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2006
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January 2006
| January 3 Commission on Civics Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 2:00 pm | House Room D in the General Assembly Building in Richmond | Minutes Contact: Dr. Beverly Thurston, specialist for History/Social Science and Textbook Adopion, Virginia Departmrnt of Education; 804/ 225-2893; Beverly.Thurston@doe.virginia.gov |
| January 5 Board of Education's Student Advisory Committee |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am | Crowne Plaza, 555 East Canal Street, Richmond | The
meeting is open to the public; however, this is a working session and public
comment will not be received at this time. Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, Executive Assistant to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; telephone 804/225/2540; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| January 10 P-16 Education Council |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 2:00 pm | House Room 1 (old location was Governor's Cabinet Meeting Room) Patrick Henry Building Capitol Square Richmond, VA 23219 | Contact: Office of the Secretary of Education at 804/ 786-1151 |
| January 11 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Conference Rooms D and E in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia. | Agenda Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| January 11 Board of Education public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revised Standards of Learning for Fine Arts |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:30 am | James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 | The hearing will be held immediately following the adjournment of the Board of Education business meeting. Registration of speakers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board of Education. Comments may also be mailed by February 6, 2006, to Cheryle C. Gardner, principal specialist of fine arts, Office of Middle and High School Instruction, P. O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120. Contact:Cheryle C. Gardner (Cherry.Gardner@doe.virginia.gov) at (804) 225-2881 |
| January 11 -13 State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| see agenda | Crowne Plaza Richmond West Hotel 6531 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 Phone (804) 285-9951 | Agenda Minutes Contact:Ms. Ossie Lawrence, olawrenc@mail.vak12ed.edu or by phone: 804-225-2932 Voice, 800-422-1098 TDD |
| January 17 Board of Education has scheduled five public hearings on Standards of Accreditation |
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| TIME | LOCATIONS | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Highland
Springs High School Auditorium 15 S Oak Ave Highland Springs, VA 23075 (804) 328-4000 George Wythe High School Auditorium 1 Maroon Way Wytheville, VA 24382 (276) 228-3157 Waynesboro High School Bandroom 1200 West Main Street Waynesboro, Virginia 22980 (540) 946-4616 Jolliff Middle School Auditorium 1021 Jolliff Road Chesapeake, VA 23321 Phone: 757.465.5246 Leesburg Elementary School Auditorium 323 Plaza St NE Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 771-6720 |
Persons who wish to speak will be asked to
register at the door. Registration will begin at 6:45 PM. The time limit will
be three minutes maximum per speaker, and all speakers are urged to provide at
least one written copy of their remarks. Written comment on the proposed revisions is encouraged and may be submitted by mail, e-mail, or fax to the following: Mrs. Anne D. Wescott, Assistant Superintendent for Policy and Communications Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, VA 23218-2120 Policy@doe.virginia.gov Fax: 804/ 786-5389 The deadline for written comment is January 31, 2006. The proposed revisions may be viewed here. A summary of the proposed changes may be viewed here. Contact:Margaret Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education, (804) 225-2924; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| January 26 Board of Education public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revised Standards of Learning for Fine Arts |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 6:30 pm | Galax High School, 200 Maroon Tide Drive, Galax, VA 24333 | The hearing will be held at 7p.m. Registration of speakers will begin at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board of Education. Comments may also be mailed by February 26, 2006, to Cheryle C. Gardner, principal specialist of fine arts, Office of Middle and High School Instruction, P. O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120. Contact:Cheryle C. Gardner (Cherry.Gardner@doe.virginia.gov) at (804) 225-2881 |
February 2006
| February 6 Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure (ABTEL) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Richmond Marriott West, 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060, (804) 965-9500, Salon B | Agenda and Minutes Contact: Patty Pitts, director of teacher licensure at the Department of Education; 804/ 371-2471; Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| February 14 Board of Education Student Advisory Committee |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am | Crowne Plaza, 555 Canal Street, Richmond, VA. | The
meeting is a working session and open to the public. Public comment will not be
