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Oct 4 2013 10:19AM

In the spring (mid-March to early June) of 2014, Smarter Balanced will conduct the Field Test of its innovative next-generation assessments. Schools in Oregon have the opportunity to participate in and experience an assessment that is closely aligned...

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Oct 2 2013 8:32AM

ODE has received inquiries from districts regarding whether Smarter plans to require use of a stylus when administering the Smarter Mathematics Assessment. While Smarter is investigating the use of a stylus for future administrations of the Smarter M...

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Sep 19 2013 3:02PM

In the September 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the C...

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Sep 19 2013 8:57AM

The Governing States of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) voted to approve the Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines in advance of a large-scale Field Test of the assessment system in early 2014. The unan...

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Sep 19 2013 8:53AM

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) recently launched a Spanish webpage with downloadable factsheets for teachers, parents, and students. The webpage provides information on the assessment system and the Consortium's work to...

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Sep 19 2013 8:39AM

In the spring (mid-March to early June) of 2014, Smarter Balanced will conduct the Field Test of its innovative next-generation assessments. Schools in Oregon have the opportunity to participate in and experience an assessment that is closely aligned...

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Sep 11 2013 4:30PM

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) has released a set of sample assessment items and performance tasks in English language arts/literacy and mathematics. The sample items and tasks provide an advance look at the types of questions student...

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Aug 22 2013 1:21PM

The Oregon Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists and others who have interest and experience in Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and/or English Language Proficiency to participate in the develo...

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Aug 8 2013 2:53PM

Bryan Toller is the new Mathematics Assessment Specialist for the Oregon Department of Education. He brings with him thirteen years of classroom teaching experience, including six years at Southridge High School in the Beaverton School District and s...

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Aug 8 2013 12:02PM

Testing Window: The Smarter Balanced Field Test is scheduled to be administered March 18 - June 6, 2014.

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Jul 31 2013 9:45AM

Teachers, parents, and students across the country can now access online practice tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Smarter Balanced released sets of example test questions for grades 3-8 and 11 in both English language arts/literacy ...

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Jun 5 2013 9:00AM

In the June 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Conten...

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Apr 18 2013 8:57AM

Background information is in message sent on April 9, 2013 from Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton to Superintendents and Principals, which was included in the April 11, 2013 Assessment and Accountability Update. Rob Saxton is leading a charge to ...

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Apr 11 2013 10:03AM

As you know, Oregon has adopted the Common Core State Standards in Math and English Language Arts. These standards provide a consistent and rigorous set of learning expectations across the 46 states that have adopted them and will help prepare our st...

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Apr 3 2013 10:18AM

In the April 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Conte...

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Mar 14 2013 9:16AM

Technology Clarification to the Field During the first year of the operational Smarter Balanced testing (which will be spring of the 2014-15 school year) districts will need to have headphones for each student during the English Language Arts/Litera...

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Jan 30 2013 5:03PM

In mid-December 2012, ODE received the initial list of schools from Oregon that were randomly selected to participate in the scientific sample of the Smarter Balanced Pilot Test. Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) has been recruiting schools since th...

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Jan 30 2013 4:55PM

The Scientific Sample Pilot testing will take place between February 20 and May 10, 2013. Tests at different grade levels and content areas will be available during different specific testing windows within this broader window and this will determine...

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Jan 23 2013 1:16PM

The Accessibility and Accommodation Guidelines for the Smarter Balanced Pilot Tests are now posted to the Smarter Balanced portal. They are under “Additional Resources” on the Resources and Documentation page: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/Pilot...

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Jan 3 2013 12:53PM

In the January 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Con...

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Dec 31 2012 9:38AM

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. The 2012-201...

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Dec 19 2012 5:06PM

The Oregon Department of Education would like to share the following update from Smarter Balanced regarding a progress update about the data reports that will be developed for the assessment. Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium WestEd ...

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Dec 19 2012 1:49PM

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter) will administer a pilot of the Smarter assessments from February 20 - May 10, 2013. As the start of the Pilot approaches, many districts from across the consortium have submitted questions to Smart...

