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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 133
June 30, 2000
INFORMATIONAL
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Jo Lynne DeMary
Superintendent
of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Standards of Learning Technology Initiative – "Plan
for the Use of the Funds"
On June 2, 2000, Virginia school divisions received information concerning
the intent, goals, objectives, and preliminary requirements of the Web-enabled
Standards of Learning (SOL) Technology Initiative. Included was an "Intent
to Participate" form that is due at the Department of Education
(DOE) by August 1, 2000. The intent of this initiative is to use Web-enabled
systems to improve Standards of Learning instructional,
remedial, and testing capabilities of high schools. This memo provides
additional information about the initiative, including the required
components and format for school divisions to use in submitting a "Plan
for
the Use of the Funds". Initial plans are due to the Department
of Education on November 1, 2000. The due dates are mandated by Item
143 C. 11. e. 9) of the 2000 Appropriation Act.
The following information is provided in the attachments to this memo:
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Designation of Project Manager;
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Initial Plans; and
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Plan Updates.
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Planning Templates;
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General Information and Certification Section;
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Program Section;
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Financial Section; and
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Technology Capacity Analysis Section.
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A suggested framework for planning as well as information on participating in the demonstration projects mentioned in the attachments will be provided in future correspondence. Although expenditures under this initiative may be incurred beginning July 1,2000, divisions are encouraged to postpone purchasing decisions until more technical information is provided by DOE in the spring of 2001.
Questions about funding for this initiative should be directed to Brian
Logwood in the DOE Budget Office at (804) 225-2025. Questions concerning
the technological and software portions of this initiative should be
directed to Lan Neugent, assistant superintendent for technology at
e-mail lneugent@pen.k12.va.us
or (804) 225-2757. Cam Harris, assistant superintendent for assessment
and reporting, will provide assessment assistance at e-mail charris@pen.k12.va.us
or (804) 225-2102.
JLD/LWN/emt
Attachments
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2000/inf133a.pdf
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2000/inf133b.pdf
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2000/inf133c.pdf
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2000/inf133d.pdf
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2000/inf133e.pdf
