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<p>What is is necessary to compete for RTTT dollars: What is the scope of the grant?; What effect might the switch to national standards have on the WA lad requiring OSPI to recommend only the top three core math and science programs? What is the status of the call for an on line math program for state use? With the current funding climate, what is the expectation of whre districts will be for the next two years?; call participants; What level of tramsparency will there be regarding districts applying for improvement grant monies? Bruce; With the push for national standards, how will it change the standards in WA? What will happen in the development of new reading standards? Elaina; What can Education Representatives do differently or in additionto support districts. schools and teachers ? Barbara Blair; Update on status of RTT and Common Core Standards. Abi; One question that I would like to have addressed is a description of the evaluation process for the providers and courses for the Online Learning Initiative. We know from previous OSPI math material reviews that they are better at evaluating print materials than educational technology products. Are they developing a new process and criteria for evaluating educational technology products for the Online Learning evaluation process? How can we review the process and provide input to yield the best results for all parties? Emory; What about the master price agreement for the math? Will the state request from the 3 programs? Oct. 1 is when most companies do price increases. The state has lost the leverage for getting that price agreement for last year’s prices. Jerry; 1. Is OSPI providing any financial support starting this year to the school districts to purchase the recommended science curricular materials such as books, kits &amp; equipment, supplementals and professional developments (PDs), If funding will be provided, how much money will be appropriated per student or per district or per school? If not provided, what is the OSPI’s plan for school funding starting next year? 2. What is the role of the Educational Service Districts (ESDs) around the state in terms of providing regional support and resources to local teachers and administrators regarding the recommended science curricula? 3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Will the annual WA LASER Showcase conference usually held in January, annual LASER Summer Institute in June, and annual NACL workshops (fall &amp; spring) continue to be in place as sources of information and professional development for the science teachers on the recommended science curricula? 4. Besides funding, what are other, if any, developments/initiatives that will originate from OSPI and ESD that we as publishers can expect for teachers, administrators and districts to get resources, support and training on the recommended science curricula, 5. Compare and contrast the science WASL to the new science test? When will the new science test be implemented in the schools? Will be correlations between the new recommended science curricula and the new science test—if so, please explain? Matt; I'm interested in hearing from Dr. Burke about whether the OSPI will be encouraging districts to spend their School Improvement Funding (summer 2010) on curriculum and supplemental materials. Brian</p>
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