Video - California's Commitment: Raising Academic Standards for All Students
May 2003
Here’s a concise, engaging way to explain California’s new education reforms to your constituents. This 15-minute EdSource video can set the stage for any school or community meeting about school improvement, assessments and accountability, budget priorities, or the importance of community involvement. It can also help schools meet new NCLB requirements for informing parents. Featuring a broad cross section of Californians, it’s a clear, impartial presentation that introduces the basics, including:
- California’s K–12 academic standards and how high expectations for every California child are affecting teaching and learning;
- How the state’s testing and accountability systems reinforce and support those expectations;
- Issues and concerns, including budget worries.
Along with the video, you’ll get three moderator guides (English or Spanish) to help you prepare for any group you’re addressing, including elementary school parents, middle/high school parents, and community or business groups. Also included is a fourth moderator guide (English only) especially for use with school staffs.
You can download the moderator guides for free:
For more information on many of the topics covered in the video, as well as materials suitable for handouts, see our Free Publications page.
$16 for first tape ordered (English or Spanish)
Additional tapes in either language – just $9 more. This offer is not available online; call the EdSource office at 650/917-9481 to take advantage of this special pricing.
Video tapes also available in Spanish:
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