This will be a meeting of the Digital Divide Council to discuss: Vendor and district presentations on current digital divide programs. Pilot project design, including determining districts, student eligibility and timeline. Demonstration and ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    State Board of Education

    The Florida Department of Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIME: June 4, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    PLACE: Orange County Public School District Office, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This will be a meeting of the Digital Divide Council to discuss:
    Vendor and district presentations on current digital divide programs.

    Pilot project design, including determining districts, student eligibility and timeline.

    Demonstration and data from the Student Tool for Technology Literacy.

    Strategies for integration of computer and technology training for students.

    Strategies for notification of parents and students on access to discounted computers and Internet.

    Strategies for the distribution of eligibility certificates for students to participate in the discounted computer program.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kate Kemker, (850)245-9868 or at Kate.Kemker@fldoe.org.