E-12 Education Committee Audio Archives 2007 - 2008 - Minnesota House of Representatives

Wed, Dec 17, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Proposed changes to charter school law Minnesota Association of Charter Schools, Education|Evolving, Charter school sponsor organizations If you are interested in testifying, please contact Christina Gosack at 651-296-5524

Tue, Dec 2, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Legislative auditor's report on charter schools Minnesota Department of Education response

Mon, Dec 1, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Graduation Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD)

Mon, Nov 10, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: History of Minnesota's charter school law

Fri, Apr 11, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Department of Education presentation of GRAD exam language arts cut scores. Informational hearings on: HF1062 (Simon) Driver education provisions modified. HF3871 (Hosch) Social and emotional learning standards grant program created for school districts and money appropriated. HF4036 (Demmer) K-12 education state grants authorized to leverage quality improvements and money appropriated.

Fri, Mar 14, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3780 (Hornstein) Comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction definition clarified, prekindergarten through grade 6 teacher requirements made, and money appropriated. HF3624 (Mariani) Public education mission expanded to include a framework to guide future education policy decisions. HF4044 (Peterson, S) has been removed from the agenda.

Thu, Mar 13, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3316 (Mariani) Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education provided for general education, education excellence, special programs, libraries and self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. HF3469 (Davnie) Private student transportation services contracting procedures and standards established.

Tue, Mar 11, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3316 (Mariani) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education provided for general education, education excellence, special programs, libraries, and self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. (Discussion only on author's delete-everything amendment) HF2955 (Simon) School background check requirements modified. HF3467 (Norton) Teacher leave request to teach at a charter school time period modified. HF3469 (Davnie) was removed from the agenda, and will be heard Thursday 3/13.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3733 (Peterson, S.) Alternative teacher professional pay system clarified, and oversight established. HF3403 (Welti) Grades 10 through 12 assessment provided for earth and space, life, and physical sciences. HF3793 (Davnie) Student cooperation with educators policy clarified. HF3633 (Swails) Course preparation and continuing education requirements established for school administrators and teachers working with gifted and talented students. HF3316 (Mariani) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education provided for general education, education excellence, special programs, libraries, and self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. (Department of Education policy bill) HF3633 (Swails), HF3733 (Peterson, S.), HF3793 (Davnie) and HF3403 (Welti) have been added to the agenda.

Thu, Mar 6, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3596 (Faust) Education commissioner prohibited from enforcing unadopted rules. HF3621 (Hilstrom) Special education task force extended to allow for completion of study of state special education rules.

Tue, Mar 4, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3472 (Mariani) Achievement gap; school district plan to reduce the achievement gap provided. HF3390 (Loeffler) Public health access fund established, BMI monitoring program for children established, statewide health improvement program established, tobacco impact fees increased, and money appropriated. HF3347 (Moe) Adequate yearly progress designations appeals process clarified relating to education. HF3629 (Slocum) GRAD test; Temporary, three-year appeals process established for high school seniors who do not receive a passing score, and evaluation and recommendations made by education commissioner. HF3465 (Swails) Education assessment results reporting modified. HF3263 (Clark) American Indian tribes contributions and communities instruction integrated into teacher preparation and licensing requirements, and money appropriated. Report from Task Force to Compare Federal and State Special Education Requirements. *The report from the Task Force to Compare State and Federal Special Education Requirements will be first on the 6 PM agenda. HF3629 (Slocum), HF3465 (Swails) and HF3263 (Clark) have been added to the agenda.

Fri, Feb 29, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF2783 (Swails) P-20 education partnership established. HF2625 (Slocum) P-16 statewide education partnerships required to include legislators. HF3181 (Benson) Education provisions clarified, amended, and repealed, and state and district reporting systems analyzed. HF3262 (Brynaert) Alternative school start date provided for 2009 and 2010. HF1062 (Simon) has been removed from the agenda.

Thu, Feb 28, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF2657 (Bigham) School boards required to seek information from prospective employees and the Board of Teaching about disciplinary actions against employees. HF2782 (Bigham) K-12 athletic coaches required to undergo criminal history background check. HF3470 (Winkler) State and school district technology established. HF2623 (Norton) School district test results required to be provided by the state's testing contractor by the first week in May. HF2624 (Urdahl) Teacher quality improvement task force established for effectively integrating secondary and postsecondary academic and career education. HF3203 (Dominguez) and HF3472 (Mariani) have been removed from the agenda.

