Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Center for Technology and Education for the ESOL Online Consortium to Provide English for Speakers of Other Languages Online Courses Statewide(LEP Programs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Online Consortium consists of Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Seminole School Districts and each district has previously purchased services from the Regional Center for Technology Education for the development of ESOL courses. The Center is now prepared to offer ESOL courses online statewide for teachers to meet state professional development requirements.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Consortium members and the Regional Center for Technology and Education establishes the procedures for utilization of funds for the development of new courses and documents the fee schedule required for non-consortia members who will contract independently with the Regional Center.

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

Goal 5. Success Factor a.4 - Provide teachers training opportunities that focus on learning strategies.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

There is no additional cost to the district for this agenda item. This agreement will continue to provide Hillsborough teachers the opportunity to participate in these ESOL online courses at no charge.

EVALUATION

09/30/06

SUBMITTED BY:

Sandra Rosario
Supervisor, Limited English Proficient Programs
(813) 272-4889
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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