Joe's Commentaries
Last Week's Commentaries (April 14-18, 2008)
By Joe Smith
Apr 25, 2008, 05:00

Lone Finalist members have unlimited access to the following commentaries, links and charts.  Contact vickie@texasisd.com (936.622.3411) or sign up online to become a member.   (Friday)  No Commentary (Thursday)  No Commentary ·         (Wednesday)  "Growth Models on the Select Committee Agenda" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 16, 2008 Texas to use “growth models” to evaluate student progress? Link:  “Texas Moves Toward the Use of Student Growth Models in School Ratings” (Quorum Report) Link:  RYHT position on Accountability Link:  Practical Benefits of Growth Models for Accountability and the Limitations Under NCLB” (National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing) Bill Hammond’s comments RE:  Select Committee actions Link:TASA Report on Select Committee actions (Tuesday)  "Expenditure Targets" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 15, 2008 You MUST enter 08/09 data to determine if you are meeting expenditure targets Link:  Expenditure Targets (TASBO) Link:  2008-09 Expenditure Targets spreadsheet Link:  criteria Link:  08/09 Projected Expenditure Reports Link:  Texas Education Code, Chapter 44.011 Link:  Governor’s Executive Order RP47 Link:  School District Community Types Link:  Spending Categories Link:  08/09 Expenditure Targets Spreadsheet Example School Board Resolution Template Example School Board Resolution   (Monday)  "TRS Plans to Improve Communication" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 14, 2008 Transparency lacking in TRS investment arena TRS to take steps to improve communication

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