Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "Florida Continuous Improvement Model" (FCIM) Materials and Licenses from Recorded Books, LLC (Sole Source Provider)(Curriculum and Instruction Division)

These items from Recorded Books, LLC are considered the sole source items and are exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education Rule #6A1.012 purchasing polices.

“Take 10 Reading” provides a nine-step model based on expert educational research on the FCIM process and the gradual release instructional delivery methodology. “Take 10 Reading” is a powerful addition to the district middle and high school reading curriculum. Twenty-seven high schools and forty-six middle schools will use the “Take 10 Reading” program in all reading classes.

The Materials and Licenses include the following: (1) Teacher guides and Licensing to reproduce student workbooks for four levels of FCIM materials to serve grades 6-12 reading courses. (2) Licensing for on-line support providing additional assessments, graphic organizers, and passages. (3) Access to on-line teacher support site. (4) Professional development in the delivery of the gradual release and FCIM lesson formats.

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates

Budgeted Comprehensive Reading Plan Grant funds, Project 4526, are available in the amount of $250,000 for this project year and an additional $250,000 over the next five years.

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