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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Board for Education
Sciences; Notice of Meeting
Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences.
ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting With
a Partially Closed Session.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
schedule and proposed agenda of an
upcoming partially closed meeting of
the National Board for Education
Sciences. The notice also describes the
functions of the committee. Notice of
this meeting is required by Section
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act and is intended to notify
the public of their opportunity to attend
the open portions of the meeting.
DATES: September 9 and 10, 2008.
Time: September 9, 10 a.m. to 4:15
p.m., open; September 10, 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., open; 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.,
closed.
ADDRESSES: Institute of Education
Sciences Board Room, 80 F St., NW.,
Washington, DC 20208.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Norma Garza, Executive Director,
National Board for Education Sciences,
555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 627 H,
Washington, DC 20208; phone: (202)
219–2195; fax: (202) 219–1466; e-mail:
Norma.Garza@ed.gov.
Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Board for Education Sciences
is authorized by Section 116 of the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
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The Board advises the Director of the
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) on
the establishment of activities to be
supported by the Institute, on the
funding for applications for grants,
contracts, and cooperative agreements
for research after the completion of peer
review, and reviews and evaluates the
work of the Institute.
On September 9, from 10 a.m. to 12:15
p.m., the Board will receive reports from
the Director of IES and the
Commissioners of the IES centers on
projects underway since May 2008.
From 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Board
will hear presentations on the Reading
First program and on the Impact
Evaluation of Academic Instruction for
After-School Programs. At 3 p.m. the
IES Deputy Director for Science will
discuss trends in IES research. The
session will conclude at 4:15 p.m. after
a report from the IES evaluation
committee and summary views of the
NBES chair. On September 10, the
meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. After
a review of the agenda, the members
will hear a report on the Mid-Stream
Evaluation of the National Center on
Education Evaluation until
approximately 10:15 a.m. From 10:30
a.m. to 12 noon the Board will review
and discuss its final 5-year report with
recommendations regarding actions to
enhance the ability of IES to carry out
its priorities and mission. The members
will then consider next steps and
summary views.
At 12:30 the Board will conduct an
election of officers. In accordance with
the provisions of Section 10 (d) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act and
consistent with exemptions (2) and (6)
of Section 552b (c ) of Title 5 U.S. C.,
this portion of the meeting will be
closed to the public because it relates to
internal personnel rules and practices of
the Board and disclosure of these
deliberations could result in an
unwarranted invasion of privacy. The
meeting will adjourn at 1 p.m.
A final agenda will be available from
Norma Garza (see contact information
above) on August 22. Individuals who
will need accommodations for a
disability in order to attend the meeting
(e.g., interpreting devices, assistance
listening devices, or materials in
alternative format) should notify Norma
Garza no later than August 22. We will
attempt to meet requests for
accommodations after this date but
cannot guarantee their availability. The
meeting site is accessible to individuals
with disabilities.
Records are kept of all committee
proceedings and are available for public
inspection at 555 New Jersey Ave., NW.,
Room 627 H, Washington, DC 20208,
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of the Deputy Secretary;
Amended Notice of Opportunity To
Participate in a National Math Panel
Forum
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of the Deputy Secretary.
ACTION: Amended notice of opportunity
to participate in a National Math Panel
Forum to help improve the teaching and
learning of mathematics based on the
findings and recommendations of the
National Mathematics Advisory Panel’s
final report.
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SUMMARY: On July 18, 2008, the Deputy
Secretary published in the Federal
Register (FR Doc E8–16423, Volume 73,
Number 139) soliciting participation in
the National Math Panel Forum. This
notice amends the July 18 notice by
extending the registration period from
Friday, August 8, to Friday, August 29,
and republishes the entire notice to read
as follows:
For students to compete in the 21stcentury global economy, knowledge of
and proficiency in mathematics are
critical. Today’s high school graduates
need to have solid mathematics skills—
whether they are headed to college or to
the workforce. To help ensure our
nation’s future competitiveness and
economic viability, President George W.
Bush created the National Mathematics
Advisory Panel (National Math Panel) in
April 2006. The Panel was charged with
reviewing the best available scientific
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Registration to participate in and
attend the Forum will open on July 16,
2008, and close on Friday, August 29,
2008.
Forum Dates:
Monday, October 6, 2008—Evening
Reception—(Times to be determined).
Tuesday, October 7, 2008—Forum
—(Times to be determined).
Location: Washington, DC, area. (The
National Math Panel Web site, https://
www.ed.gov/MathPanel, will be updated
when the exact location and times have
been set for the Forum. Those who
expressed interest in participating will
be notified of the update).
Registration Process: Interested
organizations and parties should
complete an online registration form.
The registration form is located at:
https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel and will
be available at the start of registration on
July 16, 2008. Correspondence should
be sent via e-mail or fax to:
National Math Panel Forum, c/o Ida
Eblinger Kelley, Office of
Communications and Outreach, U.S.
Department of Education, E-mail:
NationalMathPanel@ed.gov, FAX:
202–205–9133; or
c/o William McCallum, Chair,
Conference Board of Mathematics
Sciences, E-mail:
wmc@math.arizona.edu.
DATES:
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evidence and making recommendations
on improving mathematics education
with a focus on readiness for and
success in algebra and mathematics
education in grades K–8.
The National Math Panel’s final
report, Foundations for Success: Report
of the National Mathematics Advisory
Panel, was issued on March 13, 2008.
The report contains 45 findings and
recommendations on numerous topics,
including curricular content, learning
processes, instructional practices and
materials, teachers, assessments, and
future research priorities.
