Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 23, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with New Teacher Center to Continue the Support for the Development and Enhancement of the POWER 3 Teacher Leader Program (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
New Teacher Center (NTC) is an educational leader in the development of teacher mentors.  Leaders at the district's 30 POWER 3 sites work with all instructional personnel to ensure consistent and effective teaching strategies in all disciplines and grade levels.  Through a comprehensive program of professional development and instructional tools, NTC trains and supports Teacher Leaders in the implementation of intensive instructional practice and student-learning focused site-based teacher support.  Teacher Leaders provide relevant coaching and instructional models to meet the prescriptive professional development needs at the district's 30 POWER 3 schools.  The partnership with NTC consists of a structured program of ongoing support and professional development.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this project is provided by the Teacher Incentive Fund 4 Grant.  Specifically, $186,700 is allocated annually for external leadership and coaching support for the 30 Teacher Leaders in POWER 3 schools.
EVALUATION
The program's progress will be evaluated annually by the POWER 3 administrators, Professional Development supervisor, and an external evaluator.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jamalya Jackson, Director, Professional Development

Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Student Services Division (813) 273-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.18
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150623_694 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.18