Florida's School Public Accountability Reports (SPARs) have been generated to comply with federal legislation that requires annual report cards on the educational progress of schools, school districts, and the state. The School Public Accountability Report contains several types of data (indicators) designed to inform parents and the general public about the progress of Florida's public schools. This report meets public reporting requirements and provides certain additional information of interest on the status of Florida's schools.

Link - http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

Emerald Coast Technical College (ECTC) is facilitating a four day CIW:  Internet Business Associate (IBA) training for Walton County School District's secondary Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers the week of June 6th.  The training is being facilitated by ECTC instructor Leslie Harrison.  The objective is to prepare the participants to take and pass the IBA industry certification exam and provide them with instructional strategies for preparing their students for the industry certification exam as well.  Students enrolled in the Digital Information Technology course for the 2016-2017 school year will be provided the opportunity to prepare for the exam.  To learn more about the IBA exam, please visit 

http://www.ciwcertified.com/ciw-certifications/web-foundations-series/internet-business-associate

Submitted by Laura Smith, Walton County School District

Superintendent recognized Paxton School for their national ranking by receiving the status of Bronze Medal in U.S. News and World Report – 2016 Best High Schools

Pictured left to right:  Receiving the award for Paxton, teacher Emily Powell, teacher Kathryn Jordan, Superintendent Anderson, and Principal Cindy Neal. 

Student representatives for Paxton High School who attended the Board Meeting were Connor Williams, Krysten Pazik, Montana Armstrong, and Summer Padgett.

Photo courtesy of the DeFuniak Herald

Submitted by Kim Kirby, Walton County School Board Member

Pictured left to right:  Board Member Mark Davis, Board Member Kim Kirby, Superintendent Carlene Anderson, Board Member Gail Smith, Board Member William (Bill) Eddins, Jr., and Board Member Jason Catalano.