Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 5, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Purchase of Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum as a Prekindergarten Pilot to Support the Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education (Pre-K ESE) 3-Year-Old Program from Teaching Strategies, LLC (Sole-Source Provider) (Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida Department of Education supports the use of research-based curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and is designed to introduce children to literacy, social, and numerous experiences that focus on teaching to the whole child as well as enhances age-appropriate progress in attaining state-adopted performance standards. The Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum materials have been reviewed through the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Curriculum Approval Process.  Teaching Strategies will provide training to the 20 participating Pre-K ESE teachers to assist in the effective implementation of this curriculum.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of $49,988.99 are included in the divisional revenue/federal programs budget, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3308.
EVALUATION
Participating teachers will complete a survey on the effectiveness of the curriculum.  Student progress will be monitored three times annually on the assessment, My Teaching Strategies – Teaching Strategies, LLC.
SUBMITTED BY:  Kimberly Workman, General Director, Exceptional Student Education

Wynne Tye, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives (813) 273-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180605_885 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.07