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Come To Madison On October 3rd!
By Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance staff | September 30, 2013
Numerous SAA members have contacted the SAA office with interest in testifying at, and seeking more information about, the first public hearing on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
It is vitally important that we have a strong presence at this hearing. District administrators, directors of instruction and others, please consider clearing your calendars and joining us in Madison on Thursday, October 3rd. This is an outstanding opportunity to dispel misconceptions about the CCSS and to deliver an unequivocal message that the high expectations embodied in the CCSS are good for the children we serve. It is equally important that you reach out to your legislators with the same message about the Common Core.
Staff from the office of Senator Paul Farrow (chair, Senate Select Committee on the Common Core) indicated that the formal public notice for the hearing would be issued later today. They did confirm that the hearing will be conducted on Thursday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 417 North, State Capitol.
Apparently there will be a time limit for testimony, but it has not yet been established. Those planning to testify should prepare written remarks and bring 20 copies for the committee. Also be able to access an electronic version of your statement.
In order to testify early, I am assuming you will need to arrive very early in the morning to secure a place in line to register to testify. Under normal conditions, the Capitol opens for the public at 8:00 a.m. each morning. I would arrive before then. I am assuming that people will testify on a first come, first serve basis. Registration to testify will take place outside of the hearing room.
We will continue seeking clarity on several of these issues. When we have additional information to share, we will post it.
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