If you missed the annual Fall Forum of the Howard County SECAC (Special Education Community Advisory Committee) on Oct. 14, 2013, view the SECAC Forum presentation for an overview of important topics discussed, including the Common Core Standards. Patty Daley, executive director of special education and student services, and her staff presented on the following topics:

Vision 2018

Common Core Standards

• Presentation: What are the Common Core Standards? How do the Standards Differ from What Was?
• Handout: Top Ten Things Parents Need to Know about the Common Core State Standards
• Handout: Spotlight on the Common Core Standards
• Handout: Common Core Video Resources for Parents

PARCC Assessments

Gallup and Climate Surveys

Cornerstone Class

Transition Council

Teacher Evaluation