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1996

December 16, 1996  

1. New draft of history and social science curriculum framework--comments requested by
   January 6
2. Technology conferences scheduled for January dates
3. Packet of information updating status of state technology bond funds, other technology initiatives
4. Memorandum on new state testing requirement for teacher certification
5. Board-in-brief summary of Board of Education meeting December 11 in Worcester.
6. Math/science national teacher award application available

November 20, 1996  

1. Invitation to apply for foundation reserve funds
2. Additional grant opportunity for high schools in the safe schools program
3. 1997 Teacher-of-the-Year available to schools for professional development
4. Survey on tobacco prevention programs from Department of Public Health
5. Survey on intergenerational program from Executive Office of Elder Affairs
6. Board-in-Brief summary of Board of Education November 18 meeting

November 5, 1996  

1. Memo on Technology
2. Massachusetts Family Network demonstration project.
3. A Dual Enrollment Program description and application for the spring semester, 1997.
4. A memo regarding changes in Massachusetts GED policy.
5. A summary of matters related to special education appeals, 1995-1996.
6. "Board in Brief," a summary of the October Board of Education meeting.
7. A flyer announcing a new State House project to honor seven historic Massachusetts Women.

October 4, 1996  

1. Elementary school violence prevention grant opportunity
2. Safe schools program "mentor grants" opportunity

August 16, 1996  

1. Guidelines for Massachusetts Pupil Transportation School Administrators;
2. A memo regarding Child Nutrition Reimbursement Rates for 1997;
3. A survey on school governance conducted by Northeastern University, which can be completed and returned directly to Northeastern;
4. The 1997 RFP for the Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Intervention Program.

July 15, 1996  

1. Chapter 70 state aid and required minimum local contribution figures.
2. Grants.

July 1, 1996  

1. Grants: Entitlement, Continuation and Competitive
2. For districts receiving students under school choice --reimbursement calculations
3. For districts sending students under school choice --tuition charges

June 14, 1996  

1. Federal allocation information for FY 97
2. Indirect cost ratefor federal grants and contracts for FY 97
3. Education Reform Study Group allocationamount for FY 97
4. Chapter 74 nonresidential tuition ratesfor FY 97
5. New competitive grant opportunity -- Early Literacy Intervention
6. Waiver request form for implementing federal nutrition guidelines
7. Executive Summary -- 1995 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
8. Invitation to join school district alliances for FY 97
9. Request for nominations for state advisory councils

May 31, 1996  

1. Regulatory reform -- written comments requested
2. End-of-Year Pupil and Financial Workshops Schedule
3. Memorandum on new state law concerning Student Activity Accounts
4. End-of-Year Surveys

May 17, 1996  

1. unified request for proposals for FY 97 competitive grants (green cover).
2. unified request for proposals for FY 97 entitlement, continuation and other non-competitive grants.
3. listing of summer 1996 programs for mathematics and science teaching.
4. Fourth is the streamlined nutrition agreement.

April 18, 1996  

1. Questions and Answers on school-related welfare reform issues
2. Information on school choice
3. "Excellence in Mentoring" regional seminar invitation
4. "High Expectations Institute" regional seminar invitation

April 3, 1996   

1. Advisory on comprehensive health education
2. Memorandum on the DSS "Commonworks" program
3. Advice on the learning time implementation plan (due by June 30)
4. Reimbursements available to districts for transportation costs
5. Statewide science coordinator position available at the ESE
6. Brochure on four upcoming conferences on education reform for parents

March 18, 1996  

1. Streamlined Department system for districts to request waivers of state and federal laws and regulations
2. Announcement of May conference on Title I
3. 1994-1995 high school dropout report
4. Advisory memo on public funds and ballot questions

February 16, 1996  

1. DRAFT English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum frameworks
2. Schedule of regional workshops on the 1996 MEAP
3. Title I Appropriations memo
4. Schedule for spring professional development seminars for school administrators
5. Information on state conferences concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act

February 1, 1996  

1. Curriculum frameworks

2. Teacher of the Year 1996-1997 -- call for nominations

3. Education Surrogate Parent program -- call for volunteers

January 4, 1996  

1. Higher education admission standards materials
2. School choice forms
3. "Children First"report