All news releases from Idaho Department of Education
Supt Luna at the Statehouse listening to public testimony on the state budget this morning. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 03, 2012 - 11:48 AM)
Luna: We have requests for 1:1 devices in this first year that will take more than two years to fulfill. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 7:02 PM)
Rep. Shirley: With such high demand for 1:1computing devices in the first year, how will you decide who gets them first? Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 7:00 PM)
Luna: We connected all schools to broadband two months ago. Soon, all will have WiFi. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:59 PM)
Supt. Luna: I'm available to come and speak to teachers at any school, and I'd like to answer the questions that most concern them. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:48 PM)
Grover: Thanks legislators for work and time. Urges them to take into account the large amount of experience of Task Force members. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:34 PM)
Supt. Andy Grover from Melba is now speaking for Online Learning Implementation Committee. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:33 PM)
Jayson Ronk, vice-president of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI), presenting for Platform, Specs, and Procurement Comm. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:30 PM)
The curriculum, the tools and the engaging activities take time to prepare. Thats where the professional development comes in. technology Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:25 PM)
Cook: I envision teachers learning with one another, sharing with one another. How great if teachers around the state could meet... Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:22 PM)
Cook: I was concerned coming into this about being one of a handful of teachers on Task Force, but I found that all the members were great. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:15 PM)
Stefani Cook, Idaho's Teacher of the Year, is speaking of her work as Chairman of the Classroom Tech Integration committee. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 6:13 PM)
Technology Task Force Members now presenting on their work. Rep. Reed DeMordaunt presenting on 1:1 Governance and Instructional Integration Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:57 PM)
@Capitol_insider district and still remain enrolled in that home school district. We have to make this change for accountability purposes. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:55 PM)
@Capitol_insider This is for students dual enrolled in online courses and in courses at their home district (not necessarily dual credit). Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:53 PM)
Reforms have positioned us for a waiver to NCLB. A waiver allows us to better and more fairly assess teacher and student performance. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:50 PM)
To prepare kids for college, save parents money, and prevent senior slump, students who finish their graduation requirements early can... Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:43 PM)
Reforms now pay for every student in the state to take the SAT in their junior year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:42 PM)
Every high school is now connected to high-speed broadband internet access and has at least one classroom set up for virtual education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:40 PM)
This is a historic amount of professional development funding. Because we recognize professional development is a critical, ongoing need. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:38 PM)
Nearly $4 million a year built into the budget for professional development for classroom teachers and building administrators. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:37 PM)
As I have said all along, the teacher is the most important factor in a students academic success. So we're funding extensive PD. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:37 PM)
Every legislator on the ed committee has schools in their legislative districts that have requested to be part of the first one-third. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:36 PM)
Already heard from districts representing 75% of high school students across Idaho saying they'd like to be a part of that first round. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:34 PM)
To determine the first one-third of schools to receive devices, we asked local school districts and charters to submit letters of interest. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:33 PM)
Recommended: the device be a laptop, the device be distributed by district instead of by grade level. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:31 PM)
Technology Task Force created by this legislation met for 7 months to develop recommendations for the rollout of mobile computing devices. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:30 PM)
Crucial to making sure every student has equal access to the best education opportunities. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:30 PM)
The next step is implementing a one-to-one ratio of mobile computing devices to students and teachers in every public high school in Idaho. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:29 PM)
Technology is now an important tool in the classroom. $9 million this year for classroom technology. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:29 PM)
The next step is creating a 21st Century Classroom in every school in every corner of our state. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:28 PM)
And this plan is not just for a few. In fact, under this plan, we estimate at least 85% of teachers will earn a bonus. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:27 PM)
This will mean a 5% increase in state funding for teacher compensation. No other state employee will receive that type of increase. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:27 PM)
The state will fully fund the salary grid and fund pay-for-performance and other Students Come First laws in addition to salaries. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:26 PM)
We will not have to reduce state funding for salaries in order to pay for this next year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:25 PM)
Now, teachers can earn up to $8k in bonuses for the performance of their schools, for leadership duties, and for hard-to-fill positions. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:24 PM)
Before teachers could only earn money one way: based on the number of years they taught and the amount of education they have. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:22 PM)
Teachers union leaders in local school districts have said they did not feel hamstrung or restricted by these new laws. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:21 PM)
As a result, supts and teachers across Idaho said this was the smoothest negotiating they have experienced. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:21 PM)
We have expanded local control. We returned authority and flexibility to local education leaders in every community. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:20 PM)
What are our goals? To educate more students at a higher level with limited resources and see every student go on to postsecondary education Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:17 PM)
Idaho's comprehensive reforms are all interconnected: higher Common Core State Standards, great teachers and leaders, investment in Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:15 PM)
30 states have passed some form of education reform, and more are introducing education reform efforts this year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:14 PM)
Idaho recognized as a leader in education reform. Many states seeking reforms. Idaho is the most comprehensive. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:13 PM)
We chose to do something. Set high standards. Set high goals. And pursue reform. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:12 PM)
Luna: Knowing these things, we have three options: Denial, Do Nothing, or Choose to do something. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:11 PM)
Luna: additionally, Idaho and American students have to compete with increasingly global competition. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:10 PM)
Only 46% of students who graduate go on to college. Once there, 40% need remediation and 38% don't go back for a second year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:09 PM)
Luna: "But is good good enough?" We still have one of the lowest rates of students who go on to postsecondary education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:08 PM)
Luna: Last year we passed the most comprehensive education reform in the country. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:07 PM)
Supt. Luna is speaking to Senate and House Education committees. Updating on Students Come First Reforms. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 31, 2012 - 5:07 PM)
We just awarded final grant of $10K to Paige Somoza at West Jr High to buy equipment for virtual field trips. Thanks @CenturyLinkID Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 30, 2012 - 3:10 PM)
Just awarded another @CenturyLinkID grant of $6K to Borah High teacher to help students with disabilities learn engraving & other skills Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 30, 2012 - 2:54 PM)
Congrats to Karen Miller, science teacher at Eagle Middle, who won nearly $6,000 today from @CenturyLinkID for laptops for the classroom! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 30, 2012 - 2:50 PM)
Supt. Luna's budget presentations have concluded. He will be taking questions from the media shortly. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 12:23 PM)
Budget provides for SAT testing and Dual-Credit classes. Experience of other states suggest these promote higher college attendence. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:49 AM)
Budget provides historic amount of PD. Increases for teachers. And fully funded reforms. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:30 AM)
Overall, budget request will increase General Fund for public schools by 4.7%. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:28 AM)
Budget request meets Governor's budget recommendation rolled out during his State of the State address. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:27 AM)
Tech Task Force supported more funding for IT professionals in our local school districts. Luna requests $2.5 million for IT professionals. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:26 AM)
State's commitment to PD has led to other contributions. J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation has given BSU a $4 million grant. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:23 AM)
We will establish regional training teams of admins, teachers, and tech coordinators. Stipends will be made available for these members. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:22 AM)
Historic amounts of money for professional development. Nearly $4 million a year built into this budget for professional development. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:21 AM)
Tech alone in the classroom won't have an impact. Needs to be effective. So we focus on professional development. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:20 AM)
Everyone on JFAC has schools in their district who've asked to be part of the first third of laptop deployment. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:19 AM)
139 schools representing 57,000 students statewide. Or more roughly 2/3 of state students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:17 AM)
Enthusiastic response by schools to be a part of first wave of laptop device deployment. Since Jan. 5, heard from districts representing... Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:16 AM)
