Created : March 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM
August 05, 2003
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Approve the partnership with Broward Community College for the implementation of the new Florida Department of Education, Title IV Community Service Grant Program.
The Florida Department of Education has awarded Broward County Schools a contract for $27,776 to support the development, implementation, and dissemination of structured service programs involving grade 6-12 students who are suspended, expelled, or in alternative programs in lieu of expulsion. Funding is from the Title IV Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program.
The Educational Programs Department was awarded this grant on behalf of Cypress Run Alternative Center to implement the Public Achievement service-learning program. Public Achievement is a research-based, national youth development and civic engagement initiative that challenges young people to work together to solve community problems. Students will research and work on real-world problems under the guidance and encouragement of trained coaches. Outcomes include development of team-building and problem-solving skills, and improvement of behavior and academic performance through effective and responsive citizenship. The project will target approximately 80 students.
As a collaborating partner, the Social Studies Department at BCC will provide trained coaches to work with, counsel and mentor Cypress Run students participating in the program. Additionally, BCC will provide on-going teacher training in the Public Achievement model and assist with the coordination of Public Achievement as an integrated component of teaching and learning at the school. A formal program evaluation will be conducted through an independent consultant employed by the State Department of Education.
The positive financial impact is $27,776. The source of funds is the U.S. Department of Education through the Florida Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve the partnership with Broward Community College for the implementation of the new Florida Department of Education, Title IV Community Service Grant Program.
Summary
The Florida Department of Education has awarded Broward County Schools a contract for $27,776 to support the development, implementation, and dissemination of structured service programs involving grade 6-12 students who are suspended, expelled, or in alternative programs in lieu of expulsion. Funding is from the Title IV Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program.
The Educational Programs Department was awarded this grant on behalf of Cypress Run Alternative Center to implement the Public Achievement service-learning program. Public Achievement is a research-based, national youth development and civic engagement initiative that challenges young people to work together to solve community problems. Students will research and work on real-world problems under the guidance and encouragement of trained coaches. Outcomes include development of team-building and problem-solving skills, and improvement of behavior and academic performance through effective and responsive citizenship. The project will target approximately 80 students.
As a collaborating partner, the Social Studies Department at BCC will provide trained coaches to work with, counsel and mentor Cypress Run students participating in the program. Additionally, BCC will provide on-going teacher training in the Public Achievement model and assist with the coordination of Public Achievement as an integrated component of teaching and learning at the school. A formal program evaluation will be conducted through an independent consultant employed by the State Department of Education.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact is $27,776. The source of funds is the U.S. Department of Education through the Florida Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Frank Vodolo, 768-8156 null
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