Action Item
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Information and Technology
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, July 28, 2015 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Agreement for Technical Services (ATS) with Battelle for Kids (BFK) for Strategic Measures (Information and Technology Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| On July 15, 2014, the Board approved a Statement of Work with BFK to promote a deeper understanding for teachers and principals in value-added analysis, implement voluntary student perception surveys, and provide Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) to effectively differentiate instruction for all students. For the past four years, BFK has partnered with the district to provide strategic consulting and training. During the 2014/2015 school year, over 7,500 students completed Student Experience Surveys to capture feedback in non-cognitive areas at the classroom level around five themes (Hope, Engagement, Belonging, Rigor, and Classroom Management) to provide a snapshot of where students were in their learning experience. Principals and educators received building-level value added-reports and a group of teachers participated in a blended learning online suite of FIP courses.
This ATS is for the 2015/2016 school year. BFK will provide building leaders with tools and materials to support critical conversations among leaders and with teachers. The Student Experience Survey will again be offered to all second-year teachers, and will be available to all teachers throughout the district on a volunteer basis. BFK will also work closely with HCPS to develop clear and concise messaging about the benefit of the Student Experience Survey. BFK will also provide intensive consulting services to three schools through a FIP Your School campaign. This will include a dynamic communication plan, onsite professional development, access to FIP for all teachers in the building, and implementation of surveys to be used to gauge the effectiveness of the overall implementation. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Budgeted funds up to $88,500 are included in the Empowering Effective Teachers Grant. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| An evaluation of effectiveness and implementation will be conducted by the Professional Development Department. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Tracy Schatzberg, Director, Assessment and Performance Management | |
| Anna L. Brown, Ed.D. | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Chief Information and Technology Officer (813) 272-4600 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 6.18 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150728_697 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.18 | ||