Now, for the first time ever, we have the real possibility of providing a uniform system of education for all schools in our state. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:14 AM)
IEN has connected all Idaho high schools to high speed broadband internet access. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:13 AM)
Stefani Cook, Idaho's Teacher of the Year, told Luna how her fellow teachers want to create a generation of students who thrive on... Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:12 AM)
Teachers most important factor on learning in the classroom. We want to equip not some, but all teachers, with the best modern tools. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:10 AM)
A large portion of classroom technology money goes to statewide professional development so teachers have the training they need. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:09 AM)
Worked with districts to develop local plans. Different districts found unique ways that classroom tech could meet their individual needs. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:07 AM)
Request, as called for by SCF reforms, for ongoing funding for classroom technology. Different from one-to-one program. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:06 AM)
State will pay for students to take SAT or ACCUPLACER tests, to ease burden on students and encourage them to continue their education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:05 AM)
New money to hire teachers or provide classes to meet Idaho's higher math and science requirements. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:03 AM)
State pays for this dual credit. Parents excited as more and more learn about opportunity. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:02 AM)
New Dual Credit opportunities offers students who complete state grad req's by their junior year. Can earn up to 36 college credits. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:02 AM)
With pay-for-performance, there is a 5% increase for teachers next year. The vast majority of teachers are expected to earn a bonus. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 11:00 AM)
Supt. Luna would like salary based apportionment funding to be a priority this year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:57 AM)
No decrease in state funding for teacher salaries in the upcoming year. Will raise teachers salary: funds grid and provide bonuses. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:56 AM)
Budget provides funding for movement on teacher salary grid. That means most teachers will see salary increases for second year in a row. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:53 AM)
New ISEE system gives us better idea of growth numbers. As a result, we can more accurately request money for growth. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:52 AM)
We had to make changes to continue to improve. Idaho is now a leader in education reform. Others states calling to learn more. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:50 AM)
Idaho has one of the highest high school graduation rates in the country, but too few of our students go on to postsecondary education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:47 AM)
Then economy soured. But the difficult decisions we made in those tough times put us in this position today. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:45 AM)
In Luna's first two years in office, had surpluses and increased budgets by 6% and 4%. Increased teacher pay. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:43 AM)
No employees at the SDE have seen raises. Supt. Luna received a 4% raise, a decision that the Legislature makes. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:39 AM)
Supt. Luna presents two charts: one a mangled set of criscrossing lines showing old data collection, the other a neat chart showing ISEE. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:33 AM)
SDE saw fewer furlough days as a result of cost savings in the Dept, including making an in-house conference room available at the Dept. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:29 AM)
A heavy dose of professional development (PD) will be available. Teachers may also qualify for leadership awards for leading PD. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:26 AM)
Supt. Luna: We'd like to see new money go to schools first. If there is more money later, we might consider CEC. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:19 AM)
Rep. Bell, co chair of JFAC asks: Why no request for CEC for your employees? Most other departments asking for it. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:18 AM)
Schoolnet is Phase II of ISEE. Schoolnet gives teachers access to content standards, share with other teachers, create assessments. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:16 AM)
ISEE gives school admins and teachers access to current, accurate data on student achievement. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:14 AM)
ISEE has streamlined data uploads. Districts used to upload 154 times, now just 12. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:10 AM)
The only request in the budget is to operate and maintain the state's longitudinal data system, or ISEE. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 26, 2012 - 10:07 AM)
House Education Committee approves graduation requirement for students to take 2 online credits Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 19, 2012 - 12:23 PM)
Supt Luna is heading out to Caldwell tonight to meet with about 50 students who are part of the Caldwell Mayors Youth Advisory Council. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2012 - 7:09 PM)
Sen Mortimer decides to hold the vote on the proposed online learning rule & other rules until tomorrow. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:57 PM)
The 2-credit requirement is necessary. It will meet our goal of making sure every student is prepared w/ knowledge & skills they need. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:49 PM)
I have heard that online courses will replace classroom teacher. Nothing could be further from the truth. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:48 PM)
All students are capable of meeting this requirement, & I believe we have the talented teachers in Idaho to help them get there. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:46 PM)
The fact is we have to prepare students for the world that awaits them. In 21st Century, online learning is a reality. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:45 PM)
Some people say that some students cant learn in an online environment. To me, this is like saying some students cannot learn math. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:45 PM)
The online course of today is interactive. Supt Luna gives examples of asynchronous and synchronous courses Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:40 PM)
E-learning training accounts for 30% of corporate training across the United States and is expected to exceed 50% soon. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:38 PM)
Example: More than 30% of the courses offered at College of Western Idaho are only offered online. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:37 PM)
If students are going to take full advantage of college, they will be expected to take online courses. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:36 PM)
We know online learning is a critical skill in the 21st Century, whether students go on to higher education or the workplace. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:35 PM)
Superintendent Luna now testifying in support of the State Board's proposed rule for online course requirements Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:34 PM)
In her testimony, Bent said asynchronous was required b/c most students will see it in postsecondary education or the workplace. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:27 PM)
Linda Clark, Meridian Dist. superintendent, now testifying: "We are as a district in support of requiring online courses for our students. " Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:19 PM)
Jan Sylvester of Meridian is testifying next, asking questions about the proposed rule Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:15 PM)
Browning: This idea that there is no support from the teacher is simply not the case. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:08 PM)
Browning on asynchronous courses: it has been a successful, meaningful mode of education for thousands of Idahoans. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:07 PM)
Julie Browning, a parent in Boise, now testifying in support of online course requirement. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 6:03 PM)
Sen Winder said he believes those students not completing online courses need support now in high school before they go on to postsecondary Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:55 PM)
Orndorff said she believes about 80% of students in Boise SD taking online courses are completing those courses right now. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:54 PM)
Correction: Orndorff - Thanks State Board for allowing paraprofessionals or other staff to be present in classroom. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:48 PM)
Janet Orndorff w/ Boise SD testifying. Thanks State Board for allowing paraprofessionals or other staff from being present in classroom. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:43 PM)
LeClaire: "Children already know how to play online. It is responsibility of adults to teach them how to work online." Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:41 PM)
@mrkeefe67 every district selects the online course that best meets their students' needs. we have many options in Idaho. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:36 PM)
Bent on support available: that is left up to districts. Whether online course or traditional course, the district provides assistance. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:35 PM)
Sen Goedde points out that school districts buy some items that are made out of state, such as textbooks. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:33 PM)
Bent: every online course must meet state content standards & the teacher must meet Idaho's certification Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:29 PM)
Bent responding to questions about size of online courses: most online courses cannot handle more than 35 students at a time Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:27 PM)
Bent: the rule does not require students take a particular type of course but leaves that up to the local decision Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:22 PM)
Bent: the proposed rule does allow students to use an alternate route if a student cannot complete an online course for whatever reason Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:18 PM)
Tracie Bent of Office of State Board of Education is reviewing the proposed rule: students in Class of 2016 to take 2 credits online Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 5:17 PM)
Supt Luna is testifying before a House Education Subcommittee that is now considering the online course requirement for the Class of 2016. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2012 - 11:53 AM)
Congrats to Milken Educator Brady Dickinson & ID Teacher of Year Erin Lenz. We just had a reception honoring these 2 great educators! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 11, 2012 - 8:11 PM)
Otter: "When it comes to education, we cannot rely on the policies of the past to prepare our children for the possibilities of the future." Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 09, 2012 - 3:22 PM)
Cindy Johnstone, principal at Birch Elementary, is on 580 KIDO talking about how one of her 3rd grade classes won the Idaho Math Cup. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 29, 2011 - 6:16 PM)
College of Western Idaho President Bert Glandon is on KIDO right now talking about the growth of CWI. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 29, 2011 - 5:12 PM)
