June 19, 2007
Status:
Approve the proposed Consultant Agreements with Paul Epstein, Ph.D. and Sharen Lewis for Montessori Middle School Training for 20 teachers at Sunrise Middle School.
Dr. Epstein and Ms. Lewis will conduct a three-week Montessori staff training leading to improved student achievement, which is essential to the success of the Montessori program implementation. Qualified trainers of middle Montessori methods are not available in South Florida, requiring the District to identify outside consultants qualified to provide the necessary staff development to ensure the middle school program integrates the Montessori philosophy and provides rigorous and meaningful instruction for all middle Montessori magnet students.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
The financial impact to the District shall not exceed $23,000. The source of funds is the school’s Magnet budget for 2007-2008. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the proposed Consultant Agreements with Paul Epstein, Ph.D. and Sharen Lewis for Montessori Middle School Training for 20 teachers at Sunrise Middle School.
Summary
Dr. Epstein and Ms. Lewis will conduct a three-week Montessori staff training leading to improved student achievement, which is essential to the success of the Montessori program implementation. Qualified trainers of middle Montessori methods are not available in South Florida, requiring the District to identify outside consultants qualified to provide the necessary staff development to ensure the middle school program integrates the Montessori philosophy and provides rigorous and meaningful instruction for all middle Montessori magnet students.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The financial impact to the District shall not exceed $23,000. The source of funds is the school’s Magnet budget for 2007-2008. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Frank Vodolo 754 321-2130 Leona Miracola 754 321-2380
Associated File Attachments
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Proposed Consultant Agreement-Epstein (Files) | |
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Proposed Consultant Agreement-Lewis (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |