May 20, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Execute the sub-award between SRI International and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, related to the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant.
In May 2013, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was identified and agreed to be a local education agency partner to meet SRI's eligibility requirements for its proposed Investing in Innovation (i3) grant to validate the SunBay Middle School Digital Mathematics Program. Subsequently, SRI International was awarded the i3 grant and the attached sub-award needs to be approved, so BCPS can participate as a partner in the project. The sub-award will enable BCPS to be part of a randomized control trial in which all eligible middle schools will be included in the sample of schools to be selected as treatment or control schools, and remain in this condition over two school years, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
BCPS will support the use of the SunBay Digital Mathematics Program by all eligible mathematics teachers of grades 6, 7, and 8 in the treatment schools in order to dramatically increase the capacity for effective teaching of digital mathematics for schools in the District. Key activities include (a) recruitment of the schools and teachers and supporting their participation in the research; (b) the delivery of teacher professional development; (c) contributing to the co-design process as requested; and (d) coordinating with partners in executing the project.
It was necessary to engage BCPS in work with SRI prior to having this agreement in place as the funded project timeline was set to begin on January 1, 2014, and BCPS needed to move forward with organizing resources to support schools' participation in the study, e.g., meeting to plan and share data with project partners, in order that both parties meet the schedule of activities as proposed. However, project implementation will begin with summer professional development for the selected schools and the curriculum will be used starting with the 2014-2015 academic year. This curriculum is aligned to Florida Standards and will be integrated into the current instructional program. The sub-award provides funds for additional staff, professional learning, technology, and related travel.
This Sub-award has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. SRI International will execute after School Board approval.
The positive financial impact is $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Education via sub-award from SRI International. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Execute the sub-award between SRI International and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, related to the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant.
Summary
In May 2013, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was identified and agreed to be a local education agency partner to meet SRI's eligibility requirements for its proposed Investing in Innovation (i3) grant to validate the SunBay Middle School Digital Mathematics Program. Subsequently, SRI International was awarded the i3 grant and the attached sub-award needs to be approved, so BCPS can participate as a partner in the project. The sub-award will enable BCPS to be part of a randomized control trial in which all eligible middle schools will be included in the sample of schools to be selected as treatment or control schools, and remain in this condition over two school years, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
BCPS will support the use of the SunBay Digital Mathematics Program by all eligible mathematics teachers of grades 6, 7, and 8 in the treatment schools in order to dramatically increase the capacity for effective teaching of digital mathematics for schools in the District. Key activities include (a) recruitment of the schools and teachers and supporting their participation in the research; (b) the delivery of teacher professional development; (c) contributing to the co-design process as requested; and (d) coordinating with partners in executing the project.
It was necessary to engage BCPS in work with SRI prior to having this agreement in place as the funded project timeline was set to begin on January 1, 2014, and BCPS needed to move forward with organizing resources to support schools' participation in the study, e.g., meeting to plan and share data with project partners, in order that both parties meet the schedule of activities as proposed. However, project implementation will begin with summer professional development for the selected schools and the curriculum will be used starting with the 2014-2015 academic year. This curriculum is aligned to Florida Standards and will be integrated into the current instructional program. The sub-award provides funds for additional staff, professional learning, technology, and related travel.
This Sub-award has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. SRI International will execute after School Board approval.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact is $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Education via sub-award from SRI International. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Stephanie Pollard 754-321-2260 Nathan Balasubramanian 754-321-2500
Associated File Attachments
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SRI International Contract (Files) | |
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Executed Complete Copy (Files) |