Title: P11 Art / History Social Studies Program

Recommendation:

I recommend approval of the purchase of the comprehensive instructional history /art project from Art In History and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.

Description:

P11  Approve the purchase of  the comprehensive instructional history / art project from Art In History for the not-to-exceed amount of $43,000.

·       Art In History is the owner of the copyright and sole distributor of this product.

·       Multicultural Education has developed a staff development program for Social Studies teachers utilizing Program for LEP students who gain greater comprehensible input through hands-on activities in small learning groups. 

·       Art In History produces individual art project for cultural and historical events.  Teachers will integrate          these hands-on art products at significant times of the year.  The program will impact 22 teachers and over 2,000 students.

·       Art In History is the only company found that incorporates kinesthetic learning styles, reading practice, art integration, and historical content and application all in one comprehensive program.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the Title I Budget is estimated at $43,000.  There is no financial impact to the District operating budget.  The source of funds is Title I funds allocated to the Multicultural Education Department.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Margarita Pinkos

Attachments (list):
Art In History.pdf