Approve the Technical Service Agreements for Catapult Learning to Provide Staff Development Training for Title I Teachers at Two Private Schools (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

Private schools that receive Title I Staff Development set aside dollars may use these funds to provide training to Title I teachers at their sites. By law, the School District must provide equitable services to Private Schools with Title I funds. After meaningful consultation between school district representatives and private school officials, two private schools chose to contract with Catapult Learning to provide site specific content and strategy trainings. The two private schools participating in these trainings are Mt. Calvary and Faith Outreach Academy.

Goal 1- The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in Reading will increase a minimum of 5%. Goal 2- The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in Mathematics will increase a minimum of 5%.

These Technical Service Agreements will be paid using Title I Staff Development dollars. ($10,500)

As required by law, at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year, district representatives will have meaningful consultation with the two participating private schools. During these sessions, a survey will be completed by each site director to determine the effectiveness of the training provided by Catapult Learning. This information will be shared with the district and the vendor. This information will be used in determining any future contract awards with Catapult Learning.