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Dec 12 2012 2:50PM

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium will be working with schools from partner states around the country to pilot test items this spring. Smarter Balanced will be conducting both a scientific pilot and a broader, non-scientific pilot. The Orego...

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Nov 28 2012 2:06PM

The scientific sample of schools to participate in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter) Pilot test in Oregon have been identified, and schools that were selected to participate will be notified by ODE on November 30, 2012 via email (S...

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Nov 26 2012 9:57AM

In spring 2013, the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter) will conduct a pilot of the Smarter mathematics and English language arts assessments with students in grades 3 - 11. The attached flyer contains an overview of the pilot and infor...

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Sep 6 2012 8:24AM

The September 2012 Math Teacher Update is now posted! The Math Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awar...

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Aug 31 2012 8:47AM

Join Smarter Balanced for a mathematics webinar presentation by Jason Zimba and Beth Cocuzza of Student Achievement Partners to gain a deeper understanding of Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM), with a focus on Smarter Balanced and its...

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Aug 28 2012 11:15AM

ODE is continuing its CCSS webinar series in 2012-13. While topics and dates have not been set for the entire series, the following webinars have been scheduled: September 18 – What Administrators Want to Know September 24 – Teacher Implement...

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Aug 14 2012 11:03AM

On October 12, 2012 the State Board of Education adopted the 2012 Bridge Year: English/Language Arts & Mathematics Instructional Materials. To view the adopted list of materials and publisher contacts visit: Adopted Materials List To view ev...

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Aug 1 2012 10:36AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Jun 15 2012 9:52AM

The purpose of the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is to encourage scientifically-based professional development, which enhances the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers, as a means for improving stud...

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May 1 2012 11:50AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Apr 19 2012 9:18AM

As a continuation of the publisher process for the Bridge Year the following materials are enclosed for continued action by publishers currently involved with the Oregon process. The forms and materials included in this notice contain deadlines (p...

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Apr 16 2012 12:54PM

The April 2012 Math Teacher Update is now posted! The Math Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, ...

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Apr 3 2012 1:36PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant program for the 2012-14 funding cycle. Applicants may submit proposals for either of two options ...

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Apr 2 2012 10:08AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Mar 16 2012 3:27PM

The 2012 Oregon Publisher Briefing is intended for existing contracted publishers in ELA and Mathematics. The meeting is facilitated by ODE staff and seeks to provide an overview of the Common Core State Standards, Criteria, and the Oregon review pr...

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Mar 6 2012 7:46AM

The March 2012 Math Teacher Update is now posted! The Math Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, ...

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Mar 2 2012 10:21AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Feb 22 2012 12:18PM

The following materials have been posted for publisher action as the next step in the Oregon Bridge Year process.The forms and materials included in this notice contain deadlines which will guide you throughout the Instructional Materials process. ...

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Feb 22 2012 11:59AM

Smarter Balanced will make the common assessments in mathematics and English language arts available beginning in 2014-2015. In previous issues, the Assessment & Accountability Update has addressed recent activities of the SMARTER Balanced Assess...

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Feb 22 2012 7:36AM

The Oregon Process Meeting is intended for the education of publishers and organizations. The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education staff and seeks to provide an overview and opportunity for feedback regarding the Oregon Instruct...

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Feb 15 2012 11:13AM

Oregon is a governing state of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), and will make the common assessments available beginning in 2014-2015. For the past months, the Assessment and Accountability Update have addressed recent activities of...

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Feb 15 2012 11:11AM

SMARTER Balanced, in collaboration with PARCC, has contracted with Pearson to develop a Technology Readiness Tool to support states' planning as they transition to next-generation assessments to be launched beginning in 2014. This new open source too...

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Feb 6 2012 10:21AM

The Oregon Department of Education is requesting the nomination of teachers, curriculum specialists, and others who have interest and experience with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English/Language Arts (ELA) and/or Mathematics. Nomination...

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Feb 3 2012 9:50AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Feb 2 2012 1:51PM

Each week, we will address recent activities of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) of which Oregon is a governing state. Beginning in 2014-2015, SBAC will deliver the common assessment in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Com...

