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Minutes From Meetings

2009 Meetings

 

November
   

 

Past meeting minutes

Materials From Recent Meetings

November 12-13, 2009

Highlights

Agenda

Joint Meeting with PESB National Council on Teacher Quality: Effective Teaching State Policy Implications Based on Seattle Human Capital Study and Other States' Experiences

PPT from the National Council on Teacher Quality

Human Capital in
Seattle Public Schools:
Rethinking How to Attract, Develop and Retain Effective Teachers

Approval of Private Schools Memo

SPA Memo: Progress of SPA Work Plan, Required Action Report/Proposed Legislation and Revised Accountability Index

An Excellent and Equitable Education for All Students:
A State and Local Partnership for Accountability
*DRAFT* November 5, 2009

Executive Summary: Washington's New Accountability Index, Final Report to the SBE by Pete Bylsma

Recommendations for Accountability for Student Groups by Pete Bylsma

PPT on An Excellent and Equitable Education
for All Students: A State and Local
Partnership for Accountability

PPT on Proposed Subgroup Accountability and AYP Rules

PPT on Proposed Process for Voluntary or Required Action

Update on CORE 24 ITF

PPT on Core 24 Implementation Task Force Recommendations

Pilot Program for Waivers from the 180-School Day Requirement for the Purposes of Economy and Efficiency "Flexible Calendar"

PPT on Washington's "Race to the Top" Proposal

PPT on National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Study -Update

Vancouver School District Presentation on Intelligent Data Systems

What School Boards Need to Know: Data Conversations, SIF Associaton (Part I)

What School Boards Need to Know: Data Conversations, SIF Association (Part II)

Update on Revisions to the 180 Day Waiver Process

September 17-18, 2009

Highlights

Agenda

Private Schools Memo

Education Reform: Federal and State Efforts

The Big Picture on Education Reform, PPT Presentation

CORE 24 Review and Refresher Memo

Update on CORE 24 ITF and MHSD-Related Research Topics Memo

La Center School District Memo

La Center Pathways to the Future

La Center's New Graduation Requirements

La Center PPT Presentation on Pathways to the Future Model

SBE Vacancies and Elections Rule Draft Memo

Community College High School Diploma Memo

Pilot Program for Waivers from the 180-School Day Requirement for the Purposes of Economy and Efficiency Memo

Application for a PILOT PROGRAM Waiver

System Performance Accountability System: Next Steps Memo

Proposed Accountability Framework Flowchart

SPA Update, PPT Presentation

SBE Work and Communications Plan Memo

SBE Work Plan

Communications Strategy

PPT Presentation on 2009-2010 Work Plan/Communications

Online Learning Memo

Criteria for Approval of Multi-District Online Course Providers

Overview of SSB 5410: An Act Related to Online Learning, PPT Presentation by Martin Mueller, OSPI

Online Learning Quality Review, PPT Presentation

NCLB Compliance Report 2008: Washington Schools and Districts in “Improvement” Status
PRELIMINARY REPORT

AYP Information

PPT Presentation on AYP Update

Assessment Update, PPT Presentation

Procedure for Consideration of Waivers from the Basic Education Act Requirements Memo

Basic Education Program Requirements Waivers

SBE Unopposed Elections Memo

July 17, 2009

Highlights

Agenda

Private Schools Memo

List of Private Schools for Approval

SBE Rules Revision Memo

Spreadsheet on the Laws/ Responsibilities of the SBE

Pilot Program for Waivers Memo

Application for a Pilot Program Waiver

Proposed Revision to Math Rule Memo

Science Curriculum Update Memo

Initial Curricula Recommendations Letter from Superintendent Randy Dorn

Preliminary Report and Recommendations on the K-12 Core Science Instructional Materials Review

K-12 Science Instructional Materials Review, PPT by OSPI

CORE 24/MHSD Update Memo

Update on Systems Performance Accountability, PPT by Edie Harding

SPA Update Memo

Waivers Memo

May 14-15, 2009

Highlights

Agenda

Waivers Memo

Legislative Update

PPT Presentation: ESHB 2261, Basic Education Funding Reform by Edie Harding

Federal Fiscal Stimulus Package Memo

PPT Presentation: OSPI Update on ARRA and Race to the Top, by Alan Burke

Accountability and Recognition Overview, PPT Presentation by Edie Harding

System Performance Accountability (SPA) Memo

Executive Summary:
Updated Recommendations
to the SBE
for a State Accountability Index, by Pete Bylsma

