Ms. Charlene Burks, Administrative Director
(305) 883-5323

Ms. Vanessa W. Byers, Executive Director
(305) 883-5323

This office oversees, and assists in the collection of student membership data submitted to the Florida Department of Education for funding purposes. The FTE Office complies with all Department of Education requirements regarding the four FTE Surveys (July, October, February, and June) and FTE estimates. In addition, FTE and attendance reviews are conducted relative to FTE audit trail documentation to ascertain compliance with state law and School Board rules for various departments such as ESE, ESOL, Career Preparation and Teacher Certification. Prior to each FTE reporting period, workshops are conducted for the schools in each of the district’s four Regional Centers. An FTE Survival Guide has been created and personnel coordinates and assists individual schools in conducting self reviews. This FTE Office responds to all questions regarding FTE/attendance from the District, Regional Centers and schools.

FTE Training:

One on one FTE Training is available for all school staff including charter schools. Call 305-883-5323 or e-mail FTEOffice@dadeschools.net to schedule an appointment.

The following are informational tools to assist with the reporting FTE (full-time equivalent):

• 2011-2012 FTE Calendar (February 12 - Survey 3)
• 2011-2012 FTE Calendar (October 11- Survey 2)
• FTE Check Sheet
• FTE Box
• Weekly Briefing 10515 - FTE Procedures Workshops - October 2011 Survey 2
• 2010-2011 Sample Bell Schedules

The following forms are to be used in reporting FTE (full-time equivalent):

	Attendance Corrections FM-5556 Rev. (03-01)
	Attendance Review Worksheet
	Basic FTE-1 FM-2366 Rev. (12-07)
	FTE Self Review Summary of Findings FM-7456 (01-11)
	Student DECO Amendments Special Program (ESE, ESOL, Vocational) FM-7191 (12-07)
	Student DECO Amendments FM-5502 Rev. (12-07)
	Teacher Course DECO Amendments FM-5503 Rev. (08-08)
	Teacher Course DECO Amendments Out of Field Teachers FM-5673 Rev. (08-98)
	Verification of Earned FTE FM-1803 Rev. (12-07)