Congrats to Blaine County School District; every one of students who graduated from high school last year went on to college. #CFAD Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 21, 2011 - 4:42 PM)
Heading to Twin Falls this morning to visit with the government classes at Magic Valley High School. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 19, 2011 - 9:52 AM)
Supt. Luna is in St. Maries this morning with Governor Otter to mark the completion of Phase One of the Idaho Education Network. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 14, 2011 - 3:20 PM)
Supt. Luna's closing comments: Thanks to the many stakeholders from around the state who gave their time for the Tech Task Force. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 1:49 PM)
Q: What about potential recall? A, Supt. Luna: Confident that voters will be pleased when they see positive results of reform. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 1:46 PM)
Supt. Luna: Diverse group of Task Force members took work seriously; approached task with an open mind and were open to changes. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 1:41 PM)
If the recommendations to implement laptops by school or district as opposed to grade level is accepted, may require tweaks to law. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 1:40 PM)
Supt. Luna and the Chairs of each subcommittee are interviewing with the media regarding the work of the Task Force. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 1:19 PM)
Supt. Luna feels he can support Rep. Jaquet's substitute motion. Notes the already increased level of PD with SCF. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:54 PM)
Rep. Jaquet has motioned that the Classroom Tech recommendations pass but include more PD money and tech preservice focus. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:53 PM)
The Technology Task Force is now voting upon the subcommittees' recommendations. The 1:1 has passed unopposed. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:51 PM)
Q: How will you verify that courses are appropriately rigorous, and how do we ensure providers don't let kids pass for the money. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:31 PM)
Online Rec's: Non-online dual-enrollment options between Idaho school districts be excluded from fractional ADA. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:20 PM)
Online Rec's: SDE consider making a portion of payment to online course providors contingent on completion. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:19 PM)
Online Rec's: SDE create a task force to examine the funding differences between online and brick-and-mortar classes. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:18 PM)
Online Rec's: create online portal where parents/students can see available classes and view rating systems. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:17 PM)
Online Rec's: leave costs of summer online learning of non-at-risk students up to parents and school districts. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:15 PM)
Platform Rec's: combine wireless procurement and mobile computing device/management Requests for Proposals (RFPs). #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:10 PM)
Platform Rec's: one managed service for all facets of technology integration; deploy devices to full high schools not grade levels. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:07 PM)
Platform Rec's: choose a laptop; procure the same laptop state-wide, for both teachers and students; #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:06 PM)
Jayson Ronk, from the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI) and chair of the Platforms, Specifications, and Procurement #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 12:04 PM)
Cook: Pleased with tech possibilities: "If I had every lecture on a podcast" students could repeatedly listen if they needed to. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:54 AM)
Cook: To effectively integrate technology, teachers will need time to learn and work with tech. PD makes that possible. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:50 AM)
Class Tech Req's: develop multi-year comprehensive PD plan that includes all PD, not just tech. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:44 AM)
Class Tech Req's: more time for professional development (PD); clarify definition of "professional development" referenced in law. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:43 AM)
Class Tech Req's: classroom tech money be distribruted according to formula-based grant based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA). #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:41 AM)
Class Tech Req's: Adopt International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) definition of tech integration in the classroom. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:39 AM)
Classroom Tech Req's: Recommend comprehensive plan linking all elements of Students Come First; #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:38 AM)
Stefani Cook, Idaho's 2011 Teacher of the Year and Chair of the Classroom Technology Integration subcom is now presenting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:36 AM)
Q: Create a model Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to save districts time? A: We have several samples. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:33 AM)
Q's for DeMordaunt: Use by parents prohibited? A: No, but want it to be clear the device is for learning, not parental use. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:32 AM)
1:1 Rec's: SDE review how other states meet online credit req's w/o 1:1 mobile computing ratio; #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:25 AM)
1:1 Rec's: Recommend that devices be deployed to 1/3 of districts at a time, as opposed to state-wide grade levels. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:23 AM)
1:1 Rec's: awareness of cyberbullying; allow districts to buy the devices from the state at the end of 4-year lease; #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:20 AM)
1:1 Rec's: update teacher code of conduct; school-issued tech use not considered private; students use laptops for personal use. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
1:1 Rec's: expand parental consent to include digital content; exisiting intellectual property rights should include tech creations #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:14 AM)
1:1 Rec's: require a signed acceptable use policy; Idaho schools be required to create an Acceptable Use Policy; #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:07 AM)
1:1 Recommendations: Districts should craft a vision for their district; provide parent trainings; students to take devices home; #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:05 AM)
Rep. Reed Demourdant, Chair of One-to-One Governance and Instructional Integration subcom, is presenting for his committee. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 11:01 AM)
Luna: Task Force will vote on subcommittee recommendations based on whether they are believed to be effective and efficient or not. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:58 AM)
Luna: Committee was charged with creating recommendations to find an effective plan to implement the tech portions of SCF. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:57 AM)
Supt. Luna: Pleased with the focus and determination of the Task Force over the last six months. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:55 AM)
Budget: 2% increase in discretionary funding; budget backfills money that would have come out of salary-based apportionment. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:53 AM)
Supt. Luna is discussing his budget request for the upcoming year. Pay-for-Performance plan and technology costs are fully funded. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:52 AM)
Video: Teachers in the district can't imagine going back to teaching without the benefits of blended learning. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:50 AM)
Video: Helping our students and educators join the digital revolution is an investment in our future. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 13, 2011 - 10:49 AM)
The Task Force has reconvened in their subcommittees to refine their recommendations before the Task Force votes on them tomorrow. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 3:27 PM)
IEN does not create curriculum; it is the backbone/medium through which schools deliver content. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 1:07 PM)
IEN funded through federal stimulus and e-rate dollars as well as Albertson grants. No state money has been used to date. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 1:06 PM)
IEN helps provide opportunities for college preparation, Advanced Placement courses, and dual-credit. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 1:05 PM)
Cliff Green, Executive Director of the Idaho Education Network, will now discuss the IEN and wireless deployment. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 12:56 PM)
Klein requires either a larger refundable deposit or a smaller insurance fee before it issues each student his/her device. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 11:48 AM)
Klein uses a tablet laptop to make it easier to input science and math formulas and still retain full functionality of laptop. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 11:40 AM)
The next site visit presentation has begun. Task Force member Debbie Critchfield reporting on Keller and Klein, Texas site visits. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 11:33 AM)
This morning's Technology Task Force has begun. Task Force members are reporting on their site visit to Crescent, Oklahoma. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 12, 2011 - 10:56 AM)
What a great visit at Sacajawea Elementary in Caldwell this morning. Thanks for the invite! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 29, 2011 - 3:56 PM)
Supt Luna is attending the grand opening of the NNU-Boise Center & will be live on 580 KIDO w/ Austin Hill at 5pm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 15, 2011 - 6:46 PM)
We are at Timberlake High School in Spirit Lake this morning for a Veterans Day assembly. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 11, 2011 - 12:13 PM)
Congratulations to Erin Lenz! Lenz, a teacher at Winton Elementary, was just named Idaho's 2012 Teacher of the Year! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 10, 2011 - 5:03 PM)
The Tech Task Force will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mon. Nov. 7 and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tues. Nov. 8. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 04, 2011 - 5:47 PM)
The State Board of Education has unanimously approved requirement for students to take 2 credits online. It will go to Legislature in Jan. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 03, 2011 - 5:13 PM)
Supt Luna will speak at the Idaho Falls Rotary Club today at noon. Hope you can make it! ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 02, 2011 - 12:46 PM)
Supt. Luna is at Southside Elementary School in Cocolalla this morning to recognize its earning of the Blue Ribbon School Award. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 28, 2011 - 12:28 PM)
Supt. Luna is speaking with a government class in Filer during his school visit today. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 27, 2011 - 4:31 PM)
Supt. Luna is now at Buhl Middle to visit classrooms and celebrate the school making AYP. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 27, 2011 - 1:23 PM)
Supt. Luna is speaking with students at North Valley Academy in Gooding this morning. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 27, 2011 - 11:40 AM)
Supt Luna is presenting at the Excellence in Action National Summit on Education Reform this morning. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 13, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
