ED REVIEW
November 7, 2008
...a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders
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NCLB UPDATE
On October 28, in Columbia, South Carolina, Secretary Spellings announced final regulations to clarify and strengthen Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. "NCLB has shined a spotlight on schools," she noted. "It is compelling grown-ups to do the right thing by kids. And, it's working. Children once left behind are making some of the greatest gains, but more work needs to be done. That's why I've taken a responsive, common-sense approach to implementing the law with today's announcement." These regulations reflect lessons learned over the past six years and build on work that states have made with their assessment and accountability systems. The Department carefully considered more than 400 comments received after issuing proposed regulations in April 2008 and made some substantive changes based on those comments. The final regulations address: (1) a uniform, comparable high school graduation rate; (2) improved implementation of public school choice and supplemental educational services (SES); and (3) assessments, accountability, and transparency.
A Uniform, Comparable Graduation Rate (http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/proposal/uniform-grad-rate.html)
Uniform and Accurate Definition. For high school accountability, the regulation defines a "four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate" as the number of students who graduate in four years with a regular high school diploma divided by the number of students who enter high school four years earlier, adjusting for transfers in and out, émigrés, and deceased students. Students who graduate in four years include students who earn a regular high school diploma at the end of their fourth year, before the end of their fourth year, and, if the state so chooses, during a summer session immediately following their fourth year. (It does not include students who graduate with a modified diploma or certificate of attendance or through a General Educational Development [GED] program.) To remove a student from a cohort, a school or school district must confirm in writing that the student has transferred elsewhere, emigrated abroad, or is deceased. For students who transfer out of a school, the written confirmation must be official and affirm that the student has enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in a regular high school diploma.
Timeline. According to a 2008 National Governors' Association report, a majority of states will have the capability to implement a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate by the 2010-11 school year. Therefore, the regulation requires the rate to be reported at the high school, district, and state levels, in aggregate as well as disaggregated by subgroups, beginning with report cards providing results of assessments administered in the 2010-11 school year. For Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) decisions, states must use the rate at the school, district, and state levels, including disaggregated rates for all required subgroups, based on assessments administered in the 2011-12 school year.
Option to Use Extended-Year Rates. To give systems credit for students who take longer than four years to graduate with a regular high school diploma, the regulation permits states to propose, for approval by the Secretary, one or more "extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates" that take into account such students. Any extended-year rates must be reported separately from the four-year rate. Moreover, states must describe how they plan to utilize one or most extended-year rates, along with the four-year rate, in determining whether their schools and districts make AYP, while holding them accountable for graduating the vast majority of their students within the four years.
Establishing Goals. Currently, to make AYP, most states expect schools to make minimal improvement from one year to the next or meet very low goals. The regulation requires states to submit for both peer review and approval by the Secretary a single graduation rate goal that represents what it expects all schools in the state to meet and annual graduation rate targets that reflect "continuous and substantial improvement" from the previous year toward that goal.
Disaggregating Data. Data shows large disparities in the graduation rates of subgroups of students. The regulation requires disaggregated graduation rates to be reported and taken into account for AYP. Prior to 2010-11, states are required to disaggregate the data by subgroup at the school, district, and state levels for reporting using either the four-year rate or a transitional graduation rate. In 2010-11, states are required to disaggregate the data by subgroup at the school, district, and state levels for reporting using the four-year rate. In 2011-12, states are required to use the four-year rate, disaggregated by subgroups, for all school, district, and state AYP determinations.
Extension. States that cannot meet the 2010-11 deadline for reporting the four-year rate may request an extension of time from the Secretary. States must: (1) submit their requests by March 2, 2009; (2) offer evidence demonstrating they cannot meet the deadline; and (3) provide a detailed plan and timeline addressing the steps they will take to implement, as quickly as possible, the four-year rate.
Improved Implementation of Public School Choice and SES (http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/proposal/strengthening-choice.html)
School Choice Notification. Early notification to parents of their public school choice options is critical for parents to have time to make an informed decision. The regulation requires districts to alert parents about their option to transfer their child and their available school choices as far in advance as possible -- but no later than 14 days before -- the start of the school year.
