ARC Broward, a not-for-profit human services organization dedicated to providing services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, is pleased to announce Derek Stein as its new director of the ARC Broward Learning Institute, a mission-based enterprise of ARC Broward. In this role, Stein will oversee all operations and work on strategic growth opportunities for the Learning Institute. Stein will also lead outreach efforts, as well as develop curricula and activities to ensure a quality educational experience for students.
“We are very excited to welcome Derek Stein to our staff as the new director of the ARC Broward Learning Institute,” said ARC Broward President/CEO Dennis Haas, Esq. “With his combined experience of post-secondary academic advising, recruitment, and management, he will make a great addition to the ARC Broward Learning Institute team.”
Stein joins ARC Broward after serving as the school leader of a charter high school based in Broward County. His proven track record in program leadership has resulted in recognition by his peers. His background also includes teacher recruitment, academic advising, student retention, SACS accreditation, developing community partnerships and nurturing relationships with government agencies. He is proud to say that he has helped more than four hundred graduates to successfully enter post-secondary programs.
Stein earned a Bachelor’s degree in business from Florida Atlantic University and holds a Master’s degree in education from Nova Southeastern University.
For more information about the ARC Broward Learning Institute, please visit www.arcbrowardlearning.com or call (954) 746-9400. For more information about ARC Broward, please visit www.arcbroward.com.
About the ARC Broward Learning Institute
Established in 2003 as a mission-based enterprise of ARC Broward, the ARC Broward Learning Institute specializes in programs designed for individuals who work in human services fields, including nonprofit and for-profit entities, government, independent service providers, and caregivers. The ARC Broward Learning Institute has grown into one of the largest training providers for the human services industry in South Florida. To learn more, visit www.arcbrowardlearning.com or call 954-746-9400.
About ARC Broward
Incorporated in 1956, ARC Broward is a nationally accredited, private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as those with various life challenges. ARC Broward operates three “mission-based” enterprises including the ARC Broward Learning Institute, ARC Broward Culinary Institute and ARC Broward Electronics Recycling Services and provides services through 21 programs in 10 locations across Broward County. By working hand in hand with families, guardians, businesses, civic organizations, donors and funders, encouragement and opportunities that create life-changing outcomes are provided so that people with intellectual disabilities and other challenges can live, learn, work and play in their communities. To learn more or to donate, visit www.arcbroward.com or call 954-746-9400. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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