The Technology Task Force is meeting again this morning. Subcommittees will be meeting throughout the first half of the day. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 11, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
The Platform, Specifications, and Procurement committee is discussing the Request for Information (RFI). #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 4:58 PM)
The one-to-one subcommittee is reviewing the results of its student survey on mobile computing devices. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 3:45 PM)
The SDE's Jason Hancock and Melba's superintendent Andy Grover are now addressing questions about Fractional ADA. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 1:32 PM)
Darcy excited about tech and the doors it opens for accessibility, cost-savings, and participation for his school and students. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
Darcy: with modern, portable tech, IESDB can replace more expensive tech that fills a whole table with a tablet students can carry. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 1:26 PM)
Video phones allow deaf students to communicate in sign language. Replaces cumbersome, TTD (telephone communication for the deaf.) #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 1:16 PM)
Darcy: Tech can accomodate the needs of students who learn at different rates, have different abilities/special physical needs. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 1:14 PM)
Brian Darcy, administrator for the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind (IESDB), is addressing the Task Force. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 1:12 PM)
Basham: Work continues on developing serious educational games with embedded UDL that engage students/teaches serious topics. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 12:36 PM)
Cast.org has a number of tools. Its "science writer" is UDL based and free. Includes features like text-to-speech. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 12:26 PM)
Dr. Basham is speaking to UDL experience in Ohio STEM Learning Network. Number of teachers/students similar to Idaho. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 12:18 PM)
@IdahoEdAssoc State policies responsibly work within current state revenues. Additional revenues come at the discretion of local voters. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 12:04 PM)
@IdahoEdAssoc Idaho's reforms reward highly-effective teachers, restore local control to districts, and modernize our classrooms. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 12:01 PM)
UDL: Show information in different ways, let students approach tasks and demonstrate knowledge in different ways; engage students. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 11:53 AM)
@IdahoEdAssoc No one is working "on the cheap." Idaho's voters have indicated they would like an efficient system that does not raise taxes. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 11:49 AM)
@IdahoEdAssoc The goal of the SCF reforms is deliver our students the high quality education they deserve with the state's limited funds. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 11:43 AM)
Dr. James Basham of the University of Kansas is speaking to the Task Force about a Universal Design for Learning. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 11:35 AM)
SDE staff are sharing their progress reports of what the Task Force has accomplished so far/what it looks to accomplish coming up. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 10, 2011 - 11:19 AM)
@TRFletcher student academic growth measures for evaluations are determined at local district level, not state level Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 27, 2011 - 6:58 PM)
@TRFletcher thanks for comments on evals. Idaho's teacher eval system requires student growth measures & parent input be considered Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 27, 2011 - 6:58 PM)
Those against reform often quote Finland and other countries. Many of those countries have school choice and spend less. #EducationNation Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 27, 2011 - 9:29 AM)
Every district should have a dashboard on how district spends $. Idaho requires every district publish fiscal report card. #EducationNation Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 26, 2011 - 4:33 PM)
@educationnation we keep talking about a 21st century ed system. Reality check: we are 11% into the 21st century. We are already behind. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 26, 2011 - 3:00 PM)
@rweingarten Idaho stakeholders created Idaho's state wide PFP plan and every district must have a local plan. More opps for teacher input. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 26, 2011 - 11:05 AM)
When you let kids work at their own pace-every week there is a new leader. Don't discount kids who take time. Khan academy #EducationNation Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 26, 2011 - 10:08 AM)
8th graders in China take biology and physics. In US only 18 percent of students take both biology, physics in high school #EducationNation Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 26, 2011 - 8:41 AM)
Pres Obama: "This does not mean states will be able to lower their standards or escape accountability." Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 23, 2011 - 10:36 AM)
Pres Obama on new #NCLB waivers: "Were going to give you more flexibility to meet high standards." Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 23, 2011 - 10:35 AM)
Pres Obama: The goals behind #NCLB were admirable but experience has taught us that in its implementation NCLB had some serious flaws. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 23, 2011 - 10:34 AM)
Pres Obama: "Money alone wont solve our education problems. ... We also need reform." Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 23, 2011 - 10:32 AM)
So proud of Syringa Middle School student government for promoting an anti-bullying message in their school! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 16, 2011 - 5:18 PM)
Seeing how students at Meridian Technical Charter School use netbooks in English and Earth Science. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 16, 2011 - 12:59 PM)
@amyjgeddes the task force has heard from several states, school districts that have had challenges and successes w/ technology ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 13, 2011 - 10:44 AM)
Durability, battery life, wireless capacity high on list of respondents' needs. Research tops among respondents' uses for devices. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 12, 2011 - 12:17 PM)
949 participants in the survey, of which the vast majority were teachers and then school administrators. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 12, 2011 - 12:10 PM)
Taskforce looking to learn from sites where technology has been successfully implemented and sites that have had difficulties. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 12, 2011 - 11:54 AM)
Task Force site visits will be carefully chosen to include programs with different devices and student populations. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 12, 2011 - 11:39 AM)
Under advice from Div of Purchasing, the task force will develop a research plan & parameters for site visits by tomorrow morning #scftech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 12, 2011 - 11:27 AM)
Sarah Hilderbrand w/ Division of Purchasing is presenting first on state purchasing process & taking questions from task force #scftech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 12, 2011 - 10:55 AM)
Press release on Board's online learning vote on our blog: educationidaho.blogspot.com Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 09, 2011 - 6:59 PM)
The State Board voted unanimously today to give initial approval for the online course requirement. It will now go out for public comment. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 09, 2011 - 6:38 PM)
The Students Come First Technology Task Force will meet September 12-13, 2011 at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 09, 2011 - 5:02 PM)
The Board of Education's online learning subcommittee met this morning and approved the requirement of two online courses for graduation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 25, 2011 - 1:03 PM)
Best of luck to all students, teachers, and staff returning to Idaho schools this week. I know it will be another great year! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 24, 2011 - 12:41 PM)
Follow @IdSBOE on twitter or Idaho State Board of Education on Facebook for live updates on the State Board meeting throughout the day. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 11, 2011 - 1:16 PM)
Page A4 of the August 9th Idaho Press Tribune has an interesting article on Idaho's waiver plan. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 10, 2011 - 5:45 PM)
August's Technology Task Force has come to a close. Committee members will meet again Sept. 12-13. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 2:22 PM)
Supt. Luna: Impressed with level of detail and progress he saw in subcommittees today. Grateful for Task Members continued effort. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
Procurement and 1:1 Governance members debating the need for keyboard. Agree that students must be able to write productively. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 1:25 PM)
Online Learning Implementation Committee: Two online courses will be required for graduation. One of which must be asynchronous.. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 1:03 PM)
1:1 Governance: Another focus was policy. How will devices be managed? What should be in the minimum software set? #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 12:53 PM)
1:1 Governance: Approach is to evaluate capabilities as they impact student learning. Wireless, expandability, battery life key. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 12:51 PM)
Further discussion on minimum building readiness will be tabled to get further input for the next meeting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 12:19 PM)
A power outage has interrupted streaming temporarily. As power is recovered, streaming should be restored. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 11:50 AM)
Steve Tyree, CIO of Boise schools, speaking to the Online Learning committee, says AP classes, not dual credit, have been focus. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2011 - 11:11 AM)
The Technology Task Force Subcommittees are adjourning for the day. They will reconvene tomorrow at 8:30 am. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 6:24 PM)
The Online Learning Implementation Subcommittee is primarily concerned with ensuring quality content and quality of instruction. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 5:30 PM)
The 1:1 Subcommittee is contemplating whether to pursue one device for economies of scale or to give various local options. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 4:41 PM)
The 1:1 Governance and Instructional Integration Committee is reviewing device attributes. Voice-to-Text popular, printing less so. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 4:30 PM)
The classroom tech subcommittee is reviewing tech that has already been implemented in recent years through grants etc. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 4:00 PM)
The Classroom Technology Integration Subcommittee has come back from lunch early and begun to meet. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 3:43 PM)
Morelock: We need better, more thoughtful professional development. He prefers a coaching model to a meeting model. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 1:31 PM)
Morelock is speaking more to the use of tech in Canby. They have windows, linus, and mac machines. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 1:24 PM)
School is the safest environment students can access the internet--filters and constant adult supervision, unlike many homes. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:54 AM)
