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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve All Title II, Part A Project and Funds: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruitment Fund, Based on Final Approval from the State for the 2013/2014 School Year (Instructional Support Division) Corrected attachment
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Title II, Part A entitlement grant will provide funds for the purpose of recruiting and training staff in the following areas:

  • Content training for teachers in core academic areas (with an emphasis on reading)
  • Intensive training for teachers and principals in school improvement strategies
  • Teacher training in such areas as instructional strategies and classroom management
  • Activities and strategies that support the recruitment of highly qualified teachers
  • Mentoring and support services for new teachers and struggling teachers
  • Assessment and evaluation strategies for analysis of student data in order to support the Continuous Improvement Model and to improve student achievement
  • Utilizing salary differentials to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers in high poverty schools

In addition, the funds will be used to focus on eliminating the achievement gap through professional development activities for teachers and administrators.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

The grant will provide approximately $6,557,749 for the 2013/2014 school year.

EVALUATION

By September 30, 2014, a comprehensive evaluation of the 2013/2014 Title II, Part A Project will be completed.  The information will be used to prioritize and direct Title II dollars toward programs and trainings that are closing the achievement gap and improving teacher performance.

SUBMITTED BY:  Jamalya Jackson, Director, Professional Development
George E. Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Instructional Support Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.03R
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.03R