REVEST PRogRam

REVEST PRogRam

15 years of helping refugees achieve the dream…

Refugee/Entrant Vocational Education, Services and Training

Program

• Started in 1999 • Contract with the Office of Refugee

Services, Department of Children and Families, Florida.

• Adult Education program to serve refugees and asylees from all nationalities

REVEST Program Services

• VESOL: 4 levels of intensive English for Speakers of Other Languages, GED and Citizenship preparation

• Vocational Training: Over 300 courses and over 40 programs of study as CWE, CCC and CTEC

REVEST Program Locations • MDC - Wolfson Campus 300 NE 2nd Ave. # 2104-7 Miami, FL 33132 305-237-7056

• Hialeah Outreach Center 3680 W 16th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012 305-364-3170 • West Dade Outreach Center 9708 SW 24th St Miami, FL 33165 305-237-8920 • Kendall Outreach Center 10115 SW 107 Ct. Kendall, FL 33176 305-237-5921

Wolfson Campus 300 NE 2nd Ave. # 2104-7

Miami, FL 33132 305-237-7056

• Start Date: Aug. 1999

• Initial Enrollment: 130

• Current Enrollment Summer Term 2013-3: 711

West Dade 9708 SW 24th St Miami, FL 33165

305-237-8920

• Start Date: July 2000

• Initial Enrollment: 221

• Current Enrollment Summer Term 2013-3: 887

Kendall

10115 SW 107 Ct. Kendall, FL 33176

305-237-5921 • Start Date: Jan. 2008

• Initial Enrollment: 13

• Current Enrollment Summer Term 2013-3: 739

Hialeah 3680 W 16th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012

305-364-3170

• Start Date: July 2000

• Initial Enrollment: 46

• Current Enrollment

• Summer Term 2013-3: 1112

REVEST in Current Numbers • Current Contract XK043, Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2015 (2 yrs.) • Office Staff: 33 F/T; 40 P/T.

• Instructional Staff (P/T Hourly): 83 Instructors

• Vocational Enrollment Fall Semester 2013-3: 108 Students

• VESOL Enrollment Fall Semester 2013-3 (and counting…)

REVEST in Current Numbers • Current Contract XK043, Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2015 (2 yrs.)

• Office Staff: 33 F/T; 40 P/T.

• Instructional Staff (P/T Hourly): 83 Instructors

• Vocational Enrollment Fall Semester 2013-3: 108 Students

• VESOL Enrollment Fall Semester 2013-3 (and counting…)

Cycle 65 Summer 2013-3 (05/07/2014 - 08/31/2014)

Cycle Outreach/Campus NUMBER_STUDENTS

65 Hialeah Outreach Ctr. 1112

65 Kendall Outreach Ctr. 739

65 West Dade Outreach Ctr. 887

65 Wolfson Campus 711

TOTAL 3449

Demographics and Statistics

Enrollment * Summer 2013-3:

VESOL: 3,449 Vocational: 108

Note*: Enrollment figures represent unduplicated students.

REVEST Program Remarks • More than 40,000 students served since 1999

• Over $80M in REVEST contracts

• Average of $7M budget per year

• Completion rate for English Language Instruction: Average 87% Completion*

• Completion rate for Vocational training: Average 77% Completion*

• *Source: State of Florida Office of Refugee Services Data Base (RSDS)

REVEST Best Practices

Program Administration

Instructional component Case Management component

Other Services

REVEST Best Practices

• Program Management commitment to Program Mission

• Budget reflection of crucial elements to accomplish program mission

• Qualified Personnel Proper Resources

Program Administration

REVEST Best Practices

• Regular contact with students

• Academics linked to student commitment

• Case Management

• Phone contact In person contact

Case Management component

REVEST Best Practices

• Qualified Personnel to Coordinate instructional activities for:

• Instructional support

• Classroom setting

Instructional component

REVEST Best Practices

• Instructional Support:

• Orientation Sessions for new instructors

• Monthly Faculty meetings

• Class Observations and Feedback

Instructional component

REVEST Best Practices

• Classroom Setting:

• Curriculum specifically designed for target population (but as “English-only zone”)

• VESOL intensive English skills training which includes reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Classroom setting specifically designed for target population

• Students learn English usage, life skills, computer skills, civics, and employability skills • Classroom instruction Online (or Hybrid) Instruction

Instructional component

REVEST Best Practices

• Classroom Instruction:

• Student centered teaching methodology with emphasis on language production

• Real life situation as related to target population (job interviews, legal paperwork, etc).

• Cooperative Learning (group exchanges, role playing activities, etc.)

Instructional component

REVEST Best Practices

• Hybrid Instruction:

• Angel (Learning Management System) – Soon to convert to Black Board!

• Computer Courtyard (Language lab) - software that correlates to their textbooks and weekly goals on their syllabus.

• Work from Home: activities correlated to syllabus; students develop skills working at their own pace; expanded listening activities beyond class time limitations

Instructional component

REVEST Best Practices

• Case Management personnel familiarized with Services available

• Services available linked to program commitment

• Student Behavior

• Need basis Attendance

Other Services

REVEST Program Services

• Transcript translation/evaluation reimbursement (100 % up to $300)

• Transportation Assistance (100%) • Childcare Service referrals (100%) • Legal Service referrals (Legal Clinics) • Employment referrals

Questions

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