Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Purchase of Goods and/or Services from Curriculum Associates and Authorize Purchase Orders in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000.00
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Executive Summary
The Director of Research and Accountability, Director of Elementary Programs, Director of Secondary Programs, Director of Federal Programs and Director of Technology and Information Services, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the purchase of goods and services from Curriculum Associates. This program includes:
* A diagnostic for reading and math for all students in Grades K-8 to determine instructional support needed (Rule 6A-6.053(8)(b)4, F.A.C.)
* Meets the requirement of a dyslexia screener (s.1008.25(9) F.S.)
* Provides an alternate assessment for third grade promotion (s. 1008.25.(7)(b)(3), F.S.)
* Informs schools of students that require additional intervention (Rule 6A-6.053(5), F.A.C.)
The diagnostic generates district, school, class, and student data that teachers can use for differentiated instruction. An additional component is the instructional path that provides interactive lessons targeted to student's individual needs. Curriculum Associates is the core curriculum for intensive reading and math for and intervention time, all of which are on the current Florida Department of Education approved Comprehensive Evidence-based Reading Plan. Finally, Curriculum Associates also provides coaching to schools to support teachers with instruction and planning. Curriculum Associates is the supplier and publisher of this proprietary and copyrighted material.
The total amount is not to exceed $1,000,000.00. Funding beyond the quote is being requested to support the possibility of additional grant funding for schools, including charter schools and private schools, as well as our schools.
My Contact
Jennifer Merschbach
Director of Research and Accountability
352-797-7000 ext. 70465
merschbach_j@hcsb.k12.fl.us
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