Tue, Feb 26, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF3329 (Brynaert) Academic success state measures established. HF3470, HF2624, and HF2623 were removed from the agenda.

Thu, Feb 21, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: *This portion of the meeting was canceled due to an extended House floor session.* Report from task force to compare federal and state special education requirements Persons interested in testifying should contact Christina Gosack at 651-296-5524 or Shannon Patrick at 651-296-5098.

Thu, Feb 21, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF2982 (Bly) Alternative learning centers and charter schools five-year pilot program established to identify systemic improvement measures to best serve eligible students, and money appropriated. HF3292 (Dittrich) School trust fund lands management provided, school trust fund land return improvements provided, Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee mission redefined, and report provided. HF3290 (Peterson, S.) School readiness assessments and kindergarten transition strategies provided, and money appropriated. HF2974 (Dittrich) has been removed from the agenda.

Tue, Feb 19, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF2983 (Peterson, S.) Office of Early Childhood Education established. HF2984 (Slawik) School age care modified HF2785 (Gardner) Conflict of interest exception established for certain school contracts for professional and other services. HF2185 (Lanning) Healthy child development within communities grant program established, and money appropriated. HF1642 (Peterson, A.) has been removed from the agenda.

Thu, Feb 14, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Dr. Rodger Bybee, Director Emeritus of BSCS, SciMathMn briefing Reports from interim working groups HF2617 (Bly) Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.

Fri, Jan 25, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board speaks about the Collegekeys Compact, "Getting ready, getting in and getting through college: Expanding options for low income students."

Fri, Jan 25, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Issues in state testing: growth and value added models

Tue, Jan 22, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Mary Ryerse, director of curriculum and instruction, South Washington County Schools Paul Simone, principal, Minnesota Math and Science Academy

Tue, Jan 15, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Proposal for piloting alternative assessments.

Tue, Jan 15, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Proposal for piloting alternative assessments.

Tue, Jan 15, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Dr. Arthur Harkins, education futurist, University of Minnesota Ted Kolderie, senior associate, Education Evolving

Tue, Jan 15, 2008 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Dr. Arthur Harkins, education futurist, University of Minnesota Ted Kolderie, senior associate, Education Evolving

Wed, Dec 19, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Minnesota P-16 Partnership Advanced Placement Guidance Counselors State Academic Standards in Math and Science

Thu, Dec 13, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Systemic measures for accountability in alternative program settings.

Tue, Dec 11, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Rigorous coursework

Mon, Dec 3, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Recommendations for the Minnesota School Report Card

Tue, Oct 23, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Alternative schools: Understanding students, methods, assessments and accountability

Wed, Oct 10, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: A new vision for Minnesota's High Schools - Kent Pekel, Executive Director, University of Minnesota Consortium for Post-Secondary Academic Success Dr. Steve Massey, Principal, Forest Lake High School

Mon, Oct 8, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Understanding the Minnesota School Report Card Commissioner Alice Seagren, Minnesota Department of Education Owatonna, North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale, Mahtomedi and former Edina school district superintendents

Wed, Sep 26, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Minnesota's changing demographics and workforce needs: How do we react?

Wed, Sep 19, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Minnesota's changing demographics and workforce needs: The challenge Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer Kyle Uphoff, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Alice Seagren, Minnesota Department of Education

Thu, May 10, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Presentation of revised state math standards by Education Commissioner Alice Seagren and others.

Fri, Mar 23, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: SF13 (Greiling) Special education; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to carry through on their pledge to fund 40 percent of special education costs. HF258 (Greiling) No Child Left Behind; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to offer greater flexibility to states and fully fund the No Child Left Behind Act as part of its reauthorization. HF1319 (Tillberry) Regional center for the visual arts pilot program established, and money appropriated. HF2008 (Clark) American Indian tribal contributions integrated into student learning and teacher preparation and licensing requirements, and committees on American Indian education programs established. HF1694 (Davnie) Teacher training to integrate learning technologies into K-12 classrooms provided, and money appropriated. HF1853 (Benson) Reading instruction clarified to require supporting children with dyslexia and related language disorders. HF2148 (Clark) Minneapolis schools fragrance-free pilot project created.

