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SIA Monthly UpdateNovember 15, 2010


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


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

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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

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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 [email protected] Blenke 404-463-1765 or [email protected]


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


SBOE Rule 160-4-4-.10LEARNING 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


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.


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/

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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 standardsLink 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

CTAE Proposed Course Public Review


Contact: Emily Spann [email protected]

Update on STEM Education in Georgia

Contact: Gilda Lyon, [email protected], STEM Program Specialist

Science, 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/Astronomy

STEM 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.


JROTC Update

Gary Mealer, CTAE Education Career Partnership Coordinator will now be the state contact person for JROTC.

His contact information is:Office phone: 404-463-8197Email Address: [email protected]

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


College Readiness

• Counseling List-Serve Project…..Send names and email addresses of counselors, by school, to Georgia McSwain at [email protected]

• 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 ([email protected]) Telephone - 404-656-6854


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


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!


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.


ExPreSS (Online)

ScienceSocial Studies

MathELA (in progress)

Contact Pat Blenke 404-463-1765 or [email protected]


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 [email protected] or 404 463-1765 if you

have any questions or issues with accessing this webinar.


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 ([email protected])


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 ([email protected]) or 404-656-0476


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 [email protected] 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.

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.


Professional Learning in Literacy

K-5 Teachers Scientifically-based research methods

and materials for K-5 teachers» Phonemic Awareness» Phonics» Fluency» Vocabulary» Comprehension» Assessment» Differentiated

Instruction

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


Online Professional Learningwww.georgiastandards.org


Georgia Elementary Reading Academy


Literacy Podcasts and mini modules


Literacy

– Elluminate session On-Line Professional Learning in Literacy» November 16th @ 3:30pm

– Contact:» Julie Morrill » [email protected]» 404-657-8318» 404-425-2975


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

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Mathematics CCGPS Timeline


We will welcome feedback through December 31, 2010.

Mathematics educators and communities of educators can offer feedback by: emailing their recommendations

and comments to: [email protected] or [email protected]

How will the precision review grade band committees

be chosen?

The committees will:o represent mathematics educators in different roles;o represent mathematics educators across the state;o be selected from educators who have volunteered to serve.

What will happen to the precision review committee recommendations?

The recommendations will be vetted by:o Mathematics Mentorso K-12 Mathematics Advisory Councilo Dr. Chris Franklin, UGA Statistics Professor

Fourth Year Mathematics OptionsFourth Year Mathematics Options


http://www.gadoe.org/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServMath

Fourth Year Mathematics OptionsFourth Year Mathematics OptionsTraining OpportunitiesTraining Opportunities


Advanced Mathematical Decision Making

Weeklong Sessions scheduled for the week of June 6 OR June 20, 2011Participation – approximately 140Honorariums providedTravel expenses paidTraining to be held in West Tower (GaDOE)



Mathematics of Industry and Government

Eight day sessions scheduled for June 13-16 and June 27-30, 2011Participation – approximately 60Honorariums providedTravel expenses paidTraining to be held in West TowerParticipant Obligations – selection made by Mathematics Mentors at each RESA



Mathematics of FinanceInitial contacts with facilitatorSessions tentatively to be scheduled in JuneDecision as to session length has not been finalizedHonorariums provided to participantsTravel expenses madeSessions to be held in several locations across the state

Mathematics GHSGT PreparationMathematics 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


Mathematics GHSGT PreparationMathematics GHSGT Preparation

GPS Version Student Online Tutorial https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/Pages/Tools/ExPreSSPrograms.aspx

Teacher Resources at Learning VillageGPS ContentGPS Assessment Item BankQCC Tutorial


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.


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.


Resources for Mathematics Educators

Mathematics Mentors at RESAsSpanish Version of K-8 Parent Letters

in Learning Village


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:

1. The state must have content standards in science.

2. The state must administer a general and alternate science assessment in each grade span 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12.

3. The state must include all students in its general or alternate science assessments.

4. The state must report the results of general and alternate science assessments on state, district, and school report cards.

Science and AYP

Science will be the second AYP indicator for all

elementary and middle schools starting in

2012.

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

Georgia Coalition of Teachers

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.

Contact Information:Juan-Carlos Aguilar ([email protected]) 404-657-9072

Gilda Lyon ([email protected]) 423-505-2227


• 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

Fourth Science OptionsThe 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.

Course Number

Course Name CTAE Pathway

01.46100 General Horticulture and Plant Science Plant Science/Horticulture

02.42100 Animal Science Technology/Biotechnology Agriscience

02.42200 Equine Science Other GPS Agriculture Courses (9-12)

02.44100 Plant Science and Biotechnology Agriscience

20.41710 Food & Nutrition Through the Lifespan Nutrition & Food Science

20.41810 Food Science Nutrition & Food Science

21.45100 Energy and Power Technology Energy Systems

21.45700 Appropriate and Alternative Energy Technologies Energy Systems

25.56800 Introduction to Biotechnology Biotechnology Research and Development

Fourth Science OptionsThe following courses count towards satisfying the fourth science requirement and a CTAE pathway completion requirement but are not recognized as a fourth science by Board of Regents.

