May 13, 2008
Dear District Superintendents and Independent Study Administrators and Principals:
EXEMPLARY INDEPENDENT STUDY RECOGNITION AWARD
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Consortium for Independent Study (CCIS) invite you to consider applying for the Exemplary Independent Study Recognition Award. This award recognizes excellent educational practices in schools where independent study is the primary mode of instruction and creates a resource list of quality programs for school visits.
The 2008-09 Exemplary Independent Study Recognition Award application packet is available on the Independent Study Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/is. The packet includes the eligibility criteria, instructions for completing the application, and the forms to be submitted. If you are unable to access the application packet, please contact the Educational Options Office at 916-322-5012 and a copy will be e-mailed to you.
Please review the eligibility criteria; all eligible schools are encouraged to apply. An Intent to Submit form is due to the CDE by June 6, 2008. Completed applications are due to the CDE by September 18, 2008. Successful applicants will be identified through an application evaluation and site visit process. Awards will be presented at the spring 2009 CCIS conference.
If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact Mary M. Jones, Consultant, Educational Options Office, at 916-323-5034 or by e-mail at mjones@cde.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Original signed document is on file at the CDE.
Anthony Monreal, Deputy Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction Branch
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1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814