received at this time. Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; 804/ 225-2924; FAX: 804/ 225-2524; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| February 14 Board of Education Committee on Lowest-Performing School Divisions |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 3:30 pm | Conference Rooms C and D in the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | The
meeting is a working session and open to the public. Public comment will not be
received at this time. Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; 804/ 225-2924; FAX: 804/ 225-2524; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| February 15 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Conference Rooms C and D in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia. | Public
comment will be received. Agenda and Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; 804/ 225-2924; FAX: 804/ 225-2524; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
March 2006
| March 10 Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education of the Gifted |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am | Appomattox Regional Governor’ School, 512 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA (804-722-0200) | Agenda and Minutes Public comments will be received. Groups or individuals wishing to speak to the VACEG are urged to register in advance with Barbara McGonagill, (Barbara.McGonagill@doe.virginia.gov). Individuals are given three minutes to speak; officers or spokespersons for organizations are given five minutes to speak. |
| March 20 Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure (ABTEL) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Harris Hall at the campus of Virginia State University, One Hayden Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23806, (804) 524-5930 | Agenda and Minutes Contact: Patty Pitts, director of teacher licensure at the Department of Education; 804/ 371-2471; Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| March 22 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Conference Rooms D and E in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia. | Agenda and Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| March 29 P-16 Education Council Meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 1:00 pm |
Commerce
& Trade Conference Room, 4th Floor, Patrick Henry Bldg., |
Contact: Kendall Tyree, 804-692-2550. |
| March 29-31 Grades 5 and 6 Reading Standard Setting Committee Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics Standard Setting Committee Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Standard Setting Committee |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30 am | DoubleTree Hotel Richmond Airport, 5501 Eubank Road, Sandston, Virginia. | The meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not be accepted at this time. Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: (804) 225-2102. |
April 2006
| April 3-5 Grades 3 and 4 Reading Standard Setting Committee Grades 7 and 8 Reading Standard Setting Committee Grades 5 and 6 Mathematics Standard Setting Committee |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30 am | DoubleTree Hotel Richmond Airport, 5501 Eubank Road, Sandston, Virginia. | The meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not be accepted at this time. Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: (804) 225-2102. |
| April 24 Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure (ABTEL) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Richmond Marriott West Hotel 4240 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen VA 23060 (804) 965-9500 | Agenda and Minutes Contact: Patty Pitts, director of teacher licensure at the Department of Education; 804/ 371-2471; Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| April 25 Board of Education's Student Advisory Committee |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 555 Canal Street, Richmond | Minutes The Student Advisory Committee will meet to discuss its findings and recommendations to be presented to the Board of Education on April 26, 2006. Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| April 26-27 Board of Education Business Meeting and Annual Planning Session |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Conference Rooms D and E, off the main lobby in the James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond | Agenda and Minutes The business session will convene on Wednesday morning, April 26, beginning at 9:00 AM. Following the adjournment of the business agenda, the Board will convene for its annual planning session. The meeting will adjourn on Wednesday at approximately 3:00 PM and will reconvene at 9:00 AM on Thursday. It is anticipated that the planning session will adjourn by 1:00 PM on Thursday. Important note: Governor Kaine is scheduled to address the Board of Education at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 26. We request that persons arrive at the meeting a few minutes early in order to get a seat prior to the Governor's arrival. Thank you for your cooperation. Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| April 26-28 State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| See Agenda | Martha Washington Inn 150 West Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Phone (276) 628-3161 | Agenda Contact:Ms. Ossie Lawrence at Ossie.Lawrence@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: 804-225-2932 Voice; 800-422-1098 TDD by April 3, 2006. |
