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  1. SIA Monthly Update November 15, 2010 • This session will begin at 9:00 am. • While you are waiting, please do the following: • Enter/edit your profile information by going to: • Tools - Preferences - My Profile… • Fill out the info on the “Identity” tab and click “OK” • To view the profile of another use, hover your mouse over his or her name in the Participants window • Configure your microphone and speakers by going to: • Tools – Audio – Audio setup wizard • Confirm your connection speed by going to: • Tools – Preferences – Connection speed Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  2. AGENDA • Common Core GPS • SBOE Rules • Assessment • CTAE • STEM Education • JROTC • School Counselors • College Readiness Unit • English Language Arts • ExPreSS (Online) • SST/RTI Webinar • Health & Physical Education • Learning Resources/Textbooks • Library Media Services • Literacy • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • World Languages • Title IV-A Safe & Drug-Free Schools and Communities • Questions Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  3. Common Core GPS • Thank you for your attendance at the Curriculum Directors’ Conference in September. • I hope to see you at the Winter GACIS on December 6 and 7 at Reynolds Lodge in Greensboro. • PowerPoints for ELA and Math Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) are located on the GaDOE home page by clicking CCGPS in the middle of the page. • Link to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards web page: http://www.gadoe.org/CCGPS.aspx Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  4. ELA and Mathematics Common Core GPS Timeline • July 8, 2010 - Adopted by SBOE • 2010 - 2011 - Administrator Professional Learning/ Resource Development • 2011-2012- Teacher Professional Learning for CCGPS and resources supporting “Bridging the Gap” (Transition for standards that shifted to different grade levels) • 2012-2013 - CCGPS Year 1 Implementation (Transition Standards) • 2013-2014 – CCGPS Year 2 Implementation; Field Test • 2014-2015 – CCGPS Year 3 Implementation and Common Assessment Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  5. State-Funded K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses SBOE Rules 160-4-2-.03 and 160-4-2-.20 • List of State-funded subjects and courses • SBOE on November 11, 2010, for rule initiation • SBOE for adoption in January 2011 • For use during the 2011-12 school year Contacts: Pam Smith 404-463-4141 or pamsmith@doe.k12.ga.us Pat Blenke 404-463-1765 or ablenke@doe.k12.ga.us Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  6. SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.07 INSTRUCTION IN UNITED STATES AND GEORGIA HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT • This rule is being amended in compliance with (SB518) via the O.C.G.A. § 20-2-142. • Initiated at the October 14, 2010, SBOE meeting • Posted for 30 days of public review until 11/19/10 • To include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the US and the Georgia flag Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  7. SBOE Rule 160-4-4-.10 LEARNING RESOURCES SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION • This rule is being amended in compliance with (SB319) via the O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1010. • Initiated at the October 14, 2010, SBOE meeting • Posted for 30 days of public review until 11/19/10 • To expand the definition of textbooks and learning resources to include computer hardware, software, and technical equipment Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  8. Assessment • The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has authorized a teacher survey that will be conducted from mid-November through early December that addresses the implementation of the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) in Mathematics. The survey will provide information about the opportunity of students to learn concepts associated with the mathematics standards that will be assessed on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) beginning