Date: March 30, 2007 4:32PM
From: Carol Parker
To: jwhitehurst
Re: ASAP Computer Science
Jane,
Forwarding you DPI's response as information. I have also referred to Donna Hargens, WCPSS Chief Academic Officer, to ask for her assistance. Carol Parker
30 March 2007
Re: ASAP Computer Science
Date: March 30, 2007 4:10PM
From: Carol Parker
To: jwhitehurst
Re: ASAP Computer Science
Did you get support for any further action?
Carol Parker
From: Carol Parker
To: jwhitehurst
Re: ASAP Computer Science
Did you get support for any further action?
Carol Parker
Re: ASAP Computer Science
Date: March 30, 2007 3:00 PM
From: JWhitehurst
To: Carol Parker
Re: ASAP Computer Science
thank you.
i just attended the regional meeting last night in Wilson regarding the core 21.
i spoke up for computer science and teacher discrepancy.
Jane S. Whitehurst
From: JWhitehurst
To: Carol Parker
Re: ASAP Computer Science
thank you.
i just attended the regional meeting last night in Wilson regarding the core 21.
i spoke up for computer science and teacher discrepancy.
Jane S. Whitehurst
Re: Fw: ASAP Computer Science Information
To: Carol Parker/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff
From: "Kathy Sullivan" KSULLIVA@dpi.state.nc.us
Date: 03/30/2007 12:03PM
Subject: Re: Fw: ASAP Computer Science Information
Carol, We are working as hard and as fast as we can and will have a stand alone license in computer science available just as quickly as we can. As you might imagine, we have been focusing on ensuring compliance with NCLB teacher quality requirements, particularly as they relate to special education teachers, so that we are not sanctioned by the USDOE.
From: "Kathy Sullivan" KSULLIVA@dpi.state.nc.us
Date: 03/30/2007 12:03PM
Subject: Re: Fw: ASAP Computer Science Information
Carol, We are working as hard and as fast as we can and will have a stand alone license in computer science available just as quickly as we can. As you might imagine, we have been focusing on ensuring compliance with NCLB teacher quality requirements, particularly as they relate to special education teachers, so that we are not sanctioned by the USDOE.
Re: ASAP Computer Science
Date: March 30, 2007 11:08AM
From: Carol Parker
To: jwhitehurst
Re: ASAP Computer Science
right, I didn't scroll down far enough...I've emailed her to ask for a status and response to the concerns.
Carol Parker
From: Carol Parker
To: jwhitehurst
Re: ASAP Computer Science
right, I didn't scroll down far enough...I've emailed her to ask for a status and response to the concerns.
Carol Parker
frustrated Wake County teacher
>>> Carol Parker coparker@wcpss.net> 3/30/2007 11:07 AM >>
Kathy,
I'm forwarding you an email and attachment from a very frustrated Wake County teacher about the computer science certification. Could you provide me with an update on this issue and a response to her issues outlined on the attachment.
Carol Parker
Kathy,
I'm forwarding you an email and attachment from a very frustrated Wake County teacher about the computer science certification. Could you provide me with an update on this issue and a response to her issues outlined on the attachment.
Carol Parker
29 March 2007
COMPUTER SCIENCE in the CORE ??
Date: March 29, 2007
2 minute hearing for the 21-core requirements for High School Graduation
COMPUTER SCIENCE in the CORE ??
Advanced Placement Computer Science courses are currently accepted in North Carolina as a core math credit except in Wake County, where it falls often under Career & Technical Education (CTE) with the other programming courses.
Right now, Computer Science is not mentioned in the core, but here are some viable options:
1. AP CS as a math credit, the rest as CTE endorsements?
2. AP CS as an AP endorsement and the rest as CTE endorsements?
3. AP CS and the rest as CTE endorsements?
There’s a problem with all of these because:
· There is no specific certification for CS teachers in NC.
· The current teachers are either Math, CTE, or both.·
If any of the above solutions are met, then teachers will either be forced to teach something else, quit, or have to get a new license.
SO, Our (Computer Science Teachers of America – CSTA) questions respond to the news press on ncpublicschools.org.
The new core includes:
· 4 units of English
· 4 units of mathematics
· 3 units of science
· 3 units of social studies
· 2 units of a second language
· 1 unit of health/physical education
· an endorsement of at least four units in one of the following areas: Career-Technical, Arts education, Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC), Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate, second language or other.
