Agenda Item
b. Division of Student Services-Instructional Resources (Not to exceed $4,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of supplemental instructional resources for the Division of Student Services in an amount not to exceed $­­4,000,000.
Why: The selected vendors have been carefully vetted and identified to
improve access to meaningful content,
increase awareness of sound instructional practices,
provide technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and
engage students in rigorous activities and appropriate assessments.
These research-based supplemental instructional resources provide full access to the DCSD’s rigorous curriculum to the school district’s diverse population.
DeKalb County School District adheres Title III (Federal) funding allocation to provide supplemental services to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English Learners.
IDEA funds are allocated to purchase instructional materials for students with disabilities to ensure that these students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to address their unique needs. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools provide specialized support and resources necessary for students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum and achieve academic success.
In compliance with the Georgia Department of Education SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38 Education Programs for Gifted Students Evaluation and Eligibility, the use of these state approved assessments in DeKalb County School District’s gifted identification process will increase the number of students considered for gifted services thus closing the gap of the underrepresentation of minority, special education, EL, and/or low socio-economic groups for placement in state funded programs.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase supplemental instructional resources to support the academic success of students served through the Division of Student Services in accordance to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: The total financial impact for SY2024-2025 is not to exceed the amount of $4,000,000.
The purchase amount will be paid using Title III grant, IDEA federal funding, and general funds.
Charge codes:
Exceptional Education
404.2100.553200.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2024 ( )
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
English Learners Department
460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Title III Funds will be used to purchase these resources.
Gifted
100.2213.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
100.1000.561000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Contact: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Executive Director of English Learners Department, Division of Student Services
Mrs. Kiana King, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services
Mrs. Emmika Atkinson, Coordinator III, Gifted & Talented, Division of Student Services
Effective: August 12, 2024-August 11, 2025
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
Instructional Materials and Equipment 2024-2025
Department Vendor Content Area Amount (SY24-25) Charge Code
Exceptional Goalbook Special Education (All $700,000 404.2100.553200.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2024
Education areas)
Exceptional Lexia Learning ELA/Reading-students $44,000 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education with disabilities
Exceptional N2Y ELA, Math, Science, SS 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education and current events PSE $46,000
ID/SI $182,000
Exceptional Frog Street Special Education (All $130,000 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education areas)
Exceptional TeachTown Special Education $82,000 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education Behavior and Social
Skills
enCORE
Exceptional Ablenet Special Education $107,000 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education Preschool (PSE)
Exceptional Stages Learning Special Education- AUT $139,000 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education Pilot classrooms
Exceptional Educational Learning Mathematics $55,000.00 100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Education Systems (Symphony
Math and Ascend
Math)
English Learners Data Recognition ESOL $313,514.00 460.2100.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Corp. (DRC) LAS
Links
Title III Funds will be used to purchase this resource
English Learners Imagine Learning ESOL $348,000.00 460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Title III Funds will be used to purchase this resource.
English Learners Lexia Learning ESOL $139,100.00 460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Title III Funds will be used to purchase this resource.
English Learners Rosetta Stone ESOL $92,190.00 460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Title III Funds will be used to purchase this resource.
English Learners MRESA ESOL $121, 500.00 460.2213.530000.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Title III Funds will be used to purchase this resource.
English Learners EDMAT Company, ESOL $140,145.00 460.2213.530000.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Inc
Title III Funds will be used to purchase this resource.
Gifted Riverside Insights ITBS/CogAT $240,000.00
100.2213.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Gifted Scholastic Testing Torrance Test for $335,000.00 100.1000.561000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Services Creative Thinking
Gifted Pearson Naglieri Nonverbal $312,500.00 100.2213.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Abilities Test
Gifted Hawthorne Gifted Evaluation Scale $45,000.00 100.1000.561000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Educational Services