Miami-Dade
District Resources

Miami-Dade County High School/High Tech 
Career exploration, work-based learning, youth leadership
Our Kids, Inc.
   P. O. Box 010951
   Miami, FL 33101
     Lynette Beal, HS/HT Project Coordinator
      (305) 455-6000 or Beall@ourkids.us
      Renee Stephen, Education Coordinator
      (305) 455-6000 or stephenr@ourkids.us 
High School/High Tech serves high school students with all types of disabilities ages 14-22 who are pursuing various diploma options and are interested in technology-related careers. Miami-Dade County HS/HT specifically serves youth with disabilities in the foster care systems.

Project SEARCH - High School Transition Program 
Career Exploration in a Health Care Setting
City of Miami
    Best Buddies
      Ray Bell
      (305) 374-2233 ext. 317
      raybell@bestbuddies.org
This one-year program is designed for students with disabilities who have a goal of employment and are in their last year of high school. Students must be at least 18 years old, demonstrate a desire to work, and be able to follow directions. They must also demonstrate social and communication skills, have independent toileting and feeding skills, and meet dress code requirements.

Project SEARCH - High School Transition Program 
Career Exploration in a Health Care Setting
Miami-Dade County Zoo
    Best Buddies
      Lazara Ballester
      (305) 374-2233 ext. 342
      lazaraballester@bestbuddies.org
This one-year program is designed for students with disabilities who have a goal of employment and are in their last year of high school. Students must be at least 18 years old, demonstrate a desire to work, and be able to follow directions. They must also demonstrate social and communication skills, have independent toileting and feeding skills, and meet dress code requirements.

Project SEARCH - High School Transition Program 
Career Exploration in a Health Care Setting
City of Hialeah
    Best Buddies
      Kevin Devine
      (305) 374-2233 ext. 312
      kevindevine@bestbuddies.org
This one-year program is designed for students with disabilities who have a goal of employment and are in their last year of high school. Students must be at least 18 years old, demonstrate a desire to work, and be able to follow directions. They must also demonstrate social and communication skills, have independent toileting and feeding skills, and meet dress code requirements.

Quest Program for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders
Career and education/training exploration
Howard A. Doolin Middle School
    6401 SW 152nd Avenue
    Miami, FL 33193
      Heather Silva
      hsilva@dadeschools.net 
      Allison Balladares
      aballadares@dadeschools.net
Middle school students explore career and education/training options through hands-on learning and community field trips.