FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Chairman
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Members
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DONNA G. CALLAWAY
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DR. AKSHAY DESAI
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ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
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PHOEBE RAULERSON
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KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
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LINDA K. TAYLOR
October 3, 2007
TO:
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Adult Education and Family Literacy, and English Literacy and Civics Education
Providers
FROM:
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Lucy D. Hadi
SUBJECT:
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Re-advertisement of Funding Opportunities for Adult General Education and
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English Literacy and Civics Education
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Jeanine Blomberg
Commissioner of Education
The Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Education, announces the re-
advertisement of 2007-2008 funding opportunities for Adult General Education and English Literacy and
Civics Education for specified counties. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE).
Eligible Counties for Adult General Education:
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Gilchrist
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Indian River
Eligible Counties for English Literacy and Civics Education:
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Clay
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Hendry
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Jackson
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Marion
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Nassau
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Santa Rosa
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Sumter
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Suwannee
LUCY D. HADI
Chancellor for Workforce Education
325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0446 • www.fldoe.org/cc
Adult Education and Family Literacy,
and English Literacy and Civics Education Providers
Page Two
October 3, 2007
The purpose of these funds is to create voluntary partnerships between federal and state
governments and localities to serve the state of Florida’s Adult, English Literacy and Civics
Education student populations. All funds will be awarded to support the Florida Department of
Education’s goal to align Workforce Education programs with the skill requirements of the new
economy.
The instructions and information are available on the Division of Workforce Education’s website
at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdgrants/.
Questions or concerns regarding these funding opportunities should be directed to Ken Plummer
at (850) 245-9047, or via e-mail to ken.plummer@fldoe.org.
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