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District to partner with MTSU for grant-funded professional development for Cannon North teachers
Summary
An MTSU researcher has invited Cannon North teachers to participate in grant-funded after-school professional development, including a small stipend and potential conference presentation; participation is voluntary and covered by the grant.
District staff described a proposed partnership with a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) researcher to deliver grant-funded professional development for Cannon North teachers.
The researcher, identified as Dr. Angela Hoosier, obtained grant funding that would cover after-school professional development activities, purchase materials for participating teachers, provide a small stipend (described as a modest payment) to teachers who participate and interviewees for the grant write-up, and fund travel for some participants to present at a conference. Participation would be voluntary and occur outside the school day.
A district staff member said the program focuses on standards alignment and district goals and would be free to participating teachers. Staff described the opportunity as a low-cost professional-development option that could provide teachers access to materials and conference experiences they might not otherwise have.
Board members did not raise objections; staff said the program is funded by the external grant and requires no district funding.
