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<div style="text-align: center; "><b>2009 Science Standards Available in REAL</b></div>
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<div>The 2009 science standards adopted by the State Board of Education at their February 20th meeting are now available on the REAL (Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership) web site. Using <i><b>Standards by Design </b></i>(<a href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/standards"><font color="#0000FF"><u>www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/standards</u></font></a>)
teachers, administrators and other educators can generate a printable PDF document or an Excel spreadsheet to create a customized version of the new science standards. Download, print and/or export any combination of subjects and grades to create your personalized
copy of the standards. <br>
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Since the phase-in for accountability for the 2009 science standards does not begin until 2010 -11, both the 2001 and the 2009 versions of the science standards will be available in REAL until the 2001 standards are<font color="#FF0000"> </font>phased out.
For questions about the science standards contact Cheryl Kleckner, Science Specialist, at <a href="mailto:cheryl.kleckner@state.or.us"><font color="#0000FF"><u>cheryl.kleckner@state.or.us</u></font></a> or (503) 947-5794. For questions about REAL contact Sarah
Martin, Instructional Resources, at <a href="mailto:sarah.martin@state.or.us"><font color="#0000FF"><u>sarah.martin@state.or.us</u></font></a> or (503) 947-5668.</div>
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