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4700 Coconut Creek Parkway l Coconut Creek, FL 33063 l 754-321-5100
On behalf of the entire faculty, staff and student body of Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School, I would like to welcome you to our campuses and to the many educational programs and opportunities that we offer. Our mission is to assist you in any way possible to achieve your academic and career goals. We offer over 30 challenging instructional programs in high-wage, high-skill and high-demand occupations. All of the career and technical programs are aligned with state and national standards. You will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and articulated college credit to our state college system upon completion of your program.
This catalog has been developed to assist you in understanding our programs of instruction, curriculum design and delivery, and the policies and procedures that govern our technical college. We look forward to working with you and wish you the very best in achieving your goals!
Robert B. Crawford, Director
Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School
Main Campus4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
754-321-5100 l FAX 754-321-5380
Atlantic Technical College ESOL Campus @ Coconut Creek HS
1400 Northwest 44th Avenue
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
754-321-5350
Atlantic Technical College Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus
1701 Northwest 23rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
754-322-2800 l FAX 754-322-2880
Robert B. Crawford, Director
Assistant Directors
John M. Felser l Tonya S. HefleyVicky LaPorte l Wesley M. Mabin Jr., Ed. D.
Neeta E. Rancourt
Assistant DirectorArthur Ashe, Jr. Campus
Andre L. Newton
Assistant Director
ESOL Campus at Coconut Creek HS
Tonya S. Hefley
Alicia Grigull, Director
Office of Student Affairs
Welcome from
the Director
Campus Locations
Field Trips IdentificationBadges Illness, Injuries and Insurance LearningCommons Lost and Found Parking Smoking StudentOrganizations TransportationApprenticeship .........................................................................19Pre-College Programs ..............................................................20 AppliedAcademicsforAdultEducation(AAAE) EnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages(ESOL) GED® r Test Preparation
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Architecture & Construction ..............................................21-23 AirConditioning,Refrigeration&HeatingTechnology Carpentry Drafting Electricity
Business Management & Administration ..........................23-26 AccountingOperations AdministrativeOfficeSpecialist BusinessManagement&Analysis CourtReporting LegalAdministrativeSpecialist MedicalAdministrativeSpecialist
Health Science/Practical Nursing ......................................27-32 CentralSterileProcessingTechnology DentalAssistingTechnology&Management ElectrocardiographTechnology HemodialysisTechnician MedicalAssisting MedicalCoder/Biller MentalHealthTechnician OrthopedicTechnology PharmacyTechnician PracticalNursing
Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary) .............................................33 ProfessionalCulinaryArts&Hospitality
Information Technology ......................................................34-36 AppliedInformationTechnology DatabaseApplicationDevelopment&Programming Game/Simulation/AnimationProgramming Network Support Services WebDevelopment
Manufacturing ......................................................................36-37 ElectronicTechnology MachiningTechnologies WeldingTechnology
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Automotive) ....38-39 AdvancedAutomotiveServiceTechnology(ToyotaTTEN) AutomotiveCollisionTechnologyTechnician AutomotiveServiceTechnology
Exceptional Student Education Programs .............................40
Lifelong Learning Courses ................................................... 40
Certification/Licensure Exams ................................................41
ATC School Calendars ..............................................................42
Instructional Staff ................................................................ 43-45
ATC at a Glance ................................................................ 2-3 Vision/Mission CampusLocations AtlanticTechnicalHighSchool
Start Your Career .............................................................. 4-6 Eligibility EnrollmentProcess
• Orientation&Testing• Orientation&TestingFAQ'S
Academic Policies ............................................................ 6-8 BasicSkillsRequirementsandProgramPrerequisits ForeignTranscripts International Students CertificateofCompletion/AppliedTechnologyDiplomas CollegeCreditTransfer/AdvancedCredit CooperativeEducation(OJT) DenialofRe-registration ExperientialCredit GuaranteeforSuccess Records TransferofCreditPolicyAttendance Policies ............................................................ 9
Veterans Education Policies & Standards ....................9-10
Services for Students ................................................... 10-12 CareerAssessment Counseling DisabilityServices JobPlacementAssistance Graduation CertifiedSchoolCounselors/CareerAdvisors SupportSaffFinancial Information ................................................... 13-14 Fees TuitionandFloridaResidencyRequirements PaymentofTuitionandFederalTaxes Cancelled/ClosedClasses MethodofPayment RefundPolicy Financial Aid Student Activity Fee
Student Rights .............................................................. 14-15 FERPANotifications LearnerRightsandResponsibilities DisabilityServices Grievance Procedures
Safety and Security ...................................................... 15-16 ConductandDisciplineCodeforAdultStudents Discrimination,Bullyingand/orHarassment EmergencyClose/CancellationofClasses EvacuationDrills JeanneCleryDisclosure Safety,HealthandSecurity Visitors/Volunteers
Campus Life ....................................................................16-18 Bookstore CellPhoneandWirelessCommunicationDevices ChildrenonCampus ComputerUse Cafeteria DressCode
Table of Contents
approved by the FLDOE and consistent with Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System.
The programs listed in this catalog are comprised of individual courses that are1
AtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchool(ATC)is an innovative career and technical education facility thatprovides a wide range of opportunities for adults and selectsecondarystudentsinBrowardCounty,Florida.ATCisapublicschool operating under the authority of the School Board ofBroward County, Florida and the Florida Department ofEducation.AtlanticTechnicalCollegeplacesmajoremphasison the development and implementation of high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupational programs that aredesigned to meet the current and future needs of business,industryandthecommunityweserve.Ourquestistoprovidethefinestoccupationaltraininginthenation.
InAugustof1973,AtlanticTechnicalCollegeofficiallyopenedits doors for business and offered technical instruction in 11different program areas. Over 450 students attended theschoolduringitsfirstyearofoperation.Fastforwardto2018andyouwillseethetremendousgrowthandexpansionthathasoccurredatourschoolin45years.Notonlydoweofferover30technicalprograms,butwenowhaveacurrentenrollmentofnearly6,000students.
AmajoreventoccurredonJune24,2014,when theSchoolBoard of Broward County, Florida officially changed ourname toAtlantic Technical College, launching a new era incareer, technical and adult education. With the full supportofBroward’slocalbusinesses,industriesandthecommunity,we have seen a significant increase in student enrollment,programcompletersandjobplacements.
TheATCMaincampusislocatedonabeautifullylandscaped,thirty-acresiteinCoconutCreek.Thetwenty-fourbuildingsandthirty-oneportablesonthemaincampusprovideclassrooms,labs,offices,andsupport services forourCertificate/Applied
Technology Diploma programs, Pre-College programs (adultgeneral education), apprenticeship programs and a TechnicalHigh School. TheArthurAshe, Jr. Campus is located at 1701NW 23rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and the Atlantic Technical College - ESOL Campus @ Coconut Creek HS is located inportableclassroomsontheCoconutCreekHighSchoolCampus,onlyamilefromthemaincampus.
Career and Technical Education programs are concentrated inoccupational clusters: Architecture & Construction; BusinessManagement & Administration; Health Science; Hospitality &Tourism(CulinaryArts); InformationTechnology;Manufacturing;and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Automotive). Forthose who want to “earn-as-they-learn” ATC serves as the Local EducationalAgency(LEA)coordinatingthelargestapprenticeshiptrainingprogramthroughoutFlorida.Othereducationalservicesinclude: Pre-College programs to include Applied Academicsfor Adult Education (AAAE); English for Speakers of OtherLanguages (ESOL); GED® Test Preparation; and ExceptionalStudent Education (ESE) services; ESE Career PlacementTransition; Adult Curriculum for Community, Employment andSocialSkills(ACCESS);VeteransAssistance(VA)andDisabilityServices.
VISION/MISSION
Vision:Tochangethelivesofpeoplefromallbackgroundsthroughinnovative education.
Mission:ThemissionofAtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHigh School is to promote excellence in academic, career andtechnicalstudiesinordertopreparestudentstoenterandremaincompetitiveinaglobalworkforce.
At a Glance
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School of Excellence", the highest award given by MagnetSchoolsofAmerica.Thesedesignationsrecognizetheschool'sinnovative curriculum, specialized teaching staff, and theacademicachievementofthestudents.Additionally,theschoolisdesignateda"NationalModelSchool"bytheInternationalCenterfor Leadership in Education. ATCHS is consistently includedin U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best HighSchools"issueasaSilverMedalrecipientandisnowconsideredone of the "America's Most Challenging High Schools" aspublishedinTheWashingtonPost.
Career Clusters
TechnicalProgramOptions:
• Architecture&Construction• BusinessManagement&Administration• HealthScience(Medical)• Hospitality&Tourism(Culinary)• InformationTechnology• Manufacturing• Transportation,Distribution&Logistics(Automotive)
Extracurricular Clubs and Activities
AtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchoolhasmorethantwentyclubsincluding,butnotlimitedto:TeenTrendsetters,StudentsAdvocatingforEquality(SAFE),AcademicCompetition,ChessClub,KeyClub,HealthOccupationsStudentsofAmerica(HOSA),MathematicsHonorSociety(MuAlphaTheta),NationalHonorSociety(NHS),BusinessProfessionalsofAmerica(BPA),StudentGovernment,SkillsUSA,andYearbook.
ATCHSstudentsparticipateincompetitionsatthedistrict,stateandnationallevelsandhaveearnednumerousawards.
CAMPUS LOCATIONS
ATC Main Campus Our main campus, located in Coconut Creek, houses theTechnicalCollegeandtheTechnicalHighSchool(amagnethighschoolprogram).ATCoffersafullrangeofservicestostudentsseekingcareerandtechnicaleducation,aswellasPre-Collegeprograms, like GED® Test Preparation, Applied AcademicsforAdult Education and ESOL (English for Speakers of OtherLanguages).
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus
TheArthurAshe,Jr.CampuslocatedinFortLauderdale,offerscareerandtechnicaleducationprograms,classesinGED® Test Preparation, as well as ESOL classes andAppliedAcademicsforAdultEducation (AAAE). TwoCertifiedSchoolCounselorsarelocatedon-sitetoassistwithstudentsacademicadvisement.ACareerAdvisor isalsoavailabletohelpstudentswithcareerplanningandjobsearchskills.Studentsareabletoregisterforclasses on-site.
ESOL Campus @ Coconut Creek HS
Inorder toaccommodateagrowingneed,daytimeclasses forESOLstudentsareofferedontheCoconutCreekHighSchoolCampus.
ATLANTIC TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Atlantic Technical College's Technical High School (ATCHS)isamagnethighschoolprogramwhoseuniquedesignallowsstudents to become immersed in a rigorous and challenginglearning environment while generating interest in a variety oftechnicalprograms.EachstudenthastheopportunitytoachieveTheFABFour:
• CollegeReadyHighSchoolDiploma: ScholarandMerit• TechnicalProgramCompletionOfferingDualEnrollment
QualityPoints• IndustryCertificationorLicense
• ArticulatedPostsecondaryStateCollegeCreditTechnology is integrated into every aspect of thehigh school,fostering an innovative learning environment. Small classsize creates a high degree of personalization where teachersencourage critical thinking and employ diverse instructionalmethodologies. This personalization extends to the student'sselectionofa technicalprogramwhichbecomes their focus inthejuniorandsenioryears.Thisprocessisthoroughandprecise,facilitatinginformedchoicesbystudentsandtheirparents.
Accolades
OurHighSchoolisan"A"ratedhighschoolintheStateofFloridaandwasnameda"NationalMagnetSchoolofDistinction”from2008-2012.Since2013,ATCHShasbeennameda“National
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Step 3 l Meet with a counselor/advisor:Whenyoumeetwithyourcounselor/advisoryouwillreceiveyourtestresults;testscorescannotbegivenoverthetelephone.Youwillworkwithyourcounselor/advisor todecideyournextstepsusingyourtestresultsasaguide.Youwillreviewyourprogramplacement, residency requirements, potential special needs,financialaidoptions,andtheregistrationprocess.Insomecasesyourcounselor/advisormayrecommendenrollmentin,orreferraltoaPre-Collegeprogramtoassistyouinbuildingtheacademicor languageskillsnecessary foryou tosucceed inyourcareerandtechnicalprogram.
Step 4 l Register/Enroll for Class:Postsecondarystudentregistrationisheldthree(3)timesduringthe year. Not all programs admit new students during eachregistration period. Please check with the counselor/advisorfor space availability. Students are accepted on a first-come,first-servedbasisandclassesclosewhenfull.Classesmaybecancelledifthereisnotsufficientenrollment.
Start Your Career
ELIGIBILITY
Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School (ATC)acceptsapplicationsonanon-discriminatorybasisfromanyonehaving the interest in an occupational training program. ATCadmits as postsecondary (adult) students, those individualswhohavecompleted theirsecondaryschooleducation,orwhoare16yearsofageorolderandhaveofficiallywithdrawnfromhigh school. Secondary (high school) Career Dual Enrollmentstudentsapply through their high school guidancedepartment.TechnicalMagnetHighSchoolstudentsapplythroughtheDistrictInnovativeProgramsoffice.
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
ORIENTATION AND TESTING
We ask all students interested in enrolling in a Career andTechnical Education program to attend a program orientation.At thissessionyouwill receive informationabout theprogramsyouareinterestedinanddetailedinformationontheenrollmentprocess.
Step 1 l Attend a program specific orientation: Get started on a promising new career at Atlantic TechnicalCollege by signing up for one of our program Orientationson the Main Campus in Coconut Creek. Go to http://www.atlantictechnicalcollege.edu/getting-started/, click on the day ofthe week that connects to the Career Area you are interested in and you will be taken to a short Orientation sign-up form.Complete the formbyansweringsix (6)simplequestions, thencheck your e-mail for additional information about Orientation.We look forward to seeing you at Orientation and getting youstartedonapathtoanewcareer!StudentsinterestedinLifelongLearning classesdonot need toattendorientationor take theTABE.
Step 2 l Take the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in reading, math and language or meet exemption criteria:The State of Florida requires that all students enrolled in apostsecondary program consisting of 450 clock hours or moremustmeetminimumbasicskilllevelsinreading,mathematicsandlanguageormeetstateexemptioncriteriainordertoreceivetheircertificateatthecompletionoftheirprogram.AtlanticTechnicalCollegeuses theTABEtoassessbasicskill levels. Applicantsmustpre-registerfortheTABEinperson24hoursinadvanceoftakingthetest.Testingfeesare$15.Theapplicantmusthaveavalidpictureidentificationtoenterthetestingcenter.Exemptionfromtesting:Prospectivestudentsshowingevidencepursuant to State Board Rule 6A-10.040(8) may be eligible toreceiveanexemptionfromtakingtheTABE.PleaseseeaCounselor/Advisorforthemostcurrentinformationonexemptioncriteria.
