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 Adoption of Recommended Titles as County Adopted Instructional Materials for Exceptional Student Education Programs (Exceptional Student Education)

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Approval is requested to adopt the instructional materials listed with the attached memorandum from the Exceptional Student Education Department. An Instructional Materials Selection Committee evaluated and recommended the materials in accordance with Board Policies 2510 and 2520 and administrative procedures that include the following:

  • The selection committee reviews and evaluates submissions using criteria established by or compatible with those established by the Florida Department of Education.
  • The selection committee is trained in the instructional materials evaluation process and use of the instructional materials evaluation form.
  • For the adoption of a major tool of instruction, the selection committee recommends no more than two selections to be placed on a ballot for a districtwide, subject-area teacher vote.
  • For the adoption of supplemental instructional materials, the selection committee may make a final recommendation for adoption to the School Board.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The items may be purchased using categorical textbook funds in the general operating budget and/or funds provided through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant. The estimated cost over this five-year adoption is $2,000,000. 
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Joyce Wieland, General Director, Exceptional Student Education
Karine Johns, Supervisor, Instructional Materials
Donna Wilson   Wynne A. Tye
Manager of Instructional Program Support
(813) 272-4229
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    A 1.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02