Education Notes (3/30/16)
Teacher planning back
A committee comprised of Lee County school and district administrators, teachers and the Teachers Association of Lee County recently reached an agreement that will provide a full class period of planning for each teacher at the middle and high school level.
Depending on the school class schedule format, teachers will start the new school year with 47, 67 or 84 minutes of daily planning.
The 30 minutes of additional paid planning per week, provided to teachers in the newly ratified contract, further expands teacher preparation time.
The initiative comes at a cost of approximately $2.5 million.
To minimize the fiscal impact for next year, teachers will have an overall average of five more students over the course of the day.
Daily teacher planning ensures teachers will be more prepared for the quality instruction of the students, supporting goal one of the district strategic plan: Inspire students to think and learn.
This is the first time in nearly a decade that all Lee County teachers will have the opportunity to plan on a daily basis.
The district is hopeful that the improved working conditions for teachers will also help with the retention of teachers, supporting goal four of the strategic plan: Hire and retain the best talent.
SA Open Enrollment Period continues
Lee County’s Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2016-17 year will run now through April 1.
The period is for:
– Any student entering kindergarten, sixth grate or ninth grade
– Students who are new to the district
– Currently enrolled students who would like to change schools
On Jan. 8, pre-printed applications were mailed to parents of pre-K students attending Lee County Public Schools, as well as fifth- and eighth-grade students.
The applications were not provided to new students in the district or students currently attending a charter school.
If families received a pre-printed application, they are strongly encouraged to apply online via the district’s website.
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten; parents need to register even if they have an older child in school.
The listed Student Assignment locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for parents to register their children for school:
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
General Woman’s Club offers scholarships
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents who have minor children living with them at home.
The applicant must be currently enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school.
There is no pre-printed application form; the guidelines are:
– Resident of Lehigh Acres (send proof of residence, like a utility or electric bill or rent receipt)
– Supply street address and telephone number where you can be contacted (no P.O. Boxes)
– Single parent with minor children living at home
– Name of college, university or technical school in which you are currently enrolled
– Brief biography that includes your area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 15.
Mail applications to: Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
The awards will be issued on May 20.
For information, contact (412) 708-0422 or email lashuad@comcast.net.
LRMC Auxiliary taking applications
The Lehigh Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is accepting applicants for its annual medical scholarship award.
The scholarships are offered to residents of Lehigh Acres who are ages 18 or older.
Applications may be obtained at the information desk in the front lobby of Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Deadline is April 20.
For information, call Denney Gann at (239) 470-1523.
Education Notes (3/30/16)
Teacher planning back
A committee comprised of Lee County school and district administrators, teachers and the Teachers Association of Lee County recently reached an agreement that will provide a full class period of planning for each teacher at the middle and high school level.
Depending on the school class schedule format, teachers will start the new school year with 47, 67 or 84 minutes of daily planning.
The 30 minutes of additional paid planning per week, provided to teachers in the newly ratified contract, further expands teacher preparation time.
The initiative comes at a cost of approximately $2.5 million.
To minimize the fiscal impact for next year, teachers will have an overall average of five more students over the course of the day.
Daily teacher planning ensures teachers will be more prepared for the quality instruction of the students, supporting goal one of the district strategic plan: Inspire students to think and learn.
This is the first time in nearly a decade that all Lee County teachers will have the opportunity to plan on a daily basis.
The district is hopeful that the improved working conditions for teachers will also help with the retention of teachers, supporting goal four of the strategic plan: Hire and retain the best talent.
SA Open Enrollment Period continues
Lee County’s Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2016-17 year will run now through April 1.
The period is for:
– Any student entering kindergarten, sixth grate or ninth grade
– Students who are new to the district
– Currently enrolled students who would like to change schools
On Jan. 8, pre-printed applications were mailed to parents of pre-K students attending Lee County Public Schools, as well as fifth- and eighth-grade students.
The applications were not provided to new students in the district or students currently attending a charter school.
If families received a pre-printed application, they are strongly encouraged to apply online via the district’s website.
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten; parents need to register even if they have an older child in school.
The listed Student Assignment locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for parents to register their children for school:
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
General Woman’s Club offers scholarships
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents who have minor children living with them at home.
The applicant must be currently enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school.
There is no pre-printed application form; the guidelines are:
– Resident of Lehigh Acres (send proof of residence, like a utility or electric bill or rent receipt)
– Supply street address and telephone number where you can be contacted (no P.O. Boxes)
– Single parent with minor children living at home
– Name of college, university or technical school in which you are currently enrolled
– Brief biography that includes your area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 15.
Mail applications to: Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
The awards will be issued on May 20.
For information, contact (412) 708-0422 or email lashuad@comcast.net.
LRMC Auxiliary taking applications
The Lehigh Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is accepting applicants for its annual medical scholarship award.
The scholarships are offered to residents of Lehigh Acres who are ages 18 or older.
Applications may be obtained at the information desk in the front lobby of Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Deadline is April 20.
For information, call Denney Gann at (239) 470-1523.
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