Tech isn't just convincing Canby's teachers, but converting them. Teachers are increasingly integrating tech in their lessons. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:31 AM)
Canby's pilot classrooms with tech dramatically outperformed other classess across all student subgroups. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
Canby has had to make substantial cuts like all districts, but they have increased tech funding because of the results. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:27 AM)
Teachers in Canby have been excited by the creative opportunities that tech gives them to engage and encourage students. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:24 AM)
Canby has found that their devices' accessibility options give greater and more equal access to their student populations. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:19 AM)
For Canby's students, tech is always at the ready, but it's not always the focus of their work. It's an auxiliary tool. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
Teachers use educational apps to help teach students on their iPods. Some teachers have up to 200 apps. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:14 AM)
Canby uses more "at-the-elbow" personal training as opposed to traditional professional development. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:12 AM)
Students quickly pick up the new tech. It's not the only tool they use, but it is a new tool that aids learning. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:09 AM)
Canby's experience providing audio books on iPods helped ESL students "catch up" and make expedited progress. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:04 AM)
iPods and audio files help all students get equal exposure to larger spoken vocabularies at a crucial young age. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 11:01 AM)
Canby provides iPod touches for every 3rd grader across the district. They lost only four devices--three from the same classroom. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 10:56 AM)
Question Canby uses to approach tech: What difference does it make to an 8-year-old in the classroom? #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 10:53 AM)
Joe Morelock, the director of tech and innovation at the Canby school district in Oregon, is now addressing the Task Force. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 10:51 AM)
End goals for today's meeting: Succint debrief, concrete decisions, specific recommendations, work for Sept. meeting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 10:49 AM)
Today's Tech Task Force meeting will spend more time on sub-committee meetings so members may begin moving toward recommendations. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 08, 2011 - 10:48 AM)
Mr. Morelock is now taking questions as he concludes his very interesting presentation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 03, 2011 - 1:35 PM)
In Canby, students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in 1:1 iPod touch classes dramatically outperformed their peers in non 1:1 classes. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 03, 2011 - 1:24 PM)
In Canby, they have realized some of the many accessibility and engagement benefits of technology, especially for the impaired. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 03, 2011 - 1:08 PM)
Joseph Morelock, Director of Technology and Innovation in the Canby (OR) School District, is now speaking on mobile devices. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 03, 2011 - 12:33 PM)
The 2011 Annual Superintendents Meeting has resumed for its second day. Representatives from the SAT are presenting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 03, 2011 - 11:07 AM)
The Superintendents Meeting has finished for today. It will resume again tomorrow at 8:00 am. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 5:52 PM)
Deputy Superintendent Rob Sauer is now addressing a break out session on new Common Core State Standards. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 4:45 PM)
The first break out meetings are concluding. One more session will round out day one of the Superintendents' Meeting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 4:32 PM)
74% of performance bonuses will be awarded for student achievement. 7.4% for hard-to-fill positions. 18.5% for leadership awards. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 3:24 PM)
Our speakers have wrapped their presentation on the growth model. Superintendents will now attend focused break out sessions. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 3:02 PM)
Speaker: Judgments about the adequacy of student growth require external criteria together with standard setting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 2:40 PM)
Speaker: Student growth requires context. We can only gauge a student's progress by comparing that growth against his/her peers. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 2:36 PM)
The Colorado growth model begins by asking about growth: what growth was made, should have been made, and what can be achieved. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 2:33 PM)
Speaker: A growth model helps give us more useful information for improvement and for preparing students for college/careers. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 2:25 PM)
Speaker: Not always realistic to expect students who start at different places to arrive at the same end at the same time. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 2:16 PM)
Superintendents are now being given time to discuss the data system presentations and to break for lunch. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 1:08 PM)
Schoolnet provides access to current, up-to-date data on student performance and proficiency in a district. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 11:55 AM)
Superintendents are now being shown a demonstration of how the Coeur D'Alene district has used Schoolnet. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 11:44 AM)
SDE Staff: Schoolnet will also enable teachers to have more access to digital content resources that are aligned with standards. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 11:42 AM)
SDE Staff: One of the benefits of Schoolnet is that teachers will be able to link their content directly to standards. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 11:39 AM)
Schoolnet, a data system that supplements ISEE, was chosen as the best among comparable data systems. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 11:27 AM)
SDE Staff: ISEE works to reduce administrative work for teachers in the classroom, giving them more time to focus elsewhere. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 11:23 AM)
The 2011 Annual Superintendents Meeting has begun this morning. Supt. Luna is opening with remarks on AYP. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2011 - 10:51 AM)
Supt. Luna is at BSU visiting with students at the Idaho Science & Aerospace Scholars Summer Academy. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 01, 2011 - 3:11 PM)
@slfisher Districts should receive the payments this week. It's discretionary funding, so up to each district how to spend the money. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 13, 2011 - 9:18 PM)
The Technology Task Force has wrapped. It has been a productive two days. The task force will meet next on August 8th and 9th. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 12, 2011 - 1:21 PM)
The Technology Task Force subcommittees have finished for the morning and will now reform one large task force. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 12, 2011 - 12:35 PM)
The subcom on online courses is deliberating on fractional ADA--whether to base it on credits, periods, or minutes of instruction. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 12, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
The second day of the Technology Task Force is getting under way. The morning begins with subcommittee meetings. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 12, 2011 - 10:34 AM)
IEN was developed in recognition of scarce teaching resourcess. Intended to ensure all students had access to quality instruction. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 5:55 PM)
Rigby, Madison, Jerome, and Sugar-Salem establish consortium to share teachers through online courses. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 5:15 PM)
Asynchronous requirement meant to prepare students for future asynchronous college classes and job training. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 5:12 PM)
State Board recommends two online courses: One must be asynchronous; the other may be synchronous, blended, etc. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 5:08 PM)
@tealdrex Yes, teachers will get the laptops and professional development a year before students receive their devices.#SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 4:56 PM)
Steve Barton has finished answering questions. The task force will break and transition to their various subcommittees now. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 4:52 PM)
Garton: Part of the agreement with Maine's vendor is the capacity for all students to access the network at once. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 4:48 PM)
Garton: Some districts in Maine have opted to go for online textbooks. No recommendations for districts in Maine at this point. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 4:30 PM)
Steve Garton, of Maine's Technology Learning Initiative has been addressing the Technology Task Force since it reconvened at 1:30. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 4:12 PM)
Davidson: Media creation opportunities that tech offers can help engage students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 1:59 PM)
Davidson: Average kid spends 8 - 13 hours consuming media. It affects the way they learn. Tech can help engage them. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 1:50 PM)
Denver Teacher: The data system allows her to quickly identify problems so she can spend more time working on targeted solutions. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 12:49 PM)
Denver Teacher: The same data allows her to intentionally intervene in students' learning plans in a timely manner. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 12:47 PM)
Denver Teacher: Readily-available, centralized, up-to-date student data helps even data-averse, hands-on type teachers. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 12:44 PM)
Martinez: Digitized student information allows schools/teachers more rapid access to info, often BEFORE students arrive. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 12:26 PM)
Jason Martinez, of Denver Public Schools, is now addressing the task force after a brief 15 minute break. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 12:16 PM)
Garton: Professional development is crucial. When teachers value and use devices, students do the same. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:43 AM)
Garton: The more uses students have for laptops--in the classroom, for personal use, etc--the more they value and care for them. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:39 AM)
In Maine, the greater ownership students feel for their device (i.e. taking them home, personal use) the better they care for them. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:28 AM)
A recurring theme in Garton's presentation: Thoughtful planning and implementation key to tech program success. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:27 AM)
Garton: Battery replacement should be a part of the service contract. In Maine, when the battery won't last the school day, it is replaced. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:24 AM)
Garton: Laptop Damage rates are directly related to the adults, NOT the students. If adults value the machines, so too do students. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:21 AM)
