Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, September 8, 2015 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Purchase of Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) from Accountability Works (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
CELLA Online is approved by the Florida Department of Education as an instrument to assess the English language proficiency of K-12 students in the district to determine eligibility for services in the Programs for English Language Learners (ELL). Accountability Works provides the following:
Accountability Works is designated as sole-source and is the exclusive distributor of all CELLA Online products. Therefore, these purchases are exempt from requesting competitive solicitations by the Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 Purchasing Policies (11) (b). |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Align financial resources to support the district's strategic goals | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Funds of approximately $55,000 are available from the ELL Part I budget, Project 6006. | |
EVALUATION | |
The effectiveness of CELLA Online will be measured by use of diagnostic content, scale scores, trends, and gain scores of ELL. | |
SUBMITTED BY: Sandra M. Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners |
Denny B. Oest | Gretchen Saunders | |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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A 6.23 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150908_700 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.23 |