ES Specific Info
An ES wanted to know if items from the compilations were added to the ES Manual
Items that are changes in policy and procedure are added, but if you note any items that are not changed, please email cmiller@connectingwaters.org
Educational Info
With the new information about Odysseyware,
should ES’s consider these discs consumable, and
therefore NOT return them to the learning centers? Please collect them from your
families and return to the learning centers to be returned to the
In placing the score on the top of the writing sample,
should ES’s use the 1-4 scale or the 4-16 scale? 1-4
Do the ESs need to include the rubric
they used in the portfolio? No,
they use it as a guide but it does not have to be included in the portfolio.
Do we use the first draft only if
possible? Yes, but also include the final draft if you have it. Sometimes
parents like to show their student’s best work.
We were told that we can order individual Measuring Up
answer keys. Could a link be provided in the Dec. compilation? SHERRI Some ESs order
them individually by typing the ISBN# in the description portion of the
Has there been discussion at the admin. level
(and with Terry Souza) regarding the use/benefits/availability of grade
specific rubrics? Note sent to Terry and
admin with request. We are investigating a set of grade specific rubrics and
will post them when approved.
Have general P.E. classes been added to the restricted courses? Can we get clarification on P.E. courses and the restrictions for funding?
General PE classes
have been added to the restricted courses list. No more than 30% of the
instructional funds can be spent on General PE classes. Please consult your
advisor for further clarification.
Can we have parents initial or sign something during the intake process that says that some of their funding will be spent on STAR test prep materials?
We will add a note on
the Assessment Confirmation form before the new forms are signed for next year.
Good suggestion!
Instead of increasing student funds (if that is a possibility for next year), can we have money set aside to purchase STAR test prep materials to give to the students?
Due to the wide
variety of materials available and the number of students in our school, we
will leave this up to the ES and the parent.