Southeast Delco official appeals dismissal Jul 31, 2008
The Southeast Delco School Board held its second hearing weighing the dismissal of a former assistant principal of Darby Township Elementary School Tuesday, as a former student left the room in tears and a cadre of teachers testified to support him. Tuesday's hearing was the second held for Richard Joseph, 56, who was suspended without pay from his $84,625-a-year position on Dec. 17, 2007, on allegations of incompetence, insubordination, persistent and willful violation of school law, persistent... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
TASB commends SISD board’s resolution Jul 22, 2008
News: The Sealy News Online, Sealy Texas. Serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas, since 1887. (Sealy News, TX)
Deputy super position abolished Jun 25, 2008
Markham said the deputy superintendent position was included on the new organizational chart, with assistant superintendent of instruction Lex Carswell moving into that position and Kitty McElhaney, school district director of curriculum assessment, would move into Carswells vacated position. He said Carswell would not take a pay raise for the promotion and there would be no additional hires. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Columbia students show gains in FCAT scoring Jun 11, 2008
Were making progress and that is the key point to all of this, said Kitty McElhaney, school district director of curriculum assessment. The test is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 5 is the highest possible score and state law mandates that those students who do not at least score a 2 on the exam be retained. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
New school superintendent to start in late August Jun 6, 2008
Friday 06 June, 2008. Osga currently serves as superintendent of the Griswold, Conn. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Students perform better than average on testing May 28, 2008
There is no correlation, said Kitty McElhaney, Columbia School District director of curriculum assessment. We look at the information, but because so many things in Florida are based on the Sunshine State Standards test, its a measure but it isnt as significant because it isnt as critical in the state. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
FCAT reading skills up in district May 22, 2008
We are very pleased with these scores, said Kitty McElhaney, Columbia School District director of curriculum assessment. Local schools performed better on the math portion of the exam every elementary school posted gains when compared to last year while numbers for the reading. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Hatcher to stay at Fort White High School May 16, 2008
Markham noted that he, assistant superintendent of instruction Lex Carswell, school district director curriculum assessment Kitty McElhaney and director of human resources management development Dr. Marty Cox will meet with Hatcher next week to discuss ways to improve the school. We think its better for (Hatcher) to go back and address those issues with his faculty and staff, and we feel like Keith will be receptive and accept that as positive criticism and we hope and pray that we can make... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
FCAT scores show modest gains May 9, 2008
Kitty McElhaney, school district director of curriculum assessment, said the district has put a much larger focus on writing in recent years. There has been a concerted effort in the classroom with writing strategies for. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
New Framework for Music Education? May 7, 2008
New Framework for Music Education. Music in Australian Schools Needs Curriculum, Resources and Time. (Suite101.com)
Board contracts for 4 top execs Feb 22, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :35 a.m. CDT, February 22, 2008. Some wanted posts to remain 'acting' Friday, February 22, 2008 By Sandra Barbier. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Curriculum reviewDoes this mean more prescription for primary schools? Dec 12, 2007
"And if our Making Good Progress trials are successful, we will implement 'stage not age' testing nationally - the biggest reform to national curriculum assessment since its creation.". By "national curriculum assessment" he means what are popularly referred to as the "Sats". (BBC News -- UK)
Shake-up for secondary school tests Nov 4, 2007
In a newly-released letter to ministers, dated June 5, QCA chief executive Ken Boston said: "The new secondary curriculum provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the best curriculum assessment arrangements from 2011 onwards. "In order to ensure public confidence, a revised curriculum needs to be balanced by appropriately developed assessments. " Copyright (c) Press Association Ltd. 2007, All Rights Reserved. | | | | Guardian Unlimited ? Guardian News and Media Limited 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Retired Arrowhead Superintendent Dave Lodes to lead Catholic schools Oct 30, 2007
Lake Country Reporter. Tuesday 30 October, 2007. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Trustees give Parman the top job Oct 11, 2007
Parman, who was technology director and handled curriculum assessment, federal programs and Indian education programs as the assistant Superintendent for Havre Public Schools, said he is looks forward to continuing the good relations he developed with the school board during his time as interim superinendent. I m really happy about the decisions that the board and I have made, he said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Housing Update -- Retired officer named_project director Sep 8, 2007
His military career includes four and a half years in executive officer positions, four years of graduate and field grade officer level experience with curriculum assessment and development, program evaluation, and institutional accreditations, as well as numerous other leadership and training assignments. Market has served at a variety of assignments in the United States and overseas. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Asa Hilliard Recalled As True Giant In Education Aug 18, 2007
Saturday 18 August, 2007. Do you think separate schools for girls and boys is a good idea. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
More of this story Jun 28, 2007
L'Observateur Newspaper. Wednesday, June 27, 2007. (L Observateur, LA)
School board delays restructuring Apr 20, 2007
The Rapid City Journal. Search the Rapid City Journal. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Continue reading Mar 31, 2007
Last Update: Saturday, March 31, 2007 1:24 AM CDT. in print and online, 24/7. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
School choice forms go out Monday Mar 4, 2007
Commercial Dispatch Online. By Garthia Elena Halbert Saturday, March 3, 2007 10:54 PM CST. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Principal of the Year Mar 3, 2007
After she had been teaching for a little more than a decade, her focus changed from the classroom to curriculum assessment and structure. went back to get my masters and met a lot of principals, she said. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Unit 5 told communication could be better Oct 28, 2006
The districts strengths include having school improvement plans, curriculum assessment and good opportunities for staff advancements, Soldwedel said. The groups review includes: the districts self-assessment, which is done before the visit; input from district leaders; and personal visits to the schools by team members. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Inquiry to examine the future of primary education Oct 13, 2006
James MeikleFriday October 13, 2006. The first independent inquiry into primary education in England for nearly 40 years was launched today. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
No comment on Qantas jobs: Howard Oct 1, 2006
85 million deal with the Victorian government's Curriculum Assessment Authority that will let some work be sent overseas. - AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Qantas sends 300 jobs to India Oct 1, 2006
85 million deal with the Victorian Government's Curriculum Assessment Authority that will let some work be sent overseas. A Qantas spokeswoman said it was finalising a review of its IT development, maintenance and support services. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Textbook links US, Israel to 'state terrorism' Sep 10, 2006
" But the Bracks Government said the book was not a set text or officially endorsed by the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the Education Department. "You can't withdraw a text that is not compulsory to start with, so the Bishop thing is a furphy," said Tim Mitchell, a spokesman for Education Minister Lynne Kosky. "The decision about the use of textbooks in classrooms, and the treatment of issues in classrooms, is a matter best left to teachers and school principals, not... (Sydney Morning Herald)
N. Pike reading program brings success Aug 5, 2006
Students participating in the program also scored higher on the Mississippi Curriculum Assessment Test, Pope said. Middle school and special education students will also benefit from the program this year thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Department of Education. (Enterprise-Journal)
CompassLearning Announces Alliance with Learning Through Sports Jul 6, 2006
Retirement & Planning. Source: CompassLearning. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Schools to start earlier Jun 15, 2006
Mercer along with Silva, Lord, curriculum assessment coordinator Gail Mulligan, high school reform coordinator Barbara Savella, and guidance teacher and teachers union president Charlene Cristy held a press briefing on the changes Wednesday at the administration s new headquarters in the former Registry building at 286 Main St. (Supt. Hans Dellith, who has overseen the plan, was home ill. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
N.H. man picked to head Burrillville schools May 10, 2006
Wednesday 10 May, 2006. All six members of the school board present voted to approve a three-year contract at a salary of $105,000 per year for Welford. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