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ORIENTATION AND TESTING FAQ’S
How long is Orientation?Orientationisapproximately1hour.Do I need to take the TABE? TheStateofFloridarequiresthatall studentsenrolled inapostsecondaryprogramconsistingof450clockhoursormoremustmeetminimumbasicskill levelsinreading,mathematicsandlanguageormeetstateexemptioncriteria to receive their certificate at the completion of theirprogram. See your program counselor/advisor for the mostcurrentinformationonexemptioncriteria.Should I bring anything to the Testing Center? Youwillbeprovided with testing supplies in the testing center. You musthaveavalidphotoI.D.How do I get my test results? Testresultsmaynotbegivenover the phone. Bring a valid photo ID and meet with yourcounselor/advisortodiscussyourtestresults.How long are my TABE scores valid?Oncescoreshavebeenmet, TABE scores are valid for up to two (2) years precedingenrollment inaCareerandTechnicalprogram. Studentshave12monthsfromtheiroriginaltestdatetoregisterandbeginAdultAcademicclassesor thestudentwillbe required to retake theTABEandpaythetestingfeeagain.What if I need accommodations due to a disability? Ifyouareanadultwithadocumenteddisabilitywhoneedsspecialtestingaccommodations,pleasecontacttheDisabilityServicesAdvisorat 754-321-5259 before testing or 754-322-2818 at the Arthur Ashe,Jr.Campus.Can my TABE scores be accepted from another institution? Yes,yourTABEscorescanbeacceptedfromanotherinstitutioniftheymeetthefollowingcriteria:
• Mustbevalidscores fromanypublic institutionwithin theStateofFloridaaswellas transcripts fromanyaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitutewithintheU.S.
• Mustbelessthantwo(2)yearsold• Must be on the appropriate level for your program (your
counselorwilladvise)• Mustbeanofficial,sealedcopy
ORIENTATION - Main Campus Only
Attendaprogramspecificorientationbyfollowingthesethree(3)simplesteps:Step 1 l Go to http://www.atlantictechnicalcollege.edu/
getting-started/.
Step 2 l Click on your program area of interest.
Step 3 l Select your day and sign-up!
• Orientation Locations: vBldg.6,Rm.158-BusinessManagement&Administration/
IT/Culinary Arts/Automotive/Architecture & Construction/Manufacturing
vBldg.2,Rm.122-HealthScience/PracticalNursing• BesuretoarriveattheOrientationRoomatleast10minutes
beforestarttime.Doorsclose15minutesaftersessionstarts.• Parking is open, however, there are spaces reserved for
OrientationAttendeesintheWESTparkinglot.• Followingorientation,youmayregisterfortestingifneeded.
CounselorsareavailabletospeakwithyouinBldg.10.• Pleasedonotbringyoungchildrentoorientation.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
August 2018 (only)
Health Science & NursingTuesdays 8:30am 8/7,8/14,8/21Wednesdays 4:00am 8/15,8/29
Business/IT & Cullinary ArtsWednesdays 8:30am 8/8,8/29Wednesdays 4:00pm 8/1
Automotive/Architecture & Construction/ManufacturingThursdays 8:30am 8/2,8/9,8/23Thursdays 4:00pm 8/30
September 2018 through December 2018
OrientationisnotofferedonMondays,Fridays,holidays,or"daysoff"thatareapprovedbytheSchoolBoardofBrowardCounty,Florida.
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TESTING
Thereisa$15feefortheinitialassessmenttest.ProspectivestudentsmustpresentoneofthefollowingpictureID'satthetimeoftestingandtoreceivetestresults.
•validFloridaDriver'sLicense• valid Green Card
• valid Passport
•validFloridaI.D.
TESTING SCHEDULE
Main Campus
Building6,Room157(enteronsouthsideofbuilding)Monday,Wednesday&Thursday1:30p.m.Tuesday9:30a.m.&5:30p.m*.*Note:5:30pmTuesdayEveningTestingisavailableonarotatingschedule.PleasecheckwiththeRegistrarforavailabledatesandtimes.
TherearenotestsgivenonFridaysorSchoolHolidays.
Arthur Ashe, Jr. CampusBuilding2,LearningCommons
MondayandWednesday8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
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Academic Policies
Basic Skills Requirements and Program Prerequisites
Individualsinterestedinenrollinginacareerandtechnicalprogrammust take the TABE (Tests ofAdult Basic Education) academicassessment,unlessexemptioncriteriahavebeenmet.TheStateofFloridahasmandatedthatallstudentsenrolledinapostsecondaryprogram consisting of 450 clock hours or more must meet aminimumbasicskilllevelinreading,mathematicsandlanguagetoreceivetheircertificateatthecompletionoftheirprogram.Studentsnotmeetingthebasicskillsrequirementswillhavetheopportunitytoreceiveappropriateinstructioninordertoachievetherequiredlevelspriortocompletionoftheirprograms.Thereisafeefortheinitialassessment.Onceresultsarereceived,studentsmeetwithaprogramcounselor/advisortodiscusseducationaloptions.StateBoardpoliciesprovide for testingexemptions. Pleaseseeyourcounselor/advisorforthemostcurrentexemptionpolicies.Inaddition,perStateBoardRule6A-10.040,Section4,astudentmayapplyforawaiverfrommeetingtheminimumbasicskillsforthe technical program in which they are enrolled.This provisionallows for program completion by students with disabilities whomeettherequirementsoftheircareereducationprogram,eveniftheycannotmeetthebasicskillsrequirements.Program prerequisites may vary because of occupationalrequirements, School Board Policy, and/or licensing regulations.Licensureprogramsthatrequireahighschooldiplomaorequivalentforentrydonotacceptcorrespondencediplomasordiplomasfromnon-accredited schools.
InaccordancewithrequirementssetforthbytheJointCommissionand the Jessica LunsfordAct, students applying for entrance toany health science education program that requires a clinicalexperienceinahospital,nursinghome,orotherhealthcarefacilitymustsubmit toaLevel IIcriminalbackgroundcheckandadrugscreening test.Theapplicant is responsible forpaying thecostsofbothtests.Theresultsofthesetestsmaypreventtheapplicantfrom entering the program. The denial of entry into a programwouldbenecessaryduetothestudent’sinabilitytoaccessclinicalfacilitiesfortrainingpurposesrequiredasapartoftheinstructionalprogram.Inadditiontothebackgroundcheckanddrugscreening,all students registering for any of the Health Science programsarerequiredtohavecurrentimmunizationsandayearlyphysicalexamination.Otherprogramsmayalsorequiredrugscreeningsorfeesforliabilityorotherinsurance.Applicantsareresponsibleforpayingthesecosts.
Foreign Transcripts
Students with foreign transcripts are responsible for obtainingtheirowntranslationandevaluation,whichmaybecompletedbyselectedoutsideagenciesapprovedbytheSchoolBoardofBrowardCounty,Florida.Studentsshouldnote thata literal translationoftheir foreign transcript is not sufficient; their educational recordsmustbecertified"asbeing theequivalent toasecondaryand/orpostsecondaryeducationintheUnitedStates."
illness,orhospitalization,withappropriatedocumentation.RefertoStudentHandbook"StudentAcknowledgements".
Progress/Evaluation & Grades
ATCstudentsareevaluatedontheirperformanceintheclassroomand/orinthelab.
A 90% - 100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F 0% - 59%
I Incomplete
Inmanyprograms,thefinalgradeand/orissuanceofaCertificateof Completion will be determined by completion of career andtechnical courses and a combination of test scores completedwithinaspecifiedtimeframe.
Grade Forgiveness
GradeforgivenessmaybeappliedforstudentswhoreceivesaDorFinacourse,whichwillpermitthemtocompletetheirprogramand/orpreservingtheireligibilitytoarticulatefromthetechnicalcollegeforcollegecreditpertheStatewideArticulationAgreements.Specificcriteriaappliesandstudentsmustscheduleanappointmentwiththeirassignedcounselortodiscusseligibility.
Students entering Workforce Education Certificate and AppliedTechnology Diploma programs may be eligible to receiveExperientialPerformanceAwardswithin theirprogramofchoice.ExperientialPerformanceAwardswillallowstudentstoacceleratethe instructional process by applying past experiences towardcompetencies taught in theprogram. Performanceawardsmaybegrantedforappropriatecourseworkfromregionallyaccreditededucational instructions, and/or significant life experiences suchas work experiences, volunteer work, military service, industrycertifications,orself-directedstudy.SpecificcriteriawillbefollowedinordertoconsistentlyevaluateandgrantExperientialPerformanceAwards.Prospectivestudentsrequestingexperientialcreditmustschedule an appointment to meet with the assigned counselor,teacher, and department head to ensure proper documentationandplacement.Administrativeapprovalmayberequiredpriortoregistration.
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International Students
Prospective internationalstudentsmayenrollandattendclassesatAtlanticTechnicalCollege.InternationalStudents(M-1StudentVisaStatus)mustbeenrolledinaprogramasafulltimestudent(18-22clockhoursaweek)andshouldapplytoAtlanticTechnicalCollegetwo(2)tofour(4)monthspriortothetermofenrollment.Internationalstudentsarenoteligibleforannualvacationsuchassummerbreak.
NoonlineordistanceeducationclasseswillcounttowardanM-1student'sfullcourseofstudyrequirementsifsuchclassesdonotrequirethestudent'sphysicalattendanceforclasses,examinations,orotherpurposesintegraltocompletetheclass.M-1studentareadmitted for a specificeducational objectiveandcannot changethatobjectivewhileintheUnitedStates.
Internationalstudentsareconsidered temporary residentsof theUnitedStatesandmaynotbedeemedFloridaresidentsfortuitionpurposes.Therefore, theyarerequiredtopayoutofstatetuitionforthedurationoftheirstudies.TheymustmaintainlawfulM-1visastatuswith theU.S.Citizenship& ImmigrationServices (USCIS)and be in compliance with all the Technical Colleges’ rules andregulations.
PleasebeadvisedacceptancetoAtlanticTechnicalCollegedoesnotguaranteeastudentvisaby theU.S.Embassy fromabroad;neitherdoesitguaranteeachangeofstatusbytheU.S.CitizenshipandImmigrationServices(USCIS).InternationalstudentsobtainingthestudentvisaintheircountryarenotpermittedtoentertheU.S.morethan30daysbeforethefirstdayofclasses.
Oneoftherequirementstoobtainaninternationalstudentvisaisthattheprospectivestudentorsponsormusthavesufficientfundstocovertuitionandlivingexpensesduringtheperiodofintendedstudy.
TheU.S.GovernmentandtheDepartmentofHomelandSecuritydonotofferfinancialaidpackagestointernationalstudents.
Forcompleteadmissions requirements,documentsneeded,andwhattodoafterapplyingforaprogram,contacttheInternationalStudentAdvisorVeraFernandez,at754-321-5737.
Standards of Academic Progress for International Students
Internationalstudentsmustmaintainaminimumcumulativegradepointaverage(CGPA)ofCbytheendofeachcoursecompletion.InternationaslstudentswhoseCGPAfallsbelowaCattheendofanycoursewillbeterminated.M-1studentscanonlymissafullcourseofstudyduetomedicalconditions.
Attendance Policy for International Students
A student must be withdrawn after being absent for six (6)consecutivedays.Thestudentwillbewithdrawnontheseventh(7th)day,whichwillberecordedasthewithdrawaldate.Afterthat,the student will be terminated from the Student and ExchangeVisitorInformationSystem(SEVIS)forunsatisfactoryattendance.Two(2)additionalabsencesmaybeallowedfordeathinthefamily,
Certificates of Completion/Applied Technology Diplomas
A Certificate of Completion or Applied Technology Diploma isawarded to a student who has successfully mastered all of therequirements of the program and has met the state basic skillstestingscores.
Specificobjectivesandperformancecriteriaareusedbyinstructorstodeterminecoursecompletion.
College Credit Transfer/Advanced Credit
Upon completion of a technical program and meeting eligibilityrequirements, including the attainment of an aligned industrycredential, students may be awarded credits toward anAAS/ASDegreebyBrowardCollegeortheFloridaCollegeSystem.Studentsmust enroll in Broward College or a Florida State CommunityCollegewithintwo(2)yearsofcompletingtheprogramatAtlanticTechnicalCollege.Additionalcollegecreditmaybeawardedwiththeattainmentofadditionalindustrycredentials.
Cooperative Education – OJT
CooperativeEducationprovidesanon-the-jobtrainingcomponentas an additional method of instruction. OJT enhances in-schooltheoryandpractical labactivitiesbyallowingthestudenttoworkwithexperiencedpersonnel in their chosenfieldwhileunder thesupervision of the instructor and/or a Cooperative EducationTeacher-Coordinator.
Toqualify,studentsmustbecurrentlyenrolledinaprogram,havecompletedoverfiftypercent(50%)ofthatprogram,haveattainedrequiredbasicskillslevels,andberecommendedbytheprograminstructor.
Denial of Re-Registration
Ifitisdeterminedbytheinstructorandcounselorthatastudenthasnotmadeadequateprogresswithinatermduetopoorattendanceoranyotherreasons,thestudentmaybedeniedtheprivilegetore-registerforthenextterm.Administrativeapprovalisrequiredtodenyorrescindre-registrationprivileges.
Experiential Credit
StudentsenteringCareerandTechnicalEducationCertificateorAppliedTechnologyDiplomaprogramsmaybeeligibletoreceiveExperientialPerformanceAwardswithintheirprogramofchoice.ExperientialPerformanceAwardswillallowstudentstoacceleratethe instructional process by applying past experiences towardcompetenciestaughtintheprogram.Performanceawardsmaybegrantedforappropriatecourseworkfromregionallyaccreditededucational institutions and/or significant life experiences suchas work experiences, volunteer work, military service or self-directedstudy.Specificcriteriaarefollowedintheevaluationandgranting of Experiential PerformanceAwards prior to programentry.
Guarantee for Success Plan
AtlanticTechnical College andTechnical High School (ATC) iscommitted to teaching the skills you need for the career youwant. We are proud to stand behind our graduates and theeducationtheyreceive.Todemonstrateoursupport,weoffertheGuaranteeforSuccessPlan.IfagraduateofATCdoesnotpasstheidentified,entry-level, industrycertificationtest inhisorherfieldofstudy,thestudentisinvitedtoreturnforadditionaltrainingand/ortestpreparationatnoadditionalcost. Seetheprogramcounselor/advisorfordetailsandconditions.
Records
Student records are confidential. Parents, guardians andspousesofstudentswhoare18yearsofageoroldermusthavethestudent’swrittenpermissiontoinspectandreviewanyandallofficialrecords.Parents/guardiansofstudents17yearsofageoryoungermayreviewtheirchild’srecordsuponrequest.Additionalinformation on the Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct(FERPA) isavailable in theOfficeofStudentAffairsand in theStudentRightssectionofthiscatalog.
Transfer of Credit Policy
Studentswithprevious technical training fromother institutionsmay receive credit for that training.A transcript from a Floridapublic institution documenting Student Performance Standardsand/orOccupationalCompletionPointsachieved fora specifictechnical program will be accepted in transfer at the receivinginstitution for the same technical program. A transcript froma non-public institution that is fully accredited by a regional ornational accrediting agency recognized by the United StatesDepartmentofEducation,and thatparticipates in thecommoncoursenumberingsystemwillbeacceptedintransferforthesamecourse/program.Transcriptsfromnon-accreditedinstitutionswillbe evaluated on an individual basis by the department headandtheprograminstructortodetermineifadvancedplacementin a given program is applicable. Adult students who wish tochangefromonetechnicalprogramtoanotheratATCmaymeetwith their counselor/advisor to discuss the feasibility. Differenttechnical programs have different entrance requirements andmay have varying start times. Students are notified of theiroptions ina timelymanner.Highschool studentsmay transferonlyat theappropriate timesothat theydonotendanger theircreditstanding.
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Attendance Policies It is Atlantic Technical College's responsibility to prepare ourstudentsfortheworkforcebyteachingthemtheskillsnecessarytobesuccessfulemployees.Employersrecognizethatthesinglemostimportanttraitforcareersuccessisgoodattendance.ATC'sattendancepoliciesare theminimumacceptablestandard tobesuccessfulinallCertificateandATDprogramsatAtlanticTechnicalCollege.Instructors and counselors/advisors may offer interventionstrategieswhereattendanceisaffectingtheeducationalprogressofthestudent.Studentswhoregisterforaclass,yetfailtoattendwithin the first five (5) days of the enrollment period, will bewithdrawn.
