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Information and Technology
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund 2007-2008 Local Education Agency (LEA) Application, Based on Final Approval from the State
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Title II, Part A entitlement grant will provide funds for the purpose of recruiting and training staff in a number of areas:
- Content training for teachers in the core academic areas (with a particular emphasis on reading)
- Intensive training for teachers and principals in school improvement strategies
- Teacher training in areas such as instructional strategies and classroom management
- Activities and strategies that support the recruitment of highly qualified teachers
- Mentoring and support services for new teachers and teachers having difficulty
- Assessment and evaluation strategies for analysis of student data in order to support the Continuous Improvement Model and to improve student achievement
- Utilizing salary differentials to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers in high poverty schools
In addition, the funds will be used to focus on eliminating the achievement gap through professional development activities for teachers and principals.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
All District Goals and Critical Success Factors
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
This grant will provide appoximately $8,460,000.00 for the 2007-2008 school year.
EVALUATION
By June 30, 2008, a comprehensive evaluation of the 2007-08 Title II, Part A Project will be completed. The evaluation will determine the impact that Title II funds had on increasing student achievement and increasing the number of Highly Qualified Teachers in Hillsborough County. The information will be used to prioritize and direct Title II dollars toward programs and trainings that are closing the achievement gap and improving teacher performance.
SUBMITTED BY:
Chuck Fleming
Director, Staff Development
(813) 272-4728
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Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070619_276 * Section E Item# 4.01
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