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DATE: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Parents K-12 Resource Portal

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For the 2012/13 school year, InSync Education will be providing Hillsborough County Public Schools its Parents K-12 resource portal to all parents, students, and community partners.  The Parents K-12 resource portal was piloted during the 2011/12 school year by the district’s English Language Learner (ELL) department.  This user-friendly online tool provides parents age-appropriate activities and resources that support their child’s grade level specific curriculum.  Customized activities, curriculum and resources specific to Hillsborough County Public Schools can be added to the portal.  All online content can be translated into Spanish and Haitian-Creole, in both written and verbal form, with just one click.  For secondary students and their parents, the Parents K-12 portal offers college and career ready resources, life skill activities, and job preparation activities.  Community Partners will also have access to the Parents K-12 portal to provide further support to students and parents.  The Parents K-12 portal can be accessed on the district’s home page by clicking the InSync icon.

 

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
The Parents K-12 resource portal is being provided to the district at no cost for one year.
EVALUATION
At the conclusion of the 2012/13 school year, the district will evaluate the Parents K-12 resource portal utilizing stakeholder surveys and data reports to determine its effectiveness as a parent resource tool.  This evaluation will be used to determine whether the district will continue its implementation.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jeff Eakins   Kenneth R. Otero
General Director Federal Programs
(813) 272-4899
  Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4101
    A 9.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120911_512 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.02