The M-DCPS Department of ESE spent a beautiful morning at the annual Best Buddies Florida Friendship Walk at loanDepot park. It was nice to connect with students, families, colleagues and community partners. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz Miami-Dade Schools Reagan Chalmers M-DCPS Autism Support PreK ESE

Beautiful morning celebrating the Brucie Ball Educational Center Class of 2025 graduates 🎓! Spread your wings, Butterflies 🦋! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE South Region Office Reagan Chalmers M-DCPS Autism Support

The Robert Renick Educational Center Class of 2025 graduate’s accomplishments were celebrated in a truly special ceremony! 🎓 #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE M-DCPS Autism Support M-DCPS North Region

It was a lovely morning celebrating the Neva King Cooper Educational Center Class of 2025 graduates 🎓! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE South Region Office Reagan Chalmers M-DCPS Autism Support NevaKingCooperEdCntr

Congratulations to the Ruth Owens Kruse Class of 2025 graduates 🎓 on your hard work and accomplishments! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE South Region Office M-DCPS Autism Support Ruth Owens Kruse EC AlinaCutiéRodriguez

The M-DCPS Department of ESE @FDLRS_South team met with families at the childrenstrust Family Expo and shared information about programs & services for students with unique abilities available throughout Miami-Dade Schools. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Autism Support

The M-DCPS Department of ESE PreK ESE & FDLRS teams met with families at the Disability Resource Fair and shared information about programs & services for students with unique abilities available throughout Miami-Dade Schools. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz

It was nice to connect with families, Miami-Dade Schools colleagues, and community partners at the childrenstrust Family Expo. Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE M-DCPS Autism Support

Kicked off Miami-Dade Schools 2025-26 school year with colleagues at the Superintendent’s Opening of Schools Address & OAT Meeting. Reflected on last year’s achievements & looked forward to new initiatives. Ready for an exceptional school year! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz

Last week, at the Miami-Dade Schools M-DCPS Department of ESE Empowers Summit, Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. celebrated the achievements of students with unique abilities and shared inspiring words with nearly 800 teachers and administrators. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #ESEEmpowers Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Autism Support AlinaCutiéRodriguez

A huge thank you to the amazing team who made the M-DCPS Department of ESE #ESEEmpowers Summit a success & connected Miami-Dade Schools educators and school leaders to a network of resources to ensure a successful 2025-2026 for students with unique abilities! Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

The M-DCPS Department of ESE FDLRS-South team supported families at the Miami-Dade Schools Back to School Resource Fair at Booker T. Washington! Children received free backpacks with supplies, free hearing & vision screening. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz Rachel Lafrance

Thank you, Mr. Breeding and Ms. Ocampo, for your hospitality in once again welcoming the two-day #ESEEmpowers Summit to G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School High School! Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz South Region Office M-DCPS SLD/Inclusion/InD Team M-DCPS Department of ESE Miami-Dade Schools #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

What a wonderful first day of school at the M-DCPS Department of ESE Pre-K ESE program! So much joy and laughter on the playground as students get to know each other and their new environment. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz PreK ESE

What a great way to start off the 2025-2026 school year! I had the pleasure of visiting G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School High School this morning. Students were excited to reunite with friends and ready for a new year of learning. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE Miami-Dade Schools

It was nice to see the excitement of students at Riviera Middle as they kicked off the new school year! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE

Kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with a visit to the Autism program at Blue Lakes Elementary. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE M-DCPS Autism Support

What a fantastic second day of school! I had the pleasure of visiting the new Autism program at Lamar Louise Curry Middle School. This program is a wonderful addition to the school community. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE Lamar Louise Curry AlinaCutiéRodriguez

It was nice to visit HammocksMiddleSchool School’s incredible program on the second day of school, it’s truly “In a League of their own.” The dedication of the staff was inspiring! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz M-DCPS Department of ESE AlinaCutiéRodriguez Miami-Dade Schools

Taking a moment to flash back to the 2025 UnitedWayMiami Annual Meeting & Volunteer Awards. The M-DCPS Department of ESE was honored to be recognized as a top campaign participant alongside our Miami-Dade Schools colleagues! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Lourdes Diaz Dr. Dawn M. Baglos