Instructional Support
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, May 7, 2013 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve Renewal Agreements of Understanding with Community Based Training (CBT) Sites for Students with Disabilities for the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 School Years (Exceptional Student Education) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
We request approval to renew the Agreements of Understanding with CBT sites to provide valuable training experiences for students with mild and moderate disabilities. A list of the community businesses is attached. Upon receipt of training in entry-level positions at a variety of businesses in the community, these students are better prepared to successfully enter the workforce. During the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 school years, under these two year Agreements of Understanding, approximately 21 schools will participate to provide training opportunities to an estimated total of 420 students with disabilities. CBT Business Partnership Evaluations were completed by all of the 22 participating sites for 2011/2012 and 2012/2013. The participating businesses rated students on their performance based on the following criteria:
During the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 school years, the ratings from the above criteria produced the following positive outcomes:
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
The estimated cost for transporting students to and from the business sites is approximately $540,000 for the two year period and is included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget for Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). | |
EVALUATION | |
Evaluations will be concluded on May 28, 2015. | |
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Davis, Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education |
Maryann Parks | George Gaffney | |
General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education (813) 273-7025 |
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (813) 273-7033 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130507_561 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 2.04 |