Deputy Superintendent
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, July 29, 2014 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. to Provide Social and Emotional Training at Sulphur Springs Elementary, and Adams, Jennings, Tomlin and Van Buren Middle Schools (Deputy Superintendent) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The Triad Foundation, Inc. grant is allowing the district flexible use in determining which school(s) will implement the social and emotional learning (SEL) program based on school needs. Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. will provide professional development training, coaching support, and student training with all the materials and resources necessary to implement the social and emotional learning (SEL) program for teacher use in the classroom at Sulphur Springs Elementary School. Additionally, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. will be providing direct service to students at Adams, Jennings, Tomlin, and Van Buren Middle Schools. Training will utilize both Providing Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) and LifeSkills research-based curriculum. | |
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
All funds to support this social and emotional learning implementation has been awarded by a Triad Foundation, Inc. grant in the amount of $50,000. | |
EVALUATION | |
The program will be evaluated in collaboration with the Office of Assessment and Accountability and will include teacher and student pre- and post-assessments. | |
SUBMITTED BY: MaryLou Whaley, Director, Parent/Community Involvement |
Jeffrey Eakins | Gretchen Saunders | |
Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4101 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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A 6.06 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140729_637 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06 |