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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
Thank you
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