Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreements of Understanding with Community-Based Training Sites for Exceptional Education Students, 2007/2008 - Various (Exceptional Student Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Community Based Training Program was initiated by the district for exceptional education students with mild and moderate disabilities. By providing training in entry-level positions at a variety of businesses in the community, these students are better prepared to successfully enter the workforce. During the 2007/2008 school year 18 schools will participate to provide training opportunities for approximately 220 exceptional education students. The community businesses shown in the attachment provide valuable training experiences for the aforementioned students.
Community-Based Training Business Partnership Evaluations were completed by 15 out of the 22 participating sites. The participating businesses rated students on their performance based on the following criteria.The ratings from the businesses overall produced positive outcomes in each of the following areas.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 5 - The district will close the FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The Agreements of Understanding are non-financial. The estimated cost for transporting students to and from the business sites is approximately $200,000 and is included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Project 1022.

EVALUATION

06/27/08

SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Davis, Supervisor, ESE Secondary Curriculum and Instruction/Transition

Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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