Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Information Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 5, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Empowering Effective Teachers Grant Presentation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Don Shalvey and Ky Vu of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will present an overview of the Empowering Effective Teachers Grant. District personnel will summarize our key initiatives and project timeline.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Office and Project Director for Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
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