THE WASHINGTON STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONGovernance I Achievement I High School & College Preparation I Math & Science I Effective Workforceg g p

An Introduction to the State Board of Education

Presentation January 13, 2011

Edie Harding, Executive Director

The State Board of Education Mission and PurposeMission and Purpose

Advocate forAdvocate for an Excellent

d E i bland Equitable Education for All K-12 Students

The State Board of Education 16 Members16 Members

The State Board of EducationSystem Oversight & Selected AccomplishmentsSystem Oversight & Selected Accomplishments

Graduation Career and College Ready High School Graduation

Accountability

Graduation Career and College Ready High School Graduation Requirements (SBE, OSPI, PESB, HECB, SBCTC)

Achievement Index and the Washington Achievement Awards

Achievement

(SBE, OSPI)

Improved Math and Science Standards (SBE OSPI SBCTC)

Required Action Process (SBE, OSPI)

Cut Scores

Improved Math and Science Standards (SBE, OSPI, SBCTC)

SBE W hi S B d f Ed iSBE W hi S B d f Ed i

Compliance

SBE : Washington State Board of EducationOSPI: Office of Superintendent of Public InstructionPESB: Professional Educators Standards BoardHECB: Higher Education Coordinating BoardSBCTC St t B d f C it d T h i l C ll

SBE : Washington State Board of EducationOSPI: Office of Superintendent of Public InstructionPESB: Professional Educators Standards BoardHECB: Higher Education Coordinating BoardSBCTC St t B d f C it d T h i l C ll

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SBCTC: State Board for Community and Technical CollegesSBCTC: State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

The State Board of Education A Unique Collaborative AgencyA Unique Collaborative Agency

The State Board of EducationBudget and StaffBudget and Staff

Fiscal Year 2011Fiscal Year 2011

• $887 000 State Funds• $887,000 State Funds • Seven Staff

The State Board of Education Three Key InitiativesThree Key Initiatives

1• Turn Around Lowest-

Achieving Schools

2• Ensure Graduates are

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• Recognize and Advocate for Best Educational Practices