Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recognition Of World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation Inc. Scholarships Awarded Through The Hillsborough Education Foundation for Teachers to Travel to Germany to Promote Internationalism in Schools in the Bay Area (Magnet Schools and Programs-Curriculum and Instruction Division) Revised

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation Inc. in conjunction with the Hillsborough Education Foundation awarded three scholarships for teachers to travel to Frankfurt, Germany to promote internationalism in schools. Two teachers, Jacqueline Esslinger and Robert Lunsford, are both part of the teaching faculty of the Robinson High School International Baccalaureate program. Michelle DeMontigny is part of the teaching faculty of Jefferson High School. After their travels, the teachers integrated learning activities into their core subject curricula at Robinson High IB Magnet Program and Jefferson High School in an effort to bring internationalism alive for all students.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

This agenda item is a recognition and there is no financial impact to the district.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Susan King
Supervisor, Magnet Schools and Programs
(813) 272-4811
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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