August 4, 2020, Regular Board Meeting

Title 4. EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - DUAL ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2020 AND SPRING 2021

Recommendation That the Duval County School Board approve the annual articulation agreement with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) to pay $157,519 for course sections, operational expenses, and salary for adjunct instructors and a not to exceed amount of $8,925 for the potential CAPE certification payment.

That the Duval County School Board authorize the Board Chairman or Vice Chairman, and the Superintendent, to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by the Office of General Counsel.

Description The district continues to partner with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) to offer dual enrollment courses in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The university credentials and provides professional development annually to district teachers who teach dual enrollment at high school campuses throughout the district. In an effort to maintain course offerings for STEM dual enrollment courses at schools with no credentialed teachers, ERAU will identify highly qualified university adjunct instructors to teach. High schools offering ERAU dual enrollment courses for the 2020-2021 school year include the following: Andrew Jackson High School, Baldwin Middle/High School, Duncan U. Fletcher High School, Edward White High School, Englewood High School, , Jean Ribault High School, Robert E. Lee High School, , Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Samuel Wolfson High School, , , and Westside High School.

Gap Analysis The district continues to provide opportunities for students to earn college credits in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through the partnership with ERAU. During the 2019-2020 school year, five (5) adjuncts taught STEM dual enrollment courses.

Previous Outcomes The table below shows the data for STEM dual enrollment courses, enrollment and percentage of passed courses for the last three (3) academic school years.

Expected Outcomes To continue to expose students to STEM-related curriculum which teach students innovative skills, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster awareness in the areas of technology. Students participating in STEM dual enrollment with ERAU will develop competitive transcripts and have the skills to compete for special STEM programs at post-secondary institutions.

Strategic Plan Goal Intentional Focus on Student Achievement and Well-Being

Financial Impact Prior Funding:

2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Dual Enrollment at ERAU $139,134.00 $156,001.00 $157,668.00

Proposed Funding for 2020-2021:

2020-2021 $157,519

Funding Source for 2020-2021:

School Year RC Fund Function Object 2020-2021 2610 SAI – Dual Enrollment Instruction and Curriculum Fees (High School Programs) (11145) (6300) (730)

Contact Corey Wright, Assistant Superintendent, Accountability and Assessment, 904-445-8840 Wendolyn Dunlap, Director, High School Acceleration Programs, (904) 390-2090

Attachments 1. Duval ERAU GAI DEAA 2020-2021 (agenda)