales para el maestro(a) facilitador. Las pruebas se administran por el maestro(a) facilitador y son calificadas por el personal del programa PASS. El Formulario de Reporte de Calificaciones y el Documento de Completamiento del Curso son emitidos por la oficina del programa PASS.


 

El programa PASS de Florida es subvencionado por el Departamento de Educación de

Florida, 408 W. Chipman Street, Plant City, Florida 33563 http://pass.mysdhc.org (800) 348-7624


 

Carmen Sorondo, Supervisora Joe Spencer, Coordinador de PASS
carmen.sorondo@sdhc.k12.fl.us
joe.spencer@sdhc.k12.fl.us


 

Mi niño(a) quiere ingresar en las fuerzas armadas y obtener su educación mientras esté en el servicio. ¿Qué examen debe tomar? La prueba ASVAB.

http://www.asvabprogram.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=overview.test


 

Mi niño(a) está matriculado actualmente en una escuela superior de Florida y quiere asistir a una escuela superior o universidad en México. ¿Qué debe hacer?


 

Si su niño(a) está en algún grado de la enseñanza K-9, usted debe obtener un Documento de Transferencia con su Educador de Estudiantes Migratorios local. No es requerido para admisión en escuelas mexicanas, pero se le sugiere con énfasis. Las leyes federales mexicanas establecen que las escuelas DEBEN aceptar a un estudiante en su actual nivel de grado sin ningún otro documento escolar, si presenta uno. También le sugerimos que envíe junto con el Documento de Transferencia toda documentación de apoyo que tenga o pueda conseguir.  


 

El Documento de Transferencia no es aplicable para los grados 10-12.  La trascripción de asignaturas y calificaciones puede ser enviada con una certificación. Este es también el caso para estudiantes que se han graduado de una escuela superior de Florida y procuran asistir a una universidad en México. Ellos deben enviar sus transcripciones a la oficina de certificaciones en Tallahassee, Florida

CERTIFICATION (APOSTILLA)

La siguiente información se refiere al proceso de certificación (apostilla) de un expediente escolar emitida en los Estados Unidos de América para estudiantes que procuran regresar a México para continuar su educación de escuela superior o post-secundaria. Como usted conoce, el Documento Binacional de Transferencia es solamente válido hasta el 9no grado. Por favor, note: Los estudiantes que desean regresar a México para estudiar en una universidad necesitan autenticar su diploma de escuela superior y las transcripciones de asignaturas y calificaciones mediante el proceso de certificación (apostilla). Esto se hace ahora a través de la Secretaría de Estado de Florida. Se aconseja a los estudiantes primero consultar con la institución mexicana de educación superior para precisar exactamente qué documentos certificados requieren.

PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA AUTENTICAR UN DOCUMENTO DE FORIDA

http://notaries.dos.state.fl.us/notproc7.html

DOCUMENTOS QUE PUEDEN SER CERTIFICADOS (La Secretaría de Estado certifica los siguientes documentos)

  • Documentos notariados o certificados como copia fiel por un Notario Público de Florida
  • Certificados de Nacimiento y de Defunción que tengan la firma del Registrador del Estado, obtenido del Buró de Estadísticas Vitales en Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Títulos de Propiedad de Vehículo certificados por el Departamento de Vehículos Automotores de Florida
  • Documentos de corporaciones que tengan la firma del Secretario(a) de Estado
  • Documentos certificados de un Secretario de Corte de un condado de Florida

**NOTA: Los documentos deben ser presentados con las firmas originales. No se certifican copias.

COSTOS DE CERTIFICACIONES

El costo de la certificación por la Secretaría de Estado de Florida es de $10 por cada documento notariado. Sin embargo, un documento certificado por un condado que también requiera una certificación (apostilla), como una Licencia de Matrimonio, conlleva un cargo adicional de $10, para un total de $20 por documento. Aceptamos cheques (de un banco de los Estados Unidos) o money orders pagaderos a nombre del Departamento de Estado. No aceptamos efectivo.


