Welcome to the third issue of the FADSS 2020-2021 Business Partner Quarterly Enewsletter. This publication is dedicated solely to FADSS 2020-2021 Annual Business Partners to share timely and relevant information related to the services and products they provide to Florida school districts.

FADSS is proud to partner with these companies and I want to thank all of FADSS annual business partners — Platinum, Gold and Silver — for their support of FADSS, Florida superintendents, and public education as a whole.

Like school districts, these companies also had to pivot and adjust in terms of operations during this challenging year. They too had to make sacrifices and difficult financial decisions, YET they did not waiver in their support of FADSS and Florida superintendents. For that we are very grateful.

We all need to continue to work together as we strive to address the long-term impact — academic, social and emotional — related to the COVID-19 epidemic.

                       — Bill Montford

We’re proud to announce a powerful new tool for assessing early learners: the MAP Reading Fluency Dyslexia Screener. Like MAP Reading Fluency—and unlike other dyslexia screeners—this assessment requires no 1:1 administration. It can be given to a group of students or an entire class at once, and it only takes about 20 minutes. The screener clearly flags students to help educators quickly and accurately identify those who need a follow-up.

The new dyslexia screener from FADSS Platinum Partner nwea fills that gap.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

Edgenuity — FADSS Platinum Partner Since 2019

The FBI has been sounding the alarm about the rising threats to data security in schools nationwide. To help districts build an effective defense against these threats, we have put together this three-pronged approach to maintaining data security based on what NIST calls the CIA triad of effective cybersecurity: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Learn more from FADSS Platinum Partner ENA

about this effective 3-pronged approach HERE.

Is it time to turn the corner? Students will have had varying experiences with remote and hybrid learning in 2020-2021 and will bring different levels of proficiency to the classroom. How can educators ensure that students get the support they need? Just like your teachers, i-Ready has adapted to the changes. We’ve identified some of the biggest challenges and created changes and improvements to help get your students back on track.

CLICK HERE to read more about the Myths and Realities of outsourcing and how FADSS Platinum Partner Sodexo provides peace of mind when it comes to making the decision to outsource. From nutrition and food service programs to buildings and grounds, we are prepared to align our work with your district’s goals and needs.

To learn more from FADSS Silver Partner Imagine Learning about how to close learning gaps read their article HERE.

Want to learn more about how FADSS Platinum Partner No Kid Hungry is addressing food insecurity in our schools? CLICK HERE