FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County
FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County
FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County
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• Two post-secondary institutions<br />
o SFCC (South Florida Community College – <strong>Hardee</strong> Campus)<br />
o USF-Polytechnic<br />
• 2 programs: administrative/student assistance; blue sky (entrepreneurial programs)<br />
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SFCC<br />
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Bachelor’s program to be available 2012 - business management<br />
Communities proximity to these and other institutions is a plus<br />
How much of the taxes paid in <strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong> stay in <strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong>?<br />
Need to create an expectation of achievement by students (at home and in the community)<br />
Need to create opportunities for parent/family/home support for children<br />
Can expand the role of the Churches in education/support for families and children<br />
Look at neighborhood schooling<br />
Parents (and the community) need to set a good example for the children<br />
Look at Florida Virtual School (but family support and discipline needed)<br />
Youth mentors are present; look to mirror and expand<br />
o Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs are available in the schools<br />
o “Take Stock In Children” program<br />
o “College Reach Out Program” CROP<br />
What is your Vision for Education in <strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong>? What are the<br />
opportunities?<br />
• More parent involvement and accountability<br />
• Mentoring program for parents<br />
• Involvement from state and national groups<br />
• Improvements in health/healthy habits<br />
• Increased communication (can’t legislate)<br />
• Need family support/network<br />
• Need Christian School<br />
• Expand existing student mentoring programs<br />
Community Comments and Ranking of Priorities March 10, 2011<br />
Following a brief introduction and review of the first Education/Workforce Focus Group community and stakeholder<br />
comments, the focus group participants were asked to provide a listing of desired development related activities (short or<br />
long term). Each participant was given the opportunity to vote for two activities they would like to see for <strong>Hardee</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>. The activities included:<br />
• Ways/opportunities to keep jobs here (not export)<br />
• Programs to engage kids (educational)<br />
• Expand technical-vocational programs<br />
• Separate vo-tech school (i.e., 3 yr program)<br />
• Expanding school-family support<br />
• Expand diversity of educational opportunities (pre-k, public, private) and look at careers and transferability<br />
• Accountability for parents; create successful opportunities<br />
• Public-Private-Partnerships (help fund gaps in education system) and partnerships with businesses and trusts<br />
• Establish internships with businesses and industries (can quality for class credit)<br />
• Look at successes across the state and nation, and apply the model(s) here<br />
• Provide local flexibility for curriculum and programs<br />
Participants were given the opportunity to discuss the activities, ask additional questions, discuss possible grouping of<br />
certain activities and talk with the other attendees prior to voting. The activities received the following votes:<br />
Vote<br />
Activity<br />
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Public‐Private‐Partnerships (help fund gaps in education system) and partnerships with businesses<br />
and trusts 13<br />
Provide local flexibility for curriculum and programs 12<br />
Accountability for parents; create successful opportunities 8<br />
Programs to engage kids (educational) 7<br />
Expand technical‐vocational programs 7<br />
Ways/opportunities to keep jobs here (not export) 4<br />
Expanding school‐family support 3<br />
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