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Advanced Placement Exam Gains

4 hours 43 min ago
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Applauds California’s Significant Gains in Number and Success of Students Taking AP Exams.
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Model Continuation High Schools for 2012

Mon 6 Feb at 3:36 PM
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Selects 25 California Continuation High Schools for Model Status.
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Revision of the English Language Development Standards

Mon 6 Feb at 1:56 PM
Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the recruitment of a panel of experts for the revision of the English Language Development Standards.
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Summer Meal Site Application

Wed 1 Feb at 10:04 AM
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Urges Agencies to Apply to Become Summer Food Service Program Sponsors.
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California's Annual State Application for 2012

Wed 1 Feb at 8:24 AM
Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to be submitted by May 10, 2012, for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2012.
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National School Counseling Week

Mon 30 Jan at 3:25 PM
Information regarding National School Counseling Week, February 6-10, 2012, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
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Antiseizure Medication Law Frequently Asked Questions

Fri 27 Jan at 10:57 AM
Frequently asked questions pertaining to SB 161 antiseizure medication law.
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Major Changes to School Meals

Thu 26 Jan at 9:58 AM
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Applauds New Nutrition Standards for School Lunches.
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ACCS Meeting Notice--Advisory Commission on Charter Schools

Wed 25 Jan at 10:49 AM
Meeting notice for the February 8, 2012, Advisory Commission on Charter Schools Meeting.
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Educator Excellence Task Force

Mon 23 Jan at 10:23 AM
Torlakson Launches Effort to Boost Educator Excellence.
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Blue Ribbon Schools Named

Fri 20 Jan at 10:20 AM
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Nominates 35 California Schools for National Blue Ribbon Honor.
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National Teacher of the Year Nominee

Thu 19 Jan at 2:36 PM
California Teacher of the Year Chosen as Finalist for National Teacher of the Year Title.
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SBE Webcast Archive for January 11-12, 2012 Meeting

Thu 19 Jan at 8:33 AM
Past meeting webcasts of the California State Board of Education (SBE).
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Reaction to State of the State Address

Wed 18 Jan at 1:00 PM
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Comments on Governor’s State of the State Address.
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Revision of the Mathematics Framework

Wed 18 Jan at 9:12 AM
Letter requesting assistance in recruiting individuals for membership on the Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee for the revision of the Mathematics Frameworks.
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English Language Development Standards

Tue 17 Jan at 2:04 PM
Alignment of the English Language Development Standards with current English Language Arts Standards.
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Public Urged to Observe Korematsu Day

Tue 17 Jan at 10:30 AM
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Urges Public to Observe Fred Korematsu Day,
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SBE Meeting Live Webcast for January 11-12, 2012

Wed 11 Jan at 8:30 AM
State Board of Education Meeting Live Webcast for the January 11-12, 2012 meeting.
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Revised Item 5 Addendum for the SBE Meeting Agenda for January 11-12, 2012

Wed 11 Jan at 8:29 AM
Revised Item 5 Addendum for the Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting to be held on January 11 and 12, 2012.
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SBE Numbering and Charter Submission Package

Tue 10 Jan at 4:36 PM
This page lists dues dates for submitting Charter Submission Packages for charter school numbering by the State Board of Education. It also lists required items, FAQs and helpful information.
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