More stringent attendance policies exist for students enrolled inlicensureprogramsandstudentswhoarereceivingFinancialAidorareapprovedforVeteransTraining.NotethatattendancepoliciesforVeteranAffairs(VA)studentsaredifferent.PleaserefertothesectiononVeteransEducationforVAspecificpolicies.
Pre-College Programs (GED® Test Preparation, AAAE &
ESOL)
The following attendance policy has been established by theDepartment of Education and is in effect for the 2018 – 2019WorkforceEducationyear:
• A student must be withdrawn after being absent for six (6)consecutive days.
•Therearenoexcusedabsences.•Thestudentiswithdrawnontheseventh(7th)day,whichisthe
withdrawal date.
•Withdrawnstudentsmayre-registerinthesameclass,ifspaceisavailable.
•Studentswillbelimitedtoonere-entryperenrollmentperiod.
Certificate & ATD ProgramsA student must be withdrawn after being absent for six (6)consecutivedays.Thestudentwillbewithdrawnon theseventh(7th) day which will be the withdrawal date. Two (2) additionalabsencesmaybeallowedfor:courtappearance,deathinfamily,illnessorhospitalization; thedurationof jurydutywillbeexemptwhenofficialdocumentationisprovided.Ifthestudentisunabletopresentdocumentationbeforetheabsenceoccursthentheymustpresentappropriatedocumentationtotheinstructorandprogramadministratorbeforere-enteringclass.
Online/e-Learning
Effective work habits are essential to student success. Eachonline/eLearning certificate/diploma program instructor willprovide a syllabus and pacing chart outlining assignments, duedates, and the comparable number of hours the student wouldhave attended in a traditional classroom setting. In addition to
maintainingsatisfactoryprogressaccordingtothecoursesyllabusandpacingchart,studentsareexpectedtomaintainattendance/activityintheprogram.Studentswhohaveoneweekofinactivityduringtheenrollmentperiodwillbecontactedbytheinstructororthecounselor/advisor.The instructorwillmaintaindocumentationof thiscontact.Uponcompletionof thesecondweekof inactivityduringtheenrollmentperiod,thestudentwillbewithdrawn.
Veterans EducationBenefits Atlantic Technical College gives veterans preference in theadmissionprocess.
Forcompleteinformationoneligibility,studentsshouldcontacttheDepartment of VeteransAffairs by calling 1-800-442-4551 or gototheVAwebsitewww.gibill.va.gov.Forinformationpertainingtotheschool’sprogramsapprovedforveteransbenefitsbytheStateApproving Agency, and for additional information regarding theadmissionsprocess,contacttheschool'sCertifyingOfficialat954-614-1608.
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VA Attendance Policy
Per the Department of VeteranAffairs Policy, veterans enrolledin NCD (non-college degree) programs will have their VAeducationbenefitsterminatedforunsatisfactoryattendancewhenaccumulatedabsences, tardies,and leavingclassearlyexceed20percentofscheduledclassclockhoursinamonthor,wherethecourse is less thanonemonth in length,20percentof totalapprovedcourseclockhoursforthelengthoftheprogram(daysorweeks).TheterminationwillbereportedtotheDepartmentofVeteransAffairswithin30daysoftheveteran’slastdateofpositiveattendancewhenabsences/tardyexceeds20%(usingForm22-1999btoreporttheterminationforunsatisfactoryattendance)andwillreflectthatlastdateofthestudent’sclassattendancebeforeviolatingthispolicy.
A veteran may be recertified for VA educational benefits at thebeginning of the term or, where a school does not operate ona term basis, 30 days following the termination of benefits dueto unsatisfactory attendance after showing that the cause ofunsatisfactoryattendancehasbeenremoved.Thisisdonebytheveteranmeetingattendancestandards,asdefined,foronemonthafterbeingterminatedforunsatisfactoryattendance.
Standards of Academic Progress for VA Students
Students receiving VA educational benefits must maintain aminimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0/Cby the end of each course completion. A VA student whoseCGPAfallsbelowaCattheendofanycoursewillbeplacedonacademicprobationforamaximumoftwo(2)consecutivetermsofenrollment. If theVAstudent’sCGPAisstillbelowaCat theendofthesecondconsecutivetermofprobation,thestudent’sVAeducationalbenefitswillbeterminated.AVAstudent terminatedfromVAeducationalbenefitsduetounsatisfactoryprogressmaypetitiontheschooltoberecertifiedafterattainingaCGPAof2.0/C.
Education Benefits/Tuition for VA StudentsTheDepartmentofVeteransAffairswillonlyprovideeducationalbenefits for the lengthof time listedon theFloridaDepartmentof Education’s Program Curriculum Frameworks and within theadvertisedhoursintheschool’scatalog.Ifastudent’senrollmentexceedsthesehours,thestudentwillbefinanciallyresponsibleforanyadditionaltuitionandfees.In accordance withTitle 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), thisschooladoptsthefollowingadditionalprovisionsforanystudentsusing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I.Bill®(Ch.33)orVocationalRehabilitation&Employment(Ch.31)benefits,whilepaymenttotheinstitutionispendingfromtheVA.This school will not:
• Preventthestudent’senrollment;• Assessalatepenaltyfeetothestudent;• Requirethestudenttosecurealternativeoradditionalfunding;• Denythestudentaccesstoanyresources(accesstoclasses,
libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to otherstudents who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to theinstitution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may berequiredto:• ProducetheVACertificateofEligibility(COE)bythefirstdayof
class;• Provideawrittenrequesttobecertified;• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the
enrollmentasdescribedinotherinstitutionalpolicies
Services for StudentsCareer Assessment
Career Assessment Services offer comprehensive assessmentprogramsdesignedtoassistincareerplanningtopics.
Counseling
AtlanticTechnicalCollege iscommittedtoprovidingourstudentswith the support they need to achieve success in their educational andcareergoals.Ourcounselors,advisorsandsocialworkerareavailable to assist our students inmaking informed choices andprovidingtheresourcesnecessary tosuccessfullycomplete theirprogramofstudyandgetajob.Guidanceandcounselinginclude;careeradvisement,occupationalcounseling,veteransinformation,disability services, exceptional student counseling, internationalstudentcounseling,financialaid,andjobplacementassistance.
Disability Services
ADisabilityServicesAdvisorisavailabletostudentswhohave,orbelieve theyhaveadisability. It is thestudent’s responsibility todiscloseanddocumenthis/herdisabilityifhe/shewishestoaccessaccommodationsforthatdisability.
Job Placement Assistance
The Career Services Advisor at Atlantic Technical Collegemaintainsaneffectivejobreferralandplacementservicetomeetstudents’andcommunityneedsbymatchingstudentabilitiesandexperiencewithemployers’requirementsand,incollaborationwithinstructors,referringstudentsforinterviews.TheCareerServicesAdvisorprovidesemployabilityskills trainingforstudentsthroughvarious instructional presentations and workshops that cover topicsrangingfromresumewritingandcoverletterdevelopmenttointerviewskills,aswellasthesoftskillsdevelopmentneededtobesuccessfulinthejobenvironment.TheAtlantic Technical College Career Center provides studentsa modern and professional environment promoting a sense ofcommunity, collaboration, and conversation among students,alumni, and thebusiness community. TheCareerCenter is theperfectenvironmenttopromoteopencommunicationandpracticalnetworking experience. Within the Center, students and alumniareabletoapplyforjobs,createresumes,interviewwithpotentialemployers and have access to various types of employabilityinformation.
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Graduation
Agraduationprogramisheldannuallyinearlysummertoacknowledgeprogramcompletersandtogivefamilyandfriendstheopportunitytoseegraduatingstudentsreceivetheirtechnicalcertificatesand/ordiplomas.Studentswhocompletetheirprogramsearlyintheyearareinvitedtoreturnandparticipatewiththeirclass.
Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Dana.Allen@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor 754-322-2818
ArthurAshe,Jr.Campus1701 NW 23rd Avenue l Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
PracticalNursing Vania.DePasse-Humphrey@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor 754-321-5167
Architecture&Construction/Manufacturing Ruth.Eloi@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor 754-321- 5187
HealthScience(Medical)
Doris.Gonzalez@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor 754-321-5188Hospitality&Tourism
Brooke.Lehmejian@browardschools.com ProgramAdvisor 754-321-5266BusinessManagement&AdministrationInformationTechnologyTransportation,Distribution&Logistics(Automotive)
Pre-College Programs (Adult General Education)
Nabila.Bouqlata@browardschools.com Career Advisor - Adults 754-321- 5263 Pre-CollegeAcademicStudiesCareerAdvisor/SuccessCoach/GED® Test Preparation
Cindy.Burdick@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor-Adults 754-322-2852
ArthurAshe,Jr.Campus1701 NW 23rd Avenue l Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Pre-CollegeProgram Counselor AdultCareerPathways/SuccessCoach/GED® Test Preparation
Mary.Kahn@browardschools.com Career Advisor - Adults 754-321-5257
Pre-CollegeAcademicStudiesCareerAdvisor/SuccessCoach/GED® Test Preparation
AliciaGrigull,Director,OfficeofStudentAffairs754-321-5177lalicia.grigull@browardschools.com
Certified School Counselors/Career Advisors
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Forinformationonaspecificprogram,contacttheCounselor/Advisorlistedbelow:
Katherine.Soli@browardschools.com Career Advisor - Adults 754-321- 5257
BridgetoCTECareerAdvisory/SuccessCoach
Chandler.White@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor-Adults 754-321- 5164 Pre-CollegeProgramCounselorAdultCareerPathways/SuccessCoach
Technical High School
Cheryl.Fidlow@browardschools.com
GuidanceDirector-HS 754-321- 5269
Certified School Counselor -11th&12thGrade
Kimberly.Jackson@browardschools.com CertifiedSchoolCounselor-HS 754-321- 5165
CertifiedSchoolCounselor-9th&10thGrade
Support StaffSoraya.Aleman@browardschools.com Director,OfficeofFinancialAid 754-321-5185 Hallema.Collier@browardschools.com MagnetCo-ordinator 754-321-5307
Elizabeth.de-jesus@browardschools.com BraceAdvisor-HighSchool 754-321-5115
Meryl.Eisenberg@browardschools.com DisabilityServicesAdvisor/504Liaison 754-321-5259
DEvangelista@browardschools.com(DebbieEvangelista) ESESpecialist-HS 754-321-5193
Roseanne.Farino@browardschools.com Apprenticeship Facilitator 754-321-5119
Vera.Fernandez@browardschools.com International Student Advisor 754-321-5737
Rebecca.Milller@browardschools.com Career&TechnicalEducationAdvisor-HS 754-321-5122 Rosemary.Petrill@browardschools.com IndustryCertifications/ 754-321-5305 CareerDualEnrollmentLiaison
Joanne.Santana@browardschools.com VASchoolCertifyingOfficial 954-614-1608
Teresa.Skiles@browardschools.com ESESupportFacilitator-HighSchool 754-321-5308
Nicole.Willis@browardschools.com CareerServicesAdvisor/JobPlacement 754-321-5179 Tia.N.Wright@browardschools.com Career ServicesAdvisor/Recruitment 754-322-2821
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programs.Iffeespaidbycheckarerefunded,theapplicantmustwaitatleastten(10)daysforprocessingtherefund.TheCollegeisnotpermittedtocashpersonalchecks.
Refund Policy (SBBC Policy #6607)
1. AllrefundsshallbeaccountedforandaudittrailsmaintainedinaccordancewithBusinessPracticeBulletinsissuedbytheOfficeoftheChiefFinancialOfficer.
2. Students who appear at the school in person and voluntarily withdrawwithinfive(5)schooldaysofthebeginningofatermshallbeentitledtoafullrefundoftuition,studentactivityfee,fee-supportedcostrecovery,andlab/supplyfees.RegistrationfeesandHealthScienceEducationfeesarenon-refundable.Five(5)schooldaysshallnotapplytocourseslessthanthree(3) weeks or ninety (90) hours in duration. In such cases,therequestforwithdrawalmustbemadepriortothecoursemeeting more than one-third (1/3) of its assigned hours.Retentionoffeescollectedinadvanceforastudentwhodoesnotenterclassshallnotexceed$100.Refundswillbemadewithin forty-five (45) days of the date on which the studentvoluntarily withdraws.
3. Students involuntarily withdrawn pursuant to the Adult Student ConductandDisciplineCodearenotentitled toa refundofanyfees.
4. Studentswhopayfeesbutareentitledtoawaiver,voucheroragencypayment(refertoSBBCPolicy#6606)shallbeentitledtoarefundoffeesonlyifrequiredevidencesarepresentedtotheschool/collegeprincipalorhis/herdesigneewithinfifteen(15)schooldaysofthebeginningofaterm.
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Financial Information
In accordance with federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, consumer information must be made available to all Broward Technical Colleges’ (BTC) students. The Consumer Information Guide may be found at the following BTC website: http://www.browardtechnicalcolleges.com/student-resources/.
Fees
Feeschargedforenrollmentinprograms/coursesareestablishedbytheFloridaLegislatureandareinaccordancewithascheduleadopted by the School Board of Broward County, Florida. FeeslistedintheschoolscheduleareforFloridaresidents.Theprogramcounselor/advisorassistsstudentswithresidencyverification.
Tuition and Florida Residency Requirements
ApplicantstoCertificateorAppliedTechnologyDiplomaprogramsmust provide documentation showing 12 consecutive months ofFlorida residency and complete a Workforce Education FloridaResidencyDeclarationforTuitionPurposesformtobeeligibleforin-statetuitionrates.Tuitionforout-of-statestudentsiscalculatedat a higher rate. Staff will review this information and relateddocumentationtoverifyresidencyandeligibilityforin-statetuition.Registration,books, supplies, insurance,andactivity feesare inaddition to tuition.
Payment of Tuition and Federal Taxes
Enrollment and payment of tuition at this institution could affectyourfederalincometaxreturn,andinsomecases,mayincreaseyourrefund.Forthistooccur,wemusthaveyoursocialsecuritynumber at the time of registration to enter you into our securestudentdatabase.Broward Technical College students who have provided theirSocial Security number and qualify for a 1098-T tax form mayaccesstheir1098-TdocumentsfromtheirsecureStudentPortal.BrowardTechnicalCollegesnolongerprovidepaperbasedcopiesof1098-Tforms.
Cancelled/Closed Classes
All classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollmentrequirements. A class may be cancelled if minimum enrollmentrequirementsarenotmetbythescheduledstartdate.Everyeffortwillbemadetocontactstudentswhoarealreadyregisteredandallfeeswillberefunded.Closedclassesarethosewhichhavemetthemaximumenrollmentrequirements.Theseareestablishedbasedonspaceavailability,equipmentandsafetyreasons.Studentswillnotbeaddedtoaclosedclasswithoutadministrativeapproval.
Method of Payment
Registration, tuition and testing fees may be paid with cash,debit card, MasterCard, Visa, local check or financial aid. ATCparticipatesintheFloridaBrightFuturesandFloridaPrepaid
Student RightsFERPA Notification - Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification - Student Records
TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActisafederallawthat protects the accuracy and privacy of students’ educationrecords. Student records are confidential. Parents, guardians,andspousesofstudentswhoare18yearsofageoroldermusthavethestudent’swrittenpermissiontoinspectandreviewanyandallofficial records.Parents/guardiansofstudents17yearsofageoryoungermayreviewtheirchild’srecordsuponrequest.
TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),FloridaStatutes (F.S.) 1002.22 and 1002.221, and SB Policy 5100.1affords parents, guardians, or eligible students certain rightswith respect to the student’s education records. An “eligiblestudent” means a student who has reached the age of 18 orwhoisattendingapostsecondaryinstitutionatanyage.Onceastudentbecomesan“eligiblestudent,”therightsaffordedhisorherparentsunderFERPAtransfertothatstudent.
Foradditional information, refer toSBBCPolicy 5100.1, or call theOfficeofStudentAffairs. If youwish todiscussand try toresolveanyFERPAconcernsbeforecontactingtheFamilyPolicyComplianceOffice,youmaycontacttheSBBCPrivacyOfficerat754-321-1914.
Learner Rights and Responsibilities
It is our District’s responsibility to inform all students thataccommodationsmaybeavailableforbasicskillstestingaswellas instruction, (suchasextended timeor testing inaseparateroom). Persons with documented disabilities, including butnot limited to, a learning disability,ADHD, emotional disability,orthopedic impairment, or a hearing or vision impairmentare protected under law with the right to accommodations ininstructionandtesting.
EACH STUDENThastherightto:• participateinadulteducationprograms,services,and
activitieswithoutdiscrimination.•choosewhethertodiscloseadisability.•receivereasonableaccommodationsinclassandon
tests.
•meetwithstafftodiscusshis/herneeds.
EACH STUDENThastheresponsibilityto:
• self-identify,ornotifyateacherorregistrarifheorsheneedsorwishestorequestaccommodationsfortestingorinstruction.
• provide documentation of their disability. Documentation isrequired,butwillbekeptconfidential.
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5. Inthecaseofunusualorextraordinarycircumstances(suchas illness, death in family, etc.) that preclude a student'senrollment, the school principal or his/her designee mayhonorarequestforfullorpartialrefundoffeesprovidingthat:(1) the request ismade inwritingprior to thedate that thecoursewouldhavenormallyended,(2)supportingevidence(where appropriate) is provided. If said refund results in afailuretosatisfystatefeerequirements,thestudentshallnotbereportedformembershipduringtheWorkforceEducationFundsurveyperiodinthecourseforwhichtherefundisgiven.
6. Students who feel they have been treated unfairly in theapplication of this policy or its rules may appeal using thestudent grievance procedure as presented in the StudentConductandDisciplineCode.
7. Refunds,whendue,willbemadewithoutrequiringarequestfromastudent.
8. Refunds,whendue,willbemadewithinforty-five(45)days:(1) of the last day of attendance if written notification ofwithdrawal has been provided to the school/college by thestudent,or(2)fromthedatetheschool/collegewithdrawsthestudentordetermineswithdrawalbythestudent.
9. A student is entitled to a full refund of fees if a course iscancelled by the school/college principal/director or his/herdesignee,providedhowever,thatthestudentwasnotreportedinmembershipduringtheWorkforceEducationFundsurveyperiodinwhichtheclasswascounted.Ifso,onlythosefeesinexcessofthestaterequirementshallberefunded.
10. Miscellaneous items purchased from the school bookstore(textbooks,uniforms,etc.)maybe returned fora full refundprovidedthatthecustomersuppliesasalesreceipt,theitemsareunusedandintheoriginalpackaging,andcurrentlybeingusedintheinstructionalprogram.
Financial Aid
FinancialAidisasourceofmonetarysupportconsistingofgrants,scholarships,andagencysponsorshipforthosewhoqualify.Mostfinancial aid is intended to supplement, not replace the family’sfinancial resources.TheOfficeofFinancialAid is locatedon theATCMainCampus,OfficeofStudentAffairs(Building10).
Information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) is addressed at orientation and on ATC's Website.WorksheetsarealsoavailableintheOfficeofStudentAffairs.Thequickestwaytoapplyisonlineatwww.fafsa.gov.
Student Activity Fee
A$20.00studentactivityfeeisassessedannuallytoallstudents.This fee partially defrays the cost of security, parking permits,student identification badges, graduation and other studentactivities.
Possibleaccommodationsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:•extratimefortesting•frequentbreaks• private work area
•signLanguageInterpreters•alternatetestformats(Braille,audiotape,largeprint)• assistive devices
Ifyouhaveeverhad,orthinkyoumightcurrentlyhavealearningdisability or other disability which affects your ability to learn orto take tests,please letusknowassoonaspossible,Together,wecandeterminewhatassistanceyoumayneed in testingandinstruction.
Disability Services
As an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution, AtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchoolassuresstudentswithdisabilitiesequalaccesstoallprograms,activities,andservices,asdescribedinsections504and508oftheRehabilitationActof1973and incompliancewith theAmericanswithDisabilitiesActAmendments Act of 2008,(ADAAA). Specialized services andcounselingareprovidedby trainedstaff in theOfficeofStudentAffairsand theExceptionalStudentEducationDepartment (highschool).
A Disability Services Counselor/Advisor is available to studentswhohave,orbelievetheyhaveadisability.
Grievance Procedures
GrievanceproceduresforadultstudentshavebeenapprovedbytheSchoolBoardofBrowardCounty,Florida,andarepublishedintheAtlanticTechnicalCollegeStudentHandbook.Adultstudentsare instructed to access the Student Handbook online at www.AtlanticTechnicalCollege.edu/atc-student-handbook/ at the startof theirfirst term,andaskedto indicatethat theyhavereadandunderstandthegrievanceproceduresasoutlinedinthehandbook.The acknowledgement is an electronic signature done online.The Grievance Procedures outline a process for the resolutionofstudentgrievances forstudentswho feel that theyhavebeentreatedunfairlyunder theConductandDisciplineCodeforAdultStudents inCareer,Technical,Adult,andCommunityEducation,orotherrulesandregulations.
Grievancescanalsobeaddressedto:
TheCouncilonOccupationalEducation7840RoswellRd,Building300Suite325lAtlanta,GA30350
Phone:770-396-3898or800-917-2081lwww.council.org.
Safety and Security
Conduct and Discipline Code for Adult Students
Students enrolled in classes at ATC are expected to conductthemselves in a manner consistent with the maintenance of asafe and productive learning environment. Students in need ofdiscipline will be subject to reprimand by the teacher, referralforcounseling, referral toadministration,suspension fromclass,withdrawalfromtheCollegeorotherpolicyofthisinstitution.Fromtimeto time, legitimatedifferencesofopinionbetweenastudentandaninstructormayoccur.Usuallysuchdisputescanberesolvedbetweenthestudentandthe instructor. In instanceswheresuchdisputesarenotresolveddirectlywiththestudent'sinstructor,thestudentmaypursuetheDistrictapprovedgrievanceprocedures.These written grievance procedures are issued to all studentsaspartof theirclassroomorientation.Formore information,seeGrievance Procedures.
Discrimination, Bullying and/or Harassment
TheSchoolBoardofBrowardCounty,Florida,prohibitsanypolicyorprocedurewhichresults indiscriminationonthebasisofage,color,disability,genderidentity,genderexpression,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,race,religion,sexorsexualorientation.TheSchoolBoard of Broward County, Florida, expressly prohibits bullying,including cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking and harassment, by ortowardsanystudentoremployee.SeeSchoolBoardPolicy5.9:Anti-Bullyingforadditionalinformation.Ifanystudentfeelsthatheorshehasbeendiscriminatedagainst,harassed,orbullied,therearespecificprocedurestoreportsuchoffenses.Theanti-bullyinghotline is 754-321-0911.
Emergency Close/Cancellation of Classes
Onrareoccasions,theSuperintendentofSchoolsdeterminesthatsevere weather and/or hazardous conditions make it necessaryto temporarily cancel classes. When classes are cancelled, theannouncement will be made through the news media. Classesthataresubjecttothisactionwillnotberescheduled.Classesarenotcancelledforthunderstormsorshowers.
Evacuation Drills
Evacuationdrillsareheldatleastonceeachmonthforthepurposeoforientingstudents, faculty,andstaff to theproperproceduresto follow in the event of an emergency. Evacuation routes arepostedineachclassroom.Studentsaretofamiliarizethemselveswiththeroutetofollowincaseofanemergency.Ifthefirealarmsounds,studentsandstaffaretoevacuateimmediately.Itshouldbeassumedthatanemergencyexistsunlessinformedotherwiseoverthepublicaddresssystem.
Instructorsexplainevacuationproceduresatthebeginningofeachenrollmentperiodanddrillsareheld12timesthroughouttheyear.Emergencyproceduresoutliningtheprecautionarymeasuresthatmustbe taken in theeventofabomb threat, fire, civil disorder,hurricane, tornado, injury, or illness are made available to allpersonnel.
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Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy andCampusCrimeStatisticsAct,otherwiseknownas theCleryAct,is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education toprovide current and prospective students and employees, thepublic,andtheDepartmentofEducationwithcrimestatisticsandinformationaboutcampuscrimepreventionprogramsandpolicies.TheStudentHandbookispublishedeachyeartocomplywiththerequirementsoftheCleryActandcontainspolicystatementsandcrimestatisticsfortheschool.Thepolicystatementsaddresstheschool’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safetyand security, for example, policies for responding to emergencysituationsandsexualoffenses.
Safety, Health and Security
Toensuremaximumsafetyandsecurity,AtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchoolemploysSecuritySpecialistsandaSROwhopatrolthecampusesduringclasshours.Camerasaroundthecampusprovide24-hoursurveillance.
Instructional units on safety practices are incorporated withinthe course of study for all programs. Students are expectedto demonstrate safe practices as part of the learning process. Emergency first aid supplies are kept in each laboratory/shop.Therearedefibrillatorsoncampus,andseveralstaffmembersaretrainedintheuseofthedefibrillatorandinCPR.
Visitors/Volunteers
In compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act and to ensurethe safety of our schools, the District has implemented thecomputerizedSecurityTrackingandResponse(STAR)systemasa tool toscreenvisitors,volunteersandmentors.Visitors toanycampusmustfirstgototheAdministrationOfficetobeprocessedthroughtheSTARSystemandreceiveanI.D.badgethatmustbewornwhileoncampus.
Campus Life
Bookstore
TheCollegeoperatesabookstoreasaservicetostudents,faculty,and staff. Textbooks are available for sale to adult students. Inaddition to classroomsupplies, thebookstorealsosellsT-shirts,bookbags,andotherschool-relatednoveltyitems.
Transactionsinthebookstorearecash,debitcard,orMasterCard/Visa. No checks are accepted in the bookstore. Miscellaneousitemspurchasedfromtheschoolbookstores(textbooks,uniforms,etc.)maybereturnedforafullrefundprovidedthatthecustomersuppliesasalesreceipt,theitemsareunusedandintheoriginalpackaging,andcurrentlybeingusedintheinstructionalprogram.
High school students are loaned school-owned textbooks whichmust be returned upon leaving the program. Failure to return
textbooks will result in a financial obligation which could affectparticipation in extra-curricular activities or participation ingraduationceremonies.
Cell Phones and Wireless Communication Devices
In the interest of maintaining a respectful, focused and safelearningenvironment,personaltechnologydevicesmustbeturnedoff(orsilent)andoutofsight.Nocellphonecallsortextmessagesmaybeplacedoransweredwhileinsideanybuilding,classroom,orlab.Personalelectronicsmaybeusedoutsideofthebuildingsduringbreaksandbeforeandafterclass.HighSchoolstudentsaregovernedbythepolicystatedintheir“CodeofStudentConduct”andmaynotusecellphonesduringclass.
Phonesintheclassroomareforstaffuseonly.OntheATCMainCampus,atelephoneintheAdministrationBuilding(building1)isavailableforstudentuseinemergencysituations.
Children on Campus
Pleasedonotbringchildrentoorientationsortesting.Childrenarenotpermittedtowanderunsupervisedinanyareaofthecampus.
Computer Use
All campuses of Atlantic Technical College and Technical HighSchool are equipped with computers, networks and onlinetelecommunications for student and staff use. All use of thistechnologymustcomplywiththeSchoolBoardofBrowardCountyAcceptableUseprovisionsand theCodeofEthics forComputerNetworkandOnlineTelecommunicationsUsersPolicy.Bring Your Own Device - BYOD
TheBYODprogramallowsstudentstousetheirpersonallyownedWi-Fi-enableddevices(laptops,smartphones,tablets)toconnectto the District’s wireless network. Teachers facilitate the use ofstudentdevicesbyintegratinginstructionalstrategiesthatembedWeb 2.0 tools, Internet research, and applications to engagestudentsincurriculumcontentandcollaborationwithpeers.
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Field Trips
Field trips,both inandoutof thecounty,arean integral part ofthelearningprocess.SuchtripsmustbeapprovedbytheCollegeDirector.Overnightandoutoftri-countyareatripsmusthavetheapproval of both the Director and the Office of Service Quality.Studentsandchaperonesmustcompleteall requiredpaperworkpriortoparticipatinginanyfieldtrip.
Identification BadgesIdentificationbadgesare issuedannually toallAtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchoolstudents.Studentsarerequiredto wear their I.D. badges on campus at all times. The StudentActivityFeecoverstheinitialcostofthebadge,however,asmalladditionalfeewillbechargedforareplacementbadge.
Illness, Injuries and Insurance
StudentswhoareinjuredorbecomeillwhileatATCareresponsibleforanyandallmedicaloremergencyservicesadministered.Eachstudentmustcarryhis/herownhospitalizationinsurance.In-schooland24houraccident insurance isavailable toall students foranominalfee.Thisinsuranceishighlyrecommended.
High school students may purchase this insurance fromATC orfrom their home high schools. Student insurance information isavailableintheOfficeofStudentAffairs.
Technical Help/Support
• Device hardware must be maintained by the owner of thedevice.
• Devicesoftwaremustbemaintainedbytheownerofthedevice.• Districtownedsoftware isnot tobe installedonapersonally
owned device
Broward Guidelines and Policies for ICT Use
BYODdevicesconnectedtotheBrowardCountyPublicSchools(BCPS)networkposeariskforeveryotherconnecteddeviceandthereforeusersmustabidebyallBCPSPoliciesandGuidelines.ThefollowingPoliciesandGuidelinesareinplaceforInformationCommunicationTechnology(ICT)useinBrowardCountyPublicSchools.
• BCPSPolicies-http://web.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies• Policy5306“SchoolandDistrictTechnologyUsage”• Policy6318“CopyrightedMaterials-Reproduction&Usage”• Policy4212“IntellectualPropertyCopywriting”• DistrictInformationSecurityGuidelines-http://www.broward.
k12.fl.us/erp/itsupport/security.html• BCPS“StudentCodeofConduct”–http://www.
browardschools.com/codeofconduct.asp• DigitalCitizenshipResources-http://innovativelearning.
browardschools.com/digital-citizenship
Cafeteria
TheCulinaryArtsprogramontheATCMainCampuspreparesashortorderandcafeteriamenuthatisservedinCaféAtlanticduringstudentbreakseachdayandevening.Thisserviceisacomponentofthecurriculumandisusedasanaddedcompetencyforstudentsintheprogram.Thefoodserviceisentirelyself-supportingandisnotpart of theDistrict school foodserviceprogram.TheDistrictlunch program is available for Technical High School studentsduringtheirdesignatedlunchperiod.Vendingmachinesarelocatedaroundthecampus,andofferavarietyofsnacksandbeverages.