SES Notification. It is important that a district's communication to parents about SES options be as straight-forward as possible. The regulation requires official notices to explain the availability and benefits of receiving SES, be "clear and concise," and be distinguishable from other information sent to parents regarding school improvement.
Posting Information on the Web. To make information more widely accessible, the regulation requires districts to prominently display the following on the district's web site: the number of students who were eligible for and who participated in choice and SES (starting with data from 2007-08 and for each subsequent year); a list of available schools to which students eligible to participate in choice may transfer for the current school year; and a list of SES providers approved to operate in the district and the locations where services are provided for the current school year. This regulation further requires states to post the following on the state's web site: the amount of funds each district must spend on choice-related transportation, SES, and parent outreach; the maximum per-pupil amount available for SES; and the SES providers that are able to serve limited English proficient students and students with disabilities.
Provider Approval Process. To ensure that states use a rigorous approval process that considers all relevant information before approving entities to serve as SES providers, the regulation requires states look at: (1) evidence from the provider that its instruction methods and content are aligned with the state's academic content and achievement standards and are of high-quality, research-based, and specifically designed to increase the academic achievement of eligible children; (2) information from the provider on whether it has been removed from any states' approved provider list; (3) parent recommendations or results from parental surveys, if any, regarding the success of the provider's program in increasing academic achievement; and (4) any evaluation results demonstrating that the provider's program has improved academic achievement.
State Monitoring of Provider Effectiveness. When monitoring the quality of an approved provider, the regulation requires states examine, at a minimum, evidence that the provider's program: (1) is consistent with the instruction provided and content used by the district and the state; (2) addresses students' individual needs as described in students' SES plans; (3) has contributed to increasing students' academic proficiency; and (4) is aligned with the state's academic content and achievement standards. As with provider approval, states are also required to consider any parent recommendations, results from parental surveys, and other evaluation results demonstrating the success of the provider's program in strengthening academic achievement.
State Monitoring of District Implementation of SES. States have always monitored districts, but the regulation requires states to develop, execute, and report on the standards and techniques for how they monitor their districts' implementation of SES.
Costs for Parent Outreach. The regulation allows a district to count the costs of providing targeted parent outreach and assistance toward meeting the obligation of spending an amount equal to 20% of the district's Title I, Part A funding on choice-related transportation and SES. The actual amount that may be counted is capped at 1% of the 20% obligation.
Maximizing Funds for School Choice and SES. Currently, unspent choice and SES funds may be reallocated for other purposes. Before reallocating any funds, the regulation requires districts to supply satisfactory evidence to the state that it has demonstrated success in: (1) partnering (to the extent practicable) with community-based organizations to inform students and parents of their choice and SES options; (2) ensuring students and their parents have had a genuine opportunity to participate (by offering timely and accurate notices; ensuring that sign-up forms are widely available, accessible, and have been distributed directly to eligible students and their parents; and providing a minimum of two enrollment periods, at separate points during the school year, for eligible students to sign-up to receive SES); and (3) ensuring that providers are given access to school facilities on the same terms as other outside groups.
Assessments, Accountability, and Transparency (http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/proposal/aat.html)
Assessments and Multiple Measures. There is a misunderstanding that accountability must be based on a single measure or form of assessment. The regulation clarifies states may use one test or multiple tests (e.g., reading and writing assessments to measure reading/language arts) and may use one format or multiple formats (e.g., multiple choice, extended response, etc.).
Strengthening State Assessment and Accountability Systems. The regulation requires the Secretary to create a National Technical Advisory Council (National TAC) to advise the Department on technical issues related to the design and implementation of state standards, assessments, and accountability systems, as well as on broad issues that affect all states. The National TAC is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which means its meetings are open to the public and its proceedings are available upon request. (Note: The 16-member National TAC, appointed by the Secretary on August 13, met on September 16 and will meet again on November 20.)
Minimum Subgroup Size and Including Students in Accountability. Currently, there are many students and subgroups of students excluded from AYP calculations. The regulation requires states to explain how the minimum subgroup size (N-size) and other components of their AYP definition (e.g., confidence intervals, performance indexes, definitions of "full academic year," etc.) combine to supply statistically reliable information. States are required to ensure the maximum number of students are included in AYP calculations. States are also required to report the number and percentage of students excluded from AYP calculations.
