Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Earl J. Lennard, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approval of Presenters for the Dr. Kevin McCarthy Accomplished Teaching Academy 2005 - $6,944

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The attached roster is the presenter list of district professional staff members and National Board Certified Teachers to plan and conduct the “Dr. Kevin McCarthy Accomplished Teaching Academy 2005.” As the total number of instructors to be hired is not known at this time, permission is requested to add or delete trainer names to the attached list as needed.

In June 2003, the district conducted the first “Accomplished Teaching Academy.” This was an outstanding four-day professional development opportunity designed for good teachers who seek an even higher level of professional excellence. The Academy was planned by a Task Force composed of district and school personnel and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association. This Task Force spent more than a year reviewing educational research and developing a framework around the propositions of National Board certification. During the Academy, school teams of teachers immerse themselves in the research of best instructional practices, interact with nationally known experts in education, and ultimately develop an action plan for establishing a learning community at their school site. The success of these school initiatives has led to such developments as expansion of reading and writing instructional best practices, implementation of study groups, and formation of a ninth grade personal development program. The 2004 Academy was renamed to honor Dr. Kevin McCarthy for his involvement and all the Best Practices for which he stood.

June 2005, will be the third year the district has offered the Academy. On June 6, 156 teachers in Cadre II from last year will return for sessions to Reconnect, Review and Remotivate. Cadre III will meet June 7-10 and will include more than 350 teachers representing 70 schools.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The cost of $6,944 to compensate presenters for the Dr. Kevin McCarthy Accomplished Teaching Academy will be paid from the Voluntary Public School Choice Grant.

EVALUATION

09/30/05

SUBMITTED BY:

Joyce G. Haines, Ph.D.
General Director of Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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