N E W S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2008 Contact: Communication and Media Relations, 678-301-6020

GCPS to host review of technology-based materials for K-8 mathematics Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites parents and members of the

community to join the school system’s staff in a review of proposed technology-based

instructional materials for mathematics in grades K-8. The technology-based instructional

materials to be reviewed are intended as a supplemental instructional piece. They will be

used to support the elementary and middle school levels mathematics textbooks adopted by

the Gwinnett County Board of Education.

Technology-based instructional materials submitted by publishers are reviewed by

teachers, administrators, and parents for alignment with the school system’s Academic

Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. The technology-based instructional materials will

be available in a computer lab as part of the review process.

The review will be held from January 28 – February 1 at GCPS' Instructional Support

Center (ISC) in Building 200 (POD lab, room 2.271). The hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The ISC is located at 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW Suwanee, 30024.

To ensure that technical support is available during the review, parents and community

members must make an appointment to participate by calling Sheila Manley, mathematics

office program assistant, at 678-301-7037.

Based on the input gathered from this review, a recommendation may be made to the

Board of Education for adoption of technology-based instructional materials for

mathematics in grades K-8.

News media representatives with additional questions about the review, can contact

Dr. Janet Blanchette, Director of Mathematics at 678-301-7037.

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