Information and Technology Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, May 3, 2011
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Empowering Effective Teachers (EET) Update (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Attached is the EET update regarding the progression of the EET initiative which includes induction, communication, evaluation and compensation, assessment and performance management, and professional development.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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 • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This is an information item and there is no monetary impact to the School District.
EVALUATION
None
SUBMITTED BY:

Tracye Brown		David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Director for Communications and Project Management, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant (813) 272-4875		Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant (813) 272-4600
		A 9.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110503_458 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.01