Title: G7-Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Project Grant

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the continuation of the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) project grant in the amount of $1,053,699, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, and authorize the superintendent or designee to sign all documents and contracts related to the grant which are required for implementation of the grant activities.

Description:

The grant application will be submitted to the Florida Department of Education (DOE).

The grant provides support services for the following required functions:

Child Find - Provides assistance in the location, identification and evaluation for all children and youth who are at risk of developing special or unique needs.

Human Resource Development - Assists districts in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of personnel development and implementation of IDEA.

Parent Services - Assists districts in the development of partnerships between families and professionals.

Technology - Provides assistance and support in the appropriate use of assistive, instructional, and communications technologies.

The 2006-2007 Project Application summary was developed through cooperative planning involving members of the community, teachers, and administrators.  It supports achievement and success for all Exceptional Student Education students and their families.  The Advisory/Coordinating Council approved the Management and Activities Plan on May 25, 2006.

A database is maintained for each function of the FDLRS Project Grant indicating the outcomes of the four required FDLRS activities.

Child Find - records number of children referred, evaluated, and placed.
Human Resources Development - records number of trainings and staff trained.
Parent Services - records parent contacts, IEP meetings, and presentations.
Technology - records Read & Write Gold evaluations, trainings, and needs assessment.

Financial Impact:
Pending state approval, the financial impact to the Special Revenue - Other Funds budget will be an increase of $1,053,699.  In addition, $221,757 in Operating funds is allocated by the Exceptional Student Education Department budget in support of this project.  All grant related expenditures and contracts are authorized for payment up to the amount of revenue.

For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)
Janice S. Cover, Ed.D.
Russell Feldman

Attachments (list):
Data Panel.pdf