This program prepares minority paraprofessionals to become certified teachers in the critical shortage area of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12, and equips them to teach in urban schools.  The UMTE Program is a partnership between Florida Memorial College, the Broward County Public Schools, the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward Community College, Miami-Dade Community College, and the South Florida Annenberg Challenge.

The UMTE Program Seeks Paraprofessionals who:

• Have an Associate Degree (in Education preferred) or have completed 60 college credits in appropriate or related academic areas with a 2.5 GPA;
• Are interested in an ESE major;
• Are currently employed by either the Broward or Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and
• Are committed to teaching a minimum of three (3) years in an urban school district upon completion of the degree (Broward or Miami-Dade).

What does the UMTE Program offer?

• Financial aid for all selected students.
• Classes conveniently scheduled on evenings and weekends.
• Counseling, tutoring, mentoring and personal support from committed and caring faculty.
• A curriculum designed to prepare teachers to work effectively with ESE students and families in urban schools.
• A required summer orientation.

In Dade County call Mrs. Alstene Lynch McKinney at 305-626-0213

In Broward County call Mrs. Myrie A. Robinson at 305-626-0214

Florida Memorial College, 15800 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL  33054 - http://www.fmc.edu