Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services with Character Development Group, Inc. for Character Education Workshop - $11,500 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An Agreement for Technical Services has been developed with Character Development Group, Inc. to deliver an intensive dual-track training in character education to three-member teams from 25 schools. These 75 participants have indicated a commitment to implementing a more focused approach to character education. The workshop includes:

In addition, approximately 125 participants from previous trainings will join the group for two days to participate in follow-up activities, extend their understanding of best practices, and share their experiences. The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Philip Vincent at Oak Grove Middle School, June 12-16, 2006.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 1 - The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT Reading will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.
Goal 5 – The District will close the FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $11,500 are available through the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Grant, Project 1020.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Joyce G. Haines, Ph.D., General Director, Elementary Education 
Alice Loeb, Supervisor/Generalist, Elementary Health

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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