May 2006
| May 8-12 Virginia Alternate Assessment Program Standard Setting Committees for the elementary, middle, and high school levels |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30 am | Holiday Inn Select Koger South Conference Center, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia | The meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not be received at this time. Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: (804) 225-2102. |
| May 11-12 Grade 5 Writing Standard Setting Committee Grade 8 Writing Standard Setting Committee |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30 am | DoubleTree Hotel Richmond Airport, 5501 Eubank Road, Sandston, Virginia. | The
meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not
be accepted at this time. Minutes Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: (804) 225-2102. |
| May 17 State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) review of State Operated Programs’ annual plans |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Virginia Department of Education, 20th Floor Conference Room of the James Monroe Building, Richmond Virginia | The public
comment period will be from 2:15-2:30 p.m. More time for public comment will be
added as needed. Those wishing to make public comment, but not able to attend
the meeting may submit a statement that will be read to the committee by the
Director of State Schools. Minutes Contact: Ms. Beverly Wynter, Assistant to the Director of State Schools, Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; telephone 804/786-8079, TTY 804/786-2691. More Information |
| May 23 Orientation Session for New Board of Education Members |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 12:15 pm | Conference Room A on the 25th Floor of the Monroe Building | Topics
will include an overview of the SOQ, SOA, NCLB, FOIA, and other matters related
to the operation of the Board of Education. Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| May 23 Board of Education's Standards of Quality Committee Forum |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 2:30 pm - | Conference Rooms D and E in the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street in Richmond. | Minutes The Board of Education's Standards of Quality Committee, chaired by Dr. Gary L. Jones, has invited several statewide organizations to participate in a Forum on the Standards of Quality on Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Each organization will give a presentation on suggested revisions to the SOQ. Public hearings will also be held at a later date. The schedule is as follows: 2:30--4:30: SOQ Forum with statewide education groups 4:30--5:00: Briefing on SOL Revision process 6:30: Board of Education dinner at the Crowne Plaza The following organizations have been invited to participate in the Forum: VSBA (including the VSBA-LEP Caucus), VASS, VASSP, VAESP, VEA, VASCD, State PTA, Va. Education Coalition, VML, and VaCo .Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| May 24 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Conference Rooms D and E in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia. | Agenda and Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
June 2006
| June 5 Board of Education’s Advisory Committee on Career and Technical Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am | CTE Resource Center in Henrico on Bremo Road | Minutes The meetings will be work sessions and public comment will not be received. Contact:Margaret Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education; 804/225-2924; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| June 5 Commission on Civics Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am | Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond | House Bill 1769 passed by the 2005 Virginia General Assembly establishes a Commission on Civics Education as an advisory committee to the executive branch of government. The meeting is open to the public. Contact:Dr. Beverly Thurston (Beverly.Thurston@doe.virginia.gov), coordinator for history and social sciences at the Virginia Department of Education (phone number: 804/ 225-2893). |
| June 9 P-16 Education Council Meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 1:00 pm -3:00 pm | Patrick Henry Building in House Room 1 on the first floor of the Patrick Henry Building. | Contact: Kendall E. Tyree, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education, Office of Governor Kaine. Physical Address: 1111 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23218. Office Phone - 804.692.2550 Fax - 804.371.0154 Kendall.Tyree@governor.virginia.gov |
| June 19-20 Standard Setting Committees for the Standards of Learning tests for the modified standard diploma literacy (grade 8 reading) and numeracy (grade 8 mathematics) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30 am | Double Tree Hotel Richmond Airport, 5501 Eubank Road, Sandston, Virginia. | The
meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not
be accepted at this time. Minutes Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: (804) 225-2102. |
| June 27 Board of Education's Committee on the Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 3:30 pm | Conference Rooms D and E in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia. | The main
