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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement with Eckerd College School Leadership Institute to Support the Leadership Development of the 30 POWER 3 Teacher Leaders (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For over 25 years, the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) at Eckerd College has provided contemporary, high-quality, assessment based leadership programs to help individuals, teams and organizations reach their leadership potential.  The LDI has created a School Leadership Institute specifically designed to maximize the leadership skills of the POWER 3 Teacher Leaders. 

Through this 3-day institute, POWER 3 Teacher Leaders will receive leadership training and development in the following areas:

  • Gain an understanding of current leadership strengths and development
  • Improve the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Assess consensus-building skills
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Improve conflict resolution skills
  • Understand and value differences in approaching and managing change
  • Develop a school action plan for increased effectiveness
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 • 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)
Funding for this project is provided by the TIF 4 Grant.  Specifically, $186,700 is allocated annually for external leadership and coaching support for the 30 Teacher Leaders in POWER 3 schools.
EVALUATION
The Leadership Institute's progress will be evaluated 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.#20140624_635 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.09