This newsletter from the Division of Educational Opportunity and Access highlights several schools and programs. It announces that Miami MacArthur South was the only school to receive a gold model award for their positive behavior program. It also announces the opening of nine new Student Success Centers and discusses how the Academy for Community Education has incorporated mobile devices and digital learning into their curriculum.

1. Welcome to our first monthly newsletter of RealNews published
by The Division of Educational Opportunity and Access.
RealNews is designed to showcase model students, school
highlights, special initiatives, and events involving our outreach
programs.
(L to R C. Osborne, K. Boyce, L. Diaz, M. Ulysses-Grant, D.Montilla)
We hope you find our RealNews newsletter a valuable and
informative resource in collecting information about the Division of
Educational Opportunity and Access.
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We are pleased to announce that Miami MacArthur South was the
ONLY school in Miami-Dade County Public Schools to receive the
award of gold model for their PBS program! Miami MacArthur South
is a disciplinary school, serving students in grades 6-12 that have
been referred for disciplinary challenges or have been expelled from
their resident schools.
Congratulations to Principal Gregory Beckford, PBS Coaches, staff,
and students on receiving this prestigious award!
We are excited to announce that there are currently nine
Student Success Centers throughout Miami-Dade County.
Each Student Success Center is equipped with technology
and a print-rich environment of signage supporting positive
behavior.
RealNews
Division of Educational Opportunity and Access
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
September 2015 Edition 1, Volume 1
Mr. Luis Diaz, Administrative Director
Mrs. Deborah Montilla, Executive Director
Ms. Chantal G. Osborne, Executive Director
Ms. Karen Boyce, Director
Mrs. Michelle Ulysses-Grant, Instructional Supervisor
The mission of the Division of Educational Opportunity and
Access is to provide an environment for all students to
become responsible, productive citizens, lifelong learners
and positive contributors to society. Our schools are
designed to enable the students to be successful.
Dr. Theron Clark, Principal
Educational Alternative
Outreach Program
Student Success Center
Values WE Stand By…
Keep On Shining!
“TO BE A CHAMP, YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN
YOURSELF WHEN NOBODY ELSE WILL.”
-SUGAR RAY ROBINSON

2. ACADEMY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION -
ACE
Not so long ago, the back to school
season was marked by a rush to purchase
notebook paper, binders, pens and
pencils. Today, at the Academy for
Community Education, mobile devices
are part of this year’s essential school
supplies. At the Academy for
Community Education (ACE), learning
is no longer restricted to the pedagogy
used by the teacher. Interactive and
adaptive software allows students to
learn in their own style, making learning
personal and engaging. In addition, new
learning technologies provide real time
data that gives teachers the information
they need to adjust instruction to meet
the unique needs of each student.
Learning is no longer restricted to the
pace of the entire classroom of students;
students who use the tablets are able to
learn at their own pace, spending more
or less time on lessons to achieve the
same level of learning. The use of mobile
devices at ACE affords teachers the
opportunity to provide personalized
guidance and assistance. Students learn
and stay on track to graduate from high
school and become College and Career
Ready.
At ACE, every day is
Digital Learning Day!
RealNews
Division of Educational Opportunity and Access
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
September 2015 Edition 1, Volume 1
Mr. Diaz and Dr. Del Terzo,
Principal at COPE Center North
VALUES MATTER!
-Success is HELPING others-
HIS HOUSE
We are happy to announce that the United Way Campaign
video features AMIkids Miami Dade. The spokesperson,
Youri, shares how AMIkids Miami Dade has supported his
journeys from a troubled past to a BRIGHT future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNR2jLm8DHU
AMIkids Miami Dade
North participated in the
Annual Service From the
Heart-Hearts for Seniors
event. They partnered with
Grey Stone Unity Health
and Rehabilitation Center
of North Miami and spent a
day with their residents.
Students spent the first
half of the day with
Grey Stone Unity
Health residents
socializing, serving
food, and the second
half of the day
gardening.
State Representative Daphne Campbell is
a huge supporter of what AMIkids Miami
Dade is doing with the youth in the
community. During the State Legislative
session in Tallahassee earlier this year,
Representative Campbell wanted to show
AMIkids Miami Dade some love by
wearing an AMIkids scarf on the Senate
floor during the legislative session.
“Back to School
Boulevard” at The
Children’s Trust
Family Expo
Saturday,
September 12th
10:00am to 5:00pm
Miami-Dade Fair and
Expo
This FREE annual event
attracts thousands of
families with its
programs, entertainment
and family fun!
Look for our display!
“THE ONLY WAY TO DO
GREAT WORK IS TO LOVE
WHAT YOU DO.”
-STEVE JOBS
Students get techie at ACE!