topic on the agenda will be a presentation by Mr. Dan Timberlake on SOQ
funding. This will be a work session and public comment will not be received at
this time. Following the SOQ Committee meeting, the Board will have its usual
dinner session at the Crowne Plaza, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| June 28 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Jefferson Conference Room 22nd floor James Monroe Building 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 | This will
be the first meeting to be held in the Department of Education's new conference
facility on the 22nd floor of the James Monroe Building. Staff members will be
in the lobby of the James Monroe Building to assist you in getting to the new
location. Agenda and Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
July 2006
| July 12-14 State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| July
12 5:30 pm July 13-14 8:00 am |
Marriott Fairfax at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA | Agenda and
Minutes Contact: Persons needing special accommodations, including sign language interpreting should contact Ms. Ossie Lawrence at Ossie.Lawrence@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: 804-225-2932 Voice; 800-422-1098 TTY by June 30, 2006. |
| July 17-21 Virginia Alternate Assessment Program Standard Setting Committees for the elementary, middle, and high school levels |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30
am |
Pearson Scoring Center, 2901 Sabre Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia | The
meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not
be received at this time. Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by Phone: (804)225-2102. |
| July 25 Board of Education's Committee on the Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 4:00
pm |
Jefferson Conference Room, 22nd floor, Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | The
meeting is open to the public.The meeting will adjourn by 5:30, to be followed
by Board's usual dinner session at 6:30 p.m at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 555
Canal Street in Richmond. The agenda for the SOQ Committee meeting includes an
overview of the four unfunded Board of Education recommendations, new SOQ
requirements in the 2006 Appropriation Act, other staffing considerations, and
an overview of current staffing requirements that could be included in the SOQ.
Minutes Contact: Margaret N. Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education; 804/ 225-2924; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| July 26 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | Agenda The meeting is open to the public. Public comment will be received. Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
August 2006
| August 7 P-16 Education Council Meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 1:00 pm | Patrick Henry Building in House Room 1 on the first floor of the Patrick Henry Building. | Contact: Kendall E. Tyree, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education, Office of Governor Kaine. Physical Address: 1111 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23218. Office Phone - 804.692.2550 Fax - 804.371.0154 Kendall.Tyree@governor.virginia.gov |
September 2006
| September 11 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Blacksburg Middle School Auditorium 3109 Price's Fork Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 951-5800 Web Site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 13 P-16 Education Council Meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| noon - 2:00 pm | Patrick Henry Building in House Room 2 | Contact: Kendall E. Tyree, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education, Office of Governor Kaine. Physical Address: 1111 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23218. Office Phone - 804.692.2550 Fax - 804.371.0154 Kendall.Tyree@governor.virginia.gov |
| September 14 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Abingdon High School Auditorium 705 Thompson Dr Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 739-3200 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 18 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Youth for Tomorrow Auditorium 11835 Hazel Circle Drive Bristow, Virginia 20136 (703) 631-3360 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 18 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Sussex Central High School Auditorium 21394 Sussex Drive Sussex, Virginia 23884 Phone (434) 246-6051 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 18 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | William Fox Elementary School 2300 Hanover Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 780-6259 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 18 Commission on Civics Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 2:00 pm | Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond | House Bill
1769 passed by the 2005 Virginia General Assembly establishes a Commission on
Civics Education as an advisory committee to the executive branch of
government. The meeting is open to the public. Minutes Contact: Dr. Beverly Thurston (Beverly.Thurston@doe.virginia.gov), coordinator for history and social sciences at the Virginia Department of Education (phone number: 804/ 225-2893). |