 


 


 


 


 

LISTADO DE RECURSOS EDUCACIONALES DEL PROGRAMA INTERESTATAL DE FLORIDA PARA ESTUDIANTES Y FAMILIAS MIGRATORIAS


 

http://www.floridamigrantinterstateprogram.com
(800) 949-1916


 


 

  • Programa y Servicios para Adultos Migratorios de Florida
  • Oficina de Educación de la Fuerza Laboral de Florida, FDOE
    http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/migrant/migrant_ed.asp (813) 744-6303


     

  • Centro para la Educación de Estudiantes Migratorios de la Universidad de Texas Coordinador Binacional U.S. (866) 245-1365


 


 


 


 


 

• Departamento de Educación de Florida. Título I Estudiantes y Familias

Migratorias (850) 245-0693. http://www.fldoe.org/bsa/title1/doemep.asp


 

  • Oficina de Identificación y Reclutamiento de Título I para la Educación de Estudiantes Migratorios (866) 963-6677. raymelecio@escort.org


 


 


 


 

  • Programas de Equivalencia de Escuela Superior (HEP) en Florida Universidad Barry
    (305) 242-7103; y Universidad del Sur de Florida (USF) (800) 454-4437. www.coedu.usf.edu/cme


 

  • Centro de Recursos Educacionales para Estudiantes Migratorios (MERC) (888) 300-2404. http://www.mercweb.org
  • Head Start para familias migratorias: Región Este de Florida (866) 785-2334, y Región Oeste de Florida (800) 282-8260


 

 
   


 

 


# posted by RS @ 2:35 PM
 

ED Pubs -- Your Recommended Free Publications

 

As a valued customer of ED Pubs (edpubs.ed.gov), we are recommending the following publications based on your past order(s) or what you've told us.

Tips For Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events

Tips For Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events

Provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school... Click here to order.

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide To Safe Schools

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide To Safe Schools

Presents a brief summary of the research on violence prevention and intervention, and crisis response in schools. This guide tells school communities... Click here to order.

Preventing Bullying: A Manual For Schools And Communities

Preventing Bullying: A Manual For Schools And Communities

Addresses the problem of bullying in schools. This pamphlet defines bullying, discusses the seriousness of this behavior and the effectiveness... Click here to order.

Of course, if you have any problems or questions please feel free to call us at 1-877-4ED-PUBS (433-7827). Our Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm EST. If you aren’t able to call during this time, please feel free to leave us a voicemail or simply send an email to edpubs@edpubs.ed.gov. You can expect a response within 1 business day.

Have a great day!

U.S. Department of Education


# posted by RS @ 2:20 PM
 

for the monday news

Th Google Teacher Academy is scheduled to take place at the Googleplex in Mountain View on June 25th, 2008.  The Google Teacher Academy is a FREE professional development experience designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies. Each GTA is an intensive, one-day event where participants get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other technologies, learn about interesting and new instructional strategies, receive resources to share with colleagues, and immerse themselves in an innovative corporate environment. Upon completion, GTA participants become Google Certified Teachers, who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local region.  This time around, we've listened to your feedback and opened up the application to all teachers everywhere.  As long as you are willing and able to get yourself to the Googleplex, we'd love to have you.  For more information about the GTA, please check out our full information and requirements page:  http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html


# posted by RS @ 12:45 PM

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

 

FDOE Paperless Communication - Annual District Online Guidance Report 2008

The Department of Education has issued the following memorandum regarding the Annual District Online Guidance Report. The memorandum may be viewed at:


http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4971/onguidememo.pdf


Please do not reply to this message. If you have questions regarding the content of this message, please contact: Zelda.Rogers@fldoe.org

Sent to: K12 A+ Plan/School Improvement
K12 Guidance Counseling
K12 Student Assessment
K12 Student Services

PDF files require Acrobat Reader. If you experience problems opening an attachment, try rebooting the system or download the latest version of Acrobat Reader. Get a free copy at:

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html


# posted by RS @ 4:43 PM

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

 

WWC Releases New IES Practice Guide

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), a central and trusted source of scientific evidence for what works in education, has released the latest practice guide from the Institute of Education Sciences, Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools. This guide identifies practices that can improve the performance of such schools-a process commonly referred to as creating "turnaround schools." The four recommendations in this guide work together to help failing schools make adequate yearly progress. Visit our site and read the practice guide now:
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguides/

As the WWC continues its work to connect educators with the tools needed to make informed decisions, please visit our website often at http://www.whatworks.ed.gov/
and check your inbox for updates and new releases throughout the year.

Links to relevant websites:

Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools Practice Guide:
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguides/

WWC:
http://www.whatworks.ed.gov/


The What Works Clearinghouse Team


# posted by RS @ 4:19 PM

Monday, May 05, 2008

 

Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults

Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spreading rumors and gossiping may not cause bruises or black eyes, but the psychological consequences of this social type of bullying could linger into early adulthood, a new University of Florida study shows.