Including NAEP Data on Report Cards. The regulation requires states and districts to report the most recent results on state National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading and math tests and the participation rates for limited English proficient and students with disabilities on the same public report card they use to report state assessments. For state report cards, data must be disaggregated by student subgroups.
Including Individual Student Growth in AYP. The regulation sets the criteria that states must meet to receive authority (via a flexibility agreement) to incorporate individual student academic progress into their calculations of AYP. The criteria closely adhere to those established in the growth model pilot program.
Identifying Schools for Improvement. The regulation codifies current Department policy that districts may identify schools as in need of improvement if they do not meet annual measurable objectives (AMOs) in the same subject over consecutive years. On the other hand, districts may not limit identification to those schools that do not meet AMOs in the same subject for the same subgroup over consecutive years. A similar provision applies to district identification.
Restructuring. School restructuring must include a significant change in the governance of a school. The regulation requires: (1) interventions implemented as part of a school's restructuring plan must be more rigorous and comprehensive than those implemented as part of the earlier correction action plan; (2) districts must implement strategies that address the reasons a school is in restructuring; (3) when replacing school staff, districts may also replace the principal, although replacing the principal, alone, is not sufficient to constitute restructuring; and (4) the "other" option to restructure may include replacing the principal, so long as this change is part of a broader reform effort.
These final regulations were published in the Federal Register on October 29 (see http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/finrule/2008-4/102908a.html). Generally, they take affect next school year. However, for specific provisions in the regulations, be sure to consult the timeline on pages 64498 and 64499. Also, the Department is preparing non-regulatory guidance that should be published by the end of the year. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/title1/. (Note: On October 30, the Department hosted a live webcast to discuss the regulations. You can watch the archived webcast at http://www.connectlive.com/events/deptedu103008/.)
Also: On November 13, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET, the Department will convene a national teleconference to further discuss the regulations and address questions from the field. The Title I Technical Review will feature senior officials who were involved with the development of the regulations and who will be involved with helping states, districts, and schools implement the regulations. The focus will be on regulations related to the high school graduation rate, public school choice, and SES. The review is designed to be interactive. Participants may ask questions during the call or, prior to the call, submit questions (to mailto:NCLBregulations@ed.gov) for consideration. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/title1/telcon.html.
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
The next "Education News Parents Can Use" broadcast (November 18, 8:00-9:00 ET) will explore the pressing issue of paying for college and advocate using federal aid first. To sustain our country's economic security and high standard of living in today's global marketplace, we must increase our citizen's access to and completion of a college degree. Yet, for many families, affordability remains the preeminent obstacle. In an effort to help families afford the opportunities of higher education, the Department has spent the past two years implementing many of the recommendations of the Secretary's Commission on the Future of Higher Education and her subsequent Action Plan for Higher Education. Key reforms to make college more affordable include: streamlining the FAFSA application; working with Congress to reauthorize the Higher Education Act; raising the Pell Grant award to its highest level and its largest increase in over 30 years; and ensuring better coordination among high schools and colleges to encourage low-income students to take the rigorous courses necessary to qualify for Academic Competitiveness (AC) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) grants. In addition, new tools like College.gov, FAFSA4caster, and College Navigator are helping millions of families navigate the process of selecting and paying for college. The broadcast will highlight federal student aid programs, tools, and resources; spotlight schools and districts that are implementing innovative initiatives and programs to help disadvantaged youth succeed in and pay for college; and provide tips to help parents plan for and finance college. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/edtv/. (You can watch archived webcasts at http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.)
Also: The College Board recently released its annual trends reports, "Trends in College Pricing 2008" and "Trends in Student Aid 2008," with new data on the price of higher education and the student aid available to help pay that price. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.collegeboard.com/trends/.
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VETERANS AWARENESS WEEK
National Veterans Awareness Week (November 9-15) reminds schools to invite veterans into their classrooms in the days leading up to and following Veterans Day (November 11). Veterans are asked to share their experiences and teach short lessons about the history and significance of Veterans Day, helping students reflect upon the ideals of liberty, freedom, and democracy. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/. (Note: A school kit, with sections for students and teachers, may be downloaded at http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/schoolkit.asp.)
