FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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John L. Winn
Commissioner of Education
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
JULIA L. JOHNSON
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
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Contact Information:
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K. TAYLOR
Mary Ann Ahearn
(386) 312-2265
ahearnm@nefec.org
M E M O R A N D U M
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K12: 2005-76
TO:
District School Superintendents
FROM:
Jim Warford
DATE:
June 13, 2005
SUBJECT:
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Online Content Review Module
In support of the Florida Department of Education’s effort to increase the supply of highly effective
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teachers, we are pleased to announce the availability of the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Online
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Content Review Module.
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This comprehensive online module, sponsored by the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student
Services, is designed to help educators review their knowledge in the areas of English, math, science, and
social science as required in the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum grades 5-9 certification exam.
This online module was designed exclusively for:
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Exceptional student education certified educators teaching basic education courses to students with
disabilities in grades 5-9 who need to obtain Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Certification to
comply with requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
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Middle Grades certified general educators teaching basic education courses in grades 5-9 who need to
obtain Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Certification to comply with requirements of NCLB.
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Middle Grades administrators seeking a resource to share when discussing content competencies
required by new teachers teaching core content to all students in grades 5-9.
The Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Online Content Review Module is free of charge to Florida
educators and provides access to a self-paced online review for six weeks from the date of enrollment.
Educators may complete the online registration process at the following website:
http://FDLRSHRD.NEFEC.org/IC/.
JIM WARFORD
K-12 CHANCELLOR
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Online Content Review Module
June 13, 2005
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Attached you will find an informational flyer for dissemination. We look forward to providing this
resource to assist with increasing the supply of highly effective teachers in grades 5-9.
JW/lcr
Attachment
cc:
ESE Directors
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FDLRS Associate Center Managers
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District Personnel Directors
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Staff Development Directors
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School Principals
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