tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post6927198696269392973..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Friday Open ThreadMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66936195819169330092014-06-13T17:54:36.321-07:002014-06-13T17:54:36.321-07:00The BAR for the Highly Capable Program State Grant...The BAR for the Highly Capable Program State Grant Application is on the agenda for next week's board meeting - but the grant application is not attached. <br /><br />When Shauna Heath makes it available, it should make for interesting reading. It'll detail any changes in identification and service delivery methods that will take effect in September. I've been wondering how high school students will be identified and where they'll be provided services.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-11756585561628107492014-06-13T17:25:40.000-07:002014-06-13T17:25:40.000-07:00How many district employees receive performance ev...How many district employees receive performance evaluations from the board? The Superintendent's evaluation was scheduled for June 11th and now another evaluation of a public employee has been added to the board calendar on June 18th.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-70672862865687116492014-06-13T13:57:16.008-07:002014-06-13T13:57:16.008-07:00Know a student who is getting their first job this...Know a student who is getting their first job this summer? Heads up - privacy alert:<br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2656527/Is-YOUR-photo-FBI-new-facial-recognition-Bosses-admit-bureau-IS-testing-52-million-face-2015.html<br /><br />...'This means you could become a suspect in a criminal case merely because you applied for a job that required you to submit a photo with your background check. (more)<br /><br /><br />-districtWatcherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-46444566892149183232014-06-13T13:34:14.567-07:002014-06-13T13:34:14.567-07:00The City Council will vote on Universal Pre-K on J...The City Council will vote on Universal Pre-K on June 16th or 23rd.<br /><br />http://www.seattle.gov/council/issues/PreschoolforAll/default.html<br /><br />It has become clear that charter schools are getting into the business of preschools.<br /><br />http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/04/20kipp.h28.html<br /><br />If you have concerns, please consider contacting Councilmember offices for clarification before June 16th.Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-13575677677186650162014-06-13T12:43:12.592-07:002014-06-13T12:43:12.592-07:00Thank you MW, just a lot going on and would love t...Thank you MW, just a lot going on and would love to get some sense of the tea leaves for AL<br /><br />-AL dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-13111052100139049132014-06-13T12:40:49.877-07:002014-06-13T12:40:49.877-07:00Do we need teachers that have gone through K-12 ty...Do we need teachers that have gone through K-12 type certification for Pre-K classes? Or would anyone with a 4-year degree work? <br /><br />While I recognize that Pre-K has some academic components, I think a reasonably people-friendly high school graduate would be a better teacher than many college graduates. Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-13630479096581455212014-06-13T12:37:29.011-07:002014-06-13T12:37:29.011-07:00Miramac1, what are the changes to sped preschool? ...Miramac1, what are the changes to sped preschool? I haven't heard.<br /><br />sped parent Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-55273177820352802712014-06-13T12:12:23.386-07:002014-06-13T12:12:23.386-07:00I'm waiting on public records from both the Ci...I'm waiting on public records from both the City and SPS on the issue of universal pre-k...and changes going on with SpEd pre-k as we speak. <br /><br />Guess which one gets kicked to the curb.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38011141078363937842014-06-13T11:10:57.172-07:002014-06-13T11:10:57.172-07:00I think there are some real oddities in the Univer...I think there are some real oddities in the Universal pre-K package. I have a copy that I'm going to read and see what I glean from it.<br /><br />AL Dad, yes, I will get that together. There does seem to be a lot going on but not exactly in a transparent fashion. No surprise there, though.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-32472575938214755012014-06-13T10:35:10.529-07:002014-06-13T10:35:10.529-07:00anyone with any info on AL from the C&L meetin...anyone with any info on AL from the C&L meeting this week? <br /><br /><br />-AL dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27070611162797229762014-06-13T10:08:03.575-07:002014-06-13T10:08:03.575-07:00Councilmember Sawant feels unions weren't hear...Councilmember Sawant feels unions weren't heard and that is the reason why Universal Pre-K is going to the ballot.<br /><br />What is going on?Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63629683068076408372014-06-13T10:04:02.937-07:002014-06-13T10:04:02.937-07:00The City Council is discussing Universal Pre-k, an...The City Council is discussing Universal Pre-k, and there is talk about bringing in teachers with four year degrees and offering "alternative paths" to certification. Is Burgess talking about TfA? Very interesting discussions at minute 108 and beyond.<br /><br />http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=2161447<br /><br />There is also discussion of private partnerships in relation to Universal Pre-K. KIPP and charter schools are involved with Pre K efforts.<br /><br />Around minute 112, Burgess will bring discussion of union--behind closed doors.<br /><br />Is the city bringing in charter schools via preK?<br /><br />We need complete transparency.Samanthanoreply@blogger.com