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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreement for Services with St. Joseph’s Hospital for the Realizing Exceptional Achievements at a Community Hospital (REACH) Program, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013  (Exceptional Student Education) 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the renewal of the agreement for services to continue the partnership with St. Joseph’s Hospital for the REACH Program which was established in 2006/2007.

 

The REACH program facilitates transition for high school students with disabilities ages 18-21 years old under the supervision of a district teacher.  REACH is a two-year program which includes a balance of classroom instruction emphasizing functional academics, integrated social and recreational activities, and career experience opportunities.  St. Joseph’s Hospital currently provides multiple opportunities for career exploration in areas such as maintenance, child care, kitchen/cafeteria, imaging transportation, sterilizing processing, mailroom/material distribution, and clerical.  The district provides a teacher, paraprofessional, transportation, and additional supports as identified.  The young adults with disabilities benefit by interacting with nondisabled, age-appropriate peers in a postsecondary setting.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding is included in the divisional general operating budget and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Deborah Davis, Supervisor, ESE Secondary Curriculum & Instruction/Transition
Joyce L. Wieland   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    A 1.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110614_461 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.05