Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services for Online and Face-to-Face Course Trainings (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the attached list of Agreements for Technical Services for online and face-to-face course trainings.

Training is provided in partnership with the Consortium of Technology and Education and is required to satisfy English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Consent Decree requirements inclusive of teacher certification that impacts Full Time Equivalency (FTE) weighted funding.

A sample Agreement for Technical Services is also attached.

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

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Contracted services will be funded by Programs for English Language Learners, Part 1 funds, in the amount of $52,307.28 - project 6006.

EVALUATION

The online staff development courses for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) will be reviewed in December 2010, to determine if teachers have successfully completed state professional development requirements.

SUBMITTED BY: Sandra M. Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Office
(813) 272-4270
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