Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition of Winners for the "You Make a Difference Award" (Exceptional Student Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2007-2008 Hillsborough District "You Make a Difference Award" Winners

Joni Cagle and Roxanne Coriell, Hunter's Green Elementary School

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) has sponsored the "You Make a Difference" awards for the past four years as a venue to provide positive recognition to educators, and inform school administrators of the importance of inclusion in the classroom. FDDC is a not-for-profit entity engaged in advocacy, capacity building, and systematic change activities that contribute to a coordinated, consumer and family-centered comprehensive system of community services and individualized supports.

Eligible nominees for the awards are educators or administrators from Florida public and private Preschools, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools who demonstrate excellence in the practice of educating students with developmental disabilities alongside students without developmental disabilities.

Joni Cagle and Roxanne Coriell from Hunter's Green Elementary School were recognized at a statewide award luncheon on June 20, 2008.

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

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

N/A

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education



Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
813-272-4221
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