HCPS FL Logo 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).

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
    A 5.17
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.17