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Essential Standards Survey
Earlier in 2008, following extensive input from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Testing and Accountability, the State Board of Education crafted the Framework for Change to dramatically change the scope of the Standard Course of Study and assessments and testing. The NC DPI has a five-year plan to implement the Framework for Change (see below). As the first wave of content areas develop Essential Standards, it is pertinent that NC DPI receive input internally and externally. To provide input and feedback, you are requested to complete the brief survey before January 6.
Curriculum Revision Schedule
Essential standards will be developed by next June, 2009; the 2004 standards will be used in 2009-10; 2010-11 will be the transition year; the textbook selection process will occur in 2010-11 and the first year of implementation will be in 2011-12. That puts us exactly a year behind the previous 5 year cycle we were following since the 2004 revision. Also, the EOG Science Test results will be a part of the ABCs performance composite beginning with this year's scores (2008-09).
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Teaching (PAEMST) Finalists
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize highly qualified K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.The National Science Foundation has announced the 2008 North Carolina Finalists for these prestigious awards.
For K-6 Science Teaching, the finalists are
?-Sarah Klingler, Dr. Jay M. Robinson Middle School, Charlotte,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
-?Scott Reynolds, TIF-LEAP Initiative (formerly Winterfield
Elementary School), Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
?-Carol Swink Wooten, Hunter Gifted & Talented Magnet Elementary School, Raleigh, Wake County Public Schools
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