Empowering Teachers | A partnership between HCPS, HCTA and The Gates Foundation

Ten Things You Need to Know

View the Superintendent’s Podcast of Ten Things You Need to Know About The Empowering Effective Teachers grant.

Message from the School Board

“This is one of the most exciting things to happen in education in a long time, and I’m thrilled that Hillsborough County teachers are going to be a big part of it. I applaud the Gates Foundation for its commitment to improving education.”
School Board member Carol Kurdell

Message from HCTA

“This gives us a unique opportunity to implement changes that we couldn’t afford to do otherwise. The success of this plan begins and ends with meaningful input from teachers.’’
Classroom Teachers Association President Jean Clements.

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2013 Winter E-Zine

Published on February 22nd, 2013no comments

The latest volume of the Our Students Our Future E-zine is available to view online.
Featured Articles:
Peer Connectors Added to the Empowering Effective Teachers Program
The Shifting Role of Principals
Hillsborough County Begins Rollout of Common Core State Standards

2012 Summer Ezine

Published on June 6th, 2012no comments

Click here for the Summer 2012 Empowering Effective Teachers E-Zine. Read the latest E-zine at:
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/v9/

Spring 2012 Ezine

Published on June 6th, 2012no comments

Click here for the Spring 2012 Empowering Effective Teachers E-Zine. Read the latest E-zine at:
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/v8/

Winter 2012 Ezine now available

Published on January 22nd, 2012no comments

Click here for the new Winter 2012 Empowering Effective Teachers E-Zine. Read the latest E-zine at:
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/v7/

Fall 2011 E-Zine

Published on November 1st, 2011no comments

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http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/v6/

2011-2012 Evaluation Rubrics

Published on September 9th, 2011no comments

Click here to view the Evaluation Rubrics in pdf format.

Summer 2011 E-Zine

Published on June 8th, 2011no comments

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http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/v5/

Spring 2011 E-Zine

Published on April 7th, 2011no comments

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Video FAQ’s

Published on January 24th, 2011no comments

Go to http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/vids/faqvol1/faqvid.htm to view the latest video FAQ’s.
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Winter 2010 E-Zine now available

Published on December 13th, 2010no comments

Click here for the new Winter 2010 Empowering Effective Teachers E-Zine. Or click Here: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/eet/v3/

What is the grant?
The Intensive Partnerships for Effective Teaching grant is a major investment in K-12 education reform on the part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. During the course of the seven-year initiative, Hillsborough County Public Schools is committing to accomplishing several goals.

The district intends to use the funds to develop a quality new-teacher induction program that would include true mentoring relationships; improve our teacher and principal evaluation systems; enhance our professional development system; provide effective incentives for teachers who work with our highest needs students; and improve our entire compensation plan.

How big is the grant?
The Gates Foundation is committing $100-million over seven years to the Hillsborough portion of the initiative.

Look below for specific questions and answers about the project or Click here for more Grant FAQ's