School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - 4:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
May 21, 2015 - Regular Meeting
Agenda Item #20


Item Title
C-20A Permission for ESE Specialist to travel out of state to attend training at Center for Learning Differences Education at Trident Academy July 20-31, 2015

Issue/Rationale

The Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction was designed to assist students with dyslexia.  A multi-sensory approach, it  incorporates auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning pathways and benefits all learners.  The Orton-Gillingham approach provides another research based tool for students with disabilities to achieve reading success.

There are a limited number of accredited training programs.  Participating in this training program at the Center for Learning Disabilities Education at Trident Academy will allow the district to maximize training opportunities while saving funds.  Permission is sought to send Vickie Wucher, ESE Specialist, to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina July 20-31, 2015.  Ms. Wucher has relatives relatively close to the training location that will provide housing and meals.  District cost will be the tuition (including materials) and travel.



Recommended Action
Approve permission to travel out of state

Financial Impact
Approximately $1600 funded through Medicaid dollars.

Submitted By
Terrry Roth, Director of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services