Course Number

Course Name CTAE Pathway

02.42400 Veterinary Science Veterinary Science02.47100 Basic Agricultural Science and Technology All Agriculture Pathways02.47500 Biotechnology Other GPS Agriculture Courses (9-12)03.41100 Natural Resources Management Other GPS Agriculture Courses (9-12)03.45100 Forest Science Forestry/Natural Resources03.45300 Wildlife Management21.45200 Foundations of Electronics Electronics21.45300 Advanced AC and DC Circuits Electronics21.45400 Digital Electronics Electronics21.47200 Engineering Applications Engineering25.52100 Introduction to Healthcare Science Diagnostic Services25.56400 Application of Therapeutic Services Therapeutic Services-Medical Services25.56200 Concept of Emergency Medicine Therapeutic Services-Emergency Services25.58000 Principles of Physical Medicine Physical Medicine25.58100 Concepts of Physical Medicine Physical Medicine25.58200 Rehabilitation in Physical Medicine Physical Medicine47.46600 Aviation Meteorology Flight Operations

Fourth Science OptionsThe following courses count towards satisfying the fourth science requirement.

26.01300 Biology II 40.05100 Chemistry I

26.01400 Advanced Placement Biology 40.05200 Chemistry II

26.01500 Genetics 40.05300 Advance Placement Chemistry

26.01800 International Baccalaureate Biology SL 40.05500 International Baccalaureate Chemistry SL

26.01900 International Baccalaureate Biology HL 40.05600 International Baccalaureate Chemistry HL

26.03100 Botany 40.06300 Geology

26.05100 Microbiology 40.06400 Earth Systems

26.06100 Ecology 40.07100 Oceanography

26.06110 Environmental Science 40.08100 Physics I

26.06200 Advance Placement Environmental Science 40.08200 Physics II

26.06400 Advance Genetics/DNA Research 40.08300 Advanced Placement Physics B

26.07100 Zoology 40.08410 Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics

26.07200 Entomology 40.08420 Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

26.07300 Human Anatomy and Physiology 40.08500 International Baccalaureate Physics SL

26.06500 Epidemiology 40.08600 International Baccalaureate Physics HL

40.02100 Astronomy 40.08900 Advanced Physics Principles/Robotics

40.04100 Meteorology 40.09100 Advanced Scientific Internship

40.09210 * Scientific Research I 40.09300 Forensic Science

40.09220 * Scientific Research II 40.09400 Chemical & Material Science Engineering

40.09230 Scientific Research III 40.09500 International Baccalaureate Design Technology SL

40.09240 Scientific Research IV 40.09600 International Baccalaureate Design Technology HL

11.01600 Advanced Placement Computer Science A

Social Studies

• Email Shaun Owen ([email protected]) to receive the following resources pre-packaged in easily downloadable files:– Project ExPreSS materials to assist with the GHSGT and the

U.S. History EOCT. – Middle School Resources.– Lexiles in Action reading strategies to help students “access

the text” in social studies.– Test item bank questions from a multi-state consortium.

(Note: At this time these items have not been aligned to the GPS and they have not been loaded into the OAS database.)


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Lexiles in Action on GSO

World Languages

Contact Information

Jon Valentine ([email protected])


Title IV-A Safe and Drug-free Schools and Communities

• The Georgia Student Health Survey II (GSHS II) is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument developed by the GaDOE to assist schools in the identification of safety and health issues that have a negative impact on student achievement.

• The GSHS II is offered at no cost and provides Georgia public school districts (and private schools that wish to participate) with a measurement system to satisfy all requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

• The survey has been expanded this year to include all high school grades (9-12). Please make plans to participate in the survey this year. The 2010-2011 survey will be available online from October 1, 2010 through December 17, 2010 for use in your school district.

• Each school with grades 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 has been assigned a unique URL or web address to administer the survey. The URL addresses for your school district have been sent to your Title IV-A, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Coordinator and your Curriculum Director(s).

• Copies of the middle and high school survey and parent permission forms are available on the GaDOE Safe and Drug-Free Schools webpage at http://www.gadoe.org/sia_titleiv.aspx under “Title IV Resources”.

ContactMarilyn Watson ([email protected])

Jeff Hodges ([email protected])


Georgia’s New Bullying Law

http://www.gadoe.org/sia_titleiv.aspx?PageReq=SIABully


6th Annual Summit on Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and School Safety/Discipline

‘Best Practices for Working with Youth’ March 6-9, 2011, Callaway Gardens

Who Should Attend?School Administrators, School Resource Officers, School Counselors, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Coordinators, Teachers, Health Educators, Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Treatment Providers

Registration InformationConference registration fee is $300/person which includes meals. Online registration will be available.

AccomodationsThe Summit will be held in the Lodge and Spa Conference Center and prices range from $290/night for a cottage to $99/night for a room at the Mountain Creek Inn. To make your room reservations, contact Callaway Gardens at 800-543-7121 and mention the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Conference.



Questions

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