June 24, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Innovations for Learning, Inc., (IFL).
Innovations for Learning is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving student literacy by providing teacher-led blended learning services to substantially improve student reading in underperforming elementary schools. IFL partners with foundations and major corporations to launch sustainable implementations in major school districts. IFL connects the power of teachers, tutors, and technology. They focus on integrated digital-learning centers using mobile technology (computers, tablets, mp3 players) in classrooms at the K-1 grade levels, and an online tutoring program that pairs corporate volunteer tutors and students remotely. Teacher Ambassadors from IFL deliver on-going teacher development through on-site and in-class coaching.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.
The financial impact to the District is $307,603.00. The funding source is Title 1.
Requested Action
Approve the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Innovations for Learning, Inc. (IFL)
Summary
Innovations for Learning is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving student literacy by providing teacher-led blended learning services to substantially improve student reading in underperforming elementary schools. IFL partners with foundations and major corporations to launch sustainable implementations in major school districts. IFL connects the power of teachers, tutors, and technology. They focus on integrated digital-learning centers using mobile technology (computers, tablets, mp3 players) in classrooms at the K-1 grade levels, and an online tutoring program that pairs corporate volunteer tutors and students remotely. Teacher Ambassadors from IFL deliver on-going teacher development through on-site and in-class coaching.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
The financial impact to the District is $307,603.00. The funding source is Title 1.
Source of Additional Information
Michele Rivera 754-321-1868 Brian Kingsley 754-321-2618
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