NH Public School Minimum Standards (306s) with Christine Downing

The New Hampshire Minimum Standards, or Ed 306, have become a controversial topic in our schools and in the press. Yet, most of the public does not understand what these standards represent and why they are critically important for our students. On this podcast, we chat with Christine Downing, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAUs 32, 75, and 100, to help us unravel the “306s.” ABOUT Christine Downing is the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAU 32 (Plainfield), SAU 75 (Grantham), and SAU 100 (Cornish). She has 30 years in education as an NHED consultant, middle school math and science teacher, elementary principal, and central office educator. Her current volunteer project is to gather specific feedback on ED 306 from school leaders and educators to help in the process of editing the latest version of the minimum standards. Christine is passionate about supporting public schools and competency-based learning in NH. Links and show notes Ed 306 Listening Sessions, Draft Proposal, and Admin. Rules Christine Downing’s email Lexia NHASCD.org Information on Christine’s Ed306 sessions The Minimum School Approval Standards (ED Rules 306) are being reviewed and updated. These rules impact curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the local level in all grade levels and many content areas. Specific review sessions are being conducted to obtain feedback directly from practicing educators in our local schools. Below is a list of sessions and locations along with registration links for each session. These sessions provide educators with the opportunity to learn about ED Rules 306, impact these rules have on teaching, review suggested changes, and provide feedback on the revisions. All feedback will be synthesized and presented on behalf of NH educators at a state board meeting in late September. There is no cost for this session and educators will receive 2.5 hours of professional learning credit. This session is being facilitated by Christine Downing, current Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Cornish, Plainfield and Grantham School Districts; and former school improvement coach, Common Core Consultant, and Mathematics Specialist for NH Department of Education.This is an opportunity for educators to increase their own knowledge and application of how ED 306 standards support teaching and learning, and provide important feedback on the future of public school expectations. Please use the links below for your selected session and location to register. Once your registration is received, you will receive (via email) further instructions regarding the session and access to materials. Your voice is important to this process! Session Locations/Dates/Registration Links: NEA-NH, 9 S Spring St, Concord - Sept 7th 3pm to 5pm Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Q5rFZySvZjtmqvxD8 Hampton Area, Hampton Academy, Sept 11th 3pm to 5pm Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fKapEF7Z88aDaWzDA North Country Education Services sponsored Zoom, Sept 12th 3pm to 5pm Registration Link: https://forms.gle/36Q8uwHwrpnSwigF7