Global Family Welcome Center

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The Global Welcome Center would support newcomer families while integrating into the Orange County Public School system and community. The staff at the center is committed to assisting our students with their transition to a new school system and community by facilitating effective reception, language assessment, and appropriate placement.

Services

Registration Support

Assistance with the registration process
Assistance in completing standard forms required for registration (i.e., lunch forms, transportation forms, health forms, code of student conduct, emergency information)
Introduction to district procedures and information about school calendars, school hours, discipline procedures, etc.

Community Support and Resources

General orientation on OCPS programs, community resources, health care services and social services
Information about adult ESOL courses offered through OCPS
Information about academic programs such as magnet, choice, etc.

Academic

Interpretation services through the Multilingual Services Team
Screening and identification of potential English Language Learners
Transcript review and programmatic assessment
Workshops and events
Informal advising on college and career readiness

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LocatioN AND HOURS

6501 Magic Way Bldg. 100A
Orlando, FL. 32809

Monday through Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday - CLOSED

(407) 317-3410

[email protected]t

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please call our office at 407-317-3410, email us at [email protected], or use the link below to access our appointments page to schedule the best time to receive services.

Click here for Appointments

Upcoming Events

- Dec09
  - WORKSHOP: Help is Around the Corner5:30PM - 6:30PM
- Dec10
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Dec12
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
  - Multilingual Storytelling Night (Portuguese)6:00PM - 7:00PM
- Dec17
  - Free Immunization Event9:30AM - 12:30PM
- Dec17
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Dec19
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Dec23
  - WINTER BREAK-Welcome Center will be CLOSEDAll Day - Jan 3, 2025
- Jan07
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan09
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan14
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan16
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan21
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan23
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan28
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Jan30
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Feb04
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Feb06
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Feb11
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Feb13
  - English classes for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs)5:30PM - 7:00PM

More Events >

Contact Info

Janine Marie González
Senior Manager
407-317-3410
[email protected]

Wanda Alicea
Counselor
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028112
[email protected]

PARENT ENGAGEMENT BILINGUAL:

Español

Vanessa Madden
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028006
[email protected]

Elsie Torres Acevedo
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028005
[email protected]

Portuguese

Valdelina Roberts
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028002
[email protected]

Geane Santana
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028104
[email protected]

Haitian Creole

Kervelyne St. Vil
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028106
[email protected]

Herby Vernet
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028008
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