Children with and without special needs achieve Pre-K Graduation milestone
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Orlando, Fla. (June 19, 2012) -More than 170 Pre-K children, with and without disabilities, who attend six Central Florida campuses, proudly wore a cap and received their diploma at UCP of Central Florida'scommencement ceremony last week. Pre-K graduation is a notable milestone and thanks to the combination of education and therapy programs provided to children of all abilities at UCP, families celebrated the educational and developmental victories as their children progress into a kindergarten classroom for the upcoming school year. "Each of our young graduates made remarkable strides in their development thanks to their hard work lead by our educators and therapists and supported by their families," said Dr. Ilene Wilkins, President/CEO of UCP of Central Florida. "UCP children have excelled in so many ways and we are so proud of their accomplishments and developments." UCP's Pre-K graduation ceremony commenced with an invocation led by Winter Garden graduating twins Christian and Carter, inspirational remarks and one parent’s reflection of the program's success. Carmen, mother of sibling students Melqui and Isabella, shared the impact that UCP's set of services – support, education and therapy – had on the developmental progress of her two children. According to Carmen, UCP's focused educational and therapeutic intervention allowed her son and daughter to achieve important milestones and strive for success without limits. Following the presentation of Pre-K diplomas, families participated in a sing-along tribute and enjoyed a celebratory refreshment reception. For more information about UCP's six area campuses and summer or fall enrollment, visit www.ucpcfl.org. ABOUT UCP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA:UCP of Central Florida is the expert for children with special needs and provides support, education and therapy services for children, birth through age 21, with and without disabilities. Services are offered at six locations throughout Central Florida: downtown Orlando, East Orlando near UCF, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Pine Hills and Winter Garden. More than 2,400 children and their families received services provided by UCP last year. For more information about UCP of Central Florida, visit www.ucpcfl.orgor call (407) 852-3300.
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