Summary of Accountability Recommendations for English Language Learners (ELLs),

Alternative Schools, and Recognition, by Pete Bylsma

Recognition Recommendations, by Pete Bylsma

Accountability for Alternative Schools, by Pete Bylsma

Recommendations for Counting Results of English Language Learners (ELL), by Pete Bylsma

Final Recommendations to the State Board of Education for a State Accountability Index, by Pete Bylsma

PPT Presentation: Overview of Index and Update on ELLs, Alternative Schools, and Recognition by Pete Bylsma

PPT Presentation: OSPI Mathematics Update and Core Academic Standards Status Report, by Alan Burke

Math Rule Revisions Memo

Proposed Revision to the Math Rule, PPT Presentation by Kathe Taylor

CORE 24 and MHSD Update Memo (Includes the CORE 24 and MHSD Work Plan)

Delta High School Memo

Delta High School FAQ

Overview of Humanities Curriculum at Delta High School

Overview of Mathematics Curriculum at Delta High School

Overview of Science Curriculum at Delta High School

Overview of Technology and Engineering Curriculum at Delta High School

Think Differently, PPT Presentation by Delta High School

OSPI Summit District Improvement Initative Memo

Summit District Improvement Initiative, PPT Presentation by OSPI

PPT Presentation by Mount Adams School District

PPT Presentation by Wapato Public Schools

Early Learning Memo

Ready By Five 2008 Annual Report

Early Learning, Ready by Five Power Point

March 12-13, 2009

Highlights

Agenda

Private Schools for Approval, 2008-2009

Federal Stimulus Package, PPT Presentation by Bob Harmon, March 12, 2009

Recognition Recommendations on Accountability by Pete Bylsma, Ed.D., M.P.A.

February 17, 2009 SPA Meeting Notes

Refining the Accountability Index, PPT Presentation by Pete Bylsma, Ed.D., M.P.A., March 12, 2009

League of Education Voter's PPT Presentation on the 2009 Citizens' Report Card on Washington State Education

Truman High School PPT Presentation

OSPI Changes and Priorities PPT Presentation, February 2009

Tribal Memorandum of Agreement

Today and Tomorrow with K-12 Mathematics and Science, a Systems Approach, PPT Presentation by Alan Burke, Ed.D.

A Proposal to Transform Math and Science Teaching and Learning in Washington State, PPT Presentation by Caroline King, Partnership for Learning

High School Mathematics Curriculum Study by Linda

Plattner, Strategic Teaching, March 11, 2009

Strategic Teaching's High School Mathematics Curriculuar Program Individual Reviews by Dr. Guershon Harel

Strategic Teaching's High School Mathematics Curriculuar Program Individual Reviews by Dr. Steve Wilson

Study on Mathematical Soundness of
Four Selected High School Programs, PPT Presentation by Strategic Teaching

Increased High School Graduation Rates PPT Presentation by Sheila Fox

Dual Credit Programs PPT Presentation by Jan Yoshiwara

Anatomy of Change Memo by Greg Lynch, Superintendent of Central Kitsap School District

Anatomy of Change: Planning and Resourcing State Level Education Reform Initatives, January 6, 2009

Anatomy of Change PPT Presentation by Greg Lynch

January 14-15, 2009

Highlights

Agenda

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2013 Graphic

Opening Doors with CORE 24 Graphic

Accountability Framework Graphic

Executive Summary: Updated Recommendations to the State Board of Education for a new State Accountability Index by Pete Bylsma, January 2009

Full Version: Updated Recommendations to the State Board of Education for a new State Accountability Index by Pete Bylsma, January 2009

Final Report: Transcript Study by the BERC Group, December 2008

External Evaluation of the Washington State Bilingual Program by NWREL, December 2008

Final Report by Mass Insight: Washington State's Commitment to Help Challenged Schools Succeed, December 2008

Presentation on K-12 Mathematics Update by OSPI, January 15, 2009

Presentation on Changes in the Accountability Index by Pete Bylsma, January 14, 2009

Presentation on Washington's Achievement Gap by Pete Bylsma, January 14, 2009

Presentation on Asian Americans in Washington State: Closing Thier Hidden Achievement Gaps, January 15, 2009

Presentation on Pacific Islanders and Academic Achievement in Washington State, January 15, 2009

Presentation on Understanding Opportunities to Learn for Latino Students in Washington, January 15, 2009

Presentation on the Washington State Bilingual Program, January 14, 2009

Presentation on Dropout Prevention, Intervention and Re-engagement, January 2009

Presentation on Increasing High School Graduation Rates by Sheila Fox, January 15, 2009

Presentation on the Transcript Analysis by the BERC Group, January 14, 2009

December 10, 2008

Highlights

Agenda

Final K-8 Core/Comprehensive Mathematics Curricula Recommendations, December 10, 2008, by Dr. Terry Bergeson

Final K-8 Core/Comprehensive Mathematics Curricula Recommendations Presentation (PPT) by Dr. Terry Bergeson

Bridges Analysis: Comments about Bridges in Mathematics by James R. King, Ph.D. and George W. Bright, Ph.D.

