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Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Agreement for Technical Services for Dr. Jordan Walker, Resource for Professionals (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dr. Jordan Walker will visit all of the Title I Focus Schools to observe, mentor, coach, and provide comprehensive written and oral feedback to each of the schools in the areas of classroom and school wide behavior management. Follow-up throughout the school year will support not only the implementation of effective strategies, but also the consistent maintenance of these strategies.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
Goal 5 - The District will eliminate FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
The amount of $67,200 will be funded from Title I funds.
EVALUATION
After Dr. Jordan Walker’s service is completed, a comprehensive survey will be done for all Title I Focus Schools to determine if the training delivered caused a reduction in behavior incidents. A report of the results will be provided to the division of Student Services and Federal Programs. This information will be used to assist the District when considering future contracts.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jeff Eakins, Director of Federal Programs
Gwendolyn L. Luney
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services & Federal Programs Division
(813) 272-4879
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Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070821_264 * Section E Item# 5.16
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