FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
     
    S
      
    TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
     
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Chairman
    Members
    DR. AKSHAY DESAI
    MARK KAPLAN
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
    JOHN R. PADGET
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
    SUSAN STORY
     
    Dr. Eric J. Smith
    Commissioner of Education
      
     
      
     
      
     
     
     
    DR. FRANCES HAITHCOCK
    CHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
     
     
     
    MEMORANDUM
    Contact Information
    Melvin Herring
    Samantha Love
    (850) 245-0479
    Melvin.Herring@fldoe.org
       
    Samantha.Love@fldoe.org
    DPS: 2010-163
     
     
     
     
    TO:
    District Sch
    ool Superintendents
     
     
    FROM
    :
    Dr. Frances Haithcock
     
     
    DATE:
    August 13,
    2010
     
     
    SUBJECT: 2010-2011 Controlled Open Enrollment Plans
      
      
    Section 1002.31(2), Florida Statutes (Public school parental choice), requires each school
    district t
    o develop a controlled open enrollment plan and submit the plan to the Commissioner of
    Education. Controlled open enrollment is the system by which school districts make student
    school assignments based on parents’ preferential school choice as a significant factor. The
    controlled open enrollment program must be offered in addition to the existing choice programs
    such as magnet schools, alternative schools, special programs, advanced placement, and dual
    enrollment.
      
    Planning for school choice requires each school district to develop a system of priorities that
    considers
    nine quality indicators as required by Florida law. These indicators provide a
    comprehensive framework for districts to use in determining the scope of the choice plan, laying
    a firm foundation for implementing the plan, and promoting optimal parental involvement.
    Considerations of each indicator will impact planning decisions.
      
    In order to comply with section 1002.31(2), Florida Statutes, we ask that you complete the 2010
    Controlled Open Enrollment online template located on the
    Department of Education’s website.
    If your district choice plan is accessible online, please provide a direct link in the contact
    information section of this online template.
      
    District controlled open enrollment plans should be submitted via the online system on the
    Department’
    s website at http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/ by 5:00 p.m., on Sept. 17, 2010
    .
      
    School choice empowers parents and gives them a tool to use in ensuring their children get the
    very best ed
    ucational program. School choice programs in Florida are in high demand and
     
     
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    District School Superintendents
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    are growing as an increasing number of families take advantage of their right and responsibility
    to select the
    most appropriate learning option for their children. Thank you for your leadership
    and commitment to ensuring all students have opportunities to access the highest quality
    academic program and support services.
      
    If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Bureau of Federal
    Educational
    Programs, Office of Public School Options, at (850) 245-0479.
      
      
    FH:le
       
    cc: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
    School Choice Contacts
     

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