"Public schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties plan to open their doors to children arriving from Haiti.
South Florida school districts say they will be ready for the potential influx of Haitian children following this week's earthquake.
The impact on local schools could be significant -- especially if charities move forward with plans to bring thousands of orphaned children to South Florida.
The Miami-Dade school district has already drawn up a specific plan, which includes:
• Establishing three different locations for students needing to attend school. Children will be screened and tested, and given age-appropriate lessons in Haitian Creole. They'll also have access to psychological and support services.
• Readying 320 traditional schools for any new students who may show up for classes."
South Florida school districts say they will be ready for the potential influx of Haitian children following this week's earthquake.
The impact on local schools could be significant -- especially if charities move forward with plans to bring thousands of orphaned children to South Florida.
The Miami-Dade school district has already drawn up a specific plan, which includes:
• Establishing three different locations for students needing to attend school. Children will be screened and tested, and given age-appropriate lessons in Haitian Creole. They'll also have access to psychological and support services.
• Readying 320 traditional schools for any new students who may show up for classes."