| September 19 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Robinson Secondary School Recital Hall 5035 Sideburn Rd Fairfax, VA 22032 (703) 426-2100 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 21 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Jolliff Middle School 1021 Jolliff Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23321 (757) 465-5246 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 22 Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education of the Gifted (VACEG) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:30 am | Sheraton Park South Hotel, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 | Agenda and Minutes Public comments will be received. Contact: Dr. Barbara McGonagill, specialist for gifted education, Virginia Department of Education; 804/ 225-2884; Barbara.McGonagill@doe.virginia.gov |
| September 25 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Monticello High School 1400 Independence Way Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-244-3100 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 25 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Petersburg High School 3101 Johnson Road Petersburg, VA 23805 (804) 862-7096 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 27 Public Hearing on Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Paul Laurence Dunbar School of Innovation 1200 1208 Polk St Lynchburg, VA 24504-3149 (434) 522-3740 Web site | The hearing is open to the public, and all speakers are urged to provide a written copy of their remarks. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes each. For a copy of the Standards of Quality click here.Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 26 Board of Education Committees |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| see details | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 |
Public comment will be received. 1-3 p.m.: Committee on School and Division Accountability, David L. Johnson, chair: Agenda, Minutes 3- 4 p.m.: Committee on Quality Preschool Programs, Eleanor B. Saslaw, chair: Agenda, Minutes 4-5 p.m.: Committee on Literacy, Isis M. Castro, chair: Agenda, Minutes Following the committee meetings, the Board will gather for its usual dinner session at 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 555 Canal Street, Richmond. Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 27 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond |
Public
comment will be received. Following adjournment of the business session: The Board will hold a public hearing on two proposed regulations: Proposed Regulations Governing the Process for Submitting Proposals to Consolidate School Divisions and the Proposed Regulations for Conducting Division-Level Academic Reviews. Following the public hearing: The Board's Committee on Graduation and Dropout Rates will convene. Public comment will be received at this committee meeting. Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| September 27 Board's Committee on Graduation and Dropout Rates ( Following adjournment of the public hearings) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond |
Public
comment will be received. |
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October 2006
| October 10 Board of Education's Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00
am |
Inn at Old Virginia, 1329 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401. Phone: 540-248-4650. | Meeting is
open to the public. This will be a working session, and public comment will not
be received at this time. Contact: Elizabeth Russell, Director of Career and Technical Education at the Department of Education; 804/ 225-2051; Elizabeth.Russell@doe.virginia.gov |
| October 11 Advisory Commission for the two Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| Noon -
3:00 pm |
Conference Room B of the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA. | The
meeting will begin with a working lunch at noon in Conference Room B.
Interpreters will be at the meeting. The meeting is open to the public. Contact: Karen Trump, Director State Operated Programs Virginia Department of Education Voice: (804) 225-2702 TTY: (804) 786-2691 FAX: (804) 371-8796 |
| October 18-20 State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm -
Oct. 18 8:30 am - Oct. 19 - Oct. 20 |
Holiday Inn - 1400 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA, Phone (540) 433-2521 | Agenda and
Minutes Contact: Persons needing special accommodations, including sign language interpreting should contact Ms. Ossie Lawrence at Ossie.Lawrence@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: 804-225-2932 Voice; 800-422-1098 TTY Minutes |
| October 24 Board of Education Committees |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| see details | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 |
Meetings are open to the public. 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m.: Work session of the Board of Education (the Governor has been invited) 10:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Committee on the Standards of Quality, chaired by Dr. Gary
L. Jones 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch break 1:00
p.m.to 3:00 p.m.: Committee on School and Division Accountability, chaired by
David L. Johnson 3:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m.: Early Childhood Committee, chaired by Eleanor B.
