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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2011 Central Florida Braille Challenge Regional Winners (Exceptional Student Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 18, 2011, 52 blind and visually impaired students from 13 surrounding counties in the Central Florida region met in Tampa to test their Braille skills in a unique academic competition.  The students took part in the 2011 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, 16 students 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.

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 to 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
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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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111101_476 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 06