Garton: Streamlined, intelligent support services allow Maine's students to have their laptops serviced/fixed quickly. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:20 AM)
Garton: Careful planning, program design, and contracting leads to reliable machines that hold up and perform in the classroom. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:18 AM)
Garton: The technology program decides what the laptops will do; the computer manufacturers make it to spec. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
Garton emphasizes the importance of selecting a functional device and of carefully considering the needs of students. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:13 AM)
Garton is discussing the various levels of tech integration in the classroom. As integration increases, so does achievement. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:09 AM)
Steven Garton of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative is speaking to the experience Maine has had with their now ten-year-old program. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 11:04 AM)
Luci Willits, chief of staff for SDE, providing update on #SCFTech task force and the critical role it plays Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 10:53 AM)
SDE staff will be tweeting throughout today and tomorrow's Task Force meetings as they happen to keep everyone updated. Check back often. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 11, 2011 - 10:33 AM)
Supt Luna spoke at Capital City Kiwanis today. Great crowd, and excellent questions! Thanks for the invite! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 24, 2011 - 3:13 PM)
Supt Luna and SDE staff are speaking at the Idaho Association of School Business Officers (IASBO) Conference. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 24, 2011 - 11:08 AM)
Apps for touch devices provide low cost options for teachers and schools and ability to get content from multiple sources. #boisechamber. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 21, 2011 - 12:09 PM)
Dr Dan McCormack shows how kids can look up translations of Shakespeare phrases using E-reader.(again this is LuciW tweeting) #boisechamber Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 21, 2011 - 12:01 PM)
People were afraid when every kid got a textbook. It's the same fear of one to one mobile computing device. Joseph Morelock -Canby District Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 21, 2011 - 11:49 AM)
Students with disabilities and non English speakers thrived with technology using iPod Touch. Data shows exceptional gains! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 21, 2011 - 11:43 AM)
LuciW tweeting for Tom Luna at Boise Chamber Summit: Technology in schools. Writing scores went up in Canby, Oregon using tech. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 21, 2011 - 11:35 AM)
Meeting minutes & presentations of #SCFTech Task Force meeting & subcommittee meetings will be posted online as soon as they're available. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 13, 2011 - 6:52 PM)
Supt Luna is visiting classrooms at Compass Public Charter School in Meridian this morning. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 04, 2011 - 12:59 PM)
Supt Luna is meeting with students from Magic Valley High School during their state government day. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 28, 2011 - 3:28 PM)
@TimMerrick SB1184 requires State Board to consider online course requirement for Class of 2016. It's on pg 23 of bill. ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 06, 2011 - 9:30 PM)
Supt Luna is at BSU having great discussion with classroom teachers about education reform. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 06, 2011 - 9:19 PM)
Several studies have shown pay for performance has positive impact on student achievement, including studies in Arkansas & Arizona. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (March 09, 2011 - 12:22 PM)
I stopped by Capital for a Day in Iona today. A few questions on education reform plan but not many. Thanks so much for all who came out. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (March 04, 2011 - 4:25 PM)
Senate Bill 1113 was sent back to committee for changes to be made. When changes are made, they'll likely come forward with new bill. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (March 01, 2011 - 8:34 PM)
What an honor to attend the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year luncheon. It's one of the most inspiring events I've ever attended. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (March 01, 2011 - 4:12 PM)
Sen Pearce touts success of New Plymouth district, which has pay for performance now and has seen great strides in student achievement. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 4:30 PM)
Sen Goedde responds to questions on funding and how pay for performance will be distributed to districts Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 4:12 PM)
Sen Goedde on SB1110: The plan before you today is a modest step in improving how Idaho teachers are recognized and rewarded. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 3:58 PM)
RT @IdahoReporter: Sen. Hammond: This bill is about starting over. It's about stepping back and building a new foundation for education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 3:15 PM)
In past 2 years, state has set aside portions of Idaho Code to give school boards flexibility to budget. SB1108 makes flexbility permanent. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 3:14 PM)
Sen Keough talks about stakeholder input on budget cuts last year. / The fact is, we have cut all we can, must change system. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 3:06 PM)
Sen Werk supports portion of bill that allows a district to put teacher on unpaid leave if they're facing criminal charges Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 24, 2011 - 2:27 PM)
Thanks to everyone for your messages supporting civil discourse this week. Much appreciated. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 18, 2011 - 7:31 PM)
@BroncoP3t3_ Supt Luna understands importance of kindergarten & Students Come First plan would actually help preserve K programs ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 11, 2011 - 11:34 AM)
@KarenRushWilson actually special education teachers will probably earn more money under pay for performance b/c they are hard to fill jobs. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (February 04, 2011 - 3:37 PM)
@TimMerrick also, districts could purchase assistive technologies for students w/ special needs under the plan, not just laptops. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 27, 2011 - 7:43 PM)
@TimMerrick schools already receive federal money every year to help meet the needs of ELL, special needs students. That wouldn't change. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 27, 2011 - 7:42 PM)
Supt. Luna is hosting a reception tonight for the Milken Educator of the Year & Teacher of the Year. Congrats to two great teachers! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 7:31 PM)
Supt Luna gave examples of consolidating school district services: COSSA in southern Idaho and K-TEC in North Idaho. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 1:44 PM)
@JoAnn_H good question on tech support. we have budgeted for laptops as well as the support/maintenance/security and training for teachers Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 12:13 PM)
This is the way- the only way- to educate more students at a higher level with limited resources. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 12:06 PM)
Its time we do the right thing, and change this system so it meets the needs of the customers of education parents and students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 12:05 PM)
Somewhere along the way we forgot that public education is supposed to be about the students- not propping up or funding the current system. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 12:04 PM)
Because student enrollment will continue to grow over a 5-year period, the net loss of teaching positions is est to be around 320 in total. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:54 AM)
We will need about 770 fewer positions in FY2012 & 2013. These can be absorbed through attrition. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:53 AM)
The vast majority of credible research hasnt found a correlation between class size and student outcomes. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:51 AM)
Through the plan, we can give teachers addt'l tools to handle this, & we can finally recognize and reward them for their excellent work. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:50 AM)
I understand there have been lots of questions about the increase in class size, even by 1 or 2 students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:49 AM)
By increasing our student-teacher ratio by roughly 1-2 students in grades 4-12, we will save an average of $100 million per year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:48 AM)
We will eliminate the 99% protection districts receive for declining enrollment. This will save the state about $5.4 million a year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
Beginning in Fall 2011, the state will require the funding to follow the student. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:44 AM)
The state will require school districts to use statewide purchasing contracts for all purchases that exceed $25,000. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:44 AM)
The first bonuses will be paid in FY2013. We have budgeted $38 million for the first year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:40 AM)
Under this plan, teachers will receive bonuses of between $2,000 and $8,000 a year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:40 AM)
Teachers and administrators can also receive bonuses for working in schools that meet student growth targets set at state and local levels. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:39 AM)
Teachers can receive bonuses for taking on leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring new teachers or developing curriculum. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:38 AM)
Teachers can receive bonuses for working in hard-to-fill positions, as determined at the local level. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:38 AM)
The state will implement a pay-for-performance plan to recognize and reward our excellent teachers and administrators. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:37 AM)
The state will also raise the minimum teacher salary to $30,000. We have budgeted $1.6 million to fund the increase in the minimum salary. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:37 AM)
In FY2014 we will restore the additional experience and in FY2015, FY2016 and on, we will put $16.3 million into the grid as planned. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:36 AM)
We will put $6.1 million back into the grid to restore the experience lane that was frozen. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:35 AM)
We must reward excellence. We must empower our great teachers and leaders. And we must have fair and effective labor practices. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:34 AM)
We have budgeted $842,000/yr to pay for dual credit classes in the senior yr for students who meet all hs grad requirements by junior year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:32 AM)
In addition, the state will fund $800,000 a year in teacher training and curriculum integration for Idahos classroom teachers. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
Districts will put policies in place for how students should care for the laptops and consequences if students do not. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
The state will also provide the necessary maintenance, repair and tech support. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:29 AM)
In FY2013, the state will begin investing $4.7 million a year to purchase laptops for every 9th grader. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:29 AM)
