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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Adoption of Recommended Titles as Flexibility Instructional Materials for ELEMENTARY SCIENCE Program (Elementary Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The process for selection of flexibility instructional materials for the District's Elementary Science Program has been completed. The recommended titles are shown on the attached memorandum from Liz Hunnicutt, Supervisor, Elementary Science. A FLEX textbook committee studied and recommended the instructional materials according to district guidelines (Policy 4.16) which include:
- District FLEX textbook selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process.
- The FLEX Committee reviews and evaluates submissions using the Florida Department of Education instructional materials evaluation packet.
- The FLEX Committee through a consensus vote recommends instructional materials to be placed on the FLEX list for purchase.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
Goal 3- Student performance on FCAT science will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
These items may be purchased using categorical textbook funds included in the general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Carol Finch, Supervisor, District Instructional Materials
Liz Hunnicutt, Supervisor, Elementary Science
Joyce G. Haines, Ph.D.
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
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Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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1.03
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20061212_189 * Section E Item# 1.03
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