TheStudentLoungesattheArthurAshe,Jr.Campusprovidethestudentswithavarietyofvendingoptionsandacomfortableplaceto eat.
Dress Code
All students are required to dress neatly, to be clean and wellgroomed. Studentsenrolled incareerprogramsareexpectedtowearclothingthatisappropriatetotheoccupationforwhichtheyaretraining.Revealingorinappropriateclothingisnotpermittedforanystudent(GED®,ESOLorCareerTechnical).Formanyprograms,studentsarerequiredtowearuniformsand/orsafetyapparelwhichmaybepurchased in thebookstoreor fromdesignatedvendors.Uniformsmustbewornproperlyandkeptingoodcondition.Capsorhatsthatarepartoftheschooluniformmaybeworninlabareas.Otherheadcoveringsarenotpermittedinsidebuildings.Medicalorreligiousreasonsforwearingheadcoveringsmustbedocumentedinwritingandwillbeplacedinthestudent’sfile.
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Learning Commons
Main Campus
ThemissionoftheLearningCommonsistoencourageandsupportlifelonglearning, literacyandindependentthinking.Thecenter isavailableforstudentandstaffuseMondaythroughFriday.Studentsandstaffmaycheckoutmaterials,study,and/orusetheavailableresources.Computerstationswithavarietyofsoftwareprogramsandinternetaccessareavailableforstudentuse.Acorecollectionof fiction and nonfiction texts, reference books, and magazinesare available, as well as a wide range of online databases andresources. Instructors may reserve materials, the computerlab,and thesmallmeeting rooms.Productionequipment isalsoavailable forstaffuse.Theschool'sMediaSpecialist isavailableforinstructionandassistancewiththeuseofallresources.
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus Learning Commons
TheAsheLearningCommons isaflexible,multi-use facility thatfeatures a shared space for information technology, tutoring,collaboration,meetings,readingandindependentorgroupstudy.The Learning Commons is available for staff and student useMondaythroughFridaywithmultiplecomputerstations,quietstudyareasandanenclosedconferenceroomforinternaluse.
Lost and Found
ItemslostorfoundontheATCMainCampusshouldbereportedtothereceptionistintheAdministrationBuilding(Building1).Itemslost or found on theATC -ArthurAshe, Jr. Campus should bereportedtothereceptionistintheAdministrationOffice(Building2).
Parking
Parkingspaceisprovidedforadultstudentsonallcampuses.Allvehicles,includingmotorcycles,mustberegisteredwiththeschoolandmustdisplayaparkingpermitontheirrearviewmirror.Permitsare issued tostudentswhen they register forclassand thecostisincludedinthestudentactivityfee.AllpermitsarevalidfortheschoolyearbeginningwiththestartoftheAugustterm/trimester.
"NoParking", "StaffOnly"and "FireLane"designationsmustbeobserved and will be enforced by school security and/or localpolice.Repeatedviolationswill result ina ticketbeingaffixed tothevehicleand/ortowingfromthecampus.Themaximumspeedlimitoncampusis10mph,andviolatorsmayhavetheirparkingprivilegesrevoked.
TheSchoolBoardofBrowardCounty,Floridaisnotresponsiblefordamageto,orlossfromautomobilesoranyothervehiclesparkedoroperatedonschoolproperty.Reasonablesuspicionmayresultinasearchofperson,possessions,and/orvehicle.
Smoking
In accordance with School Board Policy 2401, no person maysmokeanykindofcigaretteorelectroniccigarettewithin100feetof any School Board owned/leased building, vehicle or schoolproperty.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,Districtoffices,athleticpracticefields,parkinglotsandadministrativeoffices.
TheNoSmokingPolicyappliestoallofAtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchoolcampuses,includingtheirparkinglotsandadjoiningpropertywithin100feetoftheentrancegates.
Student Organizations
Student organizations are an integral part of the curriculum andare organized to aid in leadership and social skill development.Organizations operate at the local, regional, state, and nationallevels; and provide the opportunity for students to compete in acollegialsettinganddemonstratethetechnicalskillsandleadershipqualitiesthattheylearnintheirprogram.Bothadultandhighschoolstudentsareencouraged to joinandactivelyparticipate in theseorganizations.
Transportation
TransportationisprovidedforhighschoolstudentsbytheSchoolBoardofBrowardCounty.TheBrowardCountyTransitAuthority(publictransportationbuses)alsoprovidesservicetothecampus.
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Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship is a method of training students usingacombinationofon-the-jobskillsdevelopmentandclassroom/lab related instruction. There are both union and non-unionprograms. Apprenticeship trainingprogramsinFloridaoperateinaccordancewith federal laws,andwithstate lawsand rulespromulgated through theFloridaDepartmentofEducationandgovernedbytheFloridaStatutesChapter446.092.
Apprenticeshiptrainingoffersindividualsachanceto“earnwhiletheylearn.”Thestudentispaidforaforty-hour,on-the-jobtrainingworkweekthat issupervisedbyajourneyperson.Apprenticesare also required to attend related classroom instruction onselectedeveningsand/orweekends.
By apprenticeship training standards, the related classroominstructionmustbeaminimumof144hoursperyear.Theactualrequirementvariesfromprogramtoprogramasstipulatedbytheprogramsponsorandapprovedbytheregistrationagency.
Wage increases are granted as the apprentice gains time intrainingandacquiresexperience.Apprenticeshipprogramsvaryinlengthfromtwo(2)tofive(5)years.
Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School servesas the Apprenticeship LEA (Local Educational Agency) forBroward County Public Schools, and coordinates the largestapprenticeship training program in Florida. Applicants maychoosefromawidevarietyofoccupationalopportunities.
Upon completion of an Apprenticeship program and meetingeligibilityrequirements,studentsmaybeabletotransfercollegecreditstoBrowardCollegetowardanAAS/ASDegree.
For information on Apprenticeship Programs, call 754-321-5261
• AirConditioning,Refrigeration&HeatingTechnology (Installer/Servicer)
• Brick&BlockMasonry(Bricklayer)
• Carpentry (Carpenter)
• CommercialSignDesign&Fabrication (DecoratorTradeShow)
• Electrician• ElevatorConstructor/Mechanic• Glazing(Glaziers)
• HeavyEquipmentOperation(OperatingEngineers)
• IndustrialMachineryMaintenance(Piledriver)
• IndustrialPipefitter(SprinklerFitter/Pipefitter)
• LineErector(Lineman)
• Machining(Machinist)
• MaintenanceRepairer,Building(Step-Up)• Painting&Decorating(Painter)
• PlumbingTechnology(Plumber&Pipefitter)
• Roofing• Structural Steel Work (Ironworker)
• Surveying&MappingTechnology(Surveyor)
GED® Test Preparation
MAIN CAMPUS
DorisGonzalezlCertifiedSchoolCounselorl754-321-5188
ARTHUR ASHE, JR. CAMPUSCindyBurdicklCertifiedSchoolCounselorl754-322-2852
GED® Test Preparation 9900020
Main Campus - English, Spanish and online
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus - English only
This program provides instruction to prepare students for theReasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning,Science,andSocialStudiesexams.TotalCostperTrimester:$30
Pre-College Programs
AAAE/ESOL/GED® Test Preparation classes are also available online
Authorized
Pearson Vue Testing Center
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Pre-College Academic Studies/ESOL
MAIN CAMPUS ChandlerWhitelCertifiedSchoolCounselorl754-321-5164
ARTHUR ASHE, JR. CAMPUSCindyBurdicklCertifiedSchoolCounselorl754-322-2852
ESOL CAMPUS @ COCONUT CREEK HSClevil Philius l Career Advisor l 754-321-5352
Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE) S990001
Main Campus/Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus
This program is designed to provide comprehensive academicsupportforstudentswhoneedtoimprovetheirreading,math,andlanguageusageinordertomeetthestatemandatedminimumbasicskillsrequirementsandachievesuccessinacareerpostsecondaryprogram.TotalCostperTrimester:$30
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 9900040
Main Campus/Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus/ESOL Campus @Coconut Creek HS
This program is designed for adult English language learnersto acquire skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing theEnglish languageandtofacilitatetheiracculturationprocess intotheircommunityandtheworkforce.TotalCostperTrimester:$30
ESOL Class Offerings:
Maincampus-Evenings&SaturdaysArthurAshe,Jr.campus-DaysCoconutCreekcampus-Days
Accent Reduction - Main Campus only - Saturdays Only
FREEtoanyESOLstudentregisteredinadaytimeoreveningclass.
ThisSaturdaycoursewillteachyoutocreatesoundsofStandardAmerican English and give you confidence to fulfill yourprofessional and personal goals. Instruction will consist of acombinationofclassroomandcomputerassistedinstruction.Approx.TotalTuitionCostwith160hours(August-June):$320
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CareerandTechnicalEducationPrograms’instructionaldeliverymethodsareapprovedbyCommissionoftheCouncilonOccupationalEducation(COE),ATC’saccreditationagency.
Thefollowingareapproveddeliverymethods:
Traditional (T):100%classroom-based
Hybrid (H):Lessthan50%ofrequiredinstructionalhoursavailableviadistanceeducation(online)
Distance Education (D):50%ormoreofrequiredinstructionalhoursavailableviadistanceeducation(online)
For Distance Education/Hybrid Courses:Studentsenrolledindistanceeducation(online)and/orhybridcoursesshouldhavedailyaccesstoacomputerwithinternetandmusthaveavalide-mailaddressthattheycheckdaily.Additionally,studentsshouldhaveallnecessaryhardwareandsoftwarecomponentsrequiredbytheirtechnologyprogramoradulteducationcourse.
Indicatesprogramsthatcanbecompletedinapprox.1yearorless.
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating TechnologyI470203 - 1350 hours (approx. 12 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
The program provides lab and classroom experiences thatenablethestudenttobecomeproficientintheinstallation,troubleshooting, repair,andmaintenanceofcommercialand residentialairconditioning,refrigeration,andheatingsystems. Instruction includes intensive theoryandapplicationof thebasicprinciples of electricity related to the trade, such as readingelectricaldiagramsandschematics;theoperationalcharacteristicsof various systems and their components; use of technicalmanuals; diagnosis of malfunctions; repair, replacement, and/oradjustmentsofcompressors,meteringdevices, temperatureandpressurecontrols.Studentsuseavarietyofinstructionalmethodstodeveloptheirskills,withanemphasisonhands-onactivitiesandprojects.QualifiedstudentsmayreceiveadvancedplacementintheHVAC/RApprenticeshipprogram. Tuitiononly:$3,780
Career and Technical Education Programs
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Arthitecture and ConstructionCertifiedSchoolCounselor
VaniaDepasse-Humphreyl754-321-5167
CarpentryC510300 - 1200 hours (approx. 12 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
TheCarpentryprogrampreparesstudentsforemployment intheConstruction and Manufacturing industries by teaching the skillsof cutting, shaping, and installing building materials during theconstructionofbuildings,ships,timberbridges,concreteformwork,andsomuchmore.SpecialtieswithintheCarpentryfield,suchasRough,Finish,Trim,FramingandFormwork,willbeexplored.Carpentry students will experience all facets of the carpentrytrade including: planning; management; finance; technical andproductionskills;underlyingprinciplesoftechnology;laborissues;communityissues;andhealth,safety,andenvironmentalissues.
Tuitiononly:$3,360
DraftingC100200 - 1500 hours (approx. 14 months - full time including summer)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
This program provides specialized learning experiences thatemphasizegraphicsandrelatedtechnicaltheoryusingthedraftinglaboratory to gather and translate data and specifications.Instructionisdesignedtoprovideexperienceinallaspectsofthisgraphic languageandteachesstudentshowtouse it toexpresstheirindividualcreativeideasanddesigns.Studentswillfocusonplanning, interpreting, and preparing; architectural, mechanical,civil, structural, plumbing, landscaping, map, welding, electrical,electronic;andother2-Dand3-Dtechnicaldrawings/sketches. Students begin their training by learning drafting principles andtechniques using traditional manual drafting boards and tools.They then advance to the extensive use of techniques andtechnologiesutilizedtoprepare2-DComputerAidedDesignandDrafting (CADD) work usingAutoCAD, 3-D Building InformationModeling (BIM) drawings using Revit and advanced mechanicaldesigndrawingsusingSolidWorks.
Tuitiononly:$4,200
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ElectricityI460312 - 1200 hours (approx. 12 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
The program is designed to prepare students for employmentin the vast network of jobs in the electrical trades. Instructionincludes: basic electricity; residential wiring; commercial wiring;troublediagnosisandrepairprocedures;theuseofelectricalandmechanicaltoolsofthetradeforinstallationsandtroubleshooting;blueprintreading;andinterpretationofelectricalsymbols.Programcontent also includes building and wiring codes including theNationalElectricalCode,splicingandconnectingwires,installationofconduit,andsafeworkpractices. Emphasis isplacedonskilldevelopment,andmuchoftheprogramisprojectbased.
Note: With additional successful testing, the completion of thisprogram may be used as a substitute for the first year of theElectricianApprenticeshipprogram.
Tuitiononly:$3,360
Accounting OperationsB070110 - 900 hours (approx. 10 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
The program prepares students for employment as accountingclerks (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll) and/or bookkeepers. The content includes double-entry accountingprinciples,methodsofrecordingbusinesstransactions,preparationoffinancialstatements,payrollrecordsandtaxforms,accountandtransactionanalysis, inventorymethods, theaccounts receivableaging process, depreciation, and the application of accountingprinciples to various entities.
After successfully completing the program, students will be ableto perform basic office activities and manual and computerizedaccountingactivitiesusingQuickBooks,Excel,andvariousothersoftwarepackages.
Tuitiononly:$2,520
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Business Management and AdministrationCareer Advisor
Brooke Lehmejian l 754-321-5266
Business Management & AnalysisB060200 - 900 hours (approx. 10 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
The program prepares students for employment in careers inbusiness,management,andadministration.Thecontentincludescommunicationskills,accountingconceptsandpractices,businesslaw concepts, leadership skills, business computer applications,business ethics, governmental regulations, human resourcesand management issues, financial and data analysis, databasedevelopmentandqueries,andcareerdevelopment.This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skillsnecessaryformanagementandsupervisorycareers.Thecontentoftheprogramfocusesontechnicalskillproficiencyespeciallyinthe areas of spreadsheets, database management and projectmanagement. Students will gain proficiency in all phases ofcommunicationskillsandcustomerserviceskills.
Tuitiononly:$2,520
Administrative Office SpecialistB070330 - 1050 hours (approx. 10 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
The program prepares the student for employment as anadministrative assistant, administrative specialist, front deskspecialist,andinformationtechnologyassistant.The content includes the use of technology to developcommunication skills, higher-level thinking skills, and decisionmakingskills;theperformanceofofficeprocedures;theproductionof quality work in an efficient manner using business softwareapplications; administrative and financial functions; productionof desktop publishing quality documents; exploration of newtechnologies;researchofjobopportunities;andtheproductionofhighqualityemploymentportfoliosandjob-seekingdocuments.
Tuitiononly:$2,940
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or transcriptionist. To become a Court Reporter, students mustcomplete all three levels of the program. This program placesstrong emphasis on conflict-free theory, real-time writing, speeddevelopment, legal terminology, medical terminology, courtroomprocedures,andEnglishlanguageskills.The program at Atlantic Technical College offers the latesttechnology in computer-aided transcription and real-time writing,i.e., theability tohaveaninstantaneoustranslationofthespokenwordbyprojectingthewordsontoatelevisionscreenforthebenefitof persons with hearing loss, or onto computer monitors for thebenefitoftrialparticipants.Studentsutilizereal-timeandcaptioningequipment.Acourtreportingcareer, includingbroadcastcaptioners,offersanindependentlifestyle,prestige,andflexibility,alongwithasubstantialsalary.Whenastudentreachesthespeedof200wordsaminute,he/sheparticipatesinaninternshipthatenablesthestudenttositin on trials and depositions with a working reporter, thus gainingconfidenceandskill.