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Jan 25 2012 12:29PM

Each week, we will address recent activities of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) of which Oregon is a governing state. Beginning in 2014-2015, SBAC will deliver the common assessment in Mathematics and English Language Arts. At that ...

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Jan 18 2012 3:01PM

The Fourth Quarter Project Report from the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium is available—The quarterly project report for the period ending September 30, 2011 can be found at http://www.smarterbalanced.org/Resources.aspx. The report details the...

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Jan 11 2012 4:10PM

Each week, we will address recent activities of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) of which Oregon is a governing state. Beginning in 2014-2015, SBAC will facilitate delivery of the common assessments in Mathematics and English Langua...

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Jan 11 2012 10:59AM

The January 2012 Math Teacher Update is now posted! The Math Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards...

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Jan 6 2012 10:36AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Dec 14 2011 11:53AM

Work is focused on procurement of services from vendors through Requests for Proposals. The RFP for the Item Authoring and Item Pool (RFP 07) application has been released to vendors - Proposals are due Wednesday, January 18. The Consortium is seekin...

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Dec 14 2011 11:51AM

As stated by SBAC, this draft reflects revisions based on feedback from more than 200 individuals and organizations. Once finalized, the content specifications for mathematics and ELA/literacy will serve as the basis for the SMARTER Balanced system o...

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Dec 12 2011 8:24AM

The December 2011 Math Teacher Update is now posted! The Math Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and award...

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Dec 7 2011 10:05AM

SBAC Receives Funding to Establish ELL Advisory Committee The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium has been awarded a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to form an English-language learners advisory committee to build research-b...

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Dec 2 2011 9:03AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Nov 30 2011 4:52PM

Interim Assessments: With development and procurement activities underway on the summative assessment, SBAC is focusing attention on the design of their interim assessments. As part of a balanced assessment system, interim assessments can provide i...

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Nov 16 2011 10:37AM

Each week, we will address recent activities of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) of which Oregon is a governing state. Beginning in 2014-2015, SBAC will deliver the common assessment in Mathematics and English Language Arts. At that ...

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Nov 10 2011 9:00AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 10, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Draft Best Practices Guide fo...

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Nov 9 2011 10:39AM

Each week, we will address recent activities of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) of which Oregon is a governing state. Beginning in 2014-2015, SBAC will deliver the common assessment in Mathematics and English Language Arts. At that ...

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Nov 9 2011 10:36AM

Ongoing review of documents and frequent communications help keep mathematics educators informed and confident of the quality of the upcoming SMARTER Balanced Assessment. What we know at this time: Oregon has adopted the Common Core State S...

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Oct 5 2011 7:46AM

In the October 2011 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Con...

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Sep 14 2011 10:25AM

The Oregon Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists and others who have interest and experience in English Language Arts and Mathematics to participate in the development of instructional materials criteria...

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Sep 2 2011 11:13AM

The Oregon Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Stewardship Team and Oregon Department of Education staff are sponsoring a series of CCSS webinars beginning this fall and continuing throughout the school year. The webinars will provide updates ...

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Sep 1 2011 9:38AM

In the September 2011 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the C...

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Jun 10 2011 11:33AM

A State-level Common Core State Standards Implementation Timeline is now available on the ODE CCSS webpage. This State-level CCSS Implementation Timeline was developed based on the draft timeline presented to the State Board of Education in October 2...

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Jun 7 2011 12:00AM

The June/July 2011 Superintendent's Pipeline is now available online at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=684. The Superintendent's Pipeline is the main source of ODE news, announcements, information, recruitments, grants and othe...

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Jun 2 2011 8:53AM

In the June 2011 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Conten...

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Apr 19 2011 11:57AM

The purpose of this request for applications is to solicit grant applications from eligible applicants to implement programs that will stimulate the use of educational technology to improve learning and teaching. Grant funds are to be used to assist ...

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Mar 1 2011 9:16AM

As we work together to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), we will all have a role to play in ensuring that students, parents, teachers, and communities understand what the standards are, why they are important, and what we can all do to ...

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Feb 25 2011 2:33PM

In the March 2011 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Conte...