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
The following week is International Education Week (November 17-21), jointly sponsored by the Departments of Education and State. This year's theme is "Fostering Global Responsibility and Leadership," recognizing that, to meet the challenges of the world, all nations must work to develop future leaders who possess a comprehensive, open-minded worldview. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://iew.state.gov/. (Note: For a list of planned activities across the globe, see http://iew.state.gov/events.cfm.)
Also: You are invited to attend the kick-off roundtable discussion on school-to-school partnerships on November 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., in the Department's auditorium (400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.). Join representatives from the Embassy of France and Sister Cities for an interactive exchange and participate in real-time digital video interviews with students and teachers across France and the U.S. Please RSVP to (202) 401-0425 or mailto:International.Affairs@ed.gov.
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DATALAB
DataLab (http://nces.ed.gov/datalab/), an exciting new web site from the Department's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), puts a wide range of survey data collected by these offices at your fingertips. Whether you desire a quick number or an in-depth look at education data, the tools at DataLab are designed to meet your needs. For example, QuickStats, available now, is a guided table generator that allows users to produce a table to answer basic questions. PowerStats, available in spring 2009, will permit users to produce complex tables and run regressions.
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LOOSE ENDS…
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QUOTE TO NOTE
"These final [Title I] regulations build on and strengthen the advances state have made with their assessment and accountability systems. We believe a small number of significant regulatory changes can make a real difference in sustaining and advancing the reforms brought about by the No Child Left Behind Act, pending reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act…. In the absence of reauthorization, we believe these final regulations are necessary to further the interests of parents and children and to improve the implementation of NCLB in order to continue progress toward the goal of 100% student proficiency in reading and mathematics by 2014."
-- Federal Register notice on the final Title I regulations (10/29/08)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Over the next two weeks, the Department will be exhibiting at the National League of Cities' Congress of Cities and Exhibition in Orlando, FL (November 11-15); the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers' Meeting in Phoenix, AZ (November 12-16); the National Dropout Prevention Network's Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA (November 16-19); the National Alliance of Black School Educators' Annual Conference, also in Atlanta (November 19-23); and the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX (November 20-23). If you are attending any of these events, please stop by the Department's booth.
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Please feel free to contact the Office of Communications and Outreach with any questions:
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs -- Rogers Johnson, (202) 401-0026, mailto:Rogers.Johnson@ed.gov
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
November 4 -- Education
AACTE Weekly News Briefs | November 4, 2008____________
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AACTE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GET OUT AND VOTE TODAY!
AACTE strongly encourages representatives at its member schools, colleges, and departments of education to make their voices heard this November 4th. Visit your local voting booths to cast your vote for the 44th President of the United States! For more information on the education platforms of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, click here!
AACTE Announces 61st Annual Meeting and Exhibits Podcast
Listen to our new podcast for a preview of the 2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. A new episode will be available every few weeks of exclusive interviews with the General Sessions speakers as well as inside information on the meeting. Don’t miss a single one!
NATIONAL NEWS
Helping Out With the Short List
From Inside Higher Ed
What with figuring out the economy and Iraq, drape-measuring and reaching across the aisle, Wednesday could be a full day for whoever is president-elect. In an effort to be of service to the new administration, Inside Higher Ed asked some experts of a variety of political persuasions who should make the short list for education secretary.
K-12 Issues Will Await President
From Education Week
At the end of a presidential campaign in which education received some attention but never emerged as a top-tier issue, analysts were trying to look beyond this week’s election to the K-12 issues awaiting the next president and gauge where they might fit as a new administration prepares to grapple with a global economic crisis.
Learning About Learning
From the Washington Post
A recent study found that if neuroscientists can pinpoint which parts of the brain are activated when a reader puzzles over an unknown word, they may eventually help teachers tailor reading instruction for individuals.
Little Impact Seen in Intensive Teacher Induction
From Education Week
After a year of implementation, two intensive teacher-induction programs did not noticeably change teachers’ instructional practices, boost rates of teacher retention, or improve student-achievement outcomes, a new study by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education concludes. They did, however, succeed in boosting the time novice teachers spent with mentors to improve their teaching compared with teachers in schools lacking those programs.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Education majors to be offered scholarship
From Daily Vidette
Illinois State will offer scholarships to place more math and science teachers in Chicago public schools. The National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program will provide stipends and scholarships for 40 teacher education students in mathematics, biological sciences and chemistry.