40% of the tech money will be invested in hardware, 40% will be invested in software, and 20% will be dedicated to professional development. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:28 AM)
The state will invest $6,000 per classroom to ensure teachers have the technology to prepare students and manage more students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:26 AM)
It also include $963,500 a year for high school juniors to take college entrance exams. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:25 AM)
The request includes $4,850,000 a year to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers in math and science . Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:24 AM)
We have been trying to prepare our students for the 21st century in a 19th century education model. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:22 AM)
We must change the system to ensure Students Come First, above all else- above politics, parties, adults, and bureaucracy. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:20 AM)
By changing the system we will put our public schools back on firm financial footing in this new economy. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:19 AM)
Voters made it clear on Nov 2nd that they do not want taxes raised to solve government revenue shortfalls. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:18 AM)
Our choices: 1. continue to cannibalize the current system, 2. raise taxes, 3. change the current system. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
Based on 4% revenue growth a year (very optimistic), it would take us 10 yrs to backfill the budget hole we have created in the past 2 yrs. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
Brian Darcy, administrator of the Id Ed Services for the Deaf and Blind (IESDB), will now present the IESDB budget. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 10:57 AM)
Even though the Governor recommended a 1% general fund budget reduction, Supt Luna requested a 2% reduction to the Dept budget for next yr. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 10:34 AM)
Supt Luna is presenting to JFAC on the State Department of Education's budget and the Statewide Longitudinal Data System. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 18, 2011 - 10:32 AM)
Supt Luna is joining principals from across Idaho for their luncheon & awards meeting today. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 17, 2011 - 1:45 PM)
This is the kind of plan many of our teachers coming out of colleges of education today are looking for. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 12:05 PM)
Q: Rep. Bateman, "WIll this plan attract teachers with a passion for teaching?" A: Absolutely! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 12:05 PM)
I'm convinced the more information you provide parents, the more involved they will become. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:57 AM)
Q: Sen. LeFavour "What is the increase in class size?" A: Current ratio is 1:18.2. Will increase by 1.6 to 1:19.8. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:48 AM)
Rep. Nielsen, "What I see here is empowerment of lower levels of government, such as school boards and parents." Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:44 AM)
Students Come First. Electorate demands it. Economy requires it. Students deserve it. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:35 AM)
Do we prop up the current system just to preserve the current system and settle for mediocrity at best? Or do we do the right thing? Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:33 AM)
If we dont make these choices today, our students will lag significantly behind their peers, in the West, the country, and the world. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:33 AM)
If we want to turn our state around, create more jobs, attract more businesses, increase revenues, these are the changes we must make. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:32 AM)
This is how we will be able to educate more students at a higher level with limited resources. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:31 AM)
This is the plan for creating and implementing a customer-driven education system where Students Come First. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
Before, it seemed daunting and impossible to restore $128 million in funding to our schools and to create more opportunities for students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:28 AM)
Together, as a comprehensive plan, the investments and cost savings offset each other. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:26 AM)
This is not just a one-year plan. It is a multi-year strategy to transform the education system. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:24 AM)
Our budget figure meets the Governors budget projection for the K-12 Public Schools Budget. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:24 AM)
Full details of budget at JFAC hearing on Jan 18th, but here's a brief overview... Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:23 AM)
So how will we fund these changes to our education system to run more efficiently on limited resources? Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:23 AM)
Just to be clear, we are not talking about school consolidation. We are talking about consolidation at the district level. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:22 AM)
District consolidation- The state would save roughly $15 million if the state went to a county wide district consolidation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:21 AM)
The state will work with school districts to assure that districts are taking full advantage of the statewide purchasing contracts. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:18 AM)
All collective bargaining in public schools will be limited to salary and wage-related benefits. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
Collective bargaining agreements may no longer extend past the end of the state fiscal year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
This fall, all district master agreements must be made readily available online. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
The state will require that all district salary negotiations be held in open public meetings. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:15 AM)
In the next school year, every district will be required to post its budget online. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:15 AM)
Beginning in Fall 2012, parent input must be considered in all teacher evaluations. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:15 AM)
Many of these policy changes might be difficult for adults. but these are the tough choices that we must make to put students first. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:13 AM)
A portion of teacher and administrator performance evaluations must and will be tied to student academic growth. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:11 AM)
These states recognize that Tenure may have been a rite of passage in the past, it now serves as an obstacle to improving schools. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:09 AM)
States across the nation have passed or introduced legislation to eliminate tenure or tie it to teacher performance. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:09 AM)
All new teachers and admins entering Idahos public school system will be offered a two-year rolling contract after a probationary period. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:08 AM)
The state will also give all building principals the authority to select staff at the school level. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:06 AM)
The state will implement a pay-for-performance plan to recognize and reward our excellent teachers and administrators. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:04 AM)
Here's how: We must reward excellence, empower our great teachers and leaders, and have fair and effective labor practices. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:02 AM)
Right now, the current system limits our ability to reward our great teachers and remove poor teachers. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 11:01 AM)
Every student must have a highly effective teacher every year and a highly effective instructional leader at the head of every school. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:59 AM)
If a student meets high school graduation requirements by the end of jr yr, state will pay for student's dual credit courses in the sr yr. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:58 AM)
We must recognize that hardcover textbooks are becoming a thing of the past; we must invest in technology. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:56 AM)
Beginning in Fall 2012, all 9th grade students in the State of Idaho will receive a laptop as part of their educational experience. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:56 AM)
By the Fall of 2015, all students in grades 9-12 will be required to take 2 online courses per year. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:55 AM)
The state will give Idaho school districts the flexibility to expand virtual courses within the district. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:54 AM)
With clicker technology a teacher can instantly assess how many of his or her students know the topic at hand. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:53 AM)
Supt Luna is demonstrating clicker technology. Each legislator has a click in hand to answer two questions in the presentation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:51 AM)
This will include a longitudinal data system, and learning management system so teachers will have access to data at their fingertips. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:50 AM)
We will invest $50 million over the next two years in hardware and software for every classroom in Idaho. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:49 AM)
Lets face it: with our current education system, the least technological part of a childs day is when they are at school. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:46 AM)
1.) a 21st Century Classroom, 2.) Great Teachers & Leaders, & 3.) Transparent Accountability. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:45 AM)
The 3 Pillars of a customer-driven ed system where Students Come First are... Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:45 AM)
We must change our public education system where the needs of students are put before adults. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:43 AM)
We must have an education system that can educate more students at a higher level with limited resources. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:42 AM)
We cannot allow a whole generation of students to go through an underfunded system, just so we can keep the current system. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:41 AM)
Even based on optimistic revenue growth, it will take us the next 10 years to backfill the budget hole created in the past two years. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:41 AM)
These changes are not only necessary, they are changes that the electorate demands, the economy requires, and our students deserve. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:40 AM)
The current system has become the No. 1 stumbling block to further improvement because it is is financially unsustainable. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:40 AM)
While we have made significant progress, we also must recognize that the system we currently have cannot meet our students future needs. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 12, 2011 - 10:38 AM)
Supt Luna told reporters he would present details of comprehensive plan for future of education to Legislature on 1/12. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 10, 2011 - 5:30 PM)
