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Sep 23 2013 10:28AM

Instructional materials evaluation occurs in August and is proposed for State Board adoption October 18, 2013. Adopted materials are available for purchase by districts. Materials are to be in classrooms by September 2014 Publisher contracts and bi...

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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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Apr 22 2013 10:00AM

Summary: There will be a one-year delay in the review and selection of English Language Proficiency and Development (ELP/D) instructional materials to allow for further development of the ELP/D framework and standards. For additional detail please r...

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Apr 12 2013 7:54AM

As a continuation of the publisher process for this subject, 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 (per...

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Mar 15 2013 1:51PM

The Oregon Publisher Briefing is intended for educational publishers and organizations. The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education staff and seeks to provide an overview of the Oregon Content Standards, Criteria, and the Oregon rev...

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Feb 18 2013 2:26PM

The Oregon Process Meeting is intended for educational 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 Instructional...

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Feb 18 2013 10:47AM

The following materials have been posted for publisher action as the next step in the Oregon CCSS ELA & L and ELP/D process.The forms and materials included in this notice contain deadlines which will guide you throughout the Instructional Materials ...

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Jan 28 2013 9:44AM

As announced in the May 10, 2012 edition of the Assessment and Accountability Update, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Offices of Educational Improvement and Innovation and Assessment and Information Services, in collaboration with members of...

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Jan 25 2013 10:05AM

On January 25, 2013 the State Board of Education adopted the criteria for the above subjects. Listed are the adopted criteria.CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy - Cat 1-3 English Language Proficiency/Development (ELP/D) - Cat 4

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Jan 24 2013 12:31PM

Students get extra support to earn college credits while in high school (Salem, Ore.) - Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton and Apex Learning® today announced a new partnership that will provide Oregon public high school students with access to onl...

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Jan 9 2013 12:13PM

The Oregon Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists and others who have interest and expertise in Common Core State Standards (CCSS) English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy and English Language Proficienc...

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Jan 8 2013 12:00AM

The document provided below is the Circular of Information announcing the upcoming adoption of instructional materials for Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy andEnglish Language Proficiency/Development (ELP/D...

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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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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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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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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 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 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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Sep 21 2011 10:48AM

In 2012-13 Oregon will consider instructional materials from currently contracted publishers that seek to bridge the former Oregon English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Standards with the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Bridge Year le...

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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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Aug 19 2011 9:53AM

The Oregon State Board of Education approved the new Oregon K-12 Social Sciences Standards on Monday, August 15, 2011. The Social Sciences Content and Assessment Panel, numerous organizations, and hundreds of individuals all contributed to the develop...

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Jul 6 2011 9:29AM

Draft Social Sciences Standards Presented to State Board of Education Your Comments Sought The draft of the Oregon Social Sciences Standards K-12 revision was presented to the State Board of Education on June 23, 2011 for First Reading. It is antici...

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Apr 22 2011 2:55PM

This is the last notice in the publisher process for Social Sciences. The following materials have been posted for publisher action as the final steps in the Oregon process before the scheduled presentations take place.The forms and materials included ...

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Mar 21 2011 12:12PM

The Oregon Publisher Briefing is intended for educational publishers and organizations. The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education staff and seeks to provide an overview of the Oregon Content Standards, Criteria, and the Oregon rev...

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Feb 4 2011 2:32PM

As a result of publisher response to the Oregon Circular and Notice # 1, the following materials have been posted for publisher action as the next step in the Oregon process.The forms and materials included in this notice contain deadlines which will...

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Jan 21 2011 9:06AM

The Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists, and others who have interest and experience in Social Sciences. Evaluations are scheduled for August 1-7, 2011 and involve a 7-day or less commitment with trave...

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Jan 19 2011 7:18AM

The documents provided below include the first notice and Information Request Form that is intended for use by publishers and content organizations that have interest in participation in Oregon's adoption process for Social Sciences. The first notice d...

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Nov 1 2010 12:00AM

On October 29, 2010 the State Board adopted the 2010 Second Languages (World Languages) Instructional Materials. To view the adopted list of materials and publisher contacts visit: Adopted Materials To view evaluator team comment results ...

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Oct 28 2010 3:30PM

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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Oct 19 2010 10:11AM

The revised Second Language Standards were adopted by the State Board of Education on August 19, 2010.

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Mar 31 2010 10:34AM

As a continuation of the publisher process for Second Languages (World Languages) the following materials are enclosed for continued action by publishers now involved with the Oregon process. The forms and materials included in this notice are d...

