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Preparing for May 2021 DP and CP exam session

Preparing for May 2021 DP and CP exam session

Dear Colleagues,

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

Many of you participated in the IB Listening session on Dec. 17, 2020 hosted by IB and featuring Adrian Kearney Director IB World Schools. IBC's were sent this message recently from Adrian which addresses many of the items we discussed and I wanted to forward it now to ensure that everyone associated with CAWS is aware of this important information.

Best wishes for a healthy and safe semester,
Robin
Revised draft of ethnic studies model curriculum posted for final public comment period, Dec. 9, 2020

Revised draft of ethnic studies model curriculum posted for final public comment period, Dec. 9, 2020

The IQC has posted the revised draft of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum for its final 45-day public comment period, which concludes January 21, 2021. Open for the link to the revised draft. This draft reflects the changes adopted at the IQC’s November 18-19, 2020 meeting.


Following this 45-day public comment period, the draft will be presented to the SBE, likely at its March 2021. Meeting. Under current law, the SBE is required to take final action on the model curriculum by March 31, 2021.

Best,
Caitlin

Caitlin Jung
Legislative Counsel | Capitol Advisors Group
CDPH Releases Small Group Guidance, Sept. 10, 2020

CDPH Releases Small Group Guidance, Sept. 10, 2020

The California Department of Public Health has released the long-awaited Guidance for Small Cohorts/Groups of Children and Youth. The guidance, which is also pasted below, provides definitions, considerations for cohorts and staff, and recommendations for safety precautions.

Hopefully the publication of this document will help your discussions with
local public health officials, many of whom we understand have been waiting for its release to authorize activity on school campuses.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Christina

Christina Marcellus
Legislative Advocate | Capitol Advisors Group
Budget Clean Up Bill on Fast Track - Aug. 25, 2020

Budget Clean Up Bill on Fast Track - Aug. 25, 2020

Earlier today Senate Bill 820, the K-12 “clean-up” budget trailer bill, was amended to include clarifications to portions of the 2020 budget package adopted in June. Some of the key provisions of SB 820 allow for increased funding based on enrollment or Average Daily Attendance (ADA) growth in 2020-21, make modifications related to Williams visits and reports by county superintendents, provide more flexible expenditure rules and expenditure timelines related to learning loss mitigation funds, create alignment among new accountability measures for the 2020-21 school year, and provide some clarifications related to distance learning videos and recordings.
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