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WebinHour – New Training Series

April 17, 2012 By

Join the K – 12 Academic Standard group for the first in a series of free ”WebinHour” training to introduce you to a variety of topics.  The WebinHours will  support the implementation of the College and Career Readiness Standards.  Arizona Department of Education staff will be conducting the webinars. All you need is a computer with internet access to participate in the WebinHour.

Upcoming WebinHours:

May 29, 2012 – Development of Next Generation Science Standards

May 31, 2012 – CCR Standards: Mathematical Practices in Grades K-2

June 5, 2012 – Lessons learned from the 21st Century Classroom to Support Implementation of the College and Career Ready Standards

June 7, 2012 – CCR Standards: Reading Foundations

June 12, 2012 – Move On When Reading Support

June 14, 2012 – CCR Standards: Mathematical Practices in Grades 3-5

June 19, 2012 – Overview of the ELA Standards for Grades 6-12 Science and Technical Subjects

June 21, 2012 – CCR Standards: Writing Foundations

June 26, 2012 – Six Proven Practices of Civic Learning

June 28, 2012 – CCR Standards: Mathematical Practices in Grades 6-8

 

Past WebinHours:

  • May 22, 2012 – “Development of the Next Generation Science Standards”
    View PowerPoint presentation.
    View and listen to the recording.

  •  May 22, 2012 - CCR Standards: Introduction to the Mathematics Standards and Key Content Shifts   (Pre-Recorded)
    View PowerPoint presentation. 
    View and listen to the recording.
    Send questions to acadstandards@azed.gov.   Q & A webinar will be held in June, 2o12.

 

  •  May 17, 2012 – Overview of Six Instructional Shifts in the Implementation of  the ELA Common Core Standards
    View PowerPoint Presentation.
    View and listen to the recording. 

 

 

  •  April 19, 2012 – College and Career Ready Standards and Response to Intervention (RTI). 
    View PowerPoint presentation.
    Click here      for Frequently Asked Questions.
    View and listen to the recording.

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Training Opportunities

April 3, 2012 By

Click here for upcoming  training opportunities.  You will be taken to the ADE Event Registration page.

Don’t forget to register for one of the  2010 Arizona English Language Arts Standards Leadership Institute (May OR June Sessions) 

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2010 AZ English Language Arts Standards Leadership Institute

March 15, 2012 By

Be sure to register:  2010 AZ English Language Arts Standards Leadership Institute

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Third Grade Retention Letter

September 21, 2011 By

  

MEMORANDUM

 

To:   Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Principals

                                   

From: John Huppenthal, Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

Date:  February 22, 2011

Subject: Third grade retention

 

 

The most recent revisions to A.R.S.§ 15-701 require districts and charter schools to officially notify their K-3 parents about changes to third grade promotion beginning in the 2013-14 school year.  While the new law specifically states that districts and charter schools are responsible for this notification, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is providing guidance on the content that should be included in the information letter to parents. Please see the attached sample letter.  Districts are welcome to use this suggested framework for their letter to parents, providing local, relevant information where necessary. Districts and charter schools may also opt to construct their own letter to parents with the pertinent information included.

 

While the new law requires that all K-3 parents be made aware of the potential for retention at third grade, the first class to be impacted by this change will be this year’s kindergarten students who will be in third grade during the school year 2013-14. It is important that districts and charter schools clearly articulate the changes to A.R.S. § 15-701 to ensure parents are well-informed and knowledgeable about potential decisions that may affect their child’s promotion to the fourth grade.

 

The ADE will continue to provide ongoing professional development and technical assistance to district and site educators to support the successful implementation of a tiered system of instruction that includes effective K-3 reading instruction, purposeful intervention, and meaningful assessment systems. Please check the ADE website for upcoming trainings and additional information on the AZRTI (Arizona Response to Intervention) framework. You are welcome to contact Associate Superintendent Kathy Hrabluk (Kathryn.Hrabluk@azed.gov) or Associate Superintendent Roberta Alley (Roberta.Alley@azed.gov) with any questions you may have concerning this new law.

 

It remains critically important that all of Arizona’s young students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade. Academic success in the ensuing grades demands it. Informing parents of our commitment to this task is the first step in engaging them in the important process of teaching their child to read. Thank you very much for your continued dedication, effort, and tenacity to build a strong K-3 program in your schools. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

 (Click Here) for Third Grade Retention Letter

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Arizona Academic Standards

July 19, 2011 By

Arizona Academic Standards

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Arts Education

July 19, 2011 By

Arts Education

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