In a study of 210 college students, UF researchers discovered a link between what psychologists call relational victimization in adolescence and depression and anxiety in early adulthood, according to findings published online this month in the journal Psychology in the Schools. Rather than threatening a child with physical violence, these bullies target a child’s social status and relationships by shunning them, excluding them from social activities or spreading rumors, said Allison Dempsey, a doctoral student in the UF College of Education and the study’s lead author.

Read more: http://news.ufl.edu/2008/04/22/bullying-2/


# posted by RS @ 9:04 PM
 

PARENT EXPECTATIONS AND PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

A  new report from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), "Parent Expectations and Planning for College," examines the educational expectations parents have for their children and the higher education planning practices of families and schools.  A sample of sixth- through twelfth-graders were surveyed in early 2003.  About nine out of 10 students (91%) had parents who expected them to continue their education beyond high school, while two-thirds (65%) had parents who expected them to earn a bachelor's degree or higher.  Among students whose parents expected them to continue their education, 82% had parents who reported that the family was planning on helping to pay their child's higher education costs.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2008079.

 


# posted by RS @ 10:32 AM
 

Advertise Your Cause Media Challenge

The By Kids For Kids youth empowerment company and DoSomething.org announce the Advertise Your Cause Media Challenge, which encourages young people to discover what cause matters most to them and then "Do Something" to propel their cause into the public eye. The competition will reward clever and powerful new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign ideas that will also have the broadest impact. Maximum Award: $10,000 and national media exposure for the winning PSA. Eligibility: U.S. residents ages 5 to 19, not graduated from high school at the time of competition. Deadline: June 30, 2008.

http://www.bkfk.com/Modules/Competition/Competition.aspx?section=sayit

 


# posted by RS @ 10:31 AM
 

Mattel Children's Foundation -- Domestic Grantmaking Program

Mattel Children's Foundation -- Domestic Grantmaking Program (Deadline: 7/15/2008)
The Mattel Children's Foundation is accepting applications for its Domestic Grantmaking Program to support programs directly and effectively increasing access to education for children, supporting the health and well being of children, and promoting self-esteem in young girls through girl empowerment programs.

Deadline: July 15, 2008


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM
 

Grants for a Brighter Future for Children and Youth

United Methodist Women's Division -- Grants for a Brighter Future for Children and Youth (Deadline: 7/1/2008)
The United Methodist Women's Division is accepting applications for grants to support a brighter future for children and youth (ages 5-18 years). Projects should use, but are not limited to, one or more of the following strategies: promoting tolerance and diversity; enabling youth to recognize and deal constructively with violent or abusive situations; empowering youth to develop alternatives to gang violence; teaching conflict resolution and affirm differences; delivering programs for school-age children on bullying; creating safe zones in neighborhoods; forging partnerships between schools and churches to educate young people about the dangers of drugs and guns; including parents or significant adults in children's development; and providing multicultural education and promote interfaith understanding.

 

Deadline: July 1, 2008


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM
 

THREAT ASSESSMENT IN SCHOOLS

The US Department of Education and US Secret Service released their joint study findings in 2002 on what factors to evaluate when trying to determine whether or not a student represents a true threat. http://www.secretservice.gov/ntac/ssi_guide.pdf

 


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM
 

William T. Grant Foundation -- Scholars Program

William T. Grant Foundation -- Scholars Program (Deadline: 7/9/2008)
The William T. Grant Foundation is accepting applications for its Scholars Program to support career development in different disciplines, methods, and/or content areas within the social, behavioral, and health sciences.

 

Deadline: July 9, 2008


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM
 

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

In a classroom of 30, two to four students may have mental health needs. With this in mind, the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools is a proud supporter of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 8th, 2008. This year's theme, "Thriving in the Community," has the goals to raise awareness of effective programs for children's mental health issues; demonstrate how children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development, recovery and resilience; and show how children with mental health needs thrive in their community. For more information and for resources to hold events in your community, please visit http://systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/nationalawareness/materials.aspx.


Materials are now available from the Caring Across Communities grantee and Fresh Ideas grantee meeting. The resources, covering how-to information on fund-raising, communications, program evaluation, school-based mental health and working collaboratively with others, are available here.


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM
 

Anti-bullying bill passes Senate; signing expected - 05/01/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

Anti-bullying bill passes Senate; signing expected
A bill to combat bullying in schools was unanimously approved by the Senate and is now headed to the governor.

