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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation National Inclusive Schools Week, December 5 - December 9, 2011 (Exceptional Student Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request the School Board adopt the attached National Inclusive Schools Week proclamation to recognize effective inclusive education practices in Hillsborough County Public Schools.

National Inclusive Schools Week is an opportunity to recognize the progress that our schools have made in implementing effective inclusive education practices and to showcase the many instructional endeavors that help students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment with peers.

National Inclusive Schools Week is an event that is sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network (ISN). The ISN is a world-wide resource and network of professionals, families, schools, and organizations whose mission is: "to encourage, embolden, and empower people to design and implement effective inclusive schools by sharing insights and best practices and by providing opportunities for connection."  

Executive Summary continued on the attachment.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is a proclamation and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Joyce L. Wieland   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111108_507 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 01