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State & Federal Update

State & Federal Update. Transforming Learning Communities Webinar - Feb.2 , 2012 Dennis Small, OSPI. CenturyLink Grants due Feb.7. More information at http ://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Grants/Competitive/CenturyLink /. MSP Online Testing. Windows software already available

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State & Federal Update

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  1. State & Federal Update Transforming Learning Communities Webinar- Feb.2, 2012 Dennis Small, OSPI

  2. CenturyLink Grants due Feb.7 More information at http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Grants/Competitive/CenturyLink/

  3. MSP Online Testing • Windows software already available • Mac & Linux released tomorrow • Assessment and Technology Coordinator Webinars on Feb.7 & 9 (9-10:30, repeated) • More information at: http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx

  4. Annual Technology Survey • Due March 30, 2012 • 8 districts have already completed! • New questions re: tablet computers, role of teacher-librarians, wireless access • More information and FAQs at: http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/TechSurvey.aspx

  5. iTunesU K-12 Washington • Launches on Feb.29, 2012 • Free video & audio resources for instruction, assessment & professional development

  6. E-rate Application Window • Form 471 window open now through March 20 • File your Form 470 ASAP to allow 28-day waiting period • Apply online at: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp

  7. Internet Safety Training • Update board Electronic Use policy to include this by July 1, 2012 (new CIPA requirement) • WSSDA/OSPI updated template available by mid-February and posted online • OSPI bulletin and WSSDA newsletter coming out as well • Will be available at: http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Policy.aspx

  8. Title IID/EETT Carryover Funds • Title IID formula (flow-through) “regular” & ARRA carryover funds available next week • Competitive EETT funds: only TL21 Cohort 2 grantees will receive carryover funds • Available through iGrants (Form Packages 236, 500 & 503): https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/iGrants/

  9. State Legislative Session • Two bills concerning Open Educational Resources (OER): • HB 2336/SB 6460 – Policy only • HB 2337/SB 6231 – Funding to develop K-12 OER materials • First budget proposal likely to be released soon after Feb.16 revenue projection

  10. Microsoft IT Academy Trainings • Microsoft Campus - Feb. 16 • ESD 113 Tumwater - Feb. 17 • ESD 101 Spokane - March 1 • ESD 105 Yakima - March 2 • ESD 189 Anacortes - March 7 • To register, or sign up for online trainings:http://waschools.ccilearning.com/ (click on Calendar)

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