COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 2120

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120

SUPTS. MEMO NO. 237

November 9, 2007

INFORMATIONAL

TO:	Division Superintendents
FROM:	Billy K. Cannaday, Jr. Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT:	Public Comment on the Proposed Curriculum Framework for the Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Standards of Learning

On October 18, 2007, the Virginia Board of Education accepted for first review the proposed curriculum framework for the Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Standards of Learning. The Virginia Board of Education is now seeking public comment on the curriculum framework. The proposed curriculum framework can be viewed at: http://www.vdoe.vi.virginia.gov/VDOE/VA_Board/Meetings/2007/oct-itemO.pdf.

The Virginia Board of Education will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed curriculum framework for the Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Standards of Learning on November 29, 2007, following its monthly meeting at the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14^th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, at 9 a.m. in the Jefferson Room, 22nd floor.

In addition, comments about the proposed curriculum framework for the Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis Standards of Learning will be received until December 10, 2007, and may be sent via mail, fax or e-mail to:

Deborah Bliss

Coordinator for Mathematics

Office of Middle and High School Instruction

Virginia Department of Education

101 N. 14^th Street

Richmond, VA 23219

FAX: (804) 786-5466

deborah.bliss@doe.virginia.gov.

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