INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION TO
IMPLEMENT THE GED EXIT OPTION MODEL IN 2005-2006
Districts seeking approval to implement the GED Exit Option Model in the 2005-2006 school
year must follow the instructions provided below. There are four components of the
Application
to Implement the GED Exit Option Model in 2005-2006
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Part A—District Application, which contains the programmatic assurances required by
the American Council on Education and the Florida Department of Education
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Part B—Site Evaluation Checklist for Implementing the GED Exit Option Model
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Part C—Student Evaluation Checklist for Implementing the GED Exit Option Model
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Annual School Report (ASR) Form, which must be completed for each site implementing
the GED Exit Option Model in 2005-2006.
Part A—District Application
The district should respond as comprehensively as possible to the request for information
included under each guideline. To simplify the process for completing the application, directions
with key or specific elements can be found on the pages preceding the guidelines. These
directions were developed to clarify and provide assistance for submitting the appropriate
information required on the application to ensure approval.
Part B—Site Evaluation Checklist for Implementing the GED Exit Option Model
Each implementing site within the district must complete this checklist and submit to the district
office. These checklists should be maintained at the district office.
Part C—Student Evaluation Checklist for Implementing the GED Exit Option Model
Each implementing site within the district must complete this checklist for each participating
student. Each student’s original checklist must be maintained at the implementing site.
Annual School Report (ASR) Form
The ASR form must be completed for each site that implements the exit option.
Please note that
the form must be printed in its original red and black (color) format and completed with black
ink.
Photocopies, poor quality, faxed, or non-white paper copies will not be accepted and will
delay the approval process.
Submitting the Application
Districts must submit Part A and all ASR forms in print format to the Department of Education
for approval prior to implementing the GED Exit Option Model in 2005-2006.
ASR forms must
be submitted in the correct print format (color document completed with black ink)
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completed ASR forms will not be accepted and will delay the approval process. Parts B and C
should not be submitted to the Department as part of the application.
Applications should be sent to:
Mailing address:
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Cyndi Terry, Program Specialist
Florida Department of Education
P.O.
Box 1311
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Mulberry, FL 33860
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Telephone:
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(863) 701-1393
Fax:
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(863) 701-1395
Email:
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cyncat@aol.com
When an application is approved, notification letters will be sent to the district superintendent
and the individual designated as the district contact for the GED Exit Option Model. Districts
should not begin implementation of the GED Exit Option Model until official notification of
approval is received. Questions regarding the application and implementation processes should
be directed to Ms. Terry at the telephone number or email address provided above.