Education Notes (2/18/15)
Publishers Showcase open to community
The Lee County School District will host the Publishers Showcase on Feb. 26 from 4-7 p.m. in the Caloosahatchee Room at the Lee County Public Education Center, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Submitted materials for the state adoption in grades 9-12 ESOL, 9-12 health and physical education, and 6-12 world languages; district-selected materials for 9-12 math and grade 6 world history.
Publishers will display materials and present overviews of programs.
Open to those who are interested in reviewing the materials available for the adoption. Online access will be available at: curriculum.leeschools.net after Feb. 20.
For information, call Melissa Robery at (239) 337-8578 or Rob Stratton at (239) 337-8630.
Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period begins in Lee County
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2015-16 school year is until March 27.
The period is for:
– Students entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade
– Students new to the district
Students currently enrolled in a school may participate if they want to change schools next year.
Parents of children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year. Parents need to register their child even if they have an older child already in school.
Student assignment utilizes a lottery system. A family who registers the first day of enrollment has the same chance of getting a school as that of a family who registers the last day. Families are encouraged to attend open houses and tour schools before completing their rankings.
If families received a pre-printed application, they are encouraged to apply online at: studentassignment.leeschools.net. This option is not available to new students or students attending a charter school.
Parents may come to any of the following locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register children:
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd.
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd.
Job training in medical office skills available
Lee County residents working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training can take advantage of cost-free job training in medical front-office skills to increase their pay.
The seven-month no-cost job-training program starts April 21 and runs through November.
Telephone interviews will be accepted through April 17; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly.
Applicants must be working, provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, proof of high school diploma or GED, proof of Lee County residency, and pass a criminal background check and basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program provides instruction in keyboarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, HIPAA, and billing and coding.
Students also receive assistance with resumes, interview skills and job searching, as well as one year of intensive case management.
Applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers.
The program covers all costs for tuition, books and can cover childcare cost during class hours.
To determine eligibility, call Barbara Goins at (239) 533-7902.
General Woman’s Club to award scholarships
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents with minor children living at home.
The applicant must: be a resident of Lehigh Acres; currently be enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school; and be in good standing.
There is no pre-printed application form; the following information is required:
– Proof of Lehigh Acres residence, such as a utility/electric bill or rent receipt
– Street address and telephone number; P.O. boxes not accepted
– Name of college, university or technical school enrolled in
– Brief biography that includes area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 17 in order to be considered.
Mail applications to: Mrs. Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
Awards will be issued May 15.
For more information, contact (412) 708-0422 or lashuad@comcast.net.
Education Notes (2/18/15)
Publishers Showcase open to community
The Lee County School District will host the Publishers Showcase on Feb. 26 from 4-7 p.m. in the Caloosahatchee Room at the Lee County Public Education Center, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Submitted materials for the state adoption in grades 9-12 ESOL, 9-12 health and physical education, and 6-12 world languages; district-selected materials for 9-12 math and grade 6 world history.
Publishers will display materials and present overviews of programs.
Open to those who are interested in reviewing the materials available for the adoption. Online access will be available at: curriculum.leeschools.net after Feb. 20.
For information, call Melissa Robery at (239) 337-8578 or Rob Stratton at (239) 337-8630.
Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period begins in Lee County
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2015-16 school year is until March 27.
The period is for:
– Students entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade
– Students new to the district
Students currently enrolled in a school may participate if they want to change schools next year.
Parents of children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year. Parents need to register their child even if they have an older child already in school.
Student assignment utilizes a lottery system. A family who registers the first day of enrollment has the same chance of getting a school as that of a family who registers the last day. Families are encouraged to attend open houses and tour schools before completing their rankings.
If families received a pre-printed application, they are encouraged to apply online at: studentassignment.leeschools.net. This option is not available to new students or students attending a charter school.
Parents may come to any of the following locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register children:
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd.
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd.
Job training in medical office skills available
Lee County residents working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training can take advantage of cost-free job training in medical front-office skills to increase their pay.
The seven-month no-cost job-training program starts April 21 and runs through November.
Telephone interviews will be accepted through April 17; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly.
Applicants must be working, provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, proof of high school diploma or GED, proof of Lee County residency, and pass a criminal background check and basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program provides instruction in keyboarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, HIPAA, and billing and coding.
Students also receive assistance with resumes, interview skills and job searching, as well as one year of intensive case management.
Applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers.
The program covers all costs for tuition, books and can cover childcare cost during class hours.
To determine eligibility, call Barbara Goins at (239) 533-7902.
General Woman’s Club to award scholarships
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents with minor children living at home.
The applicant must: be a resident of Lehigh Acres; currently be enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school; and be in good standing.
There is no pre-printed application form; the following information is required:
– Proof of Lehigh Acres residence, such as a utility/electric bill or rent receipt
– Street address and telephone number; P.O. boxes not accepted
– Name of college, university or technical school enrolled in
– Brief biography that includes area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 17 in order to be considered.
Mail applications to: Mrs. Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
Awards will be issued May 15.
For more information, contact (412) 708-0422 or lashuad@comcast.net.
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