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Standards Interview

WATCH FULL VIDEO

Thumbnail Screen Capture. An interview with Melissa Colsman
Director of Academic Initiatives and Support (June 18, 2010).
Runtime: 23:17

WATCH INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS

1 Why is it important for Coloradoans to know about the Standards development process?
Runtime: 2:30
2 What were the overarching goals and were they accomplished?
Runtime: 1:00
3 What are the main features of the new Standards?
Runtime: 2:28
4 What is the CDE strategy for assisting districts and schools with the implementation of the Standards and their transition?
Runtime: 2:25
5 What has been the response received from schools and districts so far?
Runtime: 1:20
6 What are the focal points of the Awareness and Dissemination Phase?
Runtime: 2:36
7 What is the timeline for the Standards implementation?
Runtime: 2:25
8 What is CDE doing during the Awareness and Dissemination Phase and what should schools and districts be doing?
Runtime: 1:44
9 What does the Transition Phase involve?
Runtime: 2:14
10 What are the tools and resources available and how should they be accessed?
Runtime: 1:35
11 What kind of impact is the process having on schools and districts?
Runtime: 1:04

The Colorado P-12 Online Searchable Academic Standards

Visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/CoAcademicStandards.html

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