Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services Between Mercedes C. Gilliard and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The provider will plan, conduct, and evaluate one online 60-hour Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding course beginning June 8, 2009, and ending August 10, 2009; one online 60-hour Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding course beginning June 9, 2009, and ending August 10, 2009; and one online 18-hour ESOL Strategies for Professionals course beginning June 10, 2009, and ending July 10, 2009. This training is provided in partnership with the Consortium for Technology and Education and is required to satisfy English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Consent Decree requirements inclusive of teacher certification that impacts FTE weighted funding.

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

* Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $5,462.96 are included in the English Language Learners (ELL) Program budget, Project 6006.

EVALUATION

The online staff development courses for ESOL will be reviewed to determine successful completions of teachers to meet 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 Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090421_348 * Section A Item# 5.07