Revised Washington State K-12 Science Standards, December 4, 2008

Final Report on the Revised K-12 Science Standards for the State of Washington, by David Heil and Associates

Recommended Washington State Science Standards Presentation (PPT)

Draft SBE Accountability Resolution, December 4, 2008

November 5-6, 2008

Highlights

Agenda

State Board of Education System Performance Accountability Policy Framework Proposal

Executive Summary: Updated Recommendations
to the State Board of Education for a New State Accountability Index by Pete Bylsma

Updated Recommendations to the State Board of Education for a New State Accountability Index by Pete Bylsma

Conceptual Framework for Support for Struggling Schools by Mass Insight

Presentation on Transcript Analysis by the BERC Group

Presentation on System Performance Accountabilty Framework

Charter for CORE 24 Implementation Task Force

Implications of Using Science End-of-Course
Assessments for High School Exit Exams by David Heil and Associates

Presentation on Science End of Course Assessments for High School Exit Exams

Memorandum of Agreement with Tribal Leader Congress on Education

Math K-8 Curricular Menu Recommendations

Independent Study of Washington State K-8 Curriculum Review Final Report, November 5, 2008 by Strategic Teaching

Adopting World-Class Math Standards to Drive Higher Math Achievement in Washington State’s K-12 Schools

Presentation on SBE Draft Recommendations on K-8 Curricular Menu Materials

Presentation on K-8 Curriculum Review

Big Picture Waiver Presentation

 

September 24-25, 2008

Highlights

Agenda

System Performance Accountability Proposals Memo

System Performance Accountability Background Paper

Draft Recommendations for a New State Accountability Index by Pete Bylsma

Mathematics Update Memo

2007-2008 Legislative Assignments/Time Line for Math Standards and Assessments

A Third Math Credit for High School Graduation

Adopting World-Class Math Standards

Presentation by Mass Insight on the Draft Recommendations for the State Board of Education

Mass Insight Report, September 2008

Presentation by OSPI on the 2008 K-8 Mathematics Instructional Materials Review and Recommendations

Presentation by the State Board of Education on Tribal History and Sovereignty

July 30, 2008

 

Agenda

Strategic Teaching Letter

Washington State High School Mathematics Standards by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), July 2008

 

July 23-24, 2008

 

Highlights

Opening Doors with Core 24

Evergreen School District's Presentation on Competencies

Strategic Teaching's Presentation on math standards

Strategic Teaching Report on high school math standards

OSPI Report on High School Assessment Results

SBE Memorandum on Meaningful High School Diploma with July 25 motion amendments

SBE summary of Comprehensive Basic Ed Task Force proposals

OSPI K-12 Finance Basics Outlook and Solutions

Full Funding Coaliton SBE Presentation

League of Education Voters Presentation

OSPI Summit District PPT

Third High School Math Credit Rule

Mass Insight presentation

Mass Insight Update Report

NWREL Presentation

NWREL Policy Barriers Final Report

 

May 14-15, 2008

Highlights

Science Standards Final Report (pdf)

Science Standards Presentation (ppt)

Meaningful High School Diploma Memorandum (pdf)

DRAFT Opening Doors with Core 24 (pdf)

Edited Expectations For Algebra 1 and Geometry, May 2008 (pdf)

System Performance Accountability (pdf)

Online Learning Memorandum (pdf)

Goals from Strategic Planning (pdf)

Draft Rule Revision (pdf)

 

April 28, 2008

Meeting Highlights

Letter to the Board by Strategic Teaching, April 25, 2008

Proposed K-8 Mathematics Standards, April 25, 2008

 

April 18, 2008

Meeting Highlights

 

March 26-27, 2008

Meeting Highlights

Accountability Index (pdf)

Next Steps for Math Standards (pdf)

Rule for Third Math Credit (pdf)

System Performance Accountability Contracts (pdf)

 

January 9 - 10, 2008

Meeting Highlights

End of Course Assessment Final Report

Full Report; Appendices; 50 State Chart

Third Credit Math Options

Progress of Science Standards Review Presentation

English Language Learners

High School Graduation and Career-Technical Education Program Completion: A Status Report

 

 

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