The testing window is April 24 to May 5. Teachers have requested both a TAAS Like test and a performance test. Results from both will be evaluated to determine if one or both will be given district wide next year. The point was made that there are many crossovers between literacy and math in concepts and vocabulary. Many math concepts will be taught in the summer literacy programs this summer.
Plans are to develop a first grade math test and have it ready in the fall.
Pat Cook Social Studies Coordinator Grades 6-12 Waiver request for College Board AP Books Pat Cook provided information on a waiver for requesting reimbursements for College Board AP textbooks. We will also be able to request reimbursement for AP textbooks for additional subject areas in the future based upon this waiver. After discussion, AAC reached consensus to support sending the waiver for social studies for Board of Trustee approval. There is a need to have materials translated into a number of languages. Dr. Holly Dale addressed that the district is looking into the possibility and feasibility of translating critical documents for parents into the primary languages spoken in the district.