Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services for Steve Barkley, Consultant for Performance Learning Systems To Provide Professional Development Training and Support for Shaw Elementary School (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Steve Barkley will support Shaw’s leadership team in implementing a culture of collaboration that focuses on student achievement. Mr. Barkley will coach individuals and teams to link the needs of the students with the instruction provided. During the 2008/09 school year, Mr. Barkley will observe teachers individually and assist administration with the development of a plan to improve the quality of instruction. He will facilitate teacher teams to further their understanding of differentiated instruction, student motivation, and best practices. The ultimate goal will be to create a sustaining model of support that will continually focus on student learning. Mr. Barkley will commit two full days to on-site development, observation, and coaching. In addition, Mr. Barkley will provide ongoing phone and e-mail support throughout the year. This comprehensive contract will cover the cost of training and support, along with all necessary material and travel expenses.

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

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This Agreement for Technical Services will be paid out of Shaw’s Title I Staff Development dollars ($5,000).

EVALUATION

The leadership team, along with the staff at Shaw, will review team agendas and notes monthly. At the conclusion of the year, data will also be collected from each participating staff member to determine the impact the training and support provided by Steve Barkley had on professional growth and student performance. All data collected will be used in determining future contracts with Mr. Barkley.

SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Eakins, Director of Federal Programs

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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