HCPS FL Logo Administration
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with National SAM Innovation Project (NSIP) (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the 2012/2013 school year, 30 of our principals involved in the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) program were trained in the SAM Process.  The SAM Process is a professional development process that uses a unique set of tools to change a principal's focus from management tasks to instructional leadership activities directly connected to improving teaching and learning.  The 30 principals trained will continue their training and support for a third year.  The TIF grant will support the funding for year three schools to have their base-line data recollected to show growth after two years of additional training. It includes a local SAM Convening and Annual National SAM Conference and use of the Time Track Calendar to plan, set goals, and capture the support provided to individuals and groups of teachers.  The TIF schools will also receive support from an on-the-ground implementation specialist who will meet with their SAM team monthly to assess growth and progress and plan for continued improvement in supporting the principal in their instructional leadership work.  The implementation of the SAM process will improve how principals spend their time, which will also improve teacher practice and student learning. 
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:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $270,000 will be available from the TIF grant.
EVALUATION
The evaluation will include the analyzing of data from principal Time Track Calendars to show whether daily instructional leadership goals have been met.  The improvement of teacher practice will also be assessed as part of the evaluation.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tricia McManus, Director, Leadership Development
Jeff Eakins   Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4101
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140909_640 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.12