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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal of Cooperative Agreement with Learning AllyTM for Recorded Books and Equipment, 2012/2013 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Learning AllyTM, which will provide for district access to the Learning Ally audio library for the purpose of ordering audio books for qualified students. Learning AllyTM will provide the electronic reading devices and necessary software.

Learning AllyTM, a national non-profit organization, will provide the necessary recorded books and equipment for individual students with disabilities in all grade levels who use the recorded texts to access general education textbooks.  The number of identified students in need of recorded educational materials has continued to increase.  An analysis of student data verifies that accessible instructional materials provided by Learning AllyTM assist students with disabilities to achieve at higher levels.
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
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of $29,988 are available through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant, Project 2331.
EVALUATION
There will be a quarterly review of student usage of Learning AllyTM audio books.
SUBMITTED BY:  Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
Laura C. Brown, Coordinator, Visually Impaired Programs
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221		   Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.11
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120612_503 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.11