Program information, including the Handbook, is posted on IPSB web site. Draft mentor standards and related support documents will be discussed with the Executive Committee in October. Division staff meet with Region 8 Education Service Center staff for monthly management team meetings concerning the induction program. Continuing Education Committee parameters for criteria and pilot requests for proposals for 10 new pilot districts will be discussed with the Executive Committee in October. New pilots are to begin in January 2000.
Staff is in the process of resolving teacher by teacher questions with contact people.
The 1998-99 substitutes survey was mailed to superintendents September 3, with responses due October 15. A report to the Board is planned for January. C. Public and Agency Support Services 1. Transition Task Force Timeline Recommendations. Mr. Metcalf suggested the time frame for the Unit Assessment System early submission be extended to September 1, 2000.