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Florida Department of Education

Florida Department of Education. Presentation to the Florida Board of Education Florida’s Public Schools July 23, 2001. Our Mission.

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Florida Department of Education

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  1. Florida Department of Education Presentation to the Florida Board of Education Florida’s Public Schools July 23, 2001 Draft

  2. Our Mission • The mission of Florida’s public education system is to provide the opportunity for all Floridians to attain the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning and to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. Draft

  3. Our Key Objectives • To advance the knowledge base of all students. • To promote civil behavior. • To develop intellectual and social skills for life-long success. Draft

  4. Belief in the power of education is strong! • Constitutional amendment • Florida law • A+ Plan • Guiding Principles of Education Governance • A system that is student-centered in every facet • “No child left behind” Draft

  5. 2,430,128 Total Student Enrollment • White 1,277,058 52.5% • Black 603,031 24.8% • Hispanic 464,456 19.1% • Asian/Pacific 45,186 1.9% • Multi-racial 33,918 1.4% • Am. Indian/Alaskan 6,479 0.3% Draft

  6. Unique Student Needs • Gifted 105,437 4.3% • Disabled 362,536 14.9% • Limited English Proficient 261,405 11.0% • Free/Reduced Lunch 1,026,479 43.2% Draft

  7. Students are served in: • 67 school districts • 4 university lab schools • The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind • 3,628 individual schools Draft

  8. Variation in School DesignTraditional • Elementary 1,643 • Middle/Junior High 481 • Senior High 366 • Combination 128 Draft

  9. Variation in School DesignSpecial Purpose • Alternative Schools 144 • ESE Centers 129 • Dept. of Juvenile Justice 211 • Other 526 Draft

  10. Students are served by: • Instructional staff 150,560 • Support staff 115,066 • Administrative staff 9,470 Draft

  11. Student Achievement is a Shared Responsibility. • Curriculum is standardized. (State) SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS • Instruction is customized. (School) Draft

  12. Sunshine State Standards • Designate what students should know and be able to do at each grade level • Addresses seven content areas: • Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education/Health • Foreign Languages • Fine Arts Draft

  13. Customized Instruction(School) • Teacher Assignment • Program Placement • Class Size and Structure • Instructional Materials • Curricular Approach • Technology Use Draft

  14. Measuring Student Progress • Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) • Based on Sunshine State Standards • Measures reading, writing and math (science 2003) • Administered in grades 3-10 • Includes performance items in designated grades • Requires essay writing in grades 4, 8 & 10 • Serves as basis for school accountability Draft

  15. FCAT Results Grade/Subject 199920002001Net Change 4 Reading 288 292 298 (+10) 5 Math 303 314 314 (+11) 8 Reading 295 290 295 (-) 8 Math 296 303 308 (+12) 10 Reading 302 298 304 (+ 2) 10 Math 308 311 323 (+15) 4 Writing 3.0 3.2 3.4 (+.4) 8 Writing 3.3 3.7 3.7 (+.4) 10 Writing 3.5 3.9 3.8 (+.3) Draft

  16. School Accountability • Florida grades most schools. • Letter grades “A” to “F” • Based on student achievement results • Includes special attention to low performing students Draft

  17. School Performance Grades (Number by Year) A B C D F 1998-99 203 314 1236 613 78 1999-00 579 266 1165 397 4 2000-01* 568 429 1112 293 0 *preliminary Draft

  18. Accountability Trends • Low Performing Schools • 1998-99 = 691 • 1999-00 = 401 • 2000-01 = 293 • High Performing Schools • 1998-99 = 517 • 1999-00 = 845 • 2000-01 = 997 Draft

  19. Accountability Changes • Beginning in 2001-2002, a school’s performance grade shall be based on a combination of: • Student achievement scores • Student learning gains as measured by FCAT • Improvement of the lowest 25% of students in the school Draft

  20. Invest for Success • Student achievement requires resources at both the state and local levels. Draft

  21. Funding • Projected education funding 2001-2002 • FEFP state + local $12,527,646,655 • Per student estimate $5,137.62 • Increase over last year $201.04 • Per cent increase 4.1% Draft

  22. Department of Education • Core Mission • Share Standards • Provide Assistance • Guide Assessment • Report Results Draft

  23. Commissioner of Education Charlie Crist Inspector General Melinda Miguel Chief of Staff Robin Safley General Counsel James Robinson Legal Affairs Communications Deputy Commissioner for Planning, Budgeting & Management Wayne Pierson Deputy Commissioner for Educational Programs Betty Coxe Deputy Commissioner for Technology & Administration Cynthia Lovett Burt Legislative Affairs Division of Financial Services Division of Technology Division of Public Schools Education & Community Partnership Division of Support Services Division of Blind Services Division of Professional Educators Division of Administration Division of Workforce Development CabinetAffairs Policy Research & Accountability Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Draft

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