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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">I thought I’d let you know that OSPI is hiring an Open Educational Resources program manager. This position will be housed in the DLD. If you know of anybody who might be a good candidate for this very exciting job, please pass along the link.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://k12.wa.us/employment/OpenEducationalResourcesProgramManager2012.doc"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://k12.wa.us/employment/OpenEducationalResourcesProgramManager2012.doc</span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">This is a new position created to support implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (E2SHB) 2337 passed and funded by the state Legislature during the 2012 Legislative session. E2SHB 2337 provides resources to OSPI related to developing a library of high-quality, openly licensed K-12 educational courseware that is aligned with the newly adopted Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts and mathematics. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The position will provide leadership and vision for OSPI’s OER project, communicate to school districts and other stakeholders, and lead in developing a library of openly licensed courseware aligned with the CCSS. The position is funded initially from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Continuation beyond June 30, 2013 will be based on continued legislative and/or private funding for the work.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The position reports to me, and I'm happy to answer any questions about it.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Karl Nelson</span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction </span><a href="http://digitallearning.k12.wa.us/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://digitallearning.k12.wa.us/</span></span></a></p>