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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 | |
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Recognition of MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent, by the Duke Talent Identification Program, 2010 (Curriculum and Instruction Division) |
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| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
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The Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) recognizes our district as the school district in the southern region with the highest number of students participating in the yearly program. TIP identifies academically talented students based on standardized test scores. These identified students are then offered additional opportunities to enhance their academic abilities through higher level assessments and educational experiences. This past year, Hillsborough County had 1,654 seventh grade and 1,172 fourth and fifth grade TIP participants, making our district their number one participant. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
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This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on this district. |
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| EVALUATION | |
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| SUBMITTED BY: Shanshera Quinn, Supervisor, Guidance Services | |
| Josie Sanders | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Middle School Education (813) 272-4862 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 01 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101109_430 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 01 | ||