Teacher recruitment spans campuses, expands downtown
From Arizona State University
Four of ASU’s education advising staff members have assumed new university-wide duties to advise and recruit students into teacher preparation programs at all four campuses, with an emphasis on increasing awareness about the growing offerings at the Downtown Phoenix campus.
$1.4 million education grant nurtures math and science teachers
From the University of Delaware
A team of faculty representing the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (CHEP) at the University of Delaware has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that will fund a five-year project to increase the number of students pursuing degrees in math and science education.
Aspiring teachers to learn novel approach to science instruction
From UC Santa Cruz
Nearly 1,000 aspiring teachers in San Francisco and San Diego will learn cutting-edge techniques for teaching science to young children whose first language isn't English as part of collaboration led by UC Santa Cruz.
Other Announcements
AACTE 61st ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITS
February 6 - 9, 2009
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Virtual Tour
Chicago, IL
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click Here to register for the 61st Annual Meeting & Exhibits. This will lead you through creating an account which you can use for future meetings. If you registered for the Accountability, Accreditation, and Quality Conference, Click Here to use the account you set up when registering for that meeting.
Alyssa J. Mangino
Communications Manager
AACTE
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 478-4596 -Direct
(202) 457-8095 -Fax
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. . . delivered to your inbox so you can enjoy up-to-date news on Colleges of Education, Teaching and the Classroom, Campaigns, Legislation, STEM Teacher Issues, International Teacher Issues, Grants, and Upcoming Events. Please click on linked headlines for full story.
AACTE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GET OUT AND VOTE TODAY!
AACTE strongly encourages representatives at its member schools, colleges, and departments of education to make their voices heard this November 4th. Visit your local voting booths to cast your vote for the 44th President of the United States! For more information on the education platforms of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, click here!
AACTE Announces 61st Annual Meeting and Exhibits Podcast
Listen to our new podcast for a preview of the 2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. A new episode will be available every few weeks of exclusive interviews with the General Sessions speakers as well as inside information on the meeting. Don’t miss a single one!
NATIONAL NEWS
Helping Out With the Short List
From Inside Higher Ed
What with figuring out the economy and Iraq, drape-measuring and reaching across the aisle, Wednesday could be a full day for whoever is president-elect. In an effort to be of service to the new administration, Inside Higher Ed asked some experts of a variety of political persuasions who should make the short list for education secretary.
K-12 Issues Will Await President
From Education Week
At the end of a presidential campaign in which education received some attention but never emerged as a top-tier issue, analysts were trying to look beyond this week’s election to the K-12 issues awaiting the next president and gauge where they might fit as a new administration prepares to grapple with a global economic crisis.
Learning About Learning
From the Washington Post
A recent study found that if neuroscientists can pinpoint which parts of the brain are activated when a reader puzzles over an unknown word, they may eventually help teachers tailor reading instruction for individuals.
Little Impact Seen in Intensive Teacher Induction
From Education Week
After a year of implementation, two intensive teacher-induction programs did not noticeably change teachers’ instructional practices, boost rates of teacher retention, or improve student-achievement outcomes, a new study by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education concludes. They did, however, succeed in boosting the time novice teachers spent with mentors to improve their teaching compared with teachers in schools lacking those programs.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Education majors to be offered scholarship
From Daily Vidette
Illinois State will offer scholarships to place more math and science teachers in Chicago public schools. The National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program will provide stipends and scholarships for 40 teacher education students in mathematics, biological sciences and chemistry.
Teacher recruitment spans campuses, expands downtown
From Arizona State University
Four of ASU’s education advising staff members have assumed new university-wide duties to advise and recruit students into teacher preparation programs at all four campuses, with an emphasis on increasing awareness about the growing offerings at the Downtown Phoenix campus.
$1.4 million education grant nurtures math and science teachers
From the University of Delaware
A team of faculty representing the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (CHEP) at the University of Delaware has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that will fund a five-year project to increase the number of students pursuing degrees in math and science education.
Aspiring teachers to learn novel approach to science instruction
From UC Santa Cruz
Nearly 1,000 aspiring teachers in San Francisco and San Diego will learn cutting-edge techniques for teaching science to young children whose first language isn't English as part of collaboration led by UC Santa Cruz.
