From Dave Arnone

NYSCEA EXAMINES

Virtual Courses, 9-12 Social Studies Framework, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Educational Fiscal Crisis

Ken Wagner, NYSED Associate Commissioner, Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Educational Technology speaks about Modifications in State Assessments/Practices

Larry Paska, NYSED Coordinator of Technology Policy addresses Virtual Course Repository and Virtual Advance Placement Courses 

Key Discussion Points Virtual Learning

Mary Cahill, NYSED Director of Curriculum Services and Will Jaacks. NYSED provide an Update on State Social Studies and Science Standards  

Social Studies Update: Social Studies Framework

Discussion Points

Science Update: Next Generation Science Standards

Discussion Points

Pauline Herr and Dave Arnone present The Educational Fiscal Crisis – A Call to Action 

EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) today released assessment blueprints and test specifications for both the English language arts/literacy and mathematics assessments set to debut in 2014-15.

WASHINGTON - April 10, 2013 PARCC Releases Draft Grade- and Subject-Specific PLDs for Public Comment

PARCC Releases Tool To Prepare Schools and Districts for Rigorous 21st Century Assessments

WASHINGTON - March 5, 2013 - The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) today announced a new planning tool and guidance for schools and districts that will help them get ready for new, 21st century assessments in the 2014-2015 school year.

♦PARCC Work on K-12 Assessments Continues

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a 24-state consortium working together to develop next-generation K-12 assessments in English and Math. The assessment design includes a shift from four to two summative components and the inclusion of teacher delivered diagnostic assessments in reading, writing and mathematics. In addition, PARCC assessments will be computer based to drive innovation and quicker turnaround of performance data.  To learn about the latest activities of PARCC, visit www.parcconline.org.