Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreements for Technical Services for Test Administrators for the Spring 2008 Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) - $170,000 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) will be conducted April 22, 2008, through May 23, 2008, to approximately 25,000 K-12 English Language Learners at designated school sites. The assessment is used to measure the growth of English Language Learners in English language skills needed to succeed in school. CELLA is a Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing proficiency assessment developed by Educational Testing Service that provides: Agreements for Technical Services have been prepared for the attached list of test administrators. CELLA test administrators are trained retired teachers and administrators. This allows classroom teachers to maintain the instructional flow and time on task for students during the testing window. In order to effectively complete the required assessment, permission is requested to add and/or delete test administrators as needed, not to exceed the budgeted amount of 170,000.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 1.d - Monitor student achievement and use the data as the basis for instructional decisions.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of 170,000 are included in the federal Title III grant, Project 1361.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Sandra Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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