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<p>LATEST OSPI MATH ANNOUNCEMENT Mathematics Standards Revision and Adoption  2008 Senate Bill (SB) 6534 requires: o State Board of Education (SBE) to use national consultant to:  conduct an exemplar review of the February 29, 2008 final draft of the revised K-12 mathematics standards by May 15, 2008; and  recommend specific language changes and content changes needed to finalize K-12 standards. o By May 15, 2008, SBE reviews above work from national consultant, consults with Math Panel, and holds public hearing; SBE may direct modifications at that time. o By July 1, 2008, OSPI to revise the standards according to recommendations outlined by the SBE report. o By July 31, 2008, SBE to approve adoption of revised standards by OSPI and/or develop a plan for ensuring recommendations are implemented and standards adopted by September 25, 2008. o Does not preclude an accelerated schedule for revision of standards (see Phases below).  Anticipated Schedule for Revision in Spring 2008: o K-8 standards: Exemplary review and recommendations completed by SBE contractor and submitted to OSPI for revision by early April; anticipated adoption mid-April (SBE will have a special board meeting on April 18 for this purpose). o 9-10 standards (Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated Mathematics 1 and 2): Exemplary review and recommendations completed by SBE contractor and submitted to OSPI for revision by early May; anticipated approval by SBE for OSPI adoption mid-May. o 11-12 standards (Algebra 2 or Integrated Mathematics 3): Exemplary review and recommendations completed by SBE contractor and submitted to OSPI for revision in June; anticipated approval by SBE for OSPI adoption at July 24-25 Board meeting. Professional Development on Revised Mathematics Standards  Mathematics Professional Development Facilitators: Individuals and teams will be recruited and receive five days of training, focusing on the Washington State revised mathematics standards, mathematics content and support with delivering content professional development. o Focus for summer 2008: Grades K-8 revised standards; o Facilitator Application Due: April 2, 2008; notification by April 18, 2008.  ESD Mathematics Coordinators: The 9 regional ESD math coordinators will serve as regional leaders to support the facilitators in their regions.  Summer 2008 Professional Development Opportunities: o OSPI will sponsor two summer 2008 four-day professional development opportunities on the revised K-8 standards:  OSPI Summer Institute (tentatively: Tacoma area; July 29 - August 1)  One four-day math strand may be offered.  OSPI Math Standards PD Institute (Spokane, dates TBD)  One four-day event may be offered. o District and Regional Summer Opportunities:  Many districts plan to integrate professional development on the revised standards into previously planned and scheduled summer opportunities.  ESD Mathematics Coordinators will compile and track information related to professional development opportunities on the revised standards offered and conducted by facilitators in their regions on the revised standards. Mathematics Instructional Materials (curriculum) Review  2008 Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 2598 requires: o Within six months of the adoption of the revised math standards, OSPI will conduct a review of basic mathematics curriculum materials and submit recommendations of no more than three at each level  elementary, middle and high school. o When OSPI completes review, it submits to SBE for two-month review of its recommendations. o Diagnostic and supplemental materials for elementary, middle and high school will also be reviewed for their alignment with revised standards (per 2008 ESHB 2687). o OSPI in conjunction with SBE will create Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek consultant to adapt the existing Washington curriculum to be adapted to new standards and report RFP bidder results to leg by Dec. 1, 2008.  Anticipated Phases for Review of Instructional Materials: o K-8 standards: Assuming adoption of K-8 standards occurs in April, review of basic mathematics instructional materials may occur this spring. o 9-12 standards (Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated 1, etc.): Review of 9-12 instructional materials will likely occur in fall 2008.  If adoption occurs by May/June 2008, review and recommendations of three must be submitted to SBE by November 2008. o Supplemental and Diagnostic materials: The review of supplemental and diagnostic materials will be completed separately from the review of basic materials.  Likely timing: fall 2008.  Instructional Materials Review Committee Application o The applications to participate as an Instructional Materials Review Committee Member and as a Professional Development Facilitator have been combined into ONE application. This is to accommodate individuals who may be interested and able to contribute to both projects. o Application Due: April 2, 2008; notification by April 18, 2008. Mathematics Assessment  Beginning in spring 2009, OSPI to shorten the WASL and scoring time in elementary and middle grades in mathematics, reading, and science (not writing).  SPI to implement four end-of-course assessments for high school mathematics: o Algebra I and Integrated Mathematics I  Pilot 2008-09  Optional 2009-10 Administered statewide 2010-11 o Geometry and Integrated Mathematics II  Pilot 2009-10 No optional period Administered statewide 2010-11 . For Class of 2013, students may meet the high school mathematics standard using one of the following: o Comprehensive WASL o Algebra I and the Geometry EOC assessments o Integrated I and Integrated II EOC assessments.  Beginning with the Class of 2014, students must meet the high school mathematics standard using the end-of-course assessments.  All of the current objective alternative assessments continue to be available.</p>
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