Please join the Department of Education staff on Thursday, November 8, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. when they answer the most frequently asked questions about the History and Social Science Standards of Learning. The department’s staff will respond to questions concerning the new crosswalk for the History and Social Science Blueprints and the Curriculum Framework as well as questions related to the Standards of Learning assessment for the subject.

This program will be broadcast by satellite over Galaxy 3R, which is the Virginia Satellite Educational Network (VSEN). Please use Channel 13. VSEN classes from the Wise County studio air on Channel 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need technical assistance on Thursday, November 8, please contact Greg Weisiger (gweisige@mail.vak12ed.edu) at (804) 692-0335. You may view this program live at a satellite receiving location (usually at a high school) or you may tape it. You also may order a videotape through the Department of Education by contacting Robert Traylor (rtraylor@mail.vak12ed.edu) at (804) 225-2980.

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