Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Compass Learning, Inc. at Forest Hills Elementary School (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Compass Learning, Inc. (Compass Learning) will provide four days of professional development on the FastStart Program to teachers and site subscription licenses for Pathblazer Elementary Math and Reading, which includes computer-based academic interventions for 100 students at Forest Hills Elementary School.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This contract will be paid using Title I, Part D grant funds in the amount of $15,000.
EVALUATION
Compass Learning will administer a pre- and posttest at the beginning and end of the contract period to participating students to determine if documented objectives of the program were achieved. Progress reports will be shared regularly with district staff, the program supervisor, and/or designee to discuss progress of the program objectives during the contract period. Data will be analyzed to determine the success of the program and future contracts with the provider. At the conclusion of the program, a final report will be shared with district staff.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tracye Brown, General Director, Federal Programs

Larry Sykes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150120_682 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.04