Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with IMPACTS for Business Etiquette and Leadership Training for Urban Teaching Academy (UTA) Students at Blake, Hillsborough, and Middleton High Schools (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

An Agreement for Technical Services has been developed with IMPACTS to provide 24 sessions to UTA students and teachers including First Impressions, The Art of Networking, Dress for Success, and Dine Like a Diplomat. The UTA is a magnet high school program for students aspiring to become educators. IMPACTS staff will conduct training at the three UTA sites. Approximately 100 students and eight teachers will participate in 24 sessions March 10 through May 10, 2010. The objectives of the sessions are to increase participants’ knowledge of the standards and conduct appropriate for professional educators.

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

Funds of $14,970 are included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget through the Magnet Grant, Project 1833.

In April 2010, students will participate in a hands-on tutorial to demonstrate the skills obtained from the training.