Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Thursday, September 6, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The District is committed to providing training for teachers to enhance their content and pedagogy knowledge in the area of reading to impact student achievement and eliminate the achievement gap. Trainings will be focused on scientifically research-based reading strategies in the essential components of reading which include: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Courses to be offered include:
In order to effectively provide training, permission is requested to add and/or delete trainers as needed, not to exceed the budget of $302,125.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education
Glenda Brown, Supervisor, Elementary Reading/Language Arts
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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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070906_278 * Section E Item# 5.12 |