Read more:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/story/516451.html


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM
 

Flip flops, mulch and no coat

Public release date: 5-May-2008

Contact: Danielle Lewis
danielle.lewis1@cchmc.org
513-636-9473
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Flip flops, mulch and no coat

First phase of NHLBI-sponsored study on children's physical activity in child care

CINCINNATI -- At a time when over half of US children (aged 3-6) are in child care centers, and growing concern over childhood obesity has led physicians to focus on whether children are getting enough physical activity, a new study of outdoor physical activity at child care centers, conducted by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, has identified some surprising reasons why the kids may be staying inside. The study, will be presented May 5 at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in Honolulu, Hawaii.

“It’s things we never expected, from flip flops, mulch near the playground, children who come to child care without a coat on chilly days, to teachers talking or texting on cell phones while they were supposed to be supervising the children,” according to Kristen Copeland, M.D., lead author of the study which was funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. She noted that because there are so many benefits of physical activity for children – from prevention of obesity, to better concentration and development of gross motor skills – it’s important to know what barriers to physical activity may exist at child-care centers.

“With so many American preschool-aged children in child care centers, and previous reports that the amount of physical activity children get varies widely across different centers, we wanted to explore what some of the barriers to physical activity at these centers might be,” said Dr. Copeland, a physician scientist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s. According to the most recent statistics 74% of US children aged 3-6 years are in some form of non-parental child care. 56% percent of 3-6 year old children spend time in centers, including child care centers and preschools. Her team began by exploring child-care center staff members’ perceptions of barriers to children’s physical activity. They conducted focus groups with 49 staff members from 34 child-care centers in the Cincinnati area (including Montessori, Head Start and centers in the inner city and suburban areas) as the first of several studies on this subject.

“We found several previously unreported barriers that meant kids had to stay inside, including inappropriate footwear such as flip flops and inappropriate clothing for the weather,” said Dr. Copeland. In some child care centers, if one child in the group shows up without a coat on a chilly day, she noted, that means the whole group has to stay inside. Even more surprising to the researchers was the fact that the child-care staff members said some parents appear to intentionally keep their children’s coats (or send children without coats) so they’d have to stay inside, which staff attributed to parents’ concerns about the child getting injured or dirty, or a having a cold that may be exacerbated by cold weather.

Teachers said they also felt pressure from some parents who were more concerned with children spending time on cognitive skills, such as reading and writing, than on the gross motor and socio-emotional skills (such as kicking a ball or negotiating with another child for a turn on the slide) that are best learned on the playground.

Then there was the mulch factor. “The staff members who participated in the groups were really concerned about mulch in the play area,” said Dr. Copeland. “Many said that the kids eat the mulch, or use it as weapons, or it gets caught in their shoes. It also requires constant upkeep. It’s certainly not something that we had anticipated as an issue, but judging by the amount of and intensity of the discussions among child care teachers, it really is.”

Dr. Copeland said the child-care center staff recognized that they themselves could sometimes serve as a barrier to children’s physical activity. “We heard reports of teachers talking or texting on cell phones instead of interacting with the children while on the playground,” said Dr. Copeland. She continued, “We found that a staff member who doesn’t like going outside—maybe she’s not a cold-weather person, or she thinks it’s too much work to bundle up and unbundle the children on a cold day — could act as a gatekeeper to the playground.” In some cases, staff reported that their own issues with being overweight prevented them from encouraging children’s physical activity.

“This initial qualitative research has identified a number of issues that we will be exploring in subsequent studies,” noted Dr. Copeland. “Clearly this is a complex issue –But finding out what the barriers are is the first step in addressing the problem and getting more kids involved in more much-needed physical activity.”

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The PAS meeting, sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Pediatric Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, is the largest international meeting to focus on research in child health.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, one of the leading pediatric research institutions in the nation, is dedicated to changing the outcome for children throughout the world. Cincinnati Children's ranks second among all pediatric institutions in the United States in grants from the National Institutes of Health. It has an established tradition of research excellence, with discoveries including the Sabin oral polio vaccine, the surfactant preparation that saves the lives of thousands of premature infants each year, and a rotavirus vaccine that saves the lives of hundreds of thousands of infants around the world each year. Current strategic directions include the translation of basic laboratory research into the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of disease, and furthering the development of personalized and predictive medicine. Additional information can be found at www.cincinnatichildrens.org.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-05/cchm-ffm050108.php


# posted by RS @ 10:27 AM

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