Saslaw 4:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Literacy Committee, chaired by Isis M. Castro Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| October 25 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | Public
comment will be received. Agenda and Minutes Following adjournment of business meeting: Committee on Graduation and Dropout Rates, co-chaired by Dr. Ella P. Ward and Andrew J. Rotherham Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| October 25 Board's Committee on Graduation and Dropout Rates ( Following adjournment of the Business Meeting) |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond |
Meeting
is open to the public. |
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November 2006
| November 1 Advisory Committee on Adult Education and Literacy |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am - 2:00pm | Wilson Room on the 20th Floor of the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | Minutes Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Hawa, director of adult education programs, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; 804/ 225-2836; Elizabeth.Hawa@doe.virginia.gov |
| November 2 Public Hearing for the Revised English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00pm | Freedom
High School 15201 Neabsco Mills Road Woodbridge, VA 22192. Directions to this
location may be found at: http://freedom. groupfusion.net |
Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board.The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Registration of speakers will begin at 6:30 p.m.Contact: comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 22, 2006, to Jennifer Georgerian, ESL Specialist, Office of Program Administration and Accountability, Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; fax (804) 371-7347; or e-mail. elpstandards@doe.virginia.gov. If you need additional information relating to the proposed revisions to the ELP standards, please contact Stacy Freeman (804) 371-0778 stacy.freeman@doe.virginia.gov or Jenny Georgerian (804) 225-2044 jennifer.georgerian@doe.virginia.gov |
| November 13-17 Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) Program Standard Setting Committee meetings |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 8:30 am | Crowne Plaza Richmond West Hotel, 6531 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia | The
meetings will be closed executive sessions; therefore, public comment will not
be accepted at this time. November 13-15, 2006 (8:30 a.m.) Standard Setting Committees: Grades 3 and 4 Reading Grades 5 and 6 Reading Grades 7 and 8 Reading Minutes November 16, 2006 (8:30 a.m.) Vertical Articulation Committee: Grades 3 through 8 Reading November 13-16, 2006 (8:30 a.m.) Standard Setting Committees: Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics Grades 5 and 6 Mathematics Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Minutes November 17, 2006 (8:30 a.m.) Vertical Articulation Committee Grades 3 through 8 Mathematics Contact: Ms. Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, Virginia Department of Education, Post Office Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; E-mail to darfax@doe.virginia.gov or by phone: (804) 225-2102. |
| November 21 Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee of the Commission on Civics Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:30 am | 23rd Floor Conference Room, James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 | The
meeting is open to the public Contact: Dr. Bev Thurston at the Virginia Department of Education at 804/ 225-2893; Beverly.Thurston@doe.virginia.gov |
| November 28 Board of Education's Committee on the Standards of Quality |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 4:00 pm | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | Agenda Minutes Contact: Margaret N. Roberts, executive assistant to the Board of Education, 804/ 225-2924; Margaret.Roberts@doe.virginia.gov |
| November 29 Board of Education Business meeting |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:00 am | Jefferson Conference Room on the 22nd floor of the Monroe Building, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond | Agenda and Minutes Contact: Margaret Roberts, 804-225-2924. |
| November 29 Public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revised Foreign Language Standards of Learning |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| see details | James Monroe Building Jefferson Board Room, 22nd Floor 101 N. 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 | Speakers
will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for
the Board. The revisions may be viewed at:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/ VA_Board/Meetings/2006/ItemL-oct.pdf Time: The hearing will be held immediately following the adjournment of the Board of Education business meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. Registration of speakers for the hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. Comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 22, 2006, to Helen Small, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; Helen.Small@doe.virginia.gov; Fax: (804) 225-2524. The Department of Education requests that this information be shared with interested persons and organizations. For additional information about the proposed revised Foreign Language Standards of Learning, please contact Helen Small by e-mail at Helen.Small@doe.virginia.gov, or by telephone at (804) 225-3666. |
| November 29 Public Hearing for the Revised English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| see details | James Monroe Building 101 North 14th Street, 22nd Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 | Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board. Time: Immediately following the adjournment of the State Board of Education business meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. Registration of speakers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Contact: comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 22, 2006, to Jennifer Georgerian, ESL Specialist, Office of Program Administration and Accountability, Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120; fax (804) 371-7347; or e-mail. elpstandards@doe.virginia.gov. If you need additional information relating to the proposed revisions to the ELP standards, please contact Stacy Freeman (804) 371-0778 stacy.freeman@doe.virginia.gov or Jenny Georgerian (804) 225-2044 jennifer.georgerian@doe.virginia.gov |
| November 29 Virginia Board of Education public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia and the Proposed Regulations Governing the Licensure of School Personnel |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 11:00 am | 22nd Floor Jefferson Meeting Room James Monroe Building 101 N. 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 | Registration of speakers will begin 30
minutes prior to the beginning of the hearing. Each speaker will have three
minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board.
