Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Career Pathways Articulation Agreement with Southwest Florida College for the Secondary Program Criminal Justice Operations. (Career and Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of a new Criminal Justice Operations articulation agreement with Southwest Florida College that will provide high school students the opportunity to receive college credit for a completed Career Pathways Program of Study. For the past seventeen years, the School District has worked collaboratively with numerous postsecondary institutions in implementing Career Pathways Programs of Study. One major component of Programs of Study has been the establishment of articulation agreements allowing District secondary students the opportunity to enter degree-seeking programs at an advanced status. This articulation agreement allows students to earn twelve (12) credits that apply to the Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice at Southwest Florida College.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

All District Career Pathways programs are FTE-earning and are included in the general operating budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Carla Sparks, District Resource Teacher, Career Pathways
 Kristine Hensley, Supervisor, Career and Technical Education
 Dr. Cosette Whitmore, Supervisor, Health Science and Public Service

Pamela Campbell-Peralta
General Director, Career and Technical Education
(813) 231-1860
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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