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
LINDA K. TAYLOR
CONTACT PERSONS
Name:
Mary Jo Butler
Helen Lancashire
Phone:
(850) 488-1842
Suncom:
278-1842
E-mail:
maryjo.butler@fldoe.org
hlancash@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
K12: 2005-117
MEMORANDUM
To:
District School Superintendents
From:
Jeanine Blomberg
Date:
September 8, 2005
Subject:
STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN GUIDE for 2005-2006
Florida continues to focus education resources to ensure that every student is prepared to
be successful in school, postsecondary education, and the workplace. It is important to
continue improving the proficiency levels of all students within the K-20 seamless system by
supporting rigorous and relevant curriculum in the classroom to enable students to
successfully transition from grade to grade and graduate from high school prepared for
postsecondary education or the world of work.
Please find enclosed the
Student Progression Plan Guide for 2005-2006,
which reflects
be successful in school, postsecondary education, and the workplace. It is important to
continue improving the proficiency levels of all students within the K-20 seamless system by
supporting rigorous and relevant curriculum in the classroom to enable students to
successfully transition from grade to grade and graduate from high school prepared for
postsecondary education or the world of work.
Please find enclosed the
Student Progression Plan Guide for 2005-2006,
which reflects
current legislative requirements for student progression:
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Student Progression Plan Index for Required and Optional
Elements
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Required Elements of a Student Progression Plan
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Optional Elements of a Student Progression Plan
JEANINE BLOMBERG
CHIEF OF STAFF
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 1514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-9663 • www.fldoe.org
Student Progression Plan Revision Charts 2005-2006
September 8, 2005
Page Two
The purpose of the guide is to assist districts in revising and developing policies and
procedures related to promotion and retention. The Student Progression Plan Index for
Required and Optional Elements provides an index showing required and optional elements
with references to the 2005 Florida Statutes.
These charts help ensure that your required program of study, placement, promotion,
reporting, retention, and assessment procedures are equitable and comprehensive, thereby
providing accountability for all students. If you have questions or need additional
information, please contact Mary Jo Butler or Helen Lancashire.
Thank you for your continued leadership in ensuring high quality educational programs for
all students.
JB:mjbo
Enclosure
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Assistant Superintendents for Instruction
Student Services Directors
Guidance Supervisors
