Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Teacher Training Instructors for New Teacher Content Training, 2007/2008 - $95,000 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are requesting approval of the attached listing of consultants ($90,020.61) who will plan and/or conduct training for New Teacher Content Training for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers at various locations throughout the District beginning July 23, 2007, through July 30, 2007. Based on the number of teachers participating in the training, permission is requested to add and/or delete trainer names to the list.

The elementary, middle, and secondary staffs provide this opportunity to introduce new teachers to classroom management, professional ethics, district standards and assessment, and the expectations, content, and pedagogy necessary to begin the year successfully. Additionally, more support is provided for teachers throughout the school year at all levels.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $95,000 are available in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction budget under Project 1380, Title II, Part A.

EVALUATION

The Department of Staff Development will conduct teacher evaluation surveys at the conclusion of the training.

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education 
Josie Sanders, General Director, Middle School Education 
David Steele, Ph.D., General Director, Secondary Education

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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