Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Continuation Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education, and if Approved, Accept Funds for ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY - CORRECTIONS Project, 2008/2009 - $100,000 (Adult and Community Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Supplemental funds will be used to enhance learning opportunities through the employment of a full-time Vocational Placement Advisor, a part-time placement and follow-up advisor and the purchase of instructional software, computer equipment, curriculum materials, and educational supplies.
For the past several years, the Department of Adult and Community Education has successfully implemented the Adult Education and Family Literacy Corrections Project, increasing performance outcomes for the district and exceeding project goals each year. During the 2006/2007 school year, performance measures reported for the Corrections Project included 489 Literacy Completion Points, 67 adult students placed into career/technical training and employment, and 53 adult students who earned a State of Florida High School Diploma (GED). For the current project period (2007/2008), the Department of Adult and Community Education has successfully met performance outcomes to date and anticipates exceeding project goals for the year.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: Karine E. Johns, Supervisor, Adult Instruction
Elsa A. Tuggle
Director, Adult and Community Education (813) 740-7762 |
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# 1.02c |