in March 2011. • Approximately forty percent of Georgia’s public high schools have been randomly selected to participate in the survey. The survey will ask teachers about recent instructional activities as well as certain background information. Responses will remain anonymous. A third party will gather and analyze the survey results and provide a report to GaDOE. • We wish to thank the many teachers who attended (after having been nominated by their systems) our EOCT and GHSGT Content Reviews that were conducted during the month of October. We extend thanks as well to those who were nominated and selected to participate in Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) Focus Groups the week of October 25, 2010. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  9. Career, Technical and Agricultural Education(CTAE) Announcing The Governor's Office of Workforce Development Georgia Work Ready Summit: 2011 and Beyond What: Georgia Work Ready Summit: 2011 and Beyond When: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 8:00 am to Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm Where: Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Register at: http://gaworkreadysummit.eventbrite.com/ Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  10. CTAE Proposed Course Public Review Contact: Emily Spann espann@doe.k12.ga.us Input needed on proposed CTAE Pathway Courses! Please click the link below to review and/or ask any of your staff members to provide feedback regarding the following proposed CTAE standards Link is on the Georgia Standards.Org website at the following web address: https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Pages/Proposed-New-GPS.aspx • Proposed Maritime Studies Pathway Courses: • Fundamentals of Maritime Studies • Maritime Industry Careers • Maritime Studies Applications • Proposed Firefighting Pathway Course: • Applications of Firefighting Please note: The first two (2) Firefighting pathway courses have received prior approval from the State Board of Education. The previously-approved pathway courses include: • Homeland Security • Emergency Services Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  11. Update on STEM Education in GeorgiaContact: Gilda Lyon, glyon@doe.k12.ga.us, STEM Program SpecialistScience, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) is gaining momentum as Georgia continues to prepare students for opportunities in careers that are STEM related. National STEM disciplines include:Agricultural sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Life/ Biological Sciences (to include biotechnology), Mathematics, and Physics/AstronomySTEM disciplines are those areas that result in careers in high demand, highly skilled, high wage jobs. By the time this year’s high school juniors graduate from college, America will need over 400,000 workers in STEM fields.Georgia STEM Initiatives:Georgia is doing its part to help with the national goal of preparing students to work in STEM careers by establishing 26 model STEM schools across the state. These schools are working to prepare students for the 21st century workplace, where traditional CTAE, math and science students are transformed into 21st century thinkers and workers. One middle school and one high school from each congressional district were awarded a Title II D ARRA Technology grant to begin preparing students for careers in the STEM disciplines. What is considered a Georgia STEM model school? The focus of STEM schools is to use technology-rich, integrated project-based learning that challenges students to refine their thinking skills. Transformational instruction, highly motivating activities, and real-world experiences relating to local industries are key components to preparing Georgia students for the STEM-rich environment of their future. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  12. JROTC Update • Gary Mealer, CTAE Education Career Partnership Coordinator will now be the state contact person for JROTC. • His contact information is: Office phone: 404-463-8197 Email Address: gmealer@doe.k12.ga.us

