Action Item
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Business
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, May 17, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "Differentiation Strategies" from Teacher Created Materials (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| These books are hard-copy binders, accumulating research-based educational resources. Teacher Created Materials is considered sole-source and exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 purchasing policies as copyrighted materials.
The materials, "Differentiation Strategies", from Teacher Created Materials are utilized to facilitate the understanding and process of writing differentiated lessons to accommodate all language proficiency levels and learning styles of English Language Learners. Lessons are based on a variety of differentiated strategies, including tiered assignments, tiered graphic organizers, higher order questions, and problem-based learning. The materials will be provided to all K-12 sites as part of ongoing professional development focused on classroom instruction for English language learners. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Title III Grant funds are available in the amount of $60,000 for this project. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Sandra Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners | |
| Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 5.26 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110517_459 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.26 | ||