Miami-Dade
District Resources Promising Practices
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.
