SDE: Notice of Public Comment for ESEA Flexibility Amendment #2

Notice of Public Comment for ESEA Flexibility Amendment #2:

Superintendents,

This is a reminder of a message sent to you on April 25, 2013.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is providing this public notice to solicit comments from local educational agencies (LEAs) and the public regarding amendments to Oklahoma’s approved ESEA Flexibility Request.  Oklahoma’s ESEA Flexibility Request was approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) on August 16, 2012.  Additional information regarding Principle 3:  Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership through the Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) was incorporated into the request on January 10, 2013.  

Since approval on August 16, 2012, the requirements for Focus Schools have been modified, clarification has been provided regarding requirements for ELL students, changes to AMOs have been suggested, language has been clarified, and timelines have been adjusted.  These modifications require an amendment to the approved ESEA Flexibility Request.  A summary of the proposed amendments and a draft of the changes are provided athttp://ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/documents/files/ESEA_Flexibility_Amendment_2_Notice.pdf.  The OSDE believes that these amendments would be beneficial to LEAs, schools, and children upon approval by USDE.

Comments received will be forwarded to the USDE with the requested amendments. OSDE will accept comments between Thursday, April 25, 2013, and Friday, May 10, 2013, via electronic submission or U.S. mail. 

Comment Submissions:

Please submit your comments in writing to Kerri White, Assistant State Superintendent of Educational Support, Oklahoma State Department of Education, 2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 or electronically to Kerri.White@sde.ok.gov.