Approve to Submit Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education, and if Approved, Accept Funds, for Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) 2008-2009, Estimated $1,326,267(Exceptional Student Education)

We request approval to submit a grant application to the Bureau of Grant Management, Florida Department of Education for funding for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Center to support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

FDLRS Centers are part of the Florida public school system. The primary focus of each center is to support the implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each center provides services in four areas: Child Find, Human Resources Development, Parent Services, and Technology. A summary of each of these services area is attached.

FDLRS is a network of 19 state and federally-funded associate centers established in 1978 which provides support services to educators, families of students with exceptionalities, and community agencies throughout Florida.

Federal entitlement grant applications for disabled students must be submitted annually.

Goal 5 – The district will close the FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

If approved, estimated grant funds of $1,326,267 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Administrative costs are included in the grant budget.

Performance evaluation measures are determined by the Florida Department of Education. The completed annual state performance report will be completed in December 2009. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.