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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Agreement with Polk Community College for Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant Internships (Exceptional Student Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Assistant Intern program with various community colleges has been successful in Hillsborough County Public Schools since 1997. Polk Community College requires students enrolled in their OT/PT Assistant programs to receive clinical experience as part of their instruction.The Department of Exceptional Student Education recognizes the need for trained personnel in OT/PT and has offered to provide to Polk Community College interns the necessary clinical experience with District OT/PT therapists at various school sites. The student interns will assist in assessing, documenting, and developing treatment plans of short-term and long-term goals for students.
District personnel will have the opportunity to observe and evaluate the interns for prospective OT/PT employment.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
* Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
No financial impact to the District.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Sheree Glass, Coordinator, Occupational and Physical Therapy
Joyce L. Wieland
General Director, Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
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Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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A 1.04
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20081021_302 * Section A Item# 1.04
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