Academic Support and Federal Programs
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, August 14, 2018 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), and if Approved, Accept Funds for Expert Reviews of Multiple Standardized Assessments for Students with Visual Impairments for 2018/2019, 2019/2020, and 2020/2021 (Academic Support and Federal Programs) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired (FIMC-VI) will assist the FLDOE by providing expert reviews for the 2018/2019, 2019/2020, and 2020/2021 statewide assessments and sample tests. FIMC-VI will ensure the assessments listed below are appropriate for students with visual impairments. In addition, FIMC-VI will review and proofread items, produce or obtain braille manipulatives required for the assessments, and distribute braille test materials associated with the statewide assessments.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
If approved, grant funds will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. As authorized by Section 1008.22, Florida Statutes, the FLDOE/K-12 Assessment Office will provide the district State General Revenue funds of $330,222 to complete assessment activities. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3529. | |
EVALUATION | |
Performance evaluation measures are determined and monitored by the FLDOE. | |
SUBMITTED BY:
Kay Ratzlaff, Supervisor, Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired Kimberly Workman, General Director, Exceptional Student Education |
Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent | Gretchen Saunders | |
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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C 6.03 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180814_894 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.03 |