Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Purchase of Language Learning Software from Rosetta Stone Ltd. (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Language Learning Software from Rosetta Stone Ltd. is utilized to enhance both the language acquisition and academic instruction of English language learners (ELLs). This software helps in the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as the development of cognitive academic language. The software will be used by ELLs who are non-English speakers and limited English speakers. The licenses will be rolled out in two phases. The first phase of the roll out will be for newly arrived ELLs in 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. The second phase of the roll out will be for non-English speakers and limited English speakers in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade. This will allow our district to serve the most recently arrived population of ELLs to ensure an increase in their language acquisition.
This software from Rosetta Stone Ltd. is considered a sole-source item and is exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 (11) (6) purchasing policies as copyrighted materials. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Grant funds of $244,800 are available from Title III, Project 2561 for the first year. The second and third year commitment of $219,600 per year will be subject to the annual allocation of sufficient funds to pay each annual installment. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| The Rosetta Stone Program will be evaluated by December 2014. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Sandra M. Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners | |
| Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 6.07 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.07 | ||