The
North Carolina Business
Committee for Education, with the assistance of local
school personnel, is offering interactive seminars to
businesses interested in learning more about North Carolina
public schools' new promotion standards. Participants will
learn about state and local requirements, hear suggestions for
parent support, and receive answers to their questions about
the new standards. Six of the state's largest employers
already have held 16 workplace seminars reaching about 500
employees.
New standards, also called gateways, have been adopted by the State
Board of Education to ensure that students are performing
on grade levels (grades 3-5-8) in reading, writing and math before
being promoted to the next grade. For high school graduation,
students will need a passing score on an exit exam of
essential skills and a computer skills test in order to
receive a diploma. During the 2000-01 school year, the new
state standards are being implemented for fifth grade
students. Parents and the community need to clearly understand
the new requirement so they can provide valuable support for
students to ensure they reach their maximum potential.
State businesses and local chambers of commerce are encouraged
to contact the N.C. Business Committee for Education at
919-715-3535 or by e-mail at bwhittington@gov.state.nc.us
to make arrangements for a seminar for your employees and/or
members.
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