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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Agreement for Technical Services with e-Cubed Creative, Inc. for the Implementation of the Professional Development for Digital Learning Grant (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agreement is required to provide consulting services to support the Building Your Technology Expertise (BYTE) project.  This project, funded through the Professional Development for Digital Learning grant, will implement professional development activities related to Digital Learning and will support the district’s Digital Classroom Plans’ goals related to 1:1 technology and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

e-Cubed Creative, Inc. will provide digital coaching services to assist with the development and delivery of training sessions for the project at Thompson Elementary School, Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy and Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy.  Teachers will have an opportunity to design lessons after receiving professional development related to digital learning.  e-Cubed Creative, Inc. staff will provide coaching support to enhance lessons and future planning.

Following the coaching sessions, teachers will put into practice what they have learned. Using a lesson study model, they will meet in professional learning communities for conversations about delivering digital content, infusing technology, and modifying lessons as needed.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding in the amount of $41,850 is available through Professional Development for Digital Learning Grant.  Project 2712
EVALUATION
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SUBMITTED BY:  Sharon Zulli, Manager Technology Customer Service and Support
Anna L. Brown, Ed. D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information & Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.32
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150120_682 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.32