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Information and Technology
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DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Paraprofessional Transition to Teaching Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Paraprofessional Transition to Teaching Program (PTTP) began in 2004 under a grant from the US Department of Education. The program was designed to help paraprofessionals who already had an Associate of Arts Degree to enroll in and complete their Bachelor of Education Degree from St. Petersburg College. The program provides scholarships to offset the cost of tuition and offers many classes at Horton Instructional Services Center. In 2009, six paraprofessionals graduated and are now teaching in Hillsborough County Public Schools or charter schools. Six additional paraprofessionals graduated this year (2010) and to date, five have been hired in our district or charter schools. Additional paraprofessionals will graduate next spring (2011) and through 2014.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
* Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
This program was funded by a USDOE Transition to Teaching Grant from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2010. Additional paraprofessionals will complete degrees through 2014, funded by Title I and Title II.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamalya Jackson
Director, Professional Development
(813) 840-7021
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David Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
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C 13
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100928_427 * Section C Item# 13
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