Thu, Mar 22, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF985 (Benson) Board of School Administrators rulemaking authority extended. HF1642 (Peterson, A.) Wind energy conversion systems capacity increased for school board ownership. HF1317 (Hornstein) Elementary and secondary class sizes measuring and reporting provided. HF1852 (Abeler) Student achievement of locally developed academic standards reporting required. HF744 (Mullery) School conference and activity employment leave granted, and parent authorized to consent to a significant individual to participate in school conferences. HF1793 (Hilstrom) Special education; task force established to compare federal and state special education requirements, and money appropriated.

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF1800 (Dettmer) Staff development goals and expenditures clarified relating to education. HF1091 (Peterson, S) Supplemental education service providers approval rules modified. SF646/HF504 (Hilstrom) Bullying and intimidation policies in schools required to address electronic and Internet activity. HF748 (Hosch) Naturopathic physician-prescribed medicines authorized to be administered in schools. HF481 (Hosch) School districts authorized to grant required course credits to students who satisfactorily complete science, math, or arts courses as part of career and technical education programs. HF1642 (Peterson, A.) has been removed from the agenda. HF1800 (Dettmer) has been added to the agenda.

Fri, Mar 16, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF1887 (Slawik) Hearing loss early education intervention coordinator provided, and money appropriated. HF2085 (Mariani) Quantum opportunities program funding provided, and money appropriated. HF1092 (Anzelc) Online Learning Option Act modified. HF2023 (Erickson) Advisory task force to consider and recommend a redesign of middle schools convened, and money appropriated. HF1800 (Dettmer) Staff development goals and expenditures clarified relating to education. HF1090 (Dettmer), HF1794 (Slawik) and HF2011 (Hornstein) have been removed from the agenda.

Thu, Mar 15, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF549 (Davnie) Charter school qualifying special education costs funding provided. HF990 (Norton) Parent and family involvement school district policies required. HF2021 (Brynaert) Office of Educational Accountability funding provided through the University of Minnesota, and measurement experts convened to consider how school performance report card data are most usefully displayed. HF1888 (Dittrich) Academic rigor and 3R high schools provided. HF1700 (Hornstein) Parent and community involvement in learning funding provided. HF482 (Hortman) School year length increased, and school start before Labor Day prohibition repealed. HF443 (Peterson, S.) Alternative school year calendar program grants provided. HF835 (Demmer) Alternative school calendar pilot program established to examine the impact of school calendar arrangements on student learning. HF2011 (Hornstein) Expansion of the rites of passage program funding authorized; program evaluation required. HF1092 (Anzelc) has been moved to the Friday agenda.

Tue, Mar 13, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF1794 (Slawik) Children's early literacy funding provided, and money appropriated. HF1321 (Bunn) World languages provided as a required academic standard, and money appropriated. HF1424 (Paulsen) World language academic standards, proficiency, resources, and capacity development provided; and money appropriated. HF420 (Ward) Health and physical education course requirements provided HF615 (Walker) Comprehensive family life and sexuality education programs provided, and money appropriated. HF1698 (Norton) Scholar loan program established to encourage teacher diversity in schools, revolving account established, and money appropriated. HF1087 (Mullery) Teacher residency induction program provided supporting effective instruction for diverse student populations, and money appropriated. HF623 (Solberg) has been removed from the agenda. HF1794 (Slawik) has been added to the agenda.

Fri, Mar 9, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF1699 (Peterson, S.) Student counseling services in high-need public high schools grant program established, and money appropriated. HF779 (Bly) Office of Indigenous Language established, and money appropriated. HF234 (Benson) School district reserve fund requirements and reports eliminated, and school district primary elections required only after adoption of a resolution. HF1197 (Mariani) Dept. of Education policy bill HF236 (Greiling) School districts authorized to delay the implementation of special education tuition billing for an additional two years. HF1425 (Holberg) Students allowed to participate in high school league-sponsored activities after completing licensed treatment programs.