Studentsshallpassthree(3),five-minutetestswith95%accuracyateachofthefollowingspeeds:225wpmtestimony(two-voice),200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm literary. Students shallcompleteatleast40verifiedhoursofactualwritingtimeduringtheinternshipexperience
Tuitiononly:(all3courses):$7,980
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Court ReportingTotal hours 2850: (all 3 courses approx. 28 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
Court Reporting TechnologyB600100 - 750 hours (approx. 7 months)
Tuitiononly:$2,100
Court Reporting 2B700600 - 600 hours (approx. 6 months)
Tuitiononly:$1,680
Court Reporting 3B700700 - 1500 hours (approx. 15 months)
Tuitiononly:$4,200
Thepurposeofthisprogramistopreparestudentsforemploymentasmachineshorthandfree-lancecourtreportersand/orofficialcourtreporters. It involves writing verbatim (word-for-word) testimonyand producing transcripts of the testimony. Instruction includesan introduction toverbatimwritingskills toworkwithpersonswithhearingloss(CART–CommunicationAccessRealtimeTranslation)andprovidecaptioningfortelevision.
CourtReportingisaplannedsequenceofinstructionconsistingofthree levels: CourtReportingTechnology,CourtReporting2,and3. Students completing Court Reporting Technology and CourtReporting2possesstheentry-levelskill-setofascopist
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This Court Reporting program is approved by the National Court Reporters Association.
Legal Administrative SpecialistB072000 - 1050 hours (approx. 10 months - full time)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
Thepurposeofthisprogramistopreparestudentsforemploymentas a LegalAdministrative Specialist, Information TechnologyAssistant,FrontDeskSpecialist,andAdministrativeSupport.The program prepares individuals to perform legal office dutiesutilizingknowledgeoflegalterminologyandlegalofficeprocedures;totranscribelegaldocuments;toperformlegalofficefunctions;toproducequalityworkusingadvancedfeaturesofbusinesssoftwareapplications; to research job opportunities; and to produce highqualityemploymentportfoliosandjob-seekingdocuments.Aftersuccessfullycompletingtheprogram,thestudentwillbeableto perform legal office activities and will have developed skillsin keyboarding, records management, communications, humanrelations,transcription,computerapplications,anddecisionmaking.
Tuitiononly:$2,940
Medical Administrative SpecialistB070300 - 1050 hours (approx. 10 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
The program prepares students for employment as medicalsecretaries,medicalofficeclerks,medical insurancesecretaries,medical records clerks, and medical administrative specialists.Studentslearntoperformmedicalofficedutiesutilizingaknowledgeofmedicalterminologyandmedicalofficeprocedures;totranscribemedical documents; to perform medical office functions usingspecializedmedicalscheduling/billingsoftware;toproducequalityworkusingadvancedfeaturesofbusinesssoftwareapplications;toresearchjobopportunities;andtoproducehighqualityemploymentportfoliosandjob-seekingdocuments.Aftersuccessfullycompletingtheprogram,thestudentwillbeabletoperformmedicalofficeactivitiesandwillhavedevelopedskillsin keyboarding, records management, communications, humanrelations, transcription, computer applications, and decisionmaking.
Tuitiononly:$2,940
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HEALTH SCIENCE/PRACTICAL NURSINGCertified School Counselors
Main Campus l Ruth Eloi l 754-321-5188Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus l Dana Allen l 754-322-2818
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NOTE: Inaccordancewith requirementsset forthby theJointCommissionand theJessicaLunsfordAct, studentsapplying forentranceintoanyHealthScienceprogramthatrequiresaclinicalexperienceinahospital,nursinghomeorotherhealthcarefacilitymustsubmittoaLevelllcriminalbackgroundcheckandtakeadrugscreeningtest.
Theapplicantisresponsibleforpayingthecostsofbothtests.Theresultsofthesetestsmaypreventtheapplicantfromenteringaprogram.DenialofentryismandatedasclinicaltrainingisarequirementinallHealthScienceprogramsandclinicalfacilitieswillnotallowstudentsaccessiftheyarenotcleared.
Inadditiontobackgroundcheckanddrugscreening,allstudentsregisteringforanyoftheHealthScienceprogramsarerequiredtohavecurrentimmunizationsandayearlyphysicalexam.
Prospectivestudentswhodonothaveavalidsocialsecuritynumbermayencounterdifficultieswithinlicensureprograms.Pleasecontacttheprogramcounselorforspecificinformation. Additionally,allstudentsenteringorre-enteringthePracticalNursingprogrammusttaketheTestofEssentialAcademicSkills(TEAS)andmeetminimumrequirements.
Central Sterile Processing Technology H170222 - 650 hours (approx. 6 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
Thisprogram isdesigned topreparestudents foremployment inhospitalsorsurgicalout-patientcenterstoworkassterileprocessingtechnicians,centralsupplyworkers,medicalequipmentpreparers,materialmanagementworkers,andinventorytechnicians.Studentwillbetaughtavarietyofskillsandcompetenciesusingsupplies,instruments, and equipment available in the classroom and labthataresimilar to thoseused in thefield. Skillscovered includehow to decontaminate, prepare and sterilize instrument trays forsurgical procedures; disinfect patient care equipment and thevariousmethodsofinventorycontrol;andstorageanddistributionofsterilesuppliesandequipment.Aclinicalexternshipinahospitaloroutpatientfacilityisincludedintheprogram.
Tuitiononly:$1,820
Dental Assisting Technology & ManagementH170113 - 1230 hours (approx. 12 months)
ATD - APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
The program provides the Dental Assisting student with thebasicknowledgeandability toofferdirectchairsideassistanceto the dentist, expose dental radiographs, and educate andinstruct patients in preventive dental techniques. Students aretrainedininfectioncontrolprocedures,diseaseprevention,dentalproceduresandinstruments,andbusinessofficeprocedures.Upon successful completion of the program and in accordancewithstateguidelines,studentsareissuedanAppliedTechnologyDiploma in DentalAssisting Technology and Management withExpandedDutiesandDentalRadiography.TheprogramindentalassistingisaccreditedbytheCommissiononDentalAccreditationandhasbeengranted theaccreditationstatus of "approved without reporting requirements". TheCommissionisaspecializedaccreditingbodyrecognizedbytheUnited States Department of Education. The Commission onDentalAccreditationcanbecontactedat(312)440-4653orat211East ChicagoAvenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission'swebaddressis:http://www.ada.org/en/coda.Note: High School or High School Equivalency Diploma is
requiredforentryintothisprogram.
Tuitiononly:$3,444
Electrocardiograph TechnologyH170208 - 465 hours (approx. 4 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
TheprogrampreparesstudentstobecomeEKG/CardiovascularTechnicians who can work in a variety of healthcare facilitiesincludinghospitals,nursinghomes,clinics,andphysician'soffices.Students will learn how to perform a 12-lead EKG, properlymaintaindiagnosticequipment, recognizenormalandabnormalsinusrhythms,andmonitorpatientsforcardiovasculardisorders.Anoverviewofanatomyandphysiology,withemphasisoncardiacandvascularsystemsistaught,alongwithmedical terminology,basic patient care techniques, medical instrumentation, cardiacmonitoringandtesting,andcardiacwellnessandrehabilitation.
Tuition only: $1,302
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Hemodialysis Technician H170207 - 600 hours (approx. 6 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
The Hemodialysis program is designed to prepare students foremploymentasHemodialysisTechniciansorDialysisTechnicians.Areas of study include: infection control procedures, bloodbornediseases (HIV/AIDS/HBV), renal health and illness concepts,recognition of complications and emergency conditions, CPR/BLS,safetyandsecuritymeasures/procedures,dietaryregimens,psychosocial problems, medical terminology, anatomy andphysiology, domestic violence, legal and ethical issues, HIPPA,andcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.The Hemodialysis Technician is an integral part of the dialysisteam. They usually serve in two capacities: the assemblyand maintenance of the dialysis equipment and direct patienthealthcare.Thetechnicianworkswithallmembersofthedialysisteam but is most closely aligned with nurses who delegate andsupervise patient care.
Note:HighSchoolorHighSchoolEquivalencyDiplomaisrequiredforclinicals.
Tuitiononly:$1,680
Medical AssistingH170515 - 1300 hours (approx. 12 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
The Medical Assisting program provides students with theopportunity to learn the skills and techniques necessary tobecomeamedicalassistantandobtainemploymentinavarietyofhealthcarefacilities.This multi-skilled health professional is trained in clerical andmedicalofficeprocedures,phlebotomy,EKG,X-Ray,basicpatientcaretechniques,andlaboratoryprocedures.Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinicaltasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists,chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. They areinvolved in direct patient care and assist the physician or other healthprofessionalduringexaminations.
Tuition only:$3,640
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Medical Coder/BillerH170530 - 1110 hours (approx. 10 months)ATD - APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
TheMedicalCoder/Billerprogramisacomprehensiveprogramthatpreparesstudentsforemploymentasentry-levelcoder/billers.ThemainroleofaMedicalCoder/Billeristoreviewpatientmedicalrecordsandassigncodestodiagnosesandproceduresperformedbyhealthcareproviderssothatthetreatingmedicalfacilitycanbillinsuranceforreimbursement.TheMedicalCoder/Billerisresponsiblefortheaccurateflowofmedicalinformationandpatientdatabetweenphysicians,patients,andthird-partypayers.MostMedicalCoder/Billersworkon-siteinhospitals,clinics,physicianoffices,andforinsurancecompanies.WiththeintroductionoftheElectronicHealthRecord(EHR),experiencedmedicalcodersmayhaveopportunitiestoworkfromhome.AnAppliedTechnologyDiplomaisawardedtostudentsuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprograminaccordancewithstateguidelines.
Note: HighSchoolorHighSchoolEquivalencyDiplomaisrequiredforentryintothisprogram.
Tuitiononly:$3,108
Mental Health TechnicianH180100 - 480 hours (approx. 5 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
StudentswillbetrainedforemploymentasMentalHealthTechnicians,PsychiatricAides,orTechniciansandNursingAssistants.MentalHealthTechniciansworkinavarietyofhealthcarefacilitiesunderthesupervisionofapsychiatrist,registerednurse,counselor,orsocialworkerandparticipate in thedevelopmentand implementationof therapeutic treatmentplans forpatientswithmentalhealth issues.Studentswill receive training inphysicalassessment,psychiatricandsubstanceabusedisorders,developmentaldisabilities,health/wellnesseducation,crisisintervention,andbasicnursingassistantskills.Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram,studentswillhavetheopportunitytotaketheCertifiedNursingAssistantexaminationgivenbytheFloridaBoardofNursing.
Tuitiononly:$1,344
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Orthopedic TechnologyH170800 - 800 hours (approx. 8 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
This is a NAOT Recognized Program(National Association of Orthopaedic Technologist)
The Orthopedic Technology program is a sequence of coursesthat prepares students to work with orthopedic physicians to treat patients in a variety of health care settings. The programprovidestheskillsandknowledgeneededtobecomeacompetentorthopedictechnologistperformingthefollowingservices:routineoffice and departmental procedures and the ability to performcertain basic functions such as, adjusting and removing casts,splints,andbraces;settingup,adjusting,andmaintainingtractionconfigurations;assistingwiththecareofacutely injuredpatients;andassistingthephysicianinthereductionand/ormanipulationoforthopedic injuries.
Graduatesmaybeemployedinhospitals,clinics,andorthopedicphysicians'offices.
Tuitiononly:$2,240
Pharmacy TechnicianH170700 - 1050 hours (approx. 10 months)ATD - APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid
Pharmacy Technicians generally work under the supervision ofa registered pharmacist and perform tasks related to receiving,dispensing, distributing, controlling, maintaining, compounding,manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceuticalproducts. Currently, pharmacy technicians are assuming moreresponsibility for the routine tasks previously performed bypharmacists,andwillberesponsibleformasteringnewpharmacytechnologyskills.Opportunitiesforadvancementwillvarywiththepharmacytechnician’semployer.UponsuccessfulcompletionofthePharmacyTechnicianprogramandinaccordancewithstateguidelines,studentsearnanAppliedTechnologyDiploma.Note: High School or High School Equivalency Diploma is
requiredforentryintothisprogram. Tuitiononly:$2,940
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Practical NursingH170607- 1350 hours (approx. 12 months)ARTHUR ASHE, JR. CAMPUS ONLY
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
ThePracticalNursing(PN)programpreparesstudentstoparticipatein the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care inhospitals and extended care facilities. Nursing is a professionin which knowledge, skills, and judgment are critical. Teachersintegratelectureandlaboratoryinstructionwithclinicalpractice.PNstudentsareintroducedtotheclinicalareaearlyintheprogramanditisessentialthatthePNstudenthavehis/herowntransportation. PracticalNursingclassesareofferedduringthedayonascheduleestablishedattheoutsetofeachschoolyear.AllclassesofferedatAtlanticTechnicalCollegeandTechnicalHighSchoolarefull-time.
Acertificate is issuedat thesuccessfulcompletionof thePracticalNursingprograminaccordancewithstateguidelines.GraduatesareeligibletotaketheNCLEX-PNlicensureexamination. TheFloridaStateBoardofNursingwill issuea license to thosewhopass theexamination.
InaccordancewiththeFloridaBoardofNursing,TheBrowardCountyPublicSchoolDistrictPracticalNursingProgramisaccreditedby:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)3343 Peach Tree Rd., NE • Ste. 850 Atlanta, GA 30302Phone: 404-975-5000 • Fax: 404-975-5020 www.acenursing.org
State License: Licensed Practical Nurse
ProgramCourses:• PRN0098PracticalNursingFoundations1-300hours• PRN0099PracticalNursingFoundations2-300hours• PRN0290MedicalSurgicalNursing1-300hours• PRN0291MedicalSurgicalNursing2-300hours• PRN0690ComprehensiveNursingand
Transitional Skills - 150 hours
Additionalfeesassociatedwithprogramattendance:• PhysicalExam-annualfeevariesbyprovider• Tuberculin(PPD)2-Step(X2)orChestX-Ray-annualfee
variesbyprovider• DrugTesting(AuthorizedLabonly)$38• Level2BackgroundCheck(ApprovedVendorOnly)$45• ComplianceTrackingSubscription(ApprovedVendorOnly)
$18• ATITEASTestFee$60
Fees associated with licensure:• $110ApplicationandLicensingFeetoBoardofNursing• $200toPearsonVue,TestingVendor• FeevariesforLiveScanServicesProvider
Note: HighSchoolorHighSchoolEquivalencyDiplomaisrequiredfor entry into this program. Specialized orientation andtestingisalsorequired.
Tuitiononly:$3,780
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Professional Culinary Arts & HospitalityN100500- 1200 hours (approx. 12 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
This program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) and authorized by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to instruct ServSafe.
