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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Services Agreement with New Teacher Center to Support the Development and Enhancement of the POWER 3 Teacher Leader Program (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
New Teacher Center (NTC) is an educational leader in the development of teacher mentors.  Teacher Leaders at 30 POWER 3 sites work with all instructional personnel to ensure consistent and effective teaching strategies in all disciplines and grade levels.  Through a comprehensive program of professional development and instructional tools, NTC will train and support Teacher Leaders in the implementation of intensive instructional practice and student-learning focused site-based teacher support.  Teacher Leaders provide relevant coaching and instructional models to meet the prescriptive professional development needs at the district’s 30 POWER 3 schools.  The partnership with NTC will consist of a structured program of ongoing support 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 • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this project is provided by the TIF 4 Grant, POWER 3. Specifically, $186,700 is allocated annually for external leadership and coaching support for the thirty Teacher Leaders in POWER 3 schools.
EVALUATION
The program’s progress will be evaluated annually by the POWER 3 administrators, Professional Development supervisor, and an external evaluator.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jamalya Jackson, Director, Professional Development
George E. Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Instructional Support Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140610_634 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.09