Teacher and Leader Preparation Implementation Committee to Meet via Conference Call

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

DOE Press Office (850) 245-0413

Teacher and Leader Preparation Implementation Committee to Meet via Conference Call

Tallahassee, Fla., June 12, 2012 - The Race to the Top Teacher and Leader Preparation Implementation Committee will meet via conference call today. The focus of the meeting will be to review the historical data requested by the committee with regard to aggregate student performance by subgroup and critical teacher shortage areas. The committee will determine if these data elements should be recommended for inclusion in the accountability system for Florida teacher preparation programs.

The Committee represents Florida's diversity in culture, community and region, and consists of postsecondary representatives, teachers, principals, district administrators, superintendents, and school board members. Additional information about the committee and its continuing work can be found at http://www.fldoe.org/committees/tlp.asp.

Interested media are invited to join the conference call for informational purposes only. All media inquiries should be directed to the DOE Press Office.

What: Race to the Top Teacher and Leader Preparation Implementation Committee Meeting via Conference Call

When: Tuesday, June 12, 20123:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Call-in Number: (866) 372-5781

Conference ID: 84326618