State & Federal Update

Transforming Learning Communities Webinar - Feb.2, 2012

Dennis Small, OSPI

CenturyLink Grants due Feb.7

More information at http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Grants/Competitive/CenturyLink/

MSP Online Testing

• Windows software already available• Mac & Linux released tomorrow• Assessment and Technology Coordinator

Webinars on Feb.7 & 9 (9-10:30, repeated)• More information at:http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx

Annual Technology Survey

• Due March 30, 2012• 8 districts have already completed!• New questions re: tablet computers, role of

teacher-librarians, wireless access• More information and FAQs at: http://

www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/TechSurvey.aspx

iTunesU K-12 Washington

• Launches on Feb.29, 2012• Free video & audio resources for instruction,

assessment & professional development

E-rate Application Window

• Form 471 window open now through March 20• File your Form 470 ASAP to allow 28-day

waiting period• Apply online at: http://

www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp

Internet Safety Training

• Update board Electronic Use policy to include this by July 1, 2012 (new CIPA requirement)

• WSSDA/OSPI updated template available by mid-February and posted online

• OSPI bulletin and WSSDA newsletter coming out as well

• Will be available at: http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Policy.aspx

Title IID/EETT Carryover Funds

• Title IID formula (flow-through) “regular” & ARRA carryover funds available next week

• Competitive EETT funds: only TL21 Cohort 2 grantees will receive carryover funds

• Available through iGrants (Form Packages 236, 500 & 503): https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/iGrants/

State Legislative Session

• Two bills concerning Open Educational Resources (OER): – HB 2336/SB 6460 – Policy only– HB 2337/SB 6231 – Funding to develop K-12 OER

materials• First budget proposal likely to be released

soon after Feb.16 revenue projection

Microsoft IT Academy Trainings

• Microsoft Campus - Feb. 16• ESD 113 Tumwater - Feb. 17• ESD 101 Spokane - March 1• ESD 105 Yakima - March 2 • ESD 189 Anacortes - March 7• To register, or sign up for online trainings: http

://waschools.ccilearning.com/ (click on Calendar)

Any Questions?