Comment period open on education plan

June 20, 2017

The Idaho State Department of Education published Idaho’s Federal Consolidated Plan opening the final public comment period yesterday. The updated plan includes public and stakeholder feedback on previous versions, while also taking into consideration feedback from board members during the Idaho State Board of Education meeting held on June 14 and 15 at North Idaho College. The plan and supplemental information are posted at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/topics/consolidated-plan/.  This webpage includes a snapshot overview and summary, and an opportunity to comment. The department will continue to take public feedback until July 30 prior to final consideration by the Idaho State Board of Education during the August board meeting. Additionally, the department will host four webinars throughout the public comment period. Webinars will be held at 9 a.m. PST on the following dates:   * June 22 – State Goals and Accountability System (register)   * June 29 – The School Quality (or “5th”) Indicator (register)   * July 6 – School Supports and School Improvement (register)   * July 13 – Supports for Educators and Educator Effectiveness (register) Questions may be directed to Jeff Church at (208) 332-6934 or by email at jchurch@sde.idaho.gov.