Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
TEACHING AND LEARNING PRESENTATION | |
Hillsborough County Public Schools Adult Education (Curriculum and Instruction Division) Revised Attachment | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Initiative: The Department of Adult Education is committed to providing educational services throughout the community allowing its participants the opportunities to obtain a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, learn the English language, and earn United States citizenship.
Goals: To collaboratively educate the community through partnerships allowing participants the ability to break those barriers to gainful employment while providing the direction for career pathways. Targeted Population: Individuals throughout Hillsborough County wishing to earn a high school credential, acquire the ability to speak English, and those wishing to earn United States citizenship. Timeline: Hillsborough County Adult Education has been providing services since the 1930’s. Professional/Staff Development: All teachers and staff are provided professional development opportunities throughout the school year. Transferability: The subject area content and curriculum standards are provided by the Florida Department of Education’s Department of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. Involvement: The Department of Adult Education currently operates in 8 adult and community schools and 54 additional “sub-sites” throughout the community. Partnering agencies include multiple government agencies, corporations, and faith-based organizations. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Marc Hutek | Denny B. Oest | |
Director, Adult Education (813) 231-1931 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160329_757 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 01R |