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Feb 4 2011 1:48PM

In the February 2011 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Co...

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Dec 30 2010 11:00AM

TO: School District and ESD Superintendents FROM: Doug Kosty, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Assessment and Information Services RE: 2010-11 Mathematics Achievement Standards (i.e. Cut Scores) In October 2010 the State Board ad...

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Dec 10 2010 2:06PM

In the December 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Co...

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Dec 10 2010 1:50PM

The Oregon Department of Education released the mathematics crosswalk to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades K-HS. This document is the beginning in helping Oregon educators begin to understand the changes in content between the Oregon a...

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Nov 2 2010 2:26PM

In the October/November 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visi...

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Oct 28 2010 3:15PM

Salem – The Oregon State Board of Education today adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) which represent K-12 learning expectations for students in English-language arts and mathematics. “Today marks an important step forward in raisi...

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Sep 20 2010 9:30AM

In the September 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the C...

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Sep 14 2010 8:40AM

During the October 2010 meeting of the Oregon State Board of Education, Board members will vote on whether or not to adopt the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English language arts and Mathematics to replace Oregon’s current standards in these su...

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Aug 4 2010 4:08PM

In the July/August 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the...

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Jul 22 2010 3:11PM

ODE (Office of Student Learning and Partnerships) is currently in the process of recruiting panel members for an upcoming opportunity in support of our Extended Assessment development efforts: Math Extended Assessment Standard Setting Panel sche...

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Jun 3 2010 8:07AM

In the May - June 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the ...

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May 20 2010 3:24PM

ODE is seeking qualified participants for this summer’s Mathematics Achievement Standards Setting. This August, ODE staff will work with stakeholders from around the stated to review Oregon’s Math Achievement Standards for Grades 3-8 and High Scho...

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May 6 2010 3:34PM

The purpose of the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is to encourage scientifically-based professional development, which enhances the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers, as a means for improving stud...

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Apr 9 2010 10:00AM

In the April 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Conte...

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Feb 2 2010 11:17AM

The Technical Assistance Meeting for the Title IIB Math Science Partnership RFP is scheduled for February 11, 2010. The meeting will be held in Salem at the Public Service Building, located at 255 Capitol St. NE, in Studio A. You can join via WebEx, ...

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Jan 21 2010 12:58PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates provide an agency-wide perspective on important developments within the Department of Education. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding importa...

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Jan 7 2010 10:30AM

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Nominate outs...

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Jan 7 2010 8:15AM

In the January 2010 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Con...

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Dec 24 2009 9:00AM

The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a joint effort by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in partnership with Achieve, ACT and the College Bo...

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Dec 8 2009 10:10AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant program for the 2010 funding cycle. Applications must be received at the ODE by 12:30 p.m. on Apri...

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Oct 7 2009 1:59PM

In the October 2009 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Con...

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Sep 1 2009 3:52PM

In the September 2009 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the C...

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Jul 21 2009 10:05AM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for July 21, 2009. You can access this and past issues of the AA Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: AYP Substantive Appeals Due August 21 Change to Reporting Timeline for First...

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Jul 21 2009 9:53AM

In June 2009, the State Board adopted new Mathematics Content Standards for High School. The new high school standards are closely aligned to the 2002 standards. These standards will be assessed on the same timeline as the 2007 Math Content Standards...

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Jul 17 2009 12:04PM

In the July/August 2009 Oregon Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about the 2009 High School Mathematics Academic Content Standards adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education at their June meeting, the status of the Apply Math Essential Skil...

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Jul 2 2009 2:54PM

The Oregon State Board of Education adopted the 2009 High School Mathematics Academic Content Standards at their June meeting. The new high school mathematics standards include three disciplines of mathematics - Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, an...

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Jun 10 2009 2:51PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for June 10, 2009. In This Issue: 2009 Regional District Test Coordinator Trainings Probability Curve WebEx Survey Results Show Most Students Ready for 2007 Mathematics Content Standards ...

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Jun 10 2009 1:00PM

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent survey regarding district instruction of the 2007 3rd - 8th grade math standards. We were very pleased with the number of respondents and with the quality and thoughtfulness of your commen...

