Sarasota County Schools
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