Agenda Item #35
Title
Contracted Services Agreement between Learning Wheels and Sherwood Elementary School
Discussion
Sherwood Elementary School did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for disadvantaged students in mathematics during the 2008-2009 school year, and only 48 percent of fifth grade students were proficient in science. As part of the effort to improve instruction in these areas, Learning Wheels will present two half-day workshops on two days for 37 teachers. One will cover mathematics, Math: Not a Problem! and one will cover science, Science: The Current Scoop! Teachers in grades K-2 will have their workshops on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Teachers in grades 3-6 will have their workshops on Friday, October 23, 2009. Follow-up activities will include incorporation of strategies gained from the professional development activities into teachers' lessons. Math and science scores from FCAT and District required assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of the consultant's work with teachers.
Recommendation
Approve the Contracted Services Agreement with Learning Wheels to provide training for Sherwood Elementary School's regular education, exceptional education and Title 1 teachers on October 22 and October 23, 2009. The cost of the training is $7,200 (16 hours @ $450.00).
Meeting Date(s)
Information - 9/22/2009
Consent after Information10/13/2009
Authority for Action
School Board Policy 6540
Involves Expenditure of Funds Directly in the Classroom
No
Source of Funding
Special Revenue - Federal
| 09/10 | $7,200 | X | 432 | 3041 | 490204 | 6400 | 312 | 000 |
Contact
Cynthia Wilson, Principal, Sherwood Elementary School - 254-6424
Sandra Demmon, Area II/III Superintendent - 633-1000, x411
Attachment: Learning Wheels.pdf