FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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
MEMORANDUM
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Contact Information:
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TO:
District School Superintendents
Arlene Duncan
(850) 245-0983
FROM:
Bambi Jo Lockman, Chief
Arlene.duncan@fldoe.org
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student
K12: 2005-141
Services
Michael Tremor, Chief
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Bureau of School Improvement
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DATE:
October 14, 2005
SUBJECT:
Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS) Materials: Pre-Algebra
We are pleased to announce the distribution of a new Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students
(PASS) package,
Pre-Algebra.
The content-centered package supports the Department’s goal of
highest student achievement by providing instructional activities designed to supplement state-
approved textbooks and other instructional materials and to assist teachers who are teaching pre-
algebra to high school students of various achievement levels and diverse learning needs. This
PASS package was developed through the joint efforts of exceptional student education and
content area teachers throughout Florida, under the coordination of the Curriculum Improvement
Project, Leon County Schools.
The content of the new
Pre-Algebra
book (course number 1200300) is designed to correlate
classroom practices with the
Florida Curriculum Frameworks
and the Sunshine State Standards.
Copies of the pre-algebra package are being sent to every Florida high school, and sets are being
sent to each Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Associate Center. To distribute
these materials, principals should identify pre-algebra teachers in their schools who are working
with exceptional students in regular education settings. Please note that there is a pull-out
evaluation form in the front of the teacher’s guide. We ask your help in having the selected
teacher fill out the form and return it to us. Persons returning evaluation forms by June 30, 2006,
will be eligible to receive additional complimentary copies.
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 614 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0475 • www.fldoe.org
District School Superintendents
October 14, 2005
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The materials may be reproduced for use in the school system, or additional copies may be
purchased from the Florida Department of Education, Office of Workforce Education, Career
Development and Product Distribution Unit, 325 W. Gaines Street, 644 Turlington Building,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, 850/245-0452, 1/800-342-9271, Suncom 205-0452, FAX
850/245-0995. Prices are as follows:
12652.B
12652.A
Pre-Algebra
(student book)
Pre-Algebra, Teacher’s Guide
$15.50
$9.75
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Enclosures
cc: Assistant
Superintendents for Instruction
Contact Persons, FDLRS Associate Centers
Chairpersons, University Training Programs
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Contact Persons, Secondary Education
Contact Persons, Dropout Prevention Programs
Contact Persons, Programs for Specific Learning Disabilities
Contact Persons, Programs for Emotional Handicaps
High School Principals
