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Global Family Welcome Center

Welcome to the Global Family Welcome Center


Supporting newcomer families as they transition into the Orange County Public School system and community. Our dedicated staff is here to guide students and families through every step of the process—from enrollment and vaccinations to language assessments and appropriate grade placement—ensuring a smooth and supportive integration experience.

Meet our Team

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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

6051 Magic Way Bldg. 100A
Orlando, FL. 32809

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

(407) 317-3410

WelcomeCenter@ocps.net

 

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


Click here for Welcome Center Appointments.

 

Janine Marie González
Senior Manager
407-317-3410
Janine.Gonzalez@ocps.net

Wanda Alicea
School Counselor
407-317-3200 Ext. 2028112
Wanda.Alicea@ocps.net

PARENT ENGAGEMENT BILINGUAL:

Español

Vanessa Madden

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028006
Vanessa.Madden@ocps.net

 

Elsie Torres Acevedo

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028005
Elsie.TorresAcevedo@ocps.net

Portuguese

Valdelina Roberts

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028002
Valdelina.Roberts@ocps.net

Geane Santana

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028104
Geane.Santana@ocps.net

Haitian Creole

Kervelyne St. Vil

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028106
Kervelyne.StVil@ocps.net

 

Herby Vernet

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028008
Herby.Vernet@ocps.net

Parent Engagement Lead | Instructional Coach

Maria del C. Rodriguez

407-317-3200 Ext. 2028004
Maria.Rodriguez9@ocps.net