November 09, 2010
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Approve the submission of the Race to the Top – Local Education Agency Application to the Florida Department of Education.
The purpose of the Race to the Top Funds is to provide support for participating local education agencies (LEAs) or school districts in the implementation of Florida’s Race to the Top application as approved by the US Department of Education. The intent is to implement ambitious plans in four core education reform areas: adopting standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction; recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining effective teachers and principals; and turning around the lowest-achieving schools.
A preliminary application was submitted to the Florida Department of Education on October 13, 2010 for review. The feedback from the review was incorporated into the application. The final application is being submitted after School Board approval. The application is consistent with the State prescribed deliverables and requirements of Race to the Top program.
The positive financial impact will be $37,364,356 over four years. The source of funding is the Florida Department of Education through the US Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Approve the submission of the Race to the Top – Local Education Agency Application to the Florida Department of Education.
Summary
The purpose of the Race to the Top Funds is to provide support for participating local education agencies (LEAs) or school districts in the implementation of Florida’s Race to the Top application as approved by the US Department of Education. The intent is to implement ambitious plans in four core education reform areas: adopting standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction; recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining effective teachers and principals; and turning around the lowest-achieving schools.
A preliminary application was submitted to the Florida Department of Education on October 13, 2010 for review. The feedback from the review was incorporated into the application. The final application is being submitted after School Board approval. The application is consistent with the State prescribed deliverables and requirements of Race to the Top program.
School Board Goals
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Four: Innovation (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Three: Safety (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Five: Employee Excellence (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact will be $37,364,356 over four years. The source of funding is the Florida Department of Education through the US Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Kareen Torres 754 321-2260
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