Curriculum and Instruction Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 14, 2011
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve to Submit Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), and if Approved, Accept Funds for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) for 2011/2012 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FDLRS centers are part of the Florida public school system.  The primary focus of each center is to support the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Each center provides services in four areas: Child Find, Human Resources Development, parent services, and technology.  A summary of each of these service areas is attached. FDLRS is a network of 19 state and federally funded associate centers established in 1978, which provides support services to educators, families of students with disabilities, and community agencies throughout Florida. Federal entitlement grant applications for students with disabilities must be submitted annually.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
If approved, estimated grant funds of $1,113,821 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Administrative costs are included in the grant budget.
EVALUATION
Performance evaluation measures are determined by the FDOE.  The completed annual state performance report will be available in December 2011.  The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.
SUBMITTED BY:  Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education Michael Levine, Supervisor, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System

Wynne A. Tye		Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110614_461 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.19