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Jun 5 2009 2:18PM

In the June 2009 Oregon Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about the latest draft of the Mathematics High School Content Standards, the status of the Apply Math Essential Skill Assessment, professional development opportunities, and much more....

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Jun 5 2009 8:26AM

This summer and fall, an opportunity is available for up to 28 experienced mathematics item writers. Selected writers would need to attend three writing sessions: July 20-22, July 29-31, and September 25 in Salem. In addition, writers would do remote i...

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May 15 2009 12:07PM

In the May 2009 Oregon Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about the latest draft of the Mathematics High School Content Standards, the status of the Apply Math Essential Skill Assessment, professional development opportunities, and much more. ...

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May 7 2009 7:43AM

The purpose of the Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is to encourage scientifically-based professional development, which enhances the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers, as a means for improving student academ...

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Apr 10 2009 9:42AM

In the April 2009 Oregon Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about the latest draft of the Mathematics High School Content Standards, the status of the Apply Math Essential Skill Assessment, professional development opportunities, and much more...

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Apr 8 2009 11:01AM

The Oregon Department of Education is pleased to announce that we are extending the registration deadline for the Moving Math Education Forward professional development for the Oregon Math Leaders’ (OML) Institute location. Registration will be extend...

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Apr 2 2009 2:04PM

The adoption of new high school mathematics content standards by the State Board of Education was scheduled for May 2009, but has now been rescheduled for June 2009. The additional time will allow the State Board to coordinate discussions of the Mathem...

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Apr 2 2009 1:43PM

View the Final Draft of the Mathematics Advanced High School Standards here.

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Mar 11 2009 3:25PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon's 9-12 Mathematics Academic Content Standards. Draft 6.0 is now posted for public comment and can be found at: Draft 6 . The final draft will be prov...

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Mar 2 2009 8:58PM

In the April 2009 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teache...

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Mar 2 2009 2:46PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2009 K-8 Math Summer Institute: "Improving Math Content Instruction through a Coaching Model," along with the Scoring Guide. Applications must be received ...

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Mar 2 2009 2:13PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is pleased to provide a flyer advertising the Moving Math Education Forward 2009 professional development opportunity previously announced on February 4, 2009, for mathematics educators. For more detailed info...

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Feb 20 2009 4:38PM

On February 13, 2009 the Oregon Department of Education released the newest version of the REAL (Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership) website www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real . Since its inception in 2005, REAL has been a valuable t...

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Feb 18 2009 1:30PM

Math items found in the OAKS online assessments are based on the 2002 content standards. Recently, ODE added field test items to the pool of operational questions that students see while taking the Math online assessment. This year’s field test ite...

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Feb 18 2009 1:23PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for February 18, 2009. This issue contains important information about OAKS Online Mathematics Field Test items, ODE's Official Scoring Guides, and the winter Writing Assessment window.

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Feb 13 2009 11:25AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon's 9-12 Mathematics Academic Content Standards. Draft 5.0 is now posted for public comment and can be found at: Draft 5 . The final draft will be prov...

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Feb 5 2009 2:14PM

In the February 2009 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teac...

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Feb 4 2009 11:23AM

Oregon’s Professional Development: Moving Math Education Forward 2009 registration packet has been updated to reflect a change in session dates for the Central and Eastern Oregon locations. Please click here for the updated registration packet. ...

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Jan 30 2009 3:29PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is pleased to announce a professional development opportunity for Oregon's K-12 mathematics teachers. Click here for the registration packet. Please note that the registration packet was updated on Feb. 4, 20...

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Jan 30 2009 7:42AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant program for the 2009 funding cycle. Applications must be received at the ODE by 12:30 p.m. on Apr...

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Jan 6 2009 2:48PM

In the January 2009 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teach...

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Dec 15 2008 2:28PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon’s 9-12 Mathematics Academic Content Standards. Draft 1 was posted for public comment earlier in October and presented at meetings statewide to gather f...

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Dec 5 2008 2:03PM

In the December 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teac...

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Nov 13 2008 11:32AM

In the November 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teac...

