1. A Different Day Dr. June Atkinson State Superintendent February 18, 2009

2. Wyoming Korea

3. ECU: 20/31 NCSU: 7/17 UNC-Ch: 4/8

4. Children Under 12

5. Digital Learning Platform

6. Standard Course of Study

7. Assessments

8. Virtual Learning

9. Experts

10. National Voluntary Standards Reading Mathematics

11. 25 Projects

12. Pockets of Potential: Using Mobile Technologies to Promote Children’s Learning New industry designs and educational applications Digital teacher corps Restriction policy changes

13. Graduation Rate

14. CCSSO Assessment Projects Social Studies Early Childhood Education English/Language Development Health Education Science Education

15. Computer-based testing Web-based testing

16. Predictions for NCLB More balanced, comprehensive assessment system Greater differentiation in testing Greater focus on graduation rates Focus on innovation and technology

17. Stimulus Package “Race to the Top” College-ready, career-ready Internationally- benchmarked standards Data systems Better assessments Arne Duncan US Secretary of Education

18. Some All CannotCan

19. Met Not Yet Met

20. System Along the way rather than at the end

21. Transition

22. Long-term vs. Short-term

24. “We value what we measure rather measure what we value.”

25. “…. learning assessment is crucial in providing appropriate and timely feedback to students and teachers.…” Richard Hersh Teaching to a Test Worth Teaching to in College and High School

26. Digital Learning Platform

27. Standard Course of Study

28. Assessments

29. Virtual Learning

30. Experts

31. Professional Development

32. North Carolina Accountability Conference Dr. June Atkinson State Superintendent February 18, 2009