Does other include computer science? Or is it included in the math requirements?
Other state graduation requirements will continue to be in place. These include:
· Passing the end-of-course tests (in Algebra I, English I, US History, Civics and Economics, and Biology)
· Completing a graduation project .
Local boards of education continue to have the authority to add to the state requirements. The new core will not affect students with disabilities who qualify for the occupational course of study. Most students already take the core classes, but this core raises the standard by requiring
· four mathematics courses
· a second language study for all
· a selected area of emphasis for their high school work with an eye to college work, career or both.
Can one of those four mathematics courses be computer science?
The core framework of courses will not be one-size-fits-all. Students will select specific courses within the 21 requirements and there will be opportunities for course substitutions in some cases where this is appropriate.
Can computer science be a substitution since it doesn’t fall anywhere else?
2 minute hearing for the 21-core requirements for High School Graduation
COMPUTER SCIENCE in the CORE ??
Advanced Placement Computer Science courses are currently accepted in North Carolina as a core math credit except in Wake County, where it falls often under Career & Technical Education (CTE) with the other programming courses.
Right now, Computer Science is not mentioned in the core, but here are some viable options:
1. AP CS as a math credit, the rest as CTE endorsements?
2. AP CS as an AP endorsement and the rest as CTE endorsements?
3. AP CS and the rest as CTE endorsements?
There’s a problem with all of these because:
· There is no specific certification for CS teachers in NC.
· The current teachers are either Math, CTE, or both.·
If any of the above solutions are met, then teachers will either be forced to teach something else, quit, or have to get a new license.
SO, Our (Computer Science Teachers of America – CSTA) questions respond to the news press on ncpublicschools.org.
The new core includes:
· 4 units of English
· 4 units of mathematics
· 3 units of science
· 3 units of social studies
· 2 units of a second language
· 1 unit of health/physical education
· an endorsement of at least four units in one of the following areas: Career-Technical, Arts education, Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC), Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate, second language or other.
Does other include computer science? Or is it included in the math requirements?
Other state graduation requirements will continue to be in place. These include:
· Passing the end-of-course tests (in Algebra I, English I, US History, Civics and Economics, and Biology)
· Completing a graduation project .
Local boards of education continue to have the authority to add to the state requirements. The new core will not affect students with disabilities who qualify for the occupational course of study. Most students already take the core classes, but this core raises the standard by requiring
· four mathematics courses
· a second language study for all
· a selected area of emphasis for their high school work with an eye to college work, career or both.
Can one of those four mathematics courses be computer science?
The core framework of courses will not be one-size-fits-all. Students will select specific courses within the 21 requirements and there will be opportunities for course substitutions in some cases where this is appropriate.
Can computer science be a substitution since it doesn’t fall anywhere else?
Re: ASAP Computer Information
Date: March 29, 2007 4:50 PM
To: Jwhitehurst
From: carol parker
Re: ASAP Computer Information
Jane,
Just this week I went through my files and found your email. I had not acted on it as I didn't keep the DPI persons email address. I think I sent you her response, do you have it in your saved file?
Carol Parker
To: Jwhitehurst
From: carol parker
Re: ASAP Computer Information
Jane,
Just this week I went through my files and found your email. I had not acted on it as I didn't keep the DPI persons email address. I think I sent you her response, do you have it in your saved file?
Carol Parker
ASAP Computer Science Information
To: Carol Parker/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff
From: Jane Sutherland Whitehurst/ApexHS/WCPSS
Date: 03/29/2007 01:30PM
Subject: ASAP Computer Science Information
I know it's been over a year now, but you must have been bombarded with all the spending and assignment fiascos. I really need you. My deadline for the article for the "Computer Science Teachers Association" is April 4. I'm attending the focus meeting in Wilson today to at least pose the questions about computer science to see the response. I wandered if you'd had a chance to pose the rebuttles I had previously. I've copied them again if you need them.
From: Jane Sutherland Whitehurst/ApexHS/WCPSS
Date: 03/29/2007 01:30PM
Subject: ASAP Computer Science Information
I know it's been over a year now, but you must have been bombarded with all the spending and assignment fiascos. I really need you. My deadline for the article for the "Computer Science Teachers Association" is April 4. I'm attending the focus meeting in Wilson today to at least pose the questions about computer science to see the response. I wandered if you'd had a chance to pose the rebuttles I had previously. I've copied them again if you need them.
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