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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P.M. |
Agenda Item #11 Title APPROVAL OF THE AMERICAN CROSSROADS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT Description COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $993,000.00 will allow the Curriculum Department to provide American History teachers with professional development to achieve the following objectives: Increase teacher content knowledge in American History that address national, state, and local history standards to improve student learning; Increase teacher ability to foster historical thinking in K-8 classrooms; build a sustainable system of collaborative, professional development that is responsive to the changing education requirements and the needs of district students. Funds will pay for professional development opportunities (including travel, books, materials, space rental), contractual services, personnel and benefits, indirect costs, and external evaluation. Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the American Crossroads grant proposal. Contact WHITE & ROCA/CANTALUPO Financial Impact N/A Attachment: American Crossroads - Bernadette Bennett.pdf |