Curriculum and Instruction Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 16, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools for the 2014/2015 School Year
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year, the district selects the Hillsborough County Public Schools Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year for elementary, middle, and high schools. School faculties nominate a teacher to represent their school and the nominees submit a portfolio for committee review. Winners are selected based on professionalism, teaching methods, and student/teacher relationships. These teachers exemplify “best practices” in the teaching of social studies. Winners are entered in the state competition to select the Florida Council of Social Studies (FCSS) Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year and are invited to attend an awards ceremony and luncheon in their honor at the state social studies conference.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Daryl W. Saunders, Supervisor, Elementary Social Studies Martha B. Ford, Ph.D., Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies Dennis Holt, Ph.D., Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies

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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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140916_641 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 10