The school year is winding down and with summer right around the corner, parents everywhere are searching for the right summer camp for their child. Identifying the perfect summer camp for your child can be challenging, but taking a few basic factors into consideration can make the selection process much simpler. The first choice to consider is whether an overnight camp or a day camp is suitable. Overnight camps nurture independence skills while giving children a vacation-like experience. But, day camps can give children a similar experience while allowing them to come home at the end of the day... Read more

When you picture your neighbors in East Orlando, you may think of the young couple down the street or your friends and family across town. Those not often considered are the diverse population of homeless individuals that live among us. For these neighbors, help and resources are scarce. Recently a daytime drop-in center was proposed to help the homeless, although the center’s location has been one of heated controversy. The proposed East Orlando center is a necessity to help the homeless however, according to Cathy Jackson, executive director of the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida.... Read more

The UCP/Bailes Campus will open its doors this August for students of all abilities. UCP of Central Florida is set to open their brand new, state-of-the-art, 35,000-square-foot facility this August for kids of all needs dubbed the UCP East Orange/Bailes Campus in Research Park. Known primarily for their work with young children who have special needs, the new campus will incorporate an all-inclusive environment in an effort to help children of all levels and backgrounds grow and learn together. “At UCP we provide a comprehensive SET of services for all of our students – support, education... Read more

This month marks the beginning of the 2009-10 Orange County Public Schools school year. After an immensely busy, and successful, year in 2008-09 complete with school bell flip times, budget cuts and a whopping 21 out of 30 District 2 schools receiving an ‘A’ grade from the state, Daryl Flynn, your school board member for District 2, is ready to do it all over again this year. “I’m excited, sure,” she says. “I’m excited for the District 2 schools. I’m excited to see them staffed with great principals and teachers for another successful year.”... Read more

More than 2 million children are homeschooled in the United States every year. Generally parents choose to homeschool their children in an attempt to provide an education that is less expensive yet has more attention focused on the their child than private school. For those parents, it’s the only way to provide true one-on-one attention, guidance and assistance to the developing child. It’s their focus and dedication to education that drive the growing trend of homeschooling for families around the world. “Homeschooling provides your children with the education they need at... Read more