Due to the summer months being spread across two federal budget periods, this agenda item is part II of The Enable Business Development Institute, LLC summer contract approved by the School Board on May 5, 2009. During the summer of 2008, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) partnered with Enable Business Development Institute, LLC to provide entrepreneurial training to middle school teachers to incorporate Junior Achievement's "It's My Business" model with middle school students during the 2008/2009 school year.

Based on pre and post test results, 95% of participating teachers reported a significant increase in knowledge regarding operating a business. At the conclusion of the first nine weeks, 130 middle school students were instructed on entrepreneurial concepts. Several students had developed and implemented their own entrepreneurial plan within their community. Based on these results, the school district will partner with Enable Business Development Institute, LLC during July and August 2009.

* Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

This contract will be paid using Title I Part D funds in the amount of $10,000.

Enable Business Development Institute, LLC will conduct a knowledge assessment of all participants at the conclusion of each session, as well as a pre and post-assessment to determine the increase of knowledge that was gained from the summer training. This information will be used in determining the success of the program and future contracts.