Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 30, 2009
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the city’s public schools to start using student achievement data in the evaluations of teachers who are up for tenure this school year. He stated in a panel discussion at the Center for American Progress on November 25, 2009 in Washington that he has ordered his principals to include student-performance data in teacher assessments.
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 17, 2009
Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc, the leading provider of response to intervention (RTI), special education and student achievement management software solutions for K12 school districts, today announced a strategic partnership with Alphanumeric Systems, where Alphanumeric will be authorized to sell Spectrum K12’s award winning EXCEED™ product suite in NC, SC, VA, MD, FL and GA.
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 12, 2009
The Education Department has set aside $4.35 billion for states in the Race to the Top fund. The rules for the Race to the Top funds have recently been finalized. Bids will be rated on a point system, with the highest vales going to improving teacher and principal effectiveness. A perfect bid would be worth 500 points. The Education Department made the following statement on where these funds will go:
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 09, 2009
Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc., announced today it has awarded 29 grants totaling $287,875 to non-profit organizations dedicated to helping youth throughout the country. These organizations were selected for their commitment to providing educational programs that help at-risk youth develop the skills and confidence necessary to become responsible adults and future community leaders.
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 06, 2009
The International Reading Association (IRA) is conducting a survey to learn about teachers’ experiences with Response to Intervention (RTI). The survey provides teachers a chance to share their stories about how RTI is working in their classrooms and schools.
Posted by Beth DuBose on Nov 04, 2009
For districts looking for a way to help fund Response to Intervention there is a possible $650 milllion in new funding available. The U.S. Department of Education has instituted the Investing in Innovation, or i3, Fund, and plans on accepting applications in early 2010, with all applications due in spring of 2010. The fund is being setup to accelerate the creation of programs and processes that support the development and adoption of effective solutions.