Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, July 29, 2014 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Subagreement #1777-1098-00-A with the University of South Florida (USF) for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Middle School Residency Program | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Helios Education Foundation awarded $2,736,000 to USF for the implementation of the STEM Middle School Residency Program. This program focuses on restructuring preservice mathematics and science education programs at USF to align with the district’s way of work, including the teacher evaluation system and curricular expectations.
On August 27, 2013, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was approved by the School Board and signed by the dean of USF’s College of Education. Due to the growth of the program, USF is requesting the addition of a grant funded middle level educator position to serve as a “boundary crosser” between USF's College of Education and the district and to assist in the seamless implementation of the program. Thus, the Subagreement outlining the responsibilities and scope of work is submitted for School Board consideration. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| Funding for this project is provided by the Helios Education Foundation. USF is the fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF. The district will provide in-kind services in support of the project as outlined in the original MOA. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| Under the terms of the grant, USF is responsible for the project evaluation. | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Director, K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Lisa Cobb, Director, Grants and Research Operations |
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| Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D. | Wynne A. Tye | |
| Instructional Leadership Director, Middle (813) 272-4862 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| A 1.02 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140729_637 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02 | ||