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  Armed  Forces  Recruiter Access to  Secondary School Students

  The state has posted sample mathematics questions.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/home.html.

  NYS Learning  Standard  in  Mathematics (Revised March 2005)
On March 15, 2005 the Board of Regents adopted to the performance indicators for "Algebra", "Geometry", "Algebra 2", and "Trigonometry", along with the alignment modifi- cations to prekindergarten through grade 8. A revised NYS Mathematics Core Curriculum is now available online at:  http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/m-home.htm

  Public Forum on NYS Learning  Standard in Mathematics and Grades 3-8  Testing Program
The Education Department will offer a two hour update on the status of the Board of Regents newly adopted Learning Standard for Mathematics: Standard 3. This session is open to the public with no pre-registration necessary.  For additional information, and to download and print the Powerpoint presentation see http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/pubforum.htm
(Participants must bring copies of powerpoint to the forum. Copies will not be provided)

  Mathematics Toolkit: Curriculum  Guidance  Materials and  Resources
Materials and resources to assist educators in transitioning to the Regents adopted New York State Learning Standard in Mathematics (revised March 2005) are now available on line at:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/guidance.htm

  The Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics - A Parent's Guide, September 2005
A comprehensive parent guide for the Grades 3-8 Testing Program including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), sample questions for ELA and Mathematics and details on how parents can help their children prepare for the test.
PDF available at:   www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/parentguide.pdf

  The State Education Department has posted information for individuals from the Gulf Coast states affected by Hurricane Katrina who are seeking services in New York State.
http://usny.nysed.gov/katrina/

  6/24/05 (revised) - Mathematics Graduation Standard: The Board of Regents discussed in June the recommendations of the Mathematics Standards Committee concerning mathematics graduation requirements. The recommendations relate to the timeline for administering Regents exams in Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry; units of credit to meet diploma requirements; and ways to reward students who achieve mastery in mathematics and/or science. The June report includes SED staff comments on each of the recommendations. The Regents are scheduled to take action on these issues at their October meeting. A copy of the June report to the Regents is available at the link below:
Mathematics Standards Committee Recommendations
http://www.regents.nysed.gov/2005Meetings/June2005/0605emscvesidd4.htm

  9/1/05 - Early Childhood Policy Statement and Public Forums - In July 2005, the Board of Regents put forth a revised (draft) early childhood policy statement, "Early Education for Student Achievement in a Global Community", based on current research and large-scale federal and state initiatives grounded in this research. Additional information is available at the following link:
Early Childhood Policy Statement and Public Forms
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/earlychild/global/cover.htm

  9/8/05 - Implementing the Three-Model Middle Level Education Strategy - How to Submit a Model B, C-1 or C-2 Application: How to Submit a Model B, C-1 or C-2 Application: Revised application materials and guidance are available at the link below for school districts who are interested in implementing Model B, C-1 or C-2 of the Middle-Level Education Strategy beginning in September 2006.
Implementing the Three-Model Middle-Level Education Strategy
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/modelintro.html