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Workshop Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Problem Solving/Response to Intervention (PS/RtI) Initiative (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Problem Solving/Response to Intervention (PS/RtI) is mandated by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for all students in the state of Florida. PS/RtI is the practice of: (a) providing high-quality instruction and interventions that are matched to student needs; (b) monitoring progress frequently; and c) analyzing student response to instruction and intervention to make important educational decisions. PS/RtI can be applied to increase the academic and social/emotional growth of all students. In Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), seven PS/RtI Facilitators are collaborating with district leaders and they are also providing direct support and training to schools throughout the district.  These facilitators are housed at the Velasco Student Services Center.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

The District provides $441,068.29 in funds for salary and fringe benefits for seven PS/RtI facilitators. 

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
Tracy Schatzberg   Gwendolyn L. Luney
Supervisor, Psychological Services
(813) 273-7025
  Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110208_464 (Board Workshop) * Section W Item# 2