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Mar 16 2010 2:36PM

The Oregon Publisher Briefing is intended for educational publishers and organizations. The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education Staff and seeks to provide an overview of the Oregon Content Standards, Criteria and the Oregon Rev...

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Feb 19 2010 8:48AM

As a result of publisher response to Notice # 1, the following materials are enclosed for publisher action to continue on with the Oregon process. The forms and materials included in this notice are dated with deadlines (per the 2010 Timeline below...

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Feb 18 2010 10:40AM

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Pacific Standard Time The Oregon Process Meeting is intended for educational publishers and organizations. The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education Staff and seeks to provide an overview and opportunity for...

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Jan 14 2010 1:05PM

The documents provided below include the First Notice and Information Request Form that are intended for use by publishers and content organizations that intend on submitting materials and participating in the Oregon's Adoption Process for Second Langu...

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Jan 4 2010 10:57AM

The document provided below is the Circular of information announcing the upcoming adoption of instructional materials for Second Languages (World Languages) in Oregon. Questions regarding proposals, evaluation, and adoption of instructional materials ...

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Nov 2 2009 3:58PM

The State Board of Education adopted Mathematics 9-12 and Science K-12 Instructional Materials in October. The Instructional Materials Video Caravan pilot is intended to allow teachers, curriculum specialists, administrators, parents, and students an o...

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Aug 26 2009 10:00AM

The Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists and others who have interest and experience in Second Languages (World Languages). Nomination Request Letter Nomination Form 2009 August...

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Jul 7 2009 3:49PM

In This Issue: Susan Castillo Statement on Final K-12 Budget for the 2009-11 biennium Aiming High and Finding Success—With a Little Help from our Friends Oregon Department of Education Names Colleen Mileham as Assistant Superintendent of E...

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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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Jul 1 2009 2:30PM

Notice #3 containing information for publishers who are participating in the Instructional Materials Evaluation at Western Oregon August 2009 was distributed June 30, 2009. Please click on the link below for the complete notice text. Notice #3 Pu...

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Jun 4 2009 10:45AM

In This Issue: The Oregon Diploma: Working toward a proficiency-based system Oregon DATA Project ARRA Funding for Oregon’s Homeless Students Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule The Or...

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May 26 2009 10:00AM

In This Issue: Oregon’s Bold Plan Susan Castillo Applauds Kaiser Permanente commitment to Multnomah county students Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Oregon’s Bold Plan By Su...

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May 7 2009 9:51AM

In This Issue: Oregon PTA Conference Schools set to receive federal stimulus money Oregon Military Families Appreciation Day - May 8th Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Orego...

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Apr 17 2009 8:11AM

In This Issue: Oregon's Dropout Rate Hits All-Time Low at 3.7% Who will be the 2009-10 Oregon Teacher of the Year? Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Oregon's Dropout Rate Hi...

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Apr 10 2009 8:56AM

In This Issue: Oregon Summer Food Service Programs Win USDA Awards Oregon Department of Education Wins $3.7M Grant for Longitudinal Data Systems Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule ...

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Apr 8 2009 3:28PM

Oregon Science Standards are now available in the Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership (www.ode.state.or.us/go/REAL) You may now access the 2009 Adopted Science Core Academic Standards in the Resources for Educational Achievement an...

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Apr 3 2009 7:26AM

In This Issue: Seeking Applicants for the Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Team Governor Creates Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder Student Leadership and Civic Engagement through Philanthropy Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and...

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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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Mar 4 2009 10:51AM

Subject: Documents informing the publishing companies of the 2009 proposal form submission guidelines and confirming the March 19, 2009 publishers briefing. For Notice #2 click here Notice #2 Instructional Materials Instructions for completing prop...

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Feb 17 2009 8:15AM

Subject: Document informing the publishing companies of the 2009 adoption of Instructional Materials in: Mathematics, Grades 9-12 Science, Grades K-12 Criteria: Posted in late February, 2009 prior to the Publisher’s briefing at ODE on Marc...

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Feb 4 2009 11:05AM

Would you like to learn more about Required Accessible Instructional Materials? Accessible Instructional Materials are required under OAR 581-015-2060, 581-022-1640, 581-011-1185, 581-011-1186, and 581-011-0052. The Oregon Technology Access P...

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Jan 13 2009 9:39PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon’s K-12 Science Academic Content Standards. The final draft will be provided to the State Board of Education for first reading in January and adoption ...

