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Join Us
October 14
Orlando
Fall Conference
Location:
Nova Southeastern University
4850 Millenia Blvd., Orlando, Florida
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Networking Reception
Thursday - Oct 13
For those arriving on Thursday evening we have planned a networking reception.
Join us from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at "Crave" located by the Mall at Millenia for a great time of hors d'oeuvres, networking and conversation.
Vendor Corner
Meet and explore new opportunities for curriculum, assistive technology, and more at our Vendor Breaks.
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2010 Distinguished Service Receipient
Representative
Stephan Precourt
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CONTACT US
The Coalition of McKay Scholarship Schools, Inc.
5246 Centerville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Tel: (850) 893-2216
Fax (850) 893-2440
Email: info@mckaycoalition.com
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Important
Due Dates:
Sept 2 - Intent Filing
for second quarter
Oct 2 - Enrollment for
second quarter
Oct 3 - 10
Attendance Verification
Dec 3 - Intent Filing
for third quarter
Jan 2 - Enrollment for
for third quarter
Jan 3 - 9
Attendance Verification
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THE COALITION WELCOMES FLORIDA’S NEW COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
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Andy Hicks, President Steve Hicks, Commissioner Gerard, Past President Robyn Rennick, and
Patricia Hardman
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The Coalition of McKay Scholarship Schools and other Florida Choice Groups welcomed FLDOE Commissioner Gerard Robinson on his first day as commissioner. Commissioner Robinson has long been a proponent of school choice programs. Working both in California and Virginia school systems, the commissioner has been involved with charter schools, home schools and magnet schools. He has founded a charter school in Atlanta.
Commissioner Robinson said he has a “Sole to Soul” approach to education and believes in hands-on involvement. This approach, and his support of choice programs, was evident by his visit to our group. He joined us to discuss his desire to see choice legislation continue to move forward. “To continue to develop strong choice programs,” he said, “we have to address three areas. First, let’s admit that we have stress and challenges. Secondly, let’s develop strong coalitions to develop quality programs. Last, let’s learn from each other.”
Member of The Coalition presented Commissioner Robinson with information concerning the McKay Scholarship Program and were pleased by his depth of knowledge concerning this program.
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Florida Alliance for Choice in Education
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On August 8th members of The Coalition met with the Florida Alliance for Choice in Education. This is an informal group of choice programs which provides a forum for choice programs to discuss challenges, plan policy and legislative changes, and to collaborate with each other. The group meets three times a year and includes members of the Virtual Schools, Charter Programs, Corporate Tax Scholarship, Home Schools, McKay Scholarship and others.
The Coalition celebrated the passage of the 504 legislation and discussed future legislative actions. The Coalition is continuing to work on your behalf to protect the McKay Scholarship Program and to open doors for more students to participate.
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America’s Education Guides has been publishing education guides in Florida for 15 year, publishing Guides in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Palm Beach. Our Guides include credible and objective information on preschools, public schools, private schools, alternative schools, charter schools, special needs schools and higher education. This year, the Guides are including a section devoted specifically to special needs children, offering articles, advertising and a special needs school directory.
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