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Unofficial AYP
determinations available late July
A tentative timeline for release of the 2008 State Report Card
and adequate yearly progress determinations has been set.
Superintendents should watch their
mail and e-mail for important AYP information this summer.
Review highly qualified data now
In order to meet federal reporting requirements for highly
qualified teachers, each South Dakota public school district
should review its data on the Personnel Record Form prior to
June 30.
2008-09 big year for NAEP
South Dakota pilot for 12th grade results
Next year will be a busy one for National Assessment of
Educational Progress activities. South Dakota students
in grades 4 and 8 will take a reading,
math or science assessment during the 2008-09 school year.
2008 Teacher Leadership
Conference:
Focus on rookie teachers
South Dakota’s newest teachers will be the stars at the 2008
Governor Rounds’ Teacher Leadership Conference. First- and
second-year teachers in 2007-08 will receive an invitation to
attend. Encourage your new teachers to take advantage of this
opportunity!
Nominate teachers for Dakota STEP
work groups
Throughout the year, the Department of Education hosts work
groups responsible for addressing issues related to the state’s
standards and assessment system. Please consider nominating
teachers from your district to participate.
Teachers needed for alignment
study
Seventy-two educators are needed to assist in determining the
level of alignment between South Dakota’s English language
proficiency standards and academic content standards. The
alignment work is required under Title III.
Curriculum mapping software
available at reduced rate
Once again, the department will provide districts with access to
TechPaths at a reduced rate. TechPaths is a tool for aligning standards with curriculum maps.
Districts must sign an MOU prior to accessing the product.
Nominate outstanding CTE programs
Each year, outstanding career and technical education programs
are recognized with State Director’s Awards. Nominations for the
2008 State Director’s Awards are currently being accepted by the
Department of Education.
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