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Nov 10 2008 2:12PM

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a review and revision of the Science Academic Content Standards and is now seeking input on the Draft 2 of the revised science standards. Draft 2 is available for review and comment on the Science Conten...

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Oct 25 2008 4:49PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon’s K-12 Science Academic Content Standards. Draft 1 was posted for public comment in August and presented at meetings statewide in September and Octob...

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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 2 2008 10:45AM

Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS): The Oregon School Library Information System provides web access to a wide variety of online instructional resources and training including research guidelines, magazine articles, maps, images, newsp...

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Oct 1 2008 11:05AM

Discarding Old Textbooks and Instructional Materials: The process for discarding old textbooks and instructional materials is similar to that of public library books and dictated by school district policy. Typically, discarded books and instructio...

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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 11 2008 4:45PM

The "Administrators’ Toolkit: 10 Tools to Help Implement the Oregon Diploma” is designed to provide tools and information to help with planning and implementation of the new diploma requirements. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) partnered wi...

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Aug 18 2008 5:00PM

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a review and revision of the Science academic content standards and is now seeking input on the first draft of the revised science standards. The draft is available for review and comment at Science ...

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Aug 11 2008 11:20AM

The Mathematics Instructional Materials reviewed for the Categories of K-5/6 and 6-8 do not become official until adopted by the State Board of Education scheduled for the October Board Meeting 10-16-08. http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/StateBoard ...

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Aug 6 2008 6:00PM

The evaluation of instructional materials in the Categories of K-5/6 and 6-8 occurred during the last week of July. The list of materials will be provided to the State Board of Education this Fall and likely adopted in October 2008. Following the s...

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Jun 17 2008 5:00PM

Reminder from News Announcement Posted on 2/23/2007. National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards (NIMAS) requires all states [and districts] to make accessible instructional materials available. NIMAS is designed to streamline acces...

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Jun 12 2008 5:00PM

Content Area Teacher Newsletters provide teachers and other educators with information about opportunities and events of interest by content area including professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, as well...

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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 22 2008 10:00AM

The Social Studies Surveys of Enacted Curriculum is now available for use.  In April, the Social Sciences Content and Assessment Panel participated in the survey as part of a demonstration for the Civics and Financial Education Task Force. For more...

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May 22 2008 9:45AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty...

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May 22 2008 9:00AM

The Oregon Department of Education, in concert with stakeholders, has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty, bu...

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May 20 2008 5:45PM

The Oregon Literacy Framework is designed to provide teachers, administrators, parents, state and school district board members, and other stakeholders with a strategic "blueprint" of what schools in the State of Oregon can and must do to help studen...

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May 20 2008 5:30PM

The 2008 Superintendent's Summer Institute: Strategies for Student Success, is designed for teams of teachers/leaders grades 4-12. It will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland from August 4-6, 2008. United under the theme "The Orego...

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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 20 2008 5:00PM

The Oregon Department of Education welcomes Paul Hibbard, the new state mathematics education specialist. Paul is a native Oregonian and comes to the Department from the Santa Clara Unified School District in Santa Clara, California. The Office of E...

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Apr 29 2008 8:49AM

The Oregon Department of Education in concert with stakeholders has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review has and will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty, ...

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Mar 27 2008 5:00PM

Lexiles Required: K-8 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption Criteria requires that the materials provide an analysis of readability using the Lexile Framework for Reading. Recognized as the most widely adopted reading measure, Lexiles enable e...

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Jan 24 2008 9:16AM

During its January meeting, the State Board of Education approved postponing the adoption of the 9-12 Math Standards and Instructional Materials. The delay in adopting 9-12 Math Standards will allow the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM...

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Nov 5 2007 8:22AM

NOTE: Date and location have changed. Please see new information below: Date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Location: Oregon Department of Education-Basement B Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Subject: Mathematics Instructional Materials...

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Oct 25 2007 8:24AM

The Public Hearing for the Mathematics Instructional Materials Criteria will be held at the Oregon Department of Education. See information below: Date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Location: Oregon Department of Education-251A Time: 1 p.m. -...

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Aug 16 2007 12:44PM

School districts annually adopt Instructional Materials in accordance with OAR 581-022-1640. The Textbook Caravan is not required by law but is offered to the school districts so teachers and administrators can review the Instructional Materials appro...

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Feb 23 2007 12:19PM

National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards (NIMAS) requires all states to make accessible instructional materials available. NIMAS is designed to streamline access to instructional materials for students who are blind or have other print ...