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Districts that have upgraded their systems or purchased initial systems have chosen PowerSchool. Some districts have been happy with their current system and are reluctant to change because of financial reasons or because of the need to retrain
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No. IDRA provides attrition data at the Texas state level and at the county level. However, district level attrition data as reported by the Texas Education Agency are available on IDRA's OurSchool data portal.
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The College of Education works closely with Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough on local placements. Due to travel arrangements and limited staff resources, placements in other districts are decided on an individual basis.
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There is an appeal process in place if an Educator is not satisfied with the decision of the PDP team. Ultimately, the decisions regarding licensure (not employment) are made by the State Superintendent with assistance from her advisory group, The
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The salary comparison was completed by comparing entry, mid, and maximum salaries between Kyrene salary schedules and the salary schedules from the surrounding districts. These comparisons did not include any supplemental income that was not part
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has shifted the focus of special education from detailed compliance and extensive paperwork to academic achievement, in order to align the law more closely with the No Child Left Behind Act.
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The amount of state aid under the IFA program is based on the size of the district, its property values, the number of students in average daily attendance (ADA), and the amount of the annual debt service. The limitation on allotment is determined
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As news articles regarding teacher performance pay have been published, e.g., CNN, personal inquiries have been made regarding current progress. Steamboat Springs staff have reported that they have put their performance pay plan on hold because
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A. It is important that the staff person providing the services of the CPIS has direct knowledge of the district’s community. However, the position may be shared with other districts.
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The fine particles in diesel exhaust (known as particulate matter) can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause aggravated asthma, lung damage, and other serious health problems. Non-attainment areas are termed "non-attainment" because they already
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