Title: PD3 Out-of-Field Teachers' Survey 2 (First Semester)

Recommendation:
I recommend the School Board approve the attached list of teachers as out-of-field for the FY07 school year to serve one or more classes out of their fields of certification.  This complies with the State of Florida Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.0503.

Description: Florida Statute 1012.42 gives each district school board the authority to assign teachers to out-of-field positions.  Such assignments are typically made to provide students a comprehensive program of instruction.  Priority consideration is given to teachers who have demonstrated subject area competency through prior teaching experience.  The District provides opportunities for out-of-field teachers to develop the instructional competencies required for the assigned duty.  Partnerships have been established with colleges and universities for required coursework and exam preparation.  Teachers teaching in subjects not covered by their current area of certification are required to sign out-of-field agreements as a condition of continued employment based on obtaining appropriate additional certification within a specified time frame.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the District.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets (Akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Darron Davis

Attachments (list):
HOF1180-RPT2-2006-11-02.PDF
HOF1280-RPT2-2006-11-02.PDF
Actions taken to support the reduction of out.doc
Q&APD3.doc
Survey OOF by area.pdf
OOF Chart ELL Teachers.pdf