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Business
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve All Title II, Part A Project and Funds: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund, Based on Final Approval from the State, for the 2009/2010 School Year (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Title II, Part A entitlement grant will provide funds for the purpose of recruiting and training staff in number of areas:
- Content training for teachers in the core academic areas (with an emphasis in reading)
- Intensive training for teachers and principals in school improvement strategies
- Teacher training in areas such as instructional strategies and classroom management
- Activities and strategies that support the recruitment of highly qualified teachers
- Mentoring and support services for new teachers and teachers having difficulty
- Assessment and evaluation strategies for analysis of student data in order to support the Continuous Improvement Model and to improve student achievement
- Utilizing salary differentials to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers in high poverty schools
In addition, the funds will be used to focus on eliminating the achievement gap through professional development activities for teachers and principals.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce, * Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
This grant will provide approximately $8,353,194 for the 2009/2010 school year.
EVALUATION
By September 30, 2010, a comprehensive evaluation of the 2009/2010 Title II, Part A Project will be completed. The evaluation will determine if the Title II funds had an impact on student achievement and on the number of Highly Qualified Teachers in Hillsborough County. The information will be used to prioritize and direct Title II dollars toward programs and trainings that are closing the achievement gap and improving teacher performance.
SUBMITTED BY:
Charles Fleming, Director, Staff Development
David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
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Gretchen Saunders
Chief Financial Officer
(813) 272-4270
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A 5.19
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090714_356 * Section A Item# 5.19
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