Action Item
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Student Services
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, August 2, 2016 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "Teaching to Standards: English Language Arts from Attainment Company" (Student Services Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Research has shown "Teaching to Standards: English Language Arts" (ELA) to be highly effective in teaching skills that align to grade-level standards for students with intellectual disabilities. The curriculum provides materials at three literacy levels: object/photo, concrete symbols, and text. Skill areas include persuasive writing, elements of story grammar, and research endeavors. The authors adapted 16 popular works (like Holes, Number the Stars, and Dragonwings) into simplified text with repeated story lines and symbol supports. Genres include fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry.
The 32 progressive lessons are scripted and incorporate evidence-based teaching procedures. They are organized into four theme-based units: change, values and decision making, social justice, and global awareness. These far-reaching themes help students grasp the big ideas, as well as specific ELA skills. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Funds in the amount of $80,000 will be available in the Comprehensive Reading Plan (CRP) budget. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 4525. As of Thursday, July 14, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $215,000. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| Student progress will continue to be monitored by school-based and district staff. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Division (813) 273-7033 | |
| Gretchen Saunders | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
| Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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| C 6.09 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160802_776 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.09 | ||