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Fall 2008 District FLKRS Training Schedule for Non-Public Schools
The Fall 2008 District FLKRS Training Schedule for Non-Public Schools is now available on the Office of Early Learning's website at http://www.fldoe.org/earlyLearning.
Recently Passed Legislation – 2008:
- SB 526, Interscholastic and Intrascholastic Sports (PDF)
- HB 653, Corporate Income Tax Credit Scholarship Program (PDF)
- HB 1313, Students with Disabilities (PDF)
- SB 1712, Ethics in Education (PDF)
2008 Legislative Session: Summary of Bills Related to Scholarship Programs and Private Schools (PDF)
G-Star Sweeps State Film Contest - Again! (PDF)
Upcoming Events
MIS Database Workshop/Charter Schools Sessions, June 18 and 19, 2008, Orlando
Check out the training sessions planned specifically for charter schools by the Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice by clicking the above link. You can also find the complete agenda for the workshop at http://data.fldoe.org/register/eias. Hope to see you in Orlando!
Achieving Academic Excellence by Educating the Whole Child: A Florida School Leadership Summit (PDF)
June 11, 2008, Tampa
An opportunity for school leaders and community decision-makers to explore how to positively influence student academic performance by addressing health and wellness as integral to educating children. For more information and registration, contact MORE HEALTH Inc. by E-mail at kpesce@morehealthinc.org or by phone at (813) 287-5032.
Monthly Conference Calls Regarding Scholarship Programs
The Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice will hold monthly conference calls to update participating private schools, district staff and interested coalition organizations on the operations of the scholarship programs. During the calls, we will provide information on the scholarship payments, participation data, updates to policies and procedures and upcoming events.