Action Item
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Information and Technology
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, September 20, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with New Teacher Center to Support the Development and Enhancement of the Teacher and Principal Induction Programs (Information and Technology Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Teacher effectiveness is recognized as the most important school-based determinant of a student's success. Principal leadership is second to only classroom instruction as an influence on student learning. Consequently, one of the major initiatives under the Empowering Effective Teachers Grant and Wallace Foundation Grant is a comprehensive induction model for new teachers and administrators.
Research has shown that comprehensive mentoring improves teacher retention and reduces district recruitment costs. All classroom teachers with no prior teaching experience receive weekly assistance from a full release mentor and second year teachers receive biweekly assistance. The mentor provides support to the teacher in areas including, but not limited to, lesson planning, classroom management, content, instructional strategies, assessment, parent communication, and recordkeeping. Executive Summary Continued (Attachment 1) |
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| 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 • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| This project is funded through a combination of grant funds. Specifically, $321,900 will be funded through the Wallace Foundation Grant; $200,000 will be funded through Race to the Top; and $39,830 will be funded by Title II, Part A Entitlement Grant. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| This project's progress will be evaluated annually by the district, Gates' staff, and external evaluators. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Jamalya Jackson, Director, Professional Development | |
| David J. Steele, Ph.D. | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Chief Information and Technology Officer (813) 272-4600 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 5.17 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110920_472 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.17 | ||