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State aid for
FY08:
What’s your bottom line?
A statewide snapshot indicates that 151 of the state’s 165
public school districts should see positive increases in their
state aid funding for fiscal year 2008. Only 14 districts will
see fewer dollars per student through the funding formula.
End-of-course assessments required
in certain instances
The 2007-08 school year marks the first year that end-of-course
assessments will be required for students taking high school
credit prior to 9th grade and for those wishing to “test out” of
a course. Get the latest information.
Certificate expire in 2008? Renew
now!
If your certificate expires in 2008, consider applying now to
avoid the peak processing season this summer.
Federal Head Start reauthorized
State legislators to consider pre-K bill
President George Bush signed the Head Start reauthorization bill
in December. In related
news, the South Dakota Legislature will consider a bill that
would give the state Board of Education authority to establish
rules for pre-K programs.
Funds available for out-of-school
programs
Applications for the 6th round of 21st Century Community
Learning Center grants will be available online beginning Jan.
11.
Technology
assessment coming
Ten South Dakota school districts are
serving as pilot sites to implement the state’s new K-12
educational technology standards and to assess students’
technology literacy.
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