Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education

The Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education Highlights 2003 - 2004

Public Awareness and Advocacy
Emphasis: academic, social, economic necessity of community education

Speaker’s bureau
Publication of quarterly newsletter entitled, “The Communicator”
Inception of website
First Bi-Annual Poster Contest
Participation in the Dade Day's Delegation in Tallahasee
Initiated discussions with Deans of higher education to infuse community education into existing education curriculum.
Participating sponsor in various neighborhood, cultural, and district initiatives (i.e. th eMayor's Mentoring Initiative, Florida Learn and Serve, the African-American Caribbean Festival, Dr. Perez's Holiday Book Drive and Give-Away, the Jose Marti Festival, the Career and Magnet Expo and the Parent Involvement Fairs.)

Annual Awards

School House Awards, recognizing excellence in community education
Pacesetter Awards, honoring national and local leaders for educational advocacy
and pioneering legislation
Distinguished service, recognizing lengthy commitment to community educators.

Scholarships
$4000.00 raised to assist programs and pursuit of community education.