Administrative Rules of the State of Montana

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

In the matter of the proposed adoption of NEW RULE I through NEW RULE XLVIII, amendment of ARM 10.54.7510 through 10.54.7513, 10.54.7520 through 10.54.7523, 10.54.7530 through 10.54.7533, 10.54.7540 through 10.54.7543, and repeal of ARM 10.54.7550 through 10.54.7553, 10.54.7560 through 10.54.7563, and 10.54.7587 through 10.54.7598, rules relating to technology content standards and performance descriptors

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL

TO: All Concerned Persons

1. On July 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. a public hearing will be held in the OCHE conference room at 46 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana, to consider the adoption, amendment, and repeal of the above-stated rules.

2. The Board of Public Education will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Board of Public Education no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2008, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Steve Meloy, P.O. Box 200601, Helena, MT 59620-0601, telephone: (406) 444-6576, FAX: (406) 444-0847, e-mail: smeloy@montana.edu.

3. Statement of Reasonable Necessity: The Board of Public Education has determined it is reasonable and necessary to adopt, amend, and repeal rules relating to technology content standards and performance descriptors pursuant to ARM 10.54.2503 Standards Review Schedule. The board has determined that to stay consistent with the legislative intent of Senate Bill 152 of the 2005 Legislative Session it must review and make contemporary amendments to its standards. The Legislature recognizes the need to reassess educational needs on a cyclical basis and the board recognizes its standards represent the minimum standards. These standards are the basis upon which a quality system is built and maintained. The board strives to conform to a five year review cycle for every chapter of accreditation. The standards review process uses context information, criteria, processes, and procedures identified by the Office of Public Instruction with input from representatives of accredited schools.

4. The proposed new rules provide as follows:

NEW RULE I GRADE 4 PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS FOR CONTENT STANDARD 1 AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL (1) A fourth grade student at the advanced level in technology demonstrates superior performance. He/she:

(a) consistently uses digital tools and resources for problem solving and decision making;

(b) effectively uses assigned digital tools to identify a problem;

(d) uses assigned digital tools to collect data and information from a variety of resources;

(e) uses assigned digital tools to organize data and information;

(f) effectively identifies accurate and inaccurate information;

(g) understands diversity and points of view, including those of Montana American Indians;

(h) identifies and notes the work of others; and

(i) understands the concept of digital media ownership.

AUTH: 20-2-114, MCA

IMP: 20-1-501, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

NEW RULE II GRADE 4 PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS FOR CONTENT STANDARD 1 AT THE PROFICIENT LEVEL (1) A fourth grade student at the proficient level in technology demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she:

(a) uses digital tools and resources for problem solving and decision making;

(b) effectively uses assigned digital tools to identify a problem;

(d) explores assigned digital tools to collect data and information from a variety of resources;

(e) uses assigned digital tools to organize data and information;

(f) differentiates between accurate and inaccurate information;

(g) recognizes diversity and points of view, including those of Montana American Indians;

(h) recognizes that using the work of others needs to be noted; and

(i) explores the concept of digital media ownership.

AUTH: 20-2-114, MCA

IMP: 20-1-501, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

NEW RULE III GRADE 4 PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS FOR CONTENT STANDARD 1 AT THE NEARING PROFICIENT LEVEL (1) A fourth grade student at the nearing proficient level in technology demonstrates partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in technology. He/she:

(a) with guidance, examines digital tools and resources for problem solving and decision making;

(b) with guidance, uses digital tools to identify a problem;

(d) with guidance, explores assigned digital tools to collect data and information from a variety of resources;

(e) uses an assigned digital template to organize data and information;

(f) with guidance, differentiates between accurate and inaccurate information;

(g) with guidance, recognizes diversity and points of view, including those of Montana American Indians;

(h) with guidance, recognizes that using the work of others needs to be noted; and

(i) with guidance, explores the concept of digital media ownership.

AUTH: 20-2-114, MCA

IMP: 20-1-501, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

NEW RULE IV GRADE 4 PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS FOR CONTENT STANDARD 1 AT THE NOVICE LEVEL (1) A fourth grade student at the novice level in technology is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental in technology. He/she:

(a) demonstrates limited understanding of digital tools and resources for problem solving and decision making;

(b) has limited understanding of digital tools used to identify a problem;

(d) with assistance, uses a basic digital tool to collect data and information;

(e) with assistance, uses an assigned digital template to organize data and information;

(f) has limited understanding of accurate and inaccurate information;

(g) has limited understanding of diversity and points of view, including those of Montana American Indians;

(h) has limited recognition of the concept of using the work of others; and

(i) has limited understanding of the concept of digital media ownership.

AUTH: 20-2-114, MCA