Fortheindividualwhoislookingtoworkinthehospitalityindustry,ourprogram isacomprehensive,practical,hands-onexperienceforvolumefoodpreparation.Weimmersethefutureprofessionalinmanyaspectsofthecommercialfoodindustry.Studentswillbetaught throughhands-onexperiences insetting-upbanquetsandfoodpreparation,includinghorsd’oeuvres,sausage,coldsauces,alongwithbakingandpastrybasics.We are a comprehensive, fast-paced classroom where allcompetencieshelptopreparetheseriousindividualforentrylevelemployment in various commercial food service establishments.Our students learn the critical importance of sanitation throughattainingtheirServSafeFoodSafetyManagercertification,aswellas through nutrition basics and restaurant management withinthecourses.ThisprogramisaccreditedbytheAmericanCulinaryFederationEducationFoundation(ACFEF).Studentsmustcompletethecorecompetenciesbeforeprogressingto other courses.
Tuitiononly:$3,360
Courses included in the Culinary Arts Program
Thefollowingblended(onlineandclassroom)coursesareNationalRestaurantAssociation Education Foundation (NRAEF) ManageFirst Programs. They are included in the Professional CulinaryArts&Hospitalityprogram.ThesecoursesareacceptedbytheAmerican Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF).Uponcompletionofeachcourseandpassinganoptionalexam,thestudentreceivesaNationalCertification.
• HumanResourcesManagement&Supervision• Nutrition
• Sanitation
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Hospitality & TourismCertified School Counselor
Doris Gonzalez l 754-321-588
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Applied Information Technology Y300400 - 600 hours (approx. 6 months)
DeliveryMethod:Distance
This program prepares students for a variety of careers in theInformation Technology area. The content includes, but is notlimitedto,computerapplicationskillsincludingcomputerhardware,software applications, systems support and maintenance, andnetwork concepts.
Aftersuccessfullycompletingthisprogramthestudentwillbeabletoperformcomputer support services tasksandbeprepared toenteraspecializedInformationTechnologycareerclusterprogramat an advanced, accelerated level.
Tuitiononly:$1,680
Database Application Development and ProgrammingY700300 - 1200 hours (approx. 12 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
Database Application Development & Programming is an Approved Oracle Internet Academy
The program prepares students for employment as computerprogrammer assistants, computer programmers and databaseprogrammers, or to provide supplemental training for personspreviouslyorcurrentlyemployedinthesefields.The content of this program includes, but is not limited to, thefundamentals of programming and software development;proceduralandobject-orientedprogramming;creatingregularandspecializedapplicationsusingstandardandextendedStructuredQueryLanguage(SQL),PL/SQLandJavaScript,includingtesting,monitoring, debugging, documenting, and maintaining databaseapplications.
Tuitiononly:$3,360
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Information TechnologyCareer Advisor
Brooke Lehmejian l 754-321-5266
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Game/Simulation/Animation ProgrammingB082300 - 600 hours (approx. 6 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
Theprogrampreparesstudents foremployment in careerssuchasaGame/SimulationDesigner,GameProgrammer,andGameSoftwareDeveloper.Thecontent includes,but isnot limited to, practical experiencesin game/simulation conceptualization, design, storyboarding,development methodologies, essential programming techniques,animation, using game engines, and implementation issues.Specializedprogrammingskills involvingadvancedmathematicalcalculationsarealsointegratedintothecurriculum.
Tuitiononly:$1,680
Network Support ServicesB078000 - 1050 hours (approx. 10 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
Network Support Services is an Approved Cisco Networking Academy
The program prepares students for employment in networkadministration as Network Support Specialists. The individuallearns to create, monitor, and maintain computer networksand operate computers and peripheral equipment. Laboratoryactivities are an integral part of this program. Activities includebuildingandmaintainingcomputers,installingoperatingsystems,configuring routers and switches, and demonstrating masterythroughculminatingcasestudies.Earn your Industry Certifications and develop hands-on skills togiveyouacompetitiveedgeintheITfield.
Tuitiononly:$2,940
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Electronic Technology (with emphasis on computer technology)I150303 - 1400 hours (approx. 14 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
Theprogram isdesigned topreparestudents foremployment intheelectronics industryasanElectronicsAssembler,ElectronicsTester,ElectronicsEquipmentRepairTechnician,andElectronicsTechnician. The course content includes, but is not limited to:diagnosing and correcting operational problems in computersand microprocessors caused by mechanical, electrical orelectronics,hardwareand/or softwaremalfunctions. Also taughtare connecting, configuring, and troubleshooting computers fornetworking connectivity; and maintaining network clients andperipheralusingvariousnetworkoperatingsystems.Laboratoryactivities provide instruction in the use of tools, test equipment,materials,andprocessesfoundinthecomputerelectronics,serviceandrepair,andnetworkingserviceindustry.Studentsusevarioustypes of precision test equipment for analyzing, repairing, andtroubleshootingsoftware,computerhardware,electronicdevices,and local area networks.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will beprepared to take nationally recognized Industry CertificationExams.Note: Prospective students should have a basic knowledge ofcomputeroperatingsystems.
Tuitiononly:$3,920
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Web DevelopmentY700100 - 1050 hours (approx. 10 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional/Hybrid/Distance
TheprogrampreparesstudentsforemploymentasaWebDesigner,aWebDesigner/GraphicDesigner,andanAssistantWebDesigner,ortoprovidesupplementaltrainingforpersonspreviouslyorcurrentlyemployedinanyoftheseoccupations.WebDevelopmentoffersabroadfoundationofknowledgeandskillstopreparestudentstodesign,code,andpublishwebsitesthatcanworkwithmobiletechnology,tablets,anddesktopformats.Aftersuccessfullycompletingthisprogram,thestudentwillbeabletodesigndynamicandresponsivewebsitesandapplytheirknowledgeofwebsitedesignandcodingprincipals,websitemanagement,anddigitalmarketingtechniques.
Tuitiononly:$2,940
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ManufacturingCertified School Counselor
Vania Depasse-Humphrey l 754-321-5167
Welding TechnologyJ400400 - 1050 hours (approx. 11 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
ThisWeldingTechnologyprogram teachesstudents tousegasandelectricweldingequipmentwithvariousmachinery.Studentswill receivehands-on trainingworkingwithaluminum,stainless,andmilledsteel. Appliedmathandblueprint readingskills thatarenecessaryforsuccessintheweldingindustryarealsotaught.Launchyourcareer indemandingfields including;construction,marine,aviation,manufacturing,andmanymore.StudentswhoshowskillmasteryareeligibletotaketheAWS(AmericanWeldingSociety) certification exam at an additional cost. Taking andpassingindustryrecognizedcertificationexamsshowsemployersyouareJobReady!Instruction also includes classroom and practical experiencesto teachstudents to fabricateandweldsheetmetal, plate,andperform basic fabrication in the area of basic welding. Safetyinstructionisprovidedthroughouttheprogramandsafepracticesandproceduresarestressedinalllabsituations.
Tuitiononly:$2,940
Machining TechnologiesJ200100 - 1500 hours (approx. 14 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
Theprogramconsistsofspecializedclassroominstruction,alongwithprojectsandlabexperiences,thatfocusonthemachiningofmetals. Students learnhow tosetupandoperate the followingtypesofmachines:contoursaw,drillpress,lathe,millingmachinegrinder, and CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machines.Instruction also includes the use of precision measuringinstruments, such as, layout and inspection tools, micrometers,andgauges.ClassroomandpracticalexperiencesteachstudentsCNC programming, use of CAD/CAM (ComputerAided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) processes, and to set up andperformadvancedlevelmachiningoperations.Relatedtrademathandblueprintreadingaretaughtasapartoftheprogramandareusedextensivelyinlaboratoryactivities.CAD/CAM processes and CNC machining play an increasinglyimportantroleinmanufacturingandareintegraltotheengineeringandmanufacturingprocess.AfocusofthemachiningprogramisthedevelopmentoftheCAD/CAMandCNCmachiningknowledgeandskillsnecessarytoperformthetaskstomeettherequirementsofmanufacturers.Themachineryandmaterialsusedarethosecommonlyfoundinthemachinetoolindustry.Instructionisprovidedinsafepractices,whicharecriticalinthisindustry,andtheuseoftools,equipment,materials,andprocessesfoundinthemachiningindustry. Tuitiononly:$4,200
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Advanced Automotive Service Technology Toyota Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) I470604 - 2400 hours - (24 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
ThisprogramisapartnershipbetweenToyotaMotorNorthAmerica,Inc. (TMNA); Southeast Toyota Distributors; Broward College;AtlanticTechnicalCollege,andstudentswhorecognizetheneedforstate-of-the-artautomotiveeducation.Thisrecognition,coupledwithextensiveToyotasupport,resultsinaprogramthatbreaksnewgroundinautomotivetechnologyandtechnicaltraining.Students are trained onToyota/Lexus products, using advancedautomotive theory, practical classroom applications, and directdealershipexperiences,workingalongsidequalifiedToyota/Lexustechnicians.TheinstructionalformatissimilartothatusedintheAutomotiveServiceTechnologyProgram,however,thecontentisspecifictoToyota/Lexusproducts,usingToyota/Lexusautomotivevehicles,trainers,parts,toolsandcurriculummaterials.Instructionalsocoincideswith theeight (8)areasofprofessional techniciancertification recognized by the National Institute of AutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE).T-TEN students must takeASE Certification exams during theirtime in the program and pass a minimum of two (2)ASE areaspriortocompletingtheprogram.StudentsmustalsoparticipateinaninternshipataToyota/LexusdealershipunderthesupervisionofaCertifiedToyota/LexusTechnicianandtheProgramTeacher-Coordinator.
Note: High School or High School Equivalency Diploma isrequiredforentryintothisprogram.
Tuitiononly:$6,720
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Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsCareer Advisor
Brooke Lehmejian l 754-321-5266
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Automotive Collision Technology TechnicianI470603 - 1400 hours (approx. 14 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
ThisprogramisanASE/NATEFCertifiedMasterCollisionRepairand Refinish Training Program, specializing in classroom andlaboratory experiences concerned with all phases of the repairof damaged vehicle bodies and fenders, including straighteningby hammering; smoothing areas by filling, grinding, or sanding;concealmentofimperfections;painting;replacementofbodypartsand components including glass; frame and unibody squaringandaligning;paintsystemsandundercoats; relatedweldingandmechanicalskills;andtrimhardwareinstallationandmaintenance.Instructionandtrainingincludesuseofpartsandrepairmanuals,pricelists,flat-ratemanuals,computerizedsystemsforestimatingandpricing; recordkeeping; andshopsafety, andhousekeeping.Studentswillreceivecomprehensiveinstructioninthefive(5)areasofspecializationrecognizedbytheNationalInstituteofAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)forprofessionaltechniciancertification.Students are encouraged to participate in theASE Certificationtestingprogramduringtheirtraining.The program uses eco-friendly basecoat solvent which reducesemissionsby90%.Tuitiononly:$3,920
Automotive Service TechnologyI470608 - 1800 hours (approx. 18 months)
DeliveryMethod:Traditional
Instruction in the program includes specialized classroom andlaboratoryexperiencesinallphasesofthemaintenanceandrepairofautomotivevehicles.Studentsaretrainedintheuseoftechnicalandflat-rateinformationsystems,bothelectronicandprint,aswellasavarietyofhandandpowertools.Instructionandpracticeareprovidedinthediagnosisofmalfunctions;disassemblyofsystems;parts inspection; engine overhaul and repair; ignition systems;emission control systems; fuel systems; brakes; transmissions;front-end alignment and repair; engine performance; and theinstallationofavarietyofaccessories.Trainingalsoincludestheuseofelectronic,diagnosticandothertestequipment.Specialtytraining is provided in such areas as air conditioning, front-endalignment, and the use of computerized automotive repair datasystems.Instructionalignswiththeeight(8)areasrecognizedbytheNationalInstituteofAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE),andstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateintheASECertificationtestingprogramduringtheirtraining.
Tuitiononly:$5,040
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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Adult Curriculum for Community, Employment & Social Skills (ACCESS) is a community-based program for 18-22 year oldstudentswithdisabilitieswhohavetheirspecialordeferredstandarddiploma.Underthesupervisionofqualifiedteachers,jobcoachesandcommunicationspecialists, students learnavarietyofwork,community living and social communication skills. Program staffand families work together to design an individualized transitionplanbasedonstudentneedsandinterests.Studentswhocompletetheprogramareoftenreadyforcompetitiveemploymentpositionsandhavetheskillsneededtoparticipateincommunityactivities.Career Placement is a transition service for 18-22 year oldstudentswithmildtomoderatedisabilitieswho have their special ordeferredstandarddiploma.CareerPlacementServicesenablesstudentstoidentifycareeroptions,accesscommunityresources,apply work-related behaviors, and meet industry standards forentrylevelemployment.CareerPlacementwillprovideinstructionand realworldpracticeopportunities forstudents tobehired forentry level jobs aimed at further progress towards their desiredpost-schooloutcomesrelatedtoacareer.Eachstudentparticipatesinafunctionalcurriculumthatemphasizes;personal and career goals, self evaluation, self determination,travel training, career counseling and guidance, competitiveemployment,andindependentlivingskills.Ourmissionistoassistrecenthighschoolgraduateswhohaveexpressedan interest incompetitiveentry-levelemploymenttoreachtheirgoalofobtainingandmaintainingameaningfuljob.Wefosterastrongworkethicinouryoungpeopleenteringtheworkforceandcultivatetheskillsnecessaryforlivingasself-sufficientlyaspossible.
LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES
Accent Reduction - approx. 60 hours of Saturday instructionoffered fromAugust - June. Students will enroll during each 9weekterm.CreatesoundsofStandardAmericanEnglishandgainconfidencetofulfillyourprofessionalandpersonalgoalsApproximateTotalTuitionCostwith160hours:$320
Microsoft Office 2016 -approx.120hoursofSaturdayinstructionofferedfroAugust-June.Studentswillenrollduringeach9weekterm.Each9weekswillfocusonadifferentleveloftheMicrosoftOffice2016suiteincluding,Word,Excel,Access,andPowerPoint.ApproximateTotalTuitionCostwith120hours:$36
QuickBooks-approx.138hoursofThursdayeveninginstructionoffered fromAugust - June. Students will enroll during each 9weekterm.FundamentalconceptsandproceduresofQuickBooksfor automated bookkeeping. Prerequisite: BookkeepingFundamentalsorexperienceinbookkeepingfield.ApproximateTotalTuitionCostwith138hours:$414
CertifiCations
Industry Credentials improve your chances for employment!
Studentswillbepreparedtotakeanapprovedstateand/ornationallyrecognizedindustrycertificationorlicensureexamintheirfieldofstudy.Studentswhotakeandpasstheirexam(s)maybeeligibletoreceivereimbursementforthecostoftheirexam(s).Conditionsapply-seeyourCertifiedSchoolCounselor/Advisorfordetails.BelowisapartiallistofcertificationsavailabletoATCstudents.Pleasebeadvisedthatthislistissubjecttochange.
• AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA): AdobeFlash AdobePhotoshopCreativeCloud AdobeDreamweaver AdobeIllustrator AdobeInDesign• VideoCommunicationw/Adobe–PremierePro• AutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE) (IndividualASEExamsupthroughMasterTech)• AssociateCertifiedElectronicsTechnician(CETa)• CertifiedDrafter–Architecture(ADDA)• CertifiedClinicalHemodialysisTechnician(CCHT)• CertifiedCodingAssociate(CCA)• CertifiedDentalAssistant(CDA)• CertifiedEKGTechnician(CET)• CertifiedFoodProtectionManager(ServSafe®)• CertifiedHealthUnitCoordinator(CHUC)• CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW) InternetBusiness&NetworkTechnologyAssoc. DatabaseDesignSpecialist E-commerceSpecialist JavaScriptSpecialist• CertifiedClinicalMedicalAssistant(CCMA)• CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA)• CertifiedNursingAssistant(CNA)• CertifiedRegisteredCentralServiceTechnician
(CRCST)• CertifiedSolidWorksProfessional-Academic(CSWP)• CiscoCertifiedEntryNetworkTechnician(CCENT)• CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)• CompTIAA+• CompTIANetwork+• CompTIASecurity+• CompTIAServer+• ElectronicsSystemAssociate(ESA)• EPA608Universal• FoodServiceManagementProfessional(FMP)
Certification/Licensure Exams
• FloridaExpandedDutiesandDentalRadiography• HVACExcellence:ElectricHeat;Electrical;GasHeat;Heat
Pump;LightCommercialA/C&Refrigeration
• LicensedPracticalNurse(LPN)(NCLEX)• MasterCamAssociateCertification MillDesign&ToolPaths• MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS) BundleCertification(3of5)• MicrosoftOfficeSpecialistMaster• MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA) (ITInfrastructure&Database)• NCCERCarpentry(Levels1&2)• NIMSCNCMillingOperations• OracleCertifiedAssociate(OCA)Database• OrthopaedicTechnologistCertified(OTC)• OSHA10HourSafetyCourse• PharmacyTechnician• QuickbooksCertifiedUser• StudentElectronicsTechnician(SET)• Welder
3C4CFCAW;3C,4CSMAW
AtlanticTechnicalCollegeisaPearsonVUEandCertiportAuthorizedTestingCenter.PearsonVUEandCertiportofferinnovativecomputer-basedtestingsolutionsthroughsecureelectronictestdelivery.
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ATC School Calendars 2018 - 2019
Pre-College Programs
Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE)
Calendars
Bowers,ChristopherInstructional Tech SupportMaster'sDegreeBarryUniversity,FL
Bowling,TiffanyCulinary Arts TeacherAssociatesDegreeJohnson&WalesUniversity,FL
Brown,PeterInstructional Tech Support Master’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Burdick,Cindy,PhD,NBCT CertifiedSchoolCounselorDoctoralDegreeCapellaUniversity,MN
Burke,JohnInstructional Tech SupportMaster’sDegreeBarryUniversity,FL
Bush,BrianPre-CollegeESOLDeptartmentChairBachelor'sDegreeUniversityofFlorida,FL
Butler,TerryAutoServiceTechnologyTeacherASEMasterTech./Prof.Ed.Cert.StateofFlorida
Carignan,JeanineAcademicStudiesTeacherBachelor’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Castelli, Catherine Teacher/MediaSpecialistMaster’sDegreeFloridaStateUniversity,FL
Cathers-O’Donnell,LisaHealthScienceEd./Dept.ChairBachelor’sDegreeUniversityofFlorida,FL
Cicos,JohnScience TeacherBachelor’sDegreeFloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Coke,ElainePracticalNursingTeacher/Dept.ChairMaster’sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Colgate,RebeccaCareer&TechEd.Advisor-HSMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Collier,HallemaMagnetCoordinatorMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Costantino,JamesSpanish Teacher Bachelor’sDegreeUniversityofIllinois,IL
Curts, LeslieESOLTeacherBachelor'sDegreeViterboUniversity,WI
Curts,RobertJ.Technical Trades Teacher VocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Dalachinsky,PhilipInstructional Tech Support Master’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
DePasse-Humphrey,VaniaCertifiedSchoolCounselorMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Dietz,PatriciaEnglishTeacherBachelor'sDegreeUniversityofSouthFlorida,FL
Donoso,PatricioEnglishTeacherBachelor'sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Dorlus,WillyESOLTeacherBachelor'sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Dougherty,JeanMentalHealthTechnicianTeacherBachelor'sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Eisenberg,MerylDisabilityServicesAdvisorBachelor'sDegreeStateUniv.ofNY@Cortland,NY
Eloi,RuthCertifiedSchoolCounselorMaster’sDegreeSt.ThomasUniversity,FL
Ervin,Sandra MedicalCoder/BillerTeacherAssociate’sDegreeBrowardCollege,FL
Evangelista,DebraESESpecialist/DepartmentHeadBachelor’sDegreeSt.LeoUniversity,FL
Evans,CorinthMedicalAdmin.SpecialistTeacherEducationalSpecialistDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Fidlow, CherylGuidanceDirector-HighSchoolMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Finan,KevinMachiningTeacherBachelor’sDegreeBrowardCollege,FL
Franklin, Carla PracticalNursingTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Frederique,AlexandraBusinessTechnologyTeacherBachelor'sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Gammon,BradR.Science Teacher Master’sDegreeMichiganStateUniversity,MI
Gauntlett,DavidTechnologySupportTeacherBachelor’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Gay,KathrynPracticalNursingTeacherMaster’sDegreeHunterCollege,NY
Gonzalez,DorisCertifiedSchoolCounselorMaster’sDegreeUniversityofRochester,NY
Grigull,AliciaDirector,OfficeofStudentAffairsBachelor’sDegreeIthacaCollege,NY
Guzman-Otero,NahommySpanish Teacher Bachelor’sDegreeFloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Hartwell,MichaelAutoCollision&RepairTeacherASEMasterTech./VocationalCert.BrowardCounty,FL
Harvey,ElissaCOELiaisonMaster’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Harvey,TeresaTeacher, Adult Student Support Master’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Higueros,AnalizCriticalThinkingTeacherBachelor’sDegreeFloridaStateUniversity,FL
Hutchison,MichaelEnglishTeacherBachelor'sDegreeUniversityofWestFlorida,FL
Iyar, ChandrakasanInformationTechnologyTeacherBachelor'sDegreeMcGillUniversity,Canada
Jackson,KimberlyCertifiedSchoolCounselor-HSMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Jean-Bart,PhilippeCentralSterileProcessingTeacherBachelor’sDegreeClarkAtlanticUniversity,GA
Johnson,DonnaPre-CollegeAcademisStudiesTeacherBachelor'sDegreeMcGillUniversity,Canada
Jurgens,KarenBusiness/ManagementTeacherMaster'sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Kahn,MaryAcademicStudiesCareerAdvisorMaster'sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Keller,ThomasToyotaTTENTeacherASEMasterTech.,L1/Adv.VocationalCert.FloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Kelly,KathleenP.E.TeacherMaster'sDegreeFloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Kim,YeoSongPre-CollegeAcademicStudiesTeacherMaster'sDegreeUniversityofFlorida,FL
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Aleman,SorayaDirector,StudentFinancialServicesCTETeachersCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Alleman,PhilipDraftingTeacherMaster’sDegreeFloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Allen,DanaJ.CertifiedSchoolCounselorMaster’sDegreeTroyStateUniversity,AL
Ambrust,MarkAutomotiveServiceTechnologyTeacherASDegree/ASEMasterTechBrowardCommunityCollege,FL
Babcock,PeterCulinary Arts TeacherMaster'sDegreeLynnUniversity,FL
Barbieri,DavidCulinary Arts Teacher Master'sDegreeVirginiaTech,VA
Barnes,JoanHemodialysisTeacherVocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Baskind,CarolSpecial ProjectsMaster’sDegreeGeorgeWashingtonUniv.,D.C.
Beames,DaleScience TeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofDelaware,DE
Berg,DeborahInstructionalTechnologyTeacher/Dept.ChairBachelor’sDegreeUniversityofSouthFlorida,FL
Bergmann,KennethAuto&Tech.TradesDept.ChairAYES/T-TENCoordinator-T-TENTeacherASEMasterTech./Adv.VocationalCert.FloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Biazar,RhondaMarketingCoordinatorAssociateofScienceDegreeMiamiDadeCollege,FL
Blackford,JamesA/C,Refrigeration&HeatingTeacherVocationalCertificate/CertifiedMasterHVAC-RBrowardCounty,FL
Boegli,ToddInstructional Tech Support Bachelor’sDegreeFloridaStateUniversity,FL
Bond,DanielAutomotiveServiceTechnologyTeacherASDegree/ASEMasterTech.,L1 BrowardCommunityCollege,FL
Bowers,AndreaInstructional Tech SupportMaster'sDegreeFloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
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King,MichelleA.DentalAssisting&Mgmt.TeacherBachelor’sDegreeAshfordUniversity,IA
Klein,DebraInstructional Tech SupportSpecialistDegreeBarryUniversity,FL
Kramer,NancySocial Science Teacher Bachelor’sDegreeMontanaStateUniversity,MT
Kuilan,LuzV.HUC/EKGMonitorTech.TeacherMaster’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Kydd,ChandraAcademicStudiesTeacherBachelor’sDegreeA&MUniversity,FL
Lederer, StarrSocial ScienceTeacherMaster'sDegreeStateUniversityofNewYork,NY
Lee,MariTestingCoordinatorBachelor’sDegreeFloridaInternationalUniversity,FL
Lehmejian,Brooke AdultStudentProgramAdvisorBackelor’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Long,CrystalM.Science Teacher Bachelor'sDegreeAndersonCollege,IN
Lopez,ChristineAcademicStudiesTeacherBachelor'sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Lopez,HectorElectronicsTechnologyTeacherBachelor'sDegreeUniversityofMiami,FL
Lozada,TatianaComputerScienceTeacherMaster'sDegreeNortherArizonaUniversity,AZ
Lynch, SandraCareerPlacementTeacherBachelorsDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Lynch-Vidal, NathaliePracticalNursingTeacherMaster'sDegreeMercyCollege,NY
Lynn, Shelley ACCESSTeacherMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Marquez,DianaBusiness/AccountingTeacherMaster'sDegreAmericanIntercontinentalUniversity
Miller,RebeccaCareerTechnicalEducationAdvisorMaster'sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Minimi,AnthonyBldg/ConstructionTeacherVoc.Cert./StateCert.Gen.ContractorBrowardCounty,FL
Moniz,JennaAcademicStudiesDepartmentHeadMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Morris,JohnElectricityTeacherBachelor'sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Moulu,RonaCulinaryArtsTeacher/Dept.ChairBachelor'sDegreeCityUniversityofNewYork
Mulhern,JamesLanguageArtsTeacherMaster’sDegreeEmersonCollege,MA
Odzer-Johnson,FayneESOLTeacherMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Oistacher,DebraH.CareerPlacementFacilitatorMaster’sDegreeCentralStateUniversity,OK
Oswald,JanetCulinary Arts TeacherBachelor'sDegreeFloridaInternationUniversity,FL
Peacock,WilliamMathematicsTeacherBachelor'sDegreeVirginiaMilitaryInstitute,VA
Pierre,DanielPracticalNursingTescherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Pestano-Harte,MarilynACENNurseAdministratorDoctoralDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Petrill,RosemaryIndustryCertificationsMaster’sDegreeBarryUniversity,FL
Ramirez,AlvaroOrthopedicTechnologyTeacherVocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Ramirez,CeciliaComputerScienceTeacherMaster'sDegreeIllinoisInstituteofTechnology.IL
Rao,AnthonyInformationTechnologyTeacherVocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Rivero,AnaPre-CollegeESOLTeacherBachelorsDegreePedagogicalInstituteofBqto,Venezuela
Rodriguez,EliseCareerPlacementTeacherBachelor'sDegreeBrowardCollege,FL
Rojas,MariaMedicalAssistingTeacherDoctoralDegreeUniversidadDelValle,Colombia
Roker,VedraTeacher/ReadingCoachSpecialist/Master'sDegreeUnionInstitute&University,FL
Rose,FrankWeldingTeacherVocationalCertificate/Cert.WelderBrowardCounty,FL
Rubright,RuthannMathematicsTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofFlorida,FL
Salamon,AmyACCESSLeadTeacher/Dept.HeadBachelor’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Savitch,EllenESOLTeacherBachelor'sDegreeLongIslandUniversity,NY
Schleider, StephanieLanguageArtsTeacherMaster’sDegreeAdelphiUniversity,NY
Sevalia, Tonya Social Science TeacherEducationSpecialistNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Singh,ShantaPracticalNursingTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Skiles, Teresa ESESupportFacilitatorMaster’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Smith,AndrewAutomotiveServiceTech.TeacherASDegree/ASEMasterTech.UniversityofLondon,England
Soli,KatherinePre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster'sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Speziale,TimothyTeacher/StudentAssessmentSpec.Bachelor'sDegreeUniversityofFlorida,FL
Swinford,JuanitaInstructional Tech SupportBachelor'sDegreePortlandStateUniversity,OR
Talavera, LauraEnglish/DebateTeacherMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Tasca, Scott MathematicsTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofRhodeIsland,RI
Taylor,ElaineHealthScienceTeacherMaster'sDegree UniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Tulloch, Sharon PracticalNursingTeacherMaster’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Turchiaro,MichaelL.NetworkAdministratorMaster’sDegreeLehmanCollege,NY
Urena,CristinaDept.Chair,Pre-CollegeProgramsBachelor’sDegreeLehmanCollege,NY
Varsallone,MariaPre-CollegeESOLTeacherJurisDoctorNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Vaziri,LiseESOLTeacherMaster’sDegree FloridaInternationalUniv.,FL
Washington,BernadettePharmacyTechnicianTeacherAssociatesDegreeBrowardCollege,FL
Webber,ChristineSocial Science TeacherBachelor'sDegreeAshfordUniversity
White, Chandler CertifiedSchoolCounselorMaster’sDegreeFloridaA&M,FL
Whitely-Johnson,ChennellePracticalNursingTeacherMaster'sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Wiberg,KennethAcademicStudiesTeacherBachelor’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Williams,EllenA.BusinessTechnology/ITTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofSouthFlorida,FL
Williams,KennethToyotaTTENTeacherA.S.Degree/ASEMasterTech.BrowardCollege,FL
Williams,RochelleMathTeacherMaster'sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
Williams,SusanD.CourtReportingTeacher,CRIA.A.DegreeJacksonvilleStateUniversity,AL
Williamson,StephenCulinary Arts TeacherCertifiedMasterBakerRetailBakersofAmerica
Youngblood,BrianA/C,Refrigeration&HeatingTeacherVocationalCertificate/CMHECert.BrowardCounty,FL
Hill,DebraCourtReportingTeacher,CRIVocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Hoekstra,DonaldICECoordinator/ApprenticeshipVocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Horsman,WilliamICECoordinator/ApprenticeshipVocationalCertificateBrowardCounty,FL
Hughes,LoriPre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofFlorida,FL
Ivanoski,MaureenPre-CollegeESOLTeacherBachelor’sDegreeEmersonCollege,MA
Jackson,NadinePre-CollegeAcademicStudiesTeacherBachelor'sDegreeGairleighDicksonUniversity,NJ
Johnson,DeidraPre-CollegeAcademicStudiesTeacherMaster'sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Kaiser,JoEllenPre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster’sDegreeQueensCollege,NY
Kalil,TracyPre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster’sDegreeFloridaAtlanticUniversity,FL
Landers, LindaPre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster’sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
Lee,DianaHealthScienceTeacherBachelor’sDegreeUniversityofPhoenix,AZ
McLean,AndreaPre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster'sDegreeBarryUniversity,FL
Mejia,JavierPre-CollegeESOLTeacherBachelor’sDegreeBinghamtonUniversity,NY
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Moore-Cortizo,AllisonPre-CollegeESOLTeacherMaster’sDegreeNovaSoutheasternUniversity,FL
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Abby M. Freeman
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