State Board of Education to Meet in Boca Raton
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESS OFFICE
(850) 245-0413
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET IN BOCA RATON
Tallahassee, Fla., November 1, 2012 – The State Board of Education will meet next Monday and Tuesday in Boca Raton. On Monday, Governor Scott will provide an overview of his College and Career FIRST Plan and the Board will hear presentations on special education in Florida. The Board will meet again the following day to consider a full agenda. The agenda and materials for both days are posted online at www.fldoe.org/board/meetings.
To view the meetings via live webcast, visit www.fldoe.org.
WHAT: State Board of Education Workshop and Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 5, and Tuesday, November 6, 2012
WHERE: Boca Raton High School
1501 N.W. 15th Court
Boca Raton, Fla.
WHAT: Overview of College and Career FIRST Plan
WHEN: Monday, November 5, 2012
2:00 p.m.
WHAT: State Board of Education Workshop on Special Education
WHEN: Monday, November 5, 2012
2:45 p.m.
WHAT: State Board of Education Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
8:30 a.m.
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About the Florida Department of Education: The department’s mission is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient education system by providing them the chance to expand their knowledge and skills through world-class learning opportunities. Serving more than 3.5 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges, 188,000 teachers, 47,000 college professors and administrators, and 318,000 full-time staff throughout the state, the department enhances the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward college, workforce education, job-specific skills, and career development. Florida ranks first in the nation for teacher quality, first in the nation in advanced placement participation, and first in the southern region for graduation rate and degrees awarded by the Florida College System. For more information, visit www.fldoe.org.
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