  13. School Counselors • On October 26th, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a fact sheet regarding a school’s responsibility in cases of harassment or bullying. • The statutes that OCR enforces include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please review these documents below and share with your colleagues. • Here are the links to these two documents: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-factsheet-201010.pdf http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201010.pdf Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  14. College Readiness • Counseling List-Serve Project…..Send names and email addresses of counselors, by school, to Georgia McSwain at gmcswain@doe.k12.ga.us • AP Teacher to Teacher Webinar Series for November and December: • AP German – November 10th at 3:45 pm. • AP World History –December 6th at 3:45pm Contact: Bonnie Marshall (bmarshall@doe.k12.ga.us) Telephone - 404-656-6854 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  15. ELA Updates • Mark your calendars: • WEBINARS: (Teachers should choose one) • November 30, 2010, at 3:30 pm • December 2, 2010, at 3:30 pm • Purpose of WEBINARS: • Sharing of Alignment Documents for teachers • Preparing to give feedback • Feedback/ Due before Jan. 1, 2011 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  16. Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition • The Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition WILL be managed by the Georgia Department of Education this year. • You will find the new 2010-2011 Guidelines Manual on the ELA homepage: http://www.gadoe.org./ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServEnglish We are extremely excited that we are going to once again be able to manage this contest! Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  17. ELA Updates • On-line Project Express in ELA is currently being reviewed. The course is expected to be available in January 2011. • New DRAFTS of K-8 frameworks and units for ELA will be posted to GSO very soon. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  18. ExPreSS (Online) Science Social Studies Math ELA (in progress) Contact Pat Blenke 404-463-1765 or ablenke@doe.k12.ga.us Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  19. SST/RTI Webinar • Elm Street Elementary School • Thursday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. • http://elluminate.gavirtualschool.org:80/doe/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1258869392278 • Or go to www.gadoe.org click on georgiastandards.org • Go to elluminate live • Session name Rome City SST • Contact Patrick Blenke at ablenke@doe.k12.ga.us or 404 463-1765 if you have any questions or issues with accessing this webinar. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  20. Health and Physical Education • Georgia annual fitness assessments will begin in 2011–2012 school year. Fitness assessments will be for students in grades 1-12 in all physical education classes taught by a certified physical education teacher. • Fitnessgram will be the fitness test instrument used. • http://www.fitnessgram.net/home/ Contact: Therese McGuire (tmcguire@doe.k12.ga.us) Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  21. Learning Resources • The upcoming bid cycle is for Grades 6-12 CTAE. • We still need a committee member and evaluation site in the 12th Congressional District. Contact: Randall N. Lee (rlee@doe.k12.ga.us) or 404-656-0476 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  22. Library Media Services • GaDOE has created a suggested list of bullying websites and print material for grades K-12. • Send an email to Judy Serritella at jserrite@doe.k12.ga.us if you would like a copy. • All but two systems completed the Library Media Feedback Form and the information is being analyzed and put into a document for distribution. • In mid-November Library Media Coordinators will be invited to webinar sessions that will focus on their needs, concerns, and questions. It is our plan to also hold webinars with Library Media Specialists on a regular basis. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  23. Literacy Updates • State Literacy Plan • The GaDOE has applied for and received a Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy State Formula (SRCL) grant to assist us in completing and publishing the State of Georgia Literacy Plan. These funds will be able to offset the cost of travel, professional learning, publicity and implementation training for the plan. We will begin working and revising the current draft plan in order to incorporate the Common Core Curriculum, the Race to the Top implementation, and the Birth to age 3 component. This plan is due to the United States Department of Education on February 1, 2010. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  24. Professional Learning in Literacy K-5 Teachers 4-12 Teachers Scientifically-based research methods for 4-8 teachers and teachers of struggling readers in all content fields and grades Word study Vocabulary Comprehension Struggling Reader Course Assessment Differentiated instruction Scientifically-based research methods and materials for K-5 teachers • Phonemic Awareness • Phonics • Fluency • Vocabulary • Comprehension • Assessment • Differentiated Instruction Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  25. Online Professional Learningwww.georgiastandards.org Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  26. Georgia Elementary Reading Academy Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  27. Literacy Podcasts and mini modules Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  28. Literacy • Elluminate session On-Line Professional Learning in Literacy • November 16th @ 3:30pm • Contact: • Julie Morrill • jmorrill@doe.k12.ga.us • 404-657-8318 • 404-425-2975 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  29. Mathematics Updates • Common Core Georgia Performance Standards • Fourth Year Mathematics Course Options • Georgia High School Graduation Test Preparation • Interventions for the Classes of 2012 and 2013 • Resources for Mathematics Educators Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  30. Mathematics CCGPS Timeline Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  31. We will welcome feedback through December 31, 2010. Mathematics educators and communities of educators can offer feedback by: emailing their recommendations and comments to: swoodall@doe.k12.ga.us or jjetton@doe.k12.ga.us