Click here to view the proposed revisions to the approved program regulations. Click here to view the proposed revisions to the licensure regulations. Comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 15, 2006, to Dr. JoAnne Y. Carver, director of teacher education, or e-mail to: JoAnne.Carver@doe.virginia.gov; or Mrs. Patty S. Pitts, director of licensure, or e-mail to: Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov. Mailing address: Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; Fax: 804/ 225-2524. Contact: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure at (804) 371-2522, or contact Dr. Carver at (804) 371-2475, or e-mail to: JoAnne.Carver@doe.virginia.gov, or Mrs. S. Pitts at (804) 371-2471, or e-mail to: Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
December 2006
| December 4 Commission on Civics Education |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Virginia Historical Society, 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23220. Phone: 804-358-4901 | Minutes The meeting is open to the public Contact: Dr. Bev Thurston at the Virginia Department of Education at 804/ 225-2893; Beverly.Thurston@doe.virginia.gov |
| December 5 Public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revised Foreign Language Standards of Learning |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 6:30pm | Robinson Secondary School 5035 Sideburn Road Burke, VA 22032 Directions to this location may be found at: http://www.fcps.edu/ maps/robin.htm |
Registration of speakers will begin at 5:30 p.m. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board. The revisions may be viewed at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE /VA_Board/Meetings/2006/ItemL-oct.pdf Comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 22, 2006, to Helen Small, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; Helen.Small@doe.virginia.gov; Fax: (804) 225-2524. The Department of Education requests that this information be shared with interested persons and organizations. For additional information about the proposed revised Foreign Language Standards of Learning, please contact Helen Small by e-mail at Helen.Small@doe.virginia.gov, or by telephone at (804) 225-3666. |
| December 5 Virginia Board of Education public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia and the Proposed Regulations Governing the Licensure of School Personnel |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Blacksburg Middle School Auditorium 3109 Price's Fork Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 951-5800 www.mcps.org/bms | Registration of speakers will begin 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the hearing. Each speaker will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board. Click here to view the proposed revisions to the approved program regulations. Click here to view the proposed revisions to the licensure regulations. Comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 15, 2006, to Dr. JoAnne Y. Carver, director of teacher education, or e-mail to: JoAnne.Carver@doe.virginia.gov; or Mrs. Patty S. Pitts, director of licensure, or e-mail to: Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov. Mailing address: Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; Fax: 804/ 225-2524. Contact: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure at (804) 371-2522, or contact Dr. Carver at (804) 371-2475, or e-mail to: JoAnne.Carver@doe.virginia.gov, or Mrs. S. Pitts at (804) 371-2471, or e-mail to: Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| December 5 Virginia Board of Education public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia and the Proposed Regulations Governing the Licensure of School Personnel |
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| TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 7:00 pm | Robinson Secondary School Recital Hall 5035 Sideburn Rd Fairfax, VA 22032 (703) 426-2100 www.fcps.edu/ RobinsonSS |
Registration of speakers will begin 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the hearing. Each speaker will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board. Click here to view the proposed revisions to the approved program regulations. Click here to view the proposed revisions to the licensure regulations. Comments may be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail until December 15, 2006, to Dr. JoAnne Y. Carver, director of teacher education, or e-mail to: JoAnne.Carver@doe.virginia.gov; or Mrs. Patty S. Pitts, director of licensure, or e-mail to: Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov. Mailing address: Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218; Fax: 804/ 225-2524. Contact: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure at (804) 371-2522, or contact Dr. Carver at (804) 371-2475, or e-mail to: JoAnne.Carver@doe.virginia.gov, or Mrs. S. Pitts at (804) 371-2471, or e-mail to: Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| December 7 Virginia Board of Education public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia and the Proposed Regulations Governing the Licensure of School Personnel |
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| 7:00 pm | ||