Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, December 13, 2011 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of “Unique Learning System” Curriculum from N2Y, Inc. (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
These licenses from N2Y, Inc., are considered sole-source items and are exempt from the bidding process per Florida State Board of Education Rule, 6A-1.012, Purchasing Policies in regard to copyrighted materials.
The Unique Learning System is an online, comprehensive program designed specifically for students with disabilities. The standards-based content, which includes math, science, social studies, and reading, is available online for immediate download and use in the classroom. All of the material is age-appropriate and developed for students with disabilities. This program provides educators with web-based assessment and progress monitoring tools so they can access their classroom data from any computer station. Each month teachers will download a new “unit” of study that is available in four grade levels: elementary (grades K-2); intermediate (grades 3-4); middle school (grades 5-7); and high school (grades 8-10). |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Funds of $150,822 are included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Project 2131. | |
EVALUATION | |
Teachers using the Unique Learning System program will utilize progress monitoring tools for data collection. This data will be reported to the Supervisor of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Program throughout the school year and will be used for making data driven decisions to improve student outcomes. | |
SUBMITTED BY:
Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education Glenda Koshy, Ph.D., Supervisor, Autism Spectrum Disorders Program |
Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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A 5.17 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.17 |