Teaching and Learning Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 28, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Approve the Purchase of Edgenuity Virtual Instruction Curriculum for Grades 6-12 from Edgenuity, Inc. for eLearning Instructional Delivery (<em>Academic Services)</em></p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>The Edgenuity Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) courses are designed to reflect research-based instructional practices to meet the needs of all students. Their courses feature rigorous, explicit instruction led by expert, onscreen teachers, as well as allowing district teachers to incorporate their own uniqueness to the course. It includes courses with challenging content, relevant activities, adaptable formative and summative assessments and real-time feedback. Edgenuity is standards aligned and approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).&nbsp;</p> <p>In accordance with the FLDOE Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(14), a district school board, when acquiring, whether by purchase, lease, lease with option to purchase, rental or otherwise, information technology, as defined in Section 282.004(11), F.S., may make any acquisition through the competitive solicitation process as described herein or by direct negotiation and contract with a vendor or supplier, as best fits the needs of the school district as determined by the district school board.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child</p> <p>• Improve Student Achievement</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, terry.connor@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.14
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200728_1007 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.14