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Oct 29 2008 12:29PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon’s 9-12 Mathematics Academic Content Standards. Draft 1 was posted for public comment earlier in October and presented at meetings statewide to gather ...

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Oct 23 2008 11:47AM

Thanks to our partners at Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) we had 60 participants representing many of their resolution service districts in Josephine, Jackson and Klamath Counties. ODE has heard from publishers and participants that...

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Oct 20 2008 6:35PM

The New K-8 Mathematics adopted Instructional Materials offers teachers and administrators a chance to look at an approved list that has been evaluated by teachers looking and comparing to adopted criteria and our core standards. To view the adopted...

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Oct 10 2008 8:58AM

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a review and revision of the Mathematics High School academic content standards and is now seeking input on the first draft of the revised high school mathematics standards. The draft is available for r...

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Oct 9 2008 9:18AM

Here is the Assessment and Accountability Update for October 8, 2008. This issue contains important information about the OAKS Online Testing, Final Report Cards, Mathematics Assessment of New Content Standards, ELPA Improvements, Local Assessment ...

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Oct 8 2008 3:34PM

The timeline for implementing the assessment of the new 2007 Grade 3-8 Mathematics Content Standards will allow for continuous fair, valid, and reliable assessment of student learning during the transition from the 2002 standards to the 2007 standard...

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Oct 8 2008 12:45PM

In the October 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teach...

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Sep 23 2008 5:01PM

The Mathematics Instructional Materials Fall Caravan for 2008 has five locations identified for October and November. The Instructional Materials Caravan gives teachers, curriculum specialists, administrators and parents an opportunity to preview the ...

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Sep 3 2008 3:39PM

In the September 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Tea...

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Aug 21 2008 1:35PM

In the August 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teache...

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Jul 7 2008 1:48PM

In the July 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher ...

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Jun 3 2008 3:26PM

The Oregon Department of Education establishes a number of Content and Assessment panels to assist in the various activities that surround the academic content standards and statewide assessments. ODE is currently recruiting members for the Mathematic...

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Jun 2 2008 10:00AM

In the June 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher ...

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May 22 2008 10:45AM

As part of the new Oregon Diploma, the State Board of Education asked the Department of Education to identify core standards in all academic subjects. The Board’s decision is based on current research showing greater student achievement when teachers...

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May 20 2008 5:00PM

The K-8 Mathematics standards are available in the new core standards structure K-8 Mathematics Core Standards To assist schools and districts transition from the 2002 Mathematics standards to the 2007 Mathematics standards, ODE contracted with We...

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May 19 2008 9:51AM

The Oregon Department of Education is currently recruiting members for the Mathematics Content and Assessment Panel. Individuals who are highly motivated and have an excellent conceptual understanding of mathematics are encouraged to apply. Representa...

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May 6 2008 10:14AM

The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. MSP projects are expected to increase teacher content knowl...

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May 5 2008 9:51AM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update - Retrospective Edition. This edition contains important reminders and key dates from news published during the past few months.

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May 2 2008 4:25PM

In this first issue of the May 2008 Math Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Con...

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Mar 4 2008 12:23PM

As part of the new Oregon Diploma, the State Board has asked ODE to develop "core standards" for all academic content areas. To learn more about core standards, national trends and the review process click here .

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Feb 5 2008 11:39AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is opening the Request for Proposal (RFP) for its Title IIB MSP grant program for the 2008-2011 funding cycle. New partnerships may apply for a three-year grant for their research projects. Click here for the...

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Feb 4 2008 11:59AM

In January 2008 the State Board of Education approved a delay in the adoption of new high school math academic content standards. The adoption of new standards by the State Board of Education was scheduled for March 2008, but has been delayed until th...

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Feb 4 2008 11:55AM

In December 2007 the Oregon State Board of Education adopted new academic content standards in mathematics for kindergarten through grade 8. The Adopted K-8 Math Content Standards were the result of a year-long review. Details can be found at the Ma...

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Oct 18 2007 2:12PM

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a review and revision of the academic content standards in mathematics. On September 27-28, 2007 the mathematics content and assessment panel met to review feedback on draft 5 and prepare the K-8 Final ...