Approve Agreements for Technical Services for Teacher Training Workshops for the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant, “Math Matters and Digital Math” - $126,720 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

The Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant (February 2, 2007, through June 30, 2008) , “Math Matters and Digital Math” Project, was implemented for District K-12 mathematics teachers. Through collaboration between the University of South Florida and district mathematics experts, high-quality staff development will be delivered that will enhance teacher understanding of mathematics concepts that will support classroom instruction in Florida’s revised Mathematics Sunshine State Standards. Teams comprised of personnel from the University of South Florida and the District will deliver training to 1,200 District K-12 mathematics teachers. The teacher training workshops will be conducted July 16, 2007, through June 30, 2008, at various locations including Lewis Elementary and Burnett Middle School. Some of the workshops topics include Geometry/Measurement, Number Sense/Operations, and Algebra I.

Agreements for Technical Services have been prepared for the attached list of teachers. In order to effectively complete the Teacher Training Workshops, permission is requested to add and/or delete trainers as needed not to exceed the budgeted amount of $126,720.

Goal 2 - The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT mathematics will increase a minimum of five percentage points.

Funds of $126,720 are included in the district special revenue/federal programs budget through the Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant, Project 1150.

Evaluation of this component will be included in the overall Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant evaluation.