Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The STAGES Program facilitates transition for ESE high school students, ages 18-21 years old, under the supervision of a district teacher on the USF campus. The STAGES Program is a two-year program which includes a balance of classroom instruction emphasizing functional academics, integrated social and recreational activities, and career experience opportunities. USF currently provides multiple opportunities for career exploration in areas such as; general maintenance, food service, landscaping, child care, and clerical. The district provides an instructor, a paraprofessional, transportation, and additional support as identified.
The young adults with disabilities benefit from real-world experiences by interacting with non-disabled age-appropriate peers in a postsecondary setting. In addition, USF students who are seeking a degree in special education, human resources, physical education, medicine, engineering, and computer science benefit from interaction with young adults with disabilities through the application of educational theories and practices.
Program Highlights:
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Davis, Supervisor, ESE Secondary Curriculum and Instruction/Transition
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.#20080610_330 * Section A Item# 1.19 |