  32. How will the precision review grade band committees • be chosen? • The committees will: • represent mathematics educators in different roles; • represent mathematics educators across the state; • be selected from educators who have volunteered to serve.

  33. What will happen to the precision review committee recommendations? • The recommendations will be vetted by: • Mathematics Mentors • K-12 Mathematics Advisory Council • Dr. Chris Franklin, UGA Statistics Professor

  34. Fourth Year Mathematics Options http://www.gadoe.org/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServMath Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  35. Fourth Year Mathematics OptionsTraining Opportunities • Advanced Mathematical Decision Making • Weeklong Sessions scheduled for the week of June 6 OR June 20, 2011 • Participation – approximately 140 • Honorariums provided • Travel expenses paid • Training to be held in West Tower (GaDOE) Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  36. Fourth Year Mathematics OptionsTraining Opportunities • Mathematics of Industry and Government • Eight day sessions scheduled for June 13-16 and June 27-30, 2011 • Participation – approximately 60 • Honorariums provided • Travel expenses paid • Training to be held in West Tower • Participant Obligations – selection made by Mathematics Mentors at each RESA Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  37. Fourth Year Mathematics OptionsTraining Opportunities • Mathematics of Finance • Initial contacts with facilitator • Sessions tentatively to be scheduled in June • Decision as to session length has not been finalized • Honorariums provided to participants • Travel expenses made • Sessions to be held in several locations across the state Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  38. Mathematics GHSGT Preparation • http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CI_TESTING_GHSGT • GPS and QCC Content Descriptions • GPS and QCC Student Guides • GPS Formula Sheet • GPS Version: Released Items with Commentary Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  39. Mathematics GHSGT Preparation • GPS Version Student Online Tutorial https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/Pages/Tools/ExPreSSPrograms.aspx • Teacher Resources at Learning Village • GPS Content • GPS Assessment Item Bank • QCC Tutorial Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  40. Interventions for Students in Classes of 2012 & 2013 • Mathematics Support III is a tier 2 intervention & is offered for core credit. Students who successfully complete Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Mathematics Support III, and Mathematics III will have satisfied the mathematics requirements for graduation. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  41. Interventions for Students in Classes of 2012 & 2013 • Under discussion: Students who take four years of math and successfully complete Mathematics I and Mathematics II will have satisfied the minimum math requirements for graduation. Mathematics I Support and Mathematics II Support may be treated as elective or core courses. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  42. Resources for Mathematics Educators • Mathematics Mentors at RESAs • Spanish Version of K-8 Parent Letters in Learning Village Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

  43. Science and AYP (current status) The United States Department of Education sent a letter in February 08 that addressed state requirements with respect to science assessments. They are: • The state must have content standards in science. • The state must administer a general and alternate science assessment in each grade span 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12. • The state must include all students in its general or alternate science assessments. • The state must report the results of general and alternate science assessments on state, district, and school report cards.

  44. Science and AYP Science will be the second AYP indicator for all elementary and middle schools starting in 2012.

  45. University of Wisconsin Environmental Science Survey The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point GEM (Global Environmental Management) Center is conducting a national survey on environmental science curriculum that incorporates indigenous (Native American) knowledge in the K-12 schools. We are looking for the best examples of such curriculum to highlight at a conference to be held in May, 2011. Since much curriculum is developed at the school district level, we are seeking your help in identifying examples for us. If you click on the survey link below, it will take you to the online survey. This survey is very short and should take only 2-3 minutes to complete. Survey Link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FJ8P9DL

  46. Criteria for Participation • A desire to incorporate STEM initiatives in the classroom. • 4 levels of participation based upon experience with project-based learning and STEM programs from Level 1 (interested in learning and trying STEM experiences with students) to Level 4 (currently full implementation of STEM initiatives and would like to collaborate with and/or mentor other teachers). • DOE will coordinate teacher interactions via list serve, webinar sessions, SKYPE video conferences, school visits, Twitter, e-mail, etc. Georgia Coalition of Teachers Contact Information: Juan-Carlos Aguilar (jaguilar@doe.k12.ga.us) 404-657-9072 Gilda Lyon (glyon@doe.k12.ga.us) 423-505-2227

  47. PAEMST • Nation’s Highest Honor for Science & Mathematics Teachers • Applications/Nominations Open Nov. 1, 2010 • Deadline May 1, 2011 for Grades 7-12 • Winners receive a $10,000 award from NSF and a paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. • Special recognition events & Meetings with leaders in government and education www.paemst.org

  48. Fourth Science Options The following courses count towards satisfying the fourth science requirement and a CTAE pathway completion requirement and have been approved by the Board of Regents as a fourth science.

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