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California State Board of Education
The State Board of Education (SBE) is the governing and policy-making body of the California Department of Education. The SBE sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment, and accountability.
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California Department of Education: Cahsee Math: Number Sense for Teachers [Pdf]
Although part of the Teacher's Study Guide for the CAHSEE, this section of the document focuses on number sense. In this guide, teachers are shown sample questions correlated to state standards, given an explanation of the worthiness of...
California State University
Ca State University: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior [Pdf]
Chapter 3 of a psychology textbook. It explains how abnormal behavior patterns are classified, the DSM, standards and methods of assessment, and the sociocultural and ethnic factors that may need to be taken into account during...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: States Fight California's Chicken Cage Law
Article reports on why several states are suing California regarding their laws requiring specific standards of cage sizes from any producers selling eggs in that state. Includes audio.
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History Course Models for California Teachers
This is an invaluable on-line tool for California Social Studies and History teachers at all levels. Website provides links to resources and lesson plans already aligned with CA state standards as well as a forum for discussion,...
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California Department of Education: Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index (API)site provides data and analysis for results of the "Stanford 9 norm-referenced assessment that is administered in conjunction with the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program." Reports are...
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California Ict Digital Literacy: Assessments and Curriculum Framework [Pdf]
Standardized approach to information and communication technology, aligned with state and national standards. ICT literacy is the ability to use digital technology, communications tools and networks. The competencies include accessing,...
PBS
Kqed: What Is Culture?
These lesson plans are based on California State Standards, including handouts, activities, and suggested extension activities. Requires Adobe Reader.
Oakland Museum of California
Gold Rush: Curriculum
A great site to find lesson plans, connections to state standards, and curriculum links to the California Gold Rush. Offered by the Oakland Museum of California.
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California Polytechnic State University: Pseudocode Standard
An in-depth discussion of the algorithm design language known as pseudocode.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Orders Review of Fuel Efficiency Problems
The Obama Administration moves forward to improve fuel efficiency standards in the United States and faces some challenges. Follow article with assessment and discussion questions provided. January 27, 2009.