Instructional Support Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Add-On Endorsement Program (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools is requesting approval of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Add-On Endorsement Program for 2013 through 2018.  The district's ESOL Add-On Program has been revised to meet the requirements of the 1990 META (Multicultural Education, Training, and Advocacy) Consent Decree and the Florida Teacher Standards for ESOL Endorsement.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There will be no cost to the district.
EVALUATION
An annual review is conducted to determine program effectiveness of the in-service training and carryover effects to the instructional setting.
SUBMITTED BY:  John Ellison, Supervisor, Professional Development

Jamalya Jackson		George Gaffney
Director, Professional Development (813) 840-7021		Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 2.02