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FLDOE Seeks Feedback on Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
#PerkinsV, Career and Technical Education Act, FLDOE, Henry R. Mack
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The Florida Department of Education is seeking feedback on the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century (2018) (Perkins V) accountability indicators and state-determined performance levels from all stakeholders identified in §122(c)(1)(A).  Written comments will be received through Friday, December 20, 2019.  If you have additional questions regarding the public comment process,…
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Changes to Model Forms for Charter Schools and their Sponsors – November 2019

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
Adam Emerson, FLDOE, model contract
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Memo from Adam Emerson, Charter Schools Director, Florida Department of Education Phone: (850) 245-9631   At their meeting in Flagler County on November 15, 2019, State Board of Education members approved amendments to Rule  6A-6.0786, which governs the use of the model forms for charter schools and their sponsors. Specifically, the board made changes to…
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Information about the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, Phase 2

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
Chancellor Mack, competitive workforce, FLDOE, HB 7071, pathways to career
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Information from the Florida Department of Education / Memorandum from Henry Mack, Chancellor Division of Career and Adult Education, November 14, 2019 Less than a month after taking office, Governor Ron DeSantis made clear his commitment to workforce education with the issuance of Executive Order 19-31. It reinforced the fact that Florida requires a competitive…
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School-Entry Requirements Waiver for Students Displaced by Hurricane Dorian

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
Bahamas, Corcoran, enrollment waivers, FLDOE, Hurricane Doiran
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On August 29, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-190, declaring a state of emergency as a result of the severe threat posed by Hurricane Dorian. While Florida was largely unscathed, our neighboring states and the Caribbean experienced significant impacts, and Florida school districts have already begun receiving displaced students. On September 5, Commissioner Corcoran…
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Suicide Risk Assessment Instruments – FLDOE Memo

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
FLDOE, mental health assessment, suicide risk assessment
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Counselors or designated mental health employees may use the instruments identified in an FLDOE memo dated August 30, 2019 when conducting a suicide risk assessment. Click here to see the SuicideRiskAssessmentMemo_from FLDOE The instruments are: Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T). Training is required to administer both instruments…
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Lynn Norman-Teck
Professional development
Chancellor Jacob Oliva, FLDOE, graduation rate, state report card, Student achievement
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FLDOE MEMO August 9, 2019 From: Jacob Oliva, Chancellor, Division of Public Schools Juan Copa, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement Re:  2018-19 School, District and State Report Cards The department is pleased to announce the release of the 2018-19 School, District and State Report Cards in the EduData Portal. These report cards…
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Time Sensitive Information for Master Schedule Planning 2019-2020

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
Career and Education Planning Courses, FLDOE, HB7071, middle school promotion
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Memo from the Florida Department of Education – June 28, 2019 – The 2019 Florida Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 7071, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on June 24, 2019. The bill makes several changes that may affect master schedule planning for the 2019-2020 school year. HB 7071 amends section 1003.4282,…
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July 1, 2019 is the Deadline to Submit Charter Sch Capital Outlay Plans

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
capital outlay plans, FLDOE, LaCrest Reed
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The Florida Department of Education is extending the deadline for eligible schools to submit their 2019-20 Charter School Capital Outlay Plans. Pursuant to State Board of Education Rule 6A-2.0020, Charter School Capital Outlay Plans must be provided to the Department by July 1. Please reference the memos below for information. 2019-20 Authorized Purposes for the…
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Who can provide school-based mental health services?

Lynn Norman-Teck
Professional development
#FDOE, Department of Educaiton, FLDOE, Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, mental health services, SB 7026, Stoneman Doughlas, Student Support Services Project
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September 2018 – The information below is taken from the Student Support Services Project newsletter released by the Florida Department of Education.  See the report for information about your responsibility under the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026) and page 10 for details outlining who can provide school-based Mental Health Services…
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Siblings find safety, inspiration & second family at charter school

Lynn Norman-Teck
Charter Schools in the News
#charterschoolFACTS, #Renaissance Charter, Charter Schools USA, CSUSA, FLDOE, Jonathan Hage, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition, St. Lucie, Student achievement, student success
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by Geoff Fox, RedefinED – August 20, 2018 Dylan Stanton was routinely bullied at his former school. A boy in his third-grade class hit him, pushed him off benches, stole his money. Once, he rammed Dylan face-first into a fence. At the same school, another student once held a sharp metal file to the throat…
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