the Bond Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, July 24 has been cancelled.

There is a special meeting scheduled for August 4th. As soon as the Bond Commission releases its agenda it is becomes posted onto the Office of Policy and Mangement's site.

Governor's Partnership is Collecting Cyberbullying Policies

The Governor’s Prevention Partnership would love to feature some cyberbullying policies on its Web site. If you are willing to share your policies (the particular school need not be identified; please indicate your preference), CDC has requested that districts or schools that have such a policy provide it or the appropriate contact information by e-mail to Marci Hertz or by phone at 770-488-2547 by August 1, 2008. Please also copy me and Celine Provini at the The Governor's Prevention Partnership.

iTunes U K-12 Launch

iTunes U K-12 Launch SETDA worked with Apple to help states launch free content for K-12 educators via Apple's iTunes U. AZ, FL, ME, MI, NJ, PA and UT, along with other educational institutions are now sharing resources for K-12 educators via iTunes U. This initiative strives to create a destination where professional development, curricula resources, examples of best practices and student samples are easily accessible. Visit www.apple.com/itunesu for more information.

Draft of '09-'12 Tech Plan Template is available

The official version will not be released until early August. If you would like a draft copy of the template, send me an e-mail. Rollout sessions will take place at each RESC during the beginning of the school year. As soon as dates are established, I'll post them.