Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Carol Mayo to Prepare and Deliver the Intel Teach to the Future Course Including Training with Microsoft Learning Essentials.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The service provider will provide 40 hours of face-to-face training for 20 K-12 teachers during July. In addition to preparing materials and activities for the course, the provider will do the following.
• Set up and maintain the computer lab for the duration of the training.
• Monitor the reaction of participants to the classroom modules and projects.
• Evaluate the participants’ projects and modules.
• Prepare a product CD for all of the participants at the end of the course.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

2.b.5 Provide technology skills training and resources for all teachers to improve the effectiveness of instructional delivery.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The cost for the services is allocated from the District technology training budget and will not exceed $2,392.47.

EVALUATION

Participant evaluations are completed at the end of the course to assist decision makers in making adjustments to the curriculum.

SUBMITTED BY:

Earl Whitlock
Manager, Technology Services
813-272-4721
Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
813-272-4600
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060711_179 * Section E Item# 4.03