Most recent summaries

• SBE Summary - November 2008
  Some of the key issues this month were the approval of the 2008 K-8 Reading Language Arts Adoption of Instructional Materials, the approval of the new performance level standards for CMA and CAPA and the assignment of NCLB Corrective Actions for LEAs in Cohort 2. No action was taken on the Algebra I issue as there is a Temporary Restraining Order against the State Board. To view the full summary please click on the above link.
• SBE Summary - July 2008
  The State Board of Education met July 9-10, 2008. It was the last meeting for student member Monica Liu. Student members are full voting members and serve one year. Board members Alan Bersin and Don Fisher were absent. J.T. Lawrence formerly with the San Diego County Office of Education has been appointed to serve as the new CDE Assessment Division Director, replacing Deb Sigman who is now serving as Deputy Superintendent of the Assessment and Accountability Branch. The next meeting of the State Board will be September 10-11, 2008.
• SBE Summary - May 2008
  Please click the above link to view ACSA’s State Board Summary for the May 7-8, 2008 meeting. This summary focuses on assessment updates (CAHSEE, STAR, CMA, STS), CBET, NCLB, and the new Fresno/Long Beach Partnership. As always remember to go to the actual agenda items for a full review of the topic.
• SBE Summary - March 2008
  Please click the above link to view the summary of a number of key issues before the State Board of Education in March. There were a large number of big items including the adoption of K-12 Health Content Standards, the assignment of NCLB Corrective Actions for 97 LEAs, approval of the CTE State Plan and a number of Title 5 regulation packages (CBET, Nutrition and HQT). Included is a very detailed summary of the action by the State Board on NCLB Corrective Action as it will have an impact on LEAs in the future who face this issue. To view the SBE full report please click link above.
• SBE Summary - January 2008
  Please click the above link to view the regular report on the State Board of Education actions for January. As always its narrowed down to some key issues of interest including Title 5 regulations. The next meeting of the State Board is March 12-13, 2008.