Thu, Mar 8, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF984 (Norton) Student ACT and SAT entrance test fees reimbursed, and money appropriated. HF983 (Ward) Career academies and workplace connection three-year pilot project established, and money appropriated. HF752 (Hornstein) Career and college counseling pilot program established for high school students, program evaluation and reporting provided, research consortium established, and money appropriated. HF808 (Tillberry) Licensed student services personnel aid provided, and money appropriated. HF1559 (Dittrich) Master teacher training in economics and personal finance provided, and money appropriated. HF1699 (Peterson, S.) Student counseling services in high-need public high schools grant program established, and money appropriated.

Tue, Mar 6, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF796 (Murphy, E.) Family, friend, and neighbor grant program established to promote children's early literacy, healthy development, and school readiness, and to foster community partnerships; and money appropriated. HF814 (Bly) Teacher education and compensation helps (TEACH) program established, and money appropriated. HF1089 (Peterson, S.) Child care quality improved and professional development of child care practitioners expanded, and money appropriated. HF1196 (Slawik) Prekindergarten children with disabilities special instruction provided. HF1325 (Peterson, S.) High five kindergarten program authorized. HF1561 (Faust) Early intervention adequate yearly progress grants established, formula allowance increased, and money appropriated. HF1174 (Dominguez) Minnesota reading corps program established, and money appropriated. HF1426 (Davnie) Extended year kindergarten program created, and money appropriated. HF1086 (Davnie) Four-year-old students made eligible for extended time programs. (discussion only) HF1562 (Mariani) Literacy skills for students required, and money appropriated.

Thu, Mar 1, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF1057 (Urdahl) New teachers induction program established relating to high-need subject areas and schools. HF1184 (Peterson, S.) New teachers induction program established and money appropriated. HF489 (Hilstrom) Staff development funding authorized for school districts with schools not making adequate yearly progress. HF810 (Swails) Gifted and talented licensure and continuing education requirements established for teachers and other staff and administrators. HF412 (Peterson, S.) Professional teaching standards grant program established. HF811 (Wardlow) Mathematics and science professional development programs provided. HF1321 and HF623 have been removed from the agenda.

Tue, Feb 27, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF302 (Peterson, S.) Early childhood and prekindergarten grant programs established and kindergarten developmental assessment expanded. HF685 (Slawik) Preschool program and home visiting program for children diagnosed with mental illness or development delays funding provided. HF976 (Slawik) After-school community learning grant program established. HF170 has been removed from the agenda.

Thu, Feb 22, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF988 (Winkler) Technology task force and grants established for schools, school district technology plan developed. HF1080 (Morgan) School district technology needs aid provided, and money appropriated. HF803 (Benson) SMART Board pilot program funding provided in school districts throughout the state.

Tue, Feb 20, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF804 (Atkins) International Baccalaureate, pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement programs participation increased. HF1088 (Davnie) College in the Schools HF417 (Bigham) Elementary and middle school years education international baccalaureate pilot program established. HF233 (Hilstrom) International Baccalaureate pilot program established across all grades of a school district.

Thu, Feb 15, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF302 (Peterson, S) Early childhood and pre-K grant programs established, kindergarten developmental assessment expanded. HF585 (Bly) Early childhood developmental screening expanded, and kindergarten entrance assessment established. HF26 has been removed from agenda

Tue, Feb 13, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: HF365 (Morgan) Alternative teacher pay calculation for intermediate school districts modified. HF169 (Slawik) School readiness advisory board established. HF396 (Dominguez) School district extended time revenue increased.

Thu, Feb 8, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Overview of issues related to testing and assessment.

Tue, Feb 6, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Overview of issues related to state K-12 academic standards.

Thu, Feb 1, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Overview of early childhood programs and issues related to kindergarten readiness.

Thu, Jan 25, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Overview of education policy issues in the governor's budget proposal

Tue, Jan 23, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Presentation of "Minnesota's Promise" education report by superintendents.

Thu, Jan 18, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Overview of science, math and technology education issues.

Tue, Jan 16, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Overview of the achievement gap

Thu, Jan 11, 2007 meeting. E-12 Education Committee

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Download and Listen Agenda: Introductions and overview of committee procedures