Welcome to the Office of Educational Opportunities and Outreach

Reaching students and families to positively impact student outcomes

Every student deserves access to a high-quality education and the chance to succeed. Our office works to ensure all learners have the support, resources, and environment they need to thrive. We partner with families, schools, and communities through training, family engagement, and outreach to help every student reach their full potential.

Phone: 352-955-7676

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Jesely Alvarez, Director

Jesely Alvarez has joined our team as Director. Since 2018, she has been a dedicated member of the School Board of Alachua County, taking on pivotal roles such as school principal, assistant principal, and district chair of the Dual Language Immersion Committee.

Her journey in education began on the West Coast, where she gained valuable experience in Seattle, Washington, and California's Central Coast. Over the years, Jesely has served as an ESOL instructor, curriculum coordinator, elementary and secondary teacher, as well as an assistant principal and school principal.

Jesely holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural Education from the University of Washington, a Master's in Education from Antioch University, and certifications in Educational Leadership from the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington.

Her exceptional contributions to education have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the U.S. Department of Education Fulbright Fellowship Grant in Chiapas, Mexico, being named Woman of the Year in California’s 35th Assembly District, and receiving the Association of California School Administrators Elementary Principal of the Year award.

Driven by her belief that education is the key to positive generational change, Jesely finds immense fulfillment in helping students and families achieve their goals.

Programs and Services

The CORE
- College/Career Opportunities with Rigor and Engagement
  
  The CORE is a framework, NOT an academic program. The CORE emphasizes assets and identifies variabilities to ensure their successful engagement with rigorous content in school. It provides a common language for quality and equitable instruction that intentionally connects our educators, curricula, programs, and students as they focus on what is needed to succeed within our school system and beyond.
Amplified: Student Voice Coalition

To the families of incoming 9^th-12^th graders from Alachua County Public Schools:

Alachua County Public Schools is searching for students who will be in high school in the next school year to share their opinions with school, district and community leaders.

The Amplified Student Voice Coalition offers students the opportunity to offer their perspective, feedback and possible solutions to important issues within our schools. The group will meet regularly to discuss and share their ideas for improving schools from the student's point of view.

The district is looking for representation from all students, regardless of their leadership role at school or their involvement in extracurricular activities.
Equal Educational Opportunity - Annual Report
College Boot Camp
District Equity Leadership Team (DELT)

The District Equity Leadership Team (DELT) was established during the 2018-2019 School Year. DELT comprises leaders from district departments and meets monthly to ensure meaningful communication and collaboration. The team selects an agreed-upon goal(s) to work towards for the duration of the school year.

The Director of the Office of Education Equity and Outreach and Goal Managers will report progress towards each goal to the District Advisory Council (DAC) annually. The annual end-of-year report will be posted on the district's website to share progress towards benchmarks.
International Welcome Center
Language Access Plan

The purpose of the school district’s Language Access Plan is to ensure that all ACPS families receive the language access assistance needed to communicate with school and district staff and to support each child in the pursuit of a high-quality educational experience. This plan outlines strategies for ensuring that ACPS offices and staff take reasonable steps to guarantee meaningful access to ACPS benefits, services, information, and other significant aspects of the educational programs and activities for individuals with LEP.

Parent Academy

Our goal is to support families by providing information and resources. We believe partnership between the school, family, and our local community is the way to help every child succeed.

How we connect:

Live Webinars - Educators and community experts share information. Q & A at the end of each presentation.
Pre-Recorded Videos - Informational videos shared by district staff or community leaders
In-Person Meetings - Scheduled Parent Academy meetings at schools or other community venues across the district
Mobile Learning Lab - Two buses equipped with computer labs will travel to neighborhoods and provide training for parents
Surveys - Online links will be given so you can share thoughts and ideas

FOCUS	GOALS
#1: Exceptional Student Education	Providing strategies and information to support students with disabilities.
#2: Communication & School Success Strategies	Strengthening communication among parents and schools; Building positive connections & sharing tips on how to support best teaching practices in the home environment.
#3: College & Career Ready	Promoting a college and career mindset to support future economic stability.
#4: Mental Health	Providing support for mental wellness; learning more about signs, symptoms, and support.

Click here to access our Parent Academy Webinars via Zoom

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We are committed to the success of every student.

We are committed to the success of every student.

Welcome to the Office of Educational Opportunities and Outreach

Jesely Alvarez, Director

Programs and Services

The CORE

College/Career Opportunities with Rigor and Engagement

Amplified: Student Voice Coalition

Equal Educational Opportunity - Annual Report

College Boot Camp

District Equity Leadership Team (DELT)

International Welcome Center

Language Access Plan

Parent Academy

How we connect:

Staff Directory