[YEP-DC] Fwd: Nominations Deadline for NAEP Board Extended to Oct. 31

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The National Assessment Governing Board will have five openings next year. We need your help identifying potential candidates—qualified individuals who are committed to making a difference in education. The Governing Board seeks the broadest possible representation to contribute to its mission. Our deadline for submissions has now extended to October 31, 2013. The Governing Board welcomes nominations for these five categories for terms beginning October 1, 2014: • Secondary school principal • Fourth-grade teacher • Eighth-grade teacher • Chief state school officer • General public representative (by law,general public representatives cannot be employed by a local, state, or federal educational agency) The secretary of education will appoint new members from a list of finalists submitted by the Governing Board. Congress established the Governing Board to set policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation's Submit a Nomination All nominees must submit: •Nominating letter •Full resume or curriculum vitae For more information visit www.nagb.org/nominations2014. Report Card. New members will play an important role in determining how the United States measures student achievement. They will also help lead several groundbreaking efforts, including: • Research on students' academic preparedness for college and job training • A parent engagement initiative • Innovative computer-based assessments • A computer–based assessment of technology and engineering literacy at grade 8 Information about the positions and the nominating process is below. To learn more about the Governing Board and its membership and responsibilities, please visit www.nagb.org. Feel free to contact me with questions via email at mary.crovo@ed.gov or by phone at (202) 357-6941. We encourage you to forward this information to your colleagues, and invite you to submit nominations for others or a nomination for yourself. The deadline for receiving nominations is October 31, 2013. Thank you for your assistance in identifying qualified individuals for potential service on the Governing Board. Sincerely, Mary Crovo Deputy Executive Director Overview of Governing Board Nominations Background Congress passed legislation in 1988 creating the National Assessment Governing Board. The legislation has been amended and reauthorized several times since, most recently in 2002. The statute provides that "the Secretary and the Assessment Board shall ensure at all times that the membership of the Assessment Board reflects regional, racial, gender, and cultural balance and diversity and that the Assessment Board exercises its independent judgment, free from inappropriate influences and special interests." The Governing Board is comprised of 26 members who are representative of our nation and who serve four-year terms. As vacancies occur, new members of the Governing Board are appointed by the secretary from among candidates forwarded to the secretary by the Governing Board, after comprehensive outreach to organizations and individuals. For each vacant position, the Governing Board must nominate at least six people, each of whom by reason of experience or training is qualified to serve as a Governing Board member in a particular category. Current members of the Governing Board who have not completed two full terms, and who are otherwise eligible, may be renominated. Position Details Governing Board members are considered special federal employees. As such, they receive an honorarium while attending Governing Board meetings; must abide by applicable laws and policies, including conflict-of-interest regulations; and are reimbursed for travel and other expenses in accordance with federal travel regulations. The Governing Board meets four times a year. Two quarterly Governing Board meetings are held in the Washington, D.C., area and the other two meetings are conducted in cities around the United States. Committees of the Governing Board meet at other times, as necessary. Term The term for each of the five positions is October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2018. Nominations Process The Governing Board requires the following information for each nominee: • Nominating letter. This letter should state the category for which the individual is being nominated, and describe the candidate's qualifications as they relate to the Governing Board's policy responsibilities for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. • Full resume or curriculum vitae. A full resume or curriculum vitae is necessary to evaluate a candidate's qualifications. Please note that a short biographical sketch is not sufficient. • Optional statement. The nominee may wish to submit a brief statement explaining his or her interest in serving on the Governing Board. This statement should not exceed 250 words and should accompany the nominating letter and resume or curriculum vitae. Include your email address as well as that of your nominee(s) in your submission. To be considered, the Governing Board must receive recommendations no later than October 31, 2013. Nominations may be submitted via email or mail to: Dr. Mary Crovo Deputy Executive Director National Assessment Governing Board 800 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 825 Washington, DC 20002-4233 Email: nagbnominations@ed.gov Connect with us!

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