Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Revised Program Guidelines for Under-age Pre-General Educational Development / General Educational Development, 2008-2009 (Adult and Community Education)-Revised Attachment

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the revised guidelines for the Pre-GED/GED Under-age program. The Pre-GED/GED program provides opportunities for students aged 16/17 to earn a State of Florida High School diploma through the GED test. The program targets students who have been unsuccessful in the traditional high school program and are planning to withdraw or have withdrawn. Students who successfully complete this program will be granted an Under-age GED test waiver to be eligible to take the GED test prior to reaching the age of 18. The pre-GED/GED program has served over 5,000 students since program inception in 1998. The revised guidelines modify the original guidelines to include an on-line option for students with Internet and email access.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The cost for the program is included in the Workforce Development Budget

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Elsa A. Tuggle
Director, Adult and Community Education
(813) 740-7762
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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