Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Science teachers need a background in science to feel confident in presenting content to their students. Upscaling my Science Expertise (USE) workshops are specifically designed for teachers. Training will also be provided where teachers can learn science concepts and will be shown how they can integrate the science concepts into their other content areas. SAMI (Science And Math Integrated) specifically targets the integration of Science and Math.
Courses to be offered include:
In order to effectively provide the training, permission is requested to add and/or delete trainers as needed, not to exceed the budget of $31,597.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education
Elizabeth Hunnicutt, Supervisor, Elementary Science
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
A 5.37 | |
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080520_293 * Section A Item# 5.37 |