Such a nice visit with government students at Caldwell High this morning. Thanks for the invite and great conversation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (January 05, 2011 - 1:20 PM)
What a great morning talking and listening to students at Parma High School. Thanks for the invitation! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 14, 2010 - 2:31 PM)
Watch the @KTVB News at Noon today. Principal Dave Davies & Teacher Dave Gural will be discussing the Idaho Education Network. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 09, 2010 - 1:19 PM)
Congratulations to Lisa Frost's class at Idaho Virtual Academy for winning the Idaho Math Cup! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 07, 2010 - 12:34 PM)
Supt Luna is heading to the Statehouse at 10:30 am to recognize the students who won the Idaho Math Cup! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 07, 2010 - 11:38 AM)
Department employees will be working remotely & checking email as available today. If you need anything, please email or tweet. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 01, 2010 - 10:18 AM)
The State Department of Education offices in Boise are closed today due to snow. We will be open Thursday. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 01, 2010 - 10:10 AM)
Supt Luna announced today Stefani Cook of Rigby High is Idaho's 2011 Teacher of the Year! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 29, 2010 - 6:45 PM)
Congratulations to Moscow High School student Niklass Dumroese who will perform in the annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 24, 2010 - 12:43 PM)
Idaho was one of only 11 states that volunteered to be part of pilot to release state-level results for NAEP Grade 12. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 18, 2010 - 11:09 AM)
Supt Luna is participating in national conference call on release of NAEP Grade 12 results in reading, math. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 18, 2010 - 11:07 AM)
Supt Luna: most important factor in child's academic success is quality of teacher in classroom. Now every student can access thru #IEN ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 15, 2010 - 5:42 PM)
Because of #IEN, students in rural schools can now access advanced courses like Calculus II & dual credit they've never had before. ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 15, 2010 - 5:40 PM)
#IEN connects every high school & college/university in Idaho thru high-speed secure intranet to provide unprecedented opportunities ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 15, 2010 - 5:38 PM)
#IEN is a 3-yr project. 66 high schools connected so far, about 70 in process, about 57 remaining ^mrm Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 15, 2010 - 5:36 PM)
Supt Luna is presenting an update on the Idaho Education Network to JFAC this afternoon. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 15, 2010 - 5:27 PM)
Supt Luna is in Boise this morning speaking with school board trustees from across Idaho. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 11, 2010 - 10:25 AM)
What a great visit to Anser Charter School in Boise today, where I attended a school assembly honoring our veterans. Thanks for the invite! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (November 10, 2010 - 1:19 PM)
Supt Luna is at Peregrine Elementary in Meridian to celebrate the school's Additional Yearly Growth award! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 29, 2010 - 11:38 AM)
Supt Luna is speaking to math, science, & technology teachers from across Idaho this morning about STEM education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 29, 2010 - 10:05 AM)
I am at Winton Elementary. What a great school! It's always a privilege to see the positive work being done in Idaho's classrooms. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 22, 2010 - 12:18 PM)
is heading to Wilder for the COSSA Regional Technology and Education Center Grand Opening. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 04, 2010 - 11:07 AM)
Supt Luna is visiting Whittier Elementary in Boise today to talk with students, teachers, and staff about their student achievement results Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (October 01, 2010 - 11:34 AM)
Supt Luna is talking about need for reauthorization of #NCLB: need for growth model & more flexibility for rural states. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 30, 2010 - 10:56 AM)
The state's Title I grants specialist Susan Hansen is retiring after 29 yrs. She got standing ovation from fed program directors! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 30, 2010 - 10:51 AM)
Supt Luna is at Boise State this morning speaking with federal program directors from across Idaho. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 30, 2010 - 10:32 AM)
Supt Luna is at Challis High School this morning to kick off the Constitutional Scholars Program. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 23, 2010 - 10:23 AM)
I'll be in Montpelier tomorrow, 9am-3pm, w/ Gov @ButchOtter for Capital for a Day. Please stop by if you are in the area! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 21, 2010 - 5:23 PM)
Supt Luna is in Sandpoint this afternoon meeting with school principals from the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 16, 2010 - 6:04 PM)
What a great visit in the Kootenai School District this morning in Harrison! They are doing great things to raise student achievement. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 16, 2010 - 3:38 PM)
If you're in Twin Falls area, SDE staff will be presenting on proposed Common Core State Standards at 6pm, 9/15, at Canyon Ridge HS. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 14, 2010 - 9:48 PM)
Supt Luna is speaking at Suicide Prevention Conference today on how we're working w/ state, local partners to prevent teen suicide in Idaho Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 09, 2010 - 1:00 PM)
He's off to Pocatello Community Charter School next to cut the ribbon on its new education foundation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 08, 2010 - 3:35 PM)
Supt Luna is at ARC Charter School in Pocatello today cutting the ribbons for its new education foundation. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (September 08, 2010 - 3:35 PM)
Supt Luna is at Mountain View HS in Meridian today visiting new teacher Guy Bullock on his first day in the classroom. Best of luck, Guy! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 30, 2010 - 1:00 PM)
KTEC passes! Congrats to CdA, Lakeland, and Post Falls School Districts and business community. Way to go! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 25, 2010 - 12:52 AM)
I had a great time talking w/ parents, students and teachers at the re-opening of Lowell Elementary School in Boise tonight. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 23, 2010 - 9:22 PM)
I'm heading over to visit with students, staff at Sage Valley International, a new school opening in Boise. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 23, 2010 - 12:43 PM)
Supt Luna is at the Idaho State Board of Education meeting in Pocatello today and tomorrow. Follow @IdSBOE for updates. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 11, 2010 - 3:21 PM)
Supt Luna is hosting his annual meeting w/ Idaho's past and present Milken Educator of the Year awardees, discussing education issues. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 09, 2010 - 3:15 PM)
Join Ron Nilson & @TomLuna at the Mica Flats Grange in CDA at 6:30 pm to learn more about the Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC). Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2010 - 5:00 PM)
Supt Luna will be in Caldwell today at 1 p.m. to announce AYP results for ID schools during the 2009-10 school year. More details to come. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (August 02, 2010 - 9:56 AM)
Supt Luna is speaking today w/ educators, parents @ #EduFest, which focuses on meeting the needs of Idaho's gifted/talented students. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (July 27, 2010 - 9:47 AM)
Supt Luna is speaking with future school administrators this morning about leadership and school finance. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 30, 2010 - 11:12 AM)
Beautiful day in the Lewiston area today. I'm here speaking to nearly 100 people at the Northwest Indian Education Summit. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 29, 2010 - 12:47 PM)
traveling to Lewiston tonight to speak at the Indian Education Summit first thing tomorrow morning. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 28, 2010 - 5:20 PM)
Supt Luna is speaking with graduate students at BSU this morning about issues in education. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 22, 2010 - 10:28 AM)
Supt Luna is in Nampa this afternoon speaking to high school juniors from across Idaho who are @nwnazarene campus for Boys State. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (June 07, 2010 - 4:07 PM)
Still in Gooding. Supt Luna will be speaking at the North Valley Academy graduation ceremony this evening! Congrats to all the grads! Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 27, 2010 - 4:45 PM)
Supt Luna is speaking to graduates of Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind this morning in Gooding. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 27, 2010 - 1:35 PM)
Finished the marathon! We've raised $2,200 so far for @IdahoFoodbank. They could still use more. $3,100=500 backpacks for hungry kids. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 15, 2010 - 4:42 PM)
I'll be at College of Western Idaho tonight speaking at the first commencement ceremony. Congrats to the grads! #CWI Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 14, 2010 - 6:55 PM)
I'm at Reagan Elementary School in Nampa, giving students the chance to meet with Barbara Morgan. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 12, 2010 - 11:09 AM)
I'm headed out to the Avery school district today in northern Idaho, where there are only 13 students in the whole district. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 05, 2010 - 9:57 AM)
I'll be at Post Falls High School tonight for a community meeting to discuss education. I hope you can make it if you're in the area. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 04, 2010 - 9:14 PM)
The N Idaho Manufacturing Consortium raised money to buy land & donate it to local districts to build a professional-technical center. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 04, 2010 - 3:32 PM)
I'm in Coeur d'Alene speaking with members of the North Idaho Manufacturing Consortium about importance of professional-technical edu. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 04, 2010 - 2:57 PM)
I'll be traveling to northern Idaho tomorrow and get to visit Avery School District, one of the smallest districts in the state. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (May 03, 2010 - 5:36 PM)
Just had a great interview with Karole Honas of @localnews8 about schools budget, Idaho Education Network and the Idaho Math Initiative. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 29, 2010 - 5:21 PM)
Made it to Idaho Falls. Speaking with elementary school principals from throughout the region. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 29, 2010 - 3:19 PM)
Heading to Idaho Falls for meetings with superintendents, principals and community members throughout the day. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 29, 2010 - 10:48 AM)
I'll be in McCall today speaking to the Rotary Club & visiting Barbara Morgan Elementary, Payette Lakes Middle. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 28, 2010 - 10:58 AM)
I'll be in northern Idaho today visiting schools in the Troy and Culdesac school districts. Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (April 23, 2010 - 4:20 PM)
Andy Grover, District Superintendent from Melba School District and Chair of the Online Learning Implementation subcom presenting. #SCFTech Idaho Department of Education, Idaho (December 29, 1999 - 12:00 PM)
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