Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Create Position: Supervisor of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This individual would supervise and coordinate the instructional program and related services for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) students, provide training and support for ASD teachers and personnel, and respond to parents' questions and concerns.Create Position: Program Manager, Parent Liaison Project
No Child Left Behind, IDEA 2004, State Performance Plan and Staff Development protocol make enhanced parent involvement a critical focus. This position is needed to coordinate Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Parent Services, Parent Liaison Project, and other ESE/FDLRS Parent initiatives. FDLRS Parent Services for parents include: the Parent Press Newsletter, the Parent Press electronic venues, designed to help new families understand and navigate the Exceptional Student Education system; parent training and informational workshops, individual assistance, by phone or in person, providing information about ESE programs and services; and guidance in educational planning and community resources.Reclassify Positions: Clerk II to Accounting Clerk I and Accounting Clerk III to Accountant I
The responsibilities of these positions have grown considerably over the years. The need for accountability and confidentiality are major factors in the monitoring and overseeing of the IDEA federal grant which exceeds $36,000,000.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Exceptional Student Education (813) 273-7025 |
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060926_184 * Section E Item# 1.07 |