essentiallabs-miami-dadecountypublicschools（194页）.doc

Essential Labs Grade 5 Based on New Generation Science Sunshine State Standards Annually Assessed (AA) Benchmarks School Year 2011-2012 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Education Transformation and Performance  THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chairman Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Vice Chairman Mr. Agustin J. Barrera Mr. Renier Diaz de la Portilla Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert Tee Holloway Dr. Martin S. Karp Ms. Ana Rivas Logan Dr. Marta Pérez Ms. Eboni Finley Student Advisor Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools Mr. Nikolai P. Vitti Assistant Superintendent Education Transformation and Performance ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Federal and State Laws The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational programs/activities and strives affirmatively to provide equal opportunity for all as required by law: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended - prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 - prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended - prohibits discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40. The Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended - prohibits gender discrimination in payment of wages to women and men performing substantially equal work in the same establishment. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination against the disabled. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public service, public accommodations and telecommunications. Th