Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Recognition of Children's Advocacy Center at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa for Their Outstanding Contributions to the Instruction of Healthy Lifestyle Curricula to Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools (Secondary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The Children's Advocacy Center is the lead organization for Safe Kids Tampa. Dedicated teams of professionals take pride in the program's efforts to champion children's legislation, raise public awareness about social issues, provide important educational classes, and partner with community organizations.
The Children's Advocacy Center at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa has provided instruction to 63 elementary school physical education teachers with the Safe Routes to School Program and the Walk and Roll to School Bike and Pedestrian Safety Program impacting 22,500 students in grades K-5. Instruction during the Walk and Roll to School Days included physical education teacher trainings, on-site pedestrian and bicycle safety clinics for students and parents, and community involvement. In addition, students and parents received safety helmets and other road safety items such as reflective backpacks, bike locks, T-shirts, and reflective blinking lights. Hillsborough County Public Schools received approximately $100,000 in financial benefits for the 2009/2010 school year. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district. | |
EVALUATION | |
SUBMITTED BY: Steve Vanoer, Supervisor, K-12 Physical Education |
Denny B. Oest | Wynne A. Tye | |
General Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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C 14 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101109_430 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 14 |