Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education

Overview

“. . . to strengthen the sense of community by encouraging support of community education and expansion of community education programs for everyone.”

Approved in 1990 as a direct support organization of the public school system, the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education involves the collaboration between school and community to address the educational, health, social and economic needs of our neighborhoods, and to promote programs that meet those needs. We recognize that as demographics, resources and technology change, so must the scope of services provided by the school.

The community school affords opportunity for all generations, as well as promoting academic advancement and enrichment for the youth of our county. It often addresses basic everyday needs, such as health and childcare, thus minimizing the destructive forces of stress within our families. The scheduling demands of our active society are accommodated by classes offered during non-traditional hours, including after-school, nights, weekends and even holidays. The community school is an essential compliment to the conventional school system, for it fills in the blanks at the end of the day.

Community schools not only serve the community; they build community. They deliver the programs, services and schedules needed in each individual neighborhood. When people feel valued by their school, they reciprocate by supporting that school and school system. Community education is a win/win situation!

The Coalition encourages business, health services, government, social agencies and civic organizations to be active participants in developing resources and collaborative efforts to benefit lifelong learning.

The Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education is qualified to raise funds as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal revenue Code of 1954. Contributions are tax deductible.