1. Math Teacher Leader Network November 2012
KDE Update
Math Teacher Leader Network
November 2012

2. KDE Math Connections
In order to be more responsive to the needs of Kentucky math educators, a mailbox has been created and is monitored by Frankfort-based math consultants.
CIITS - “CIITS Item Issues Form.” This document can be found on the CIITS homepage. Users complete the form when an issue is found and send the form to
CIITS team is working with Schoolnet and ACT to have QualityCore items inserted into the CIITS item bank. This would be all 12 QualityCore content areas including Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.

3. CIITS ISSUES FORM

4. CIITS Material Review Process
State
School
District
“CIITS Instructional Resource Submission Process” on CIITS homepage
School  District (School to School)  State --- snip of document is a hyperlink to the PDF (what a link)

5. Visualizing Mathematics Wiki
KDE consultants are working on a Visualizing Mathematics wiki for teachers. The initial focus is on grades K-8 standards support and instructional resources. HS will be added to the site.
It is not quite up and running yet, but look for access soon.

6. KDE math webpages
KDE consultants are working to organize and revise the KDE math webpages material. The pages are now organized by content first then by school level: pre-school, elementary, middle and high. Much work is needed on the pages. Most information and resources will placed in CIITS or on the wikispace.

7. K-PREP Data is Available
The easiest way to access information is to go to the homepage, under initiatives, click the “School Report Card”. You can also go to Open House for additional information and historical data. “School Report Card” can be accessed through the Open House portal, right hand side of homepage..
If possible go to School Report Card and Open House with the group. OR

8. Data Release Resources
Quick Guides
Cut Scores
Performance Level Descriptors
Parent Guides for accountability
Data Release Resources is a hyperlink to the resources on KDE’s website.