In response to a National Math Panel
recommendation, the U.S. Department
of Education, in partnership with the
Conference Board of Mathematical
Sciences, is hosting a National Math
Panel Forum (Forum) to bring together
various organizations and other
interested parties to discuss ways to
engage their members or constituents in
discussions about the National Math
Panel’s findings and recommendations
and how the organizations and parties
can collaborate and coordinate efforts to
use the findings to improve
mathematics education in the United
States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
On March 13, 2008, the National Math
Panel presented its final report to the
President and the Secretary of
Education. During the course of two
years, expert panelists, including a
number of leading mathematicians,
cognitive psychologists, and educators,
reviewed more than 16,000 research
publications and policy reports and
received public testimony from 110
individuals. In addition, the Panel
reviewed commentary from 160
organizations and individuals, and
analyzed survey results from 743 active
teachers of algebra before preparing the
final report with policy advice on how
to improve mathematics achievement
for all students in the United States.
The National Math Panel’s final report
calls on the nation to improve the
‘‘delivery system in mathematics
education—the system that translates
mathematical knowledge into value and
ability for the next generation.’’
Furthermore, the report states:
‘‘Positive results can be achieved in a
reasonable time at accessible cost, but a
consistent, wise, community-wide effort will
be required. Education in the United States
has many participants in many locales—
teachers, students, and parents; state school
officers, school board members,
superintendents, and principals; curriculum
developers, textbook writers, and textbook
editors; those who develop assessment tools;
those who prepare teachers and help them to
continue their development; those who carry
out relevant research; association leaders and
government officials at the federal, state, and
local levels. All carry responsibilities. All can
be important to success.
‘‘The network of these many participants is
linked through interacting national
associations. A coordinated national
approach toward improved mathematics
education will require an annual forum of
their leaders for at least a decade. The Panel
recommends that the U.S. Secretary of
Education take the lead in convening the
forum initially, charge it to organize in a way
that will sustain an effective effort, and
request a brief annual report on the mutual
agenda adopted for the year ahead.’’
To read the National Math Panel’s
final report and Reports of the Task
Groups and Subcommittees please visit:
https://www.ed.gov/MathPanel.
Goals of the Forum
To answer the National Math Panel’s
call to build a sustained effort to
improve mathematics education, the
U.S. Department of Education and the
Conference Board of Mathematical
Sciences are requesting educational,
scholarly, business, and community
organizations and other interested
parties to participate in a Forum with
the goal of creating a network or
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Board for Education Sciences; Notice of Meeting
AGENCY: Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences.
ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting With a Partially Closed Session.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an
upcoming partially closed meeting of the National Board for Education
Sciences. The notice also describes the functions of the committee.
Notice of this meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of their
opportunity to attend the open portions of the meeting.
DATES: September 9 and 10, 2008.
Time: September 9, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., open; September 10, 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m., open; 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., closed.
ADDRESSES: Institute of Education Sciences Board Room, 80 F St., NW.,
Washington, DC 20208.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norma Garza, Executive Director,
National Board for Education Sciences, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room
627 H, Washington, DC 20208; phone: (202) 219-2195; fax: (202) 219-
1466; e-mail: Norma.Garza@ed.gov.
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Board for Education Sciences is
authorized by Section 116 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
The Board advises the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences
(IES) on the establishment of activities to be supported by the
Institute, on the funding for applications for grants, contracts, and
cooperative agreements for research after the completion of peer
review, and reviews and evaluates the work of the Institute.
On September 9, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Board will receive
reports from the Director of IES and the Commissioners of the IES
centers on projects underway since May 2008. From 1:30 p.m. to 2:30
p.m., the Board will hear presentations on the Reading First program
and on the Impact Evaluation of Academic Instruction for After-School
Programs. At 3 p.m. the IES Deputy Director for Science will discuss
trends in IES research. The session will conclude at 4:15 p.m. after a
report from the IES evaluation committee and summary views of the NBES
chair. On September 10, the meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. After a
review of the agenda, the members will hear a report on the Mid-Stream
Evaluation of the National Center on Education Evaluation until
approximately 10:15 a.m. From 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon the Board will
review and discuss its final 5-year report with recommendations
regarding actions to enhance the ability of IES to carry out its
priorities and mission. The members will then consider next steps and
summary views.
At 12:30 the Board will conduct an election of officers. In
accordance with the provisions of Section 10 (d) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act and consistent with exemptions (2) and (6) of
Section 552b (c ) of Title 5 U.S. C., this portion of the meeting will
be closed to the public because it relates to internal personnel rules
and practices of the Board and disclosure of these deliberations could
result in an unwarranted invasion of privacy. The meeting will adjourn
at 1 p.m.
A final agenda will be available from Norma Garza (see contact
information above) on August 22. Individuals who will need
accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g.,
interpreting devices, assistance listening devices, or materials in
alternative format) should notify Norma Garza no later than August 22.
We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date but
cannot guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
Records are kept of all committee proceedings and are available for
public inspection at 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 627 H, Washington,
DC 20208,
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from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Electronic Access to This Document: You may view this document as
well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
Register in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the
Internet at the following site: www.ed.gov/news/fed-register/
index.html. To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is
available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF,
call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) toll-free at 1-888-293-
6498, or in the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-1530.
Note: The official version of this document is the document
published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the
official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal
Regulations is available on GPO Access at: www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/
index.html.
Grover J. Whitehurst,
Director, Institute of Education Sciences.
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