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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of the 2010 Central Florida Braille Challenge Regional Winners (Exceptional Student Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| On February 19, 2010, 44 blind and visually impaired students from 13 counties in the Central Florida region met in Tampa to test their Braille skills in an academic competition unlike any other. The students took part in the 2010 Central Florida Braille Challenge.
The Visually Impaired Program of Hillsborough County Public Schools serves approximately 300 students ranging in age from birth through 22 years. During the competition, 13 students from Hillsborough County Public Schools in grades K-12 competed in the day long Braille Challenge in the following literacy categories: reading comprehension, Braille spelling, chart and graph reading, proofreading, and Braille speed and accuracy. The day concluded with an awards ceremony to acknowledge the students for their accomplishments. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Suzanne Dalton, Supervisor, Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired Laura C. Brown, Coordinator, Visually Impaired Programs |
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| Joyce L. Wieland | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Exceptional Student Education (813) 273-7025 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101109_430 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 03 | ||