FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
JIM HORNE
Commissioner of Education
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
SALLY BRADSHAW
LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.
CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA
JULIA L. JOHNSON
WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.
March 27, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FDRS Associate and Specialized Centers Mangers
FDLRS Coordinating Council Members
FDLRS HRD Contacts
FROM:
Michele Polland, Administrator
SUBJECT:
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS) Human Resource Development
Training Meeting
We are pleased to announce the FDLRS Human Resource Development (HRD) Training Meeting has been
scheduled for April 29–30, 2003, in Tampa, Florida. The meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 29, 2003,
from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 30, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Attached is a
tentative agenda for the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to begin to build, within the HRD network,
a strategic plan for consistent delivery, follow up, and measurement of training activities.
Guestrooms have been reserved at the Hilton Westshore, 2225 North Lois Avenue, Tampa, Florida at a group
rate of $93.00. To ensure the group rate, please reserve your room no later than April 7, 2003, by calling the
hotel directly at (813) 877-6688. Please specify “FDLRS Conference.” Complementary shuttle service is
available from baggage claim. Dial 210 for shuttle service. There is no charge for parking at the hotel.
There will be no travel or per diem expenses reimbursed by the state.
If you have additional questions, please contact Karen Morris at (850) 488-1106, or by email:
Karen.Morris@fldoe.org.
We are delighted to have the opportunity to bring this group together and are looking forward to seeing each
of you.
MP/kmm
Attachment
cc: Iris
Palazesi
Janet
Adams
Kelly
Claude
Rachel
Spanjer
SHAN GOFF
Chief
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 614 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 488-1570 • www.fldoe.org
Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
FDLRS/HRD
Professional Development Update and Training Meeting
April 29-30, 2003
Hilton Westshore
2225 North Lois Avenue
Tampa, Florida
(813) 877-6688
Draft Agenda
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
10:00 A.M.
Welcome, Introductions, Review Agenda,
Karen Morris
Purpose of the meeting
10:15-11:30
A New Way of Work-The Professional
Ava Belitzky-Byrne, Chief
Development System Evaluation Protocol
Bureau of Education
Recruitment and
Professional Development
11:30-12:15
Impact on FDLRS/HRD Current Way of Work
Mary Ann Ahearn
12:15-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:00
Center Professional Development Self Assessment
Center Activity
2:00-2:30
Regional Professional Development Self-Assessment
Regional Activity
2:30-3:15
Report out-Regional Assessment Summaries
Regional Contacts
3:15-4:15
What Does Our Data Say?
Rachael Spanjer
4:15-4:30 Wrap-up
Karen
Morris
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
8:30 A.M.
Welcome, Review of the Agenda
Karen Morris
8:45-10:30
Staff Development-A National Perspective
Linda Mingers
National Staff Development Council
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30
Distance Learning Network Activities
Karen Morris
Mary Ann Ahearn
11:30-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:30
FDLRS/HRD Network Action Plan
Linda Mingers
Mary Ann Ahearn
2:30-3:00 Wrap-up
Karen
Morris