Other Announcements
AACTE 61st ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITS
February 6 - 9, 2009
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Virtual Tour
Chicago, IL
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click Here to register for the 61st Annual Meeting & Exhibits. This will lead you through creating an account which you can use for future meetings. If you registered for the Accountability, Accreditation, and Quality Conference, Click Here to use the account you set up when registering for that meeting.
Alyssa J. Mangino
Communications Manager
AACTE
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 478-4596 -Direct
(202) 457-8095 -Fax
amangino@aacte.org
Monday, November 3, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 --- Educause Meeting Minutes
Educause: Business Schools and Colleges IT Officers
29 October 2008 4:55pm – 6:10pm W330C
Lloyd Goad introduced the session and Carol Henry the co‐ordinator. He introduced the group list on
the Educause website. The group indicated they would like the blog and wiki option placed on the
constituent group list.
Everyone introduced themselves.
The attendees identified a number of topics for discussion.
• Impact of the economic situation on business schools
o Will be pressured to justify our budgets and why we exist ‐‐ be prepared
o Tie your activities to revenue generating programs ‐‐ U of Florida IT group generates a
lot of revenue through support of online programs including instructional design
services
o Link initiatives and strategies to the organization’s strategic and tactical goals. Simplify
IT infrastructure to fit strategic goals
o More demand to use videoconferencing and other technology to bring in speakers more
economically
o Rent out facilities to paying customers (may have to alter building plans to make
facilities more attractive)
o Penn State is using Web 2.0 alumni website to link alumni and students – linking for
mentoring purposes for example – with a very large uptake
• Pressure for more integration with central IT
o Leverage best of central IT while adding what is needed (don’t duplicate services)
o Use central IT to do what they do best so you can do more within the school that they
can’t do
o Volunteer for campus wide projects and offer the school as the guinea pig
o Some things are done better in large scale – understand which fit in your organization
o B‐schools can be considered a “magic kingdom” by central IT groups because they don’t
understand the environment we have to serve
• Business school IT mission (in the light of SaaS, cloud computing, etc.)
o Know your “value proposition”
o Core competencies that are key (responsiveness, agility, quality, individualized and
customized attention, institutional knowledge, “business‐like” services, JIT support and
training)
• IT working with faculty to improve pedagogy
o Support for Web 2.0
o Pedagogy must drive the technology
o Typical business faculty need more support (than say engineering and science faculty)
School achievements
• Oakland College in Michigan developed a student assessment system
• U of Florida developed software to make iTunes more usable
• Arizona State used PeopleSoft CRM as a helpdesk system as well as supporting recruitment
• Boston University installed lecture capture capability
• Penn State developed a Content Management System jointly with central IT on open source
platform
TBS Roundtable Annual Survey
• The PDF version of the 2008 survey results are posted on the TBS Roundtable public website at
http://tbsroundtable.org in the Current News section.
• A few paper copies were made available to attendees.
29 October 2008 4:55pm – 6:10pm W330C
Lloyd Goad introduced the session and Carol Henry the co‐ordinator. He introduced the group list on
the Educause website. The group indicated they would like the blog and wiki option placed on the
constituent group list.
Everyone introduced themselves.
The attendees identified a number of topics for discussion.
• Impact of the economic situation on business schools
o Will be pressured to justify our budgets and why we exist ‐‐ be prepared
o Tie your activities to revenue generating programs ‐‐ U of Florida IT group generates a
lot of revenue through support of online programs including instructional design
services
o Link initiatives and strategies to the organization’s strategic and tactical goals. Simplify
IT infrastructure to fit strategic goals
o More demand to use videoconferencing and other technology to bring in speakers more
economically
o Rent out facilities to paying customers (may have to alter building plans to make
facilities more attractive)
o Penn State is using Web 2.0 alumni website to link alumni and students – linking for
mentoring purposes for example – with a very large uptake
• Pressure for more integration with central IT
o Leverage best of central IT while adding what is needed (don’t duplicate services)
o Use central IT to do what they do best so you can do more within the school that they
can’t do
o Volunteer for campus wide projects and offer the school as the guinea pig
o Some things are done better in large scale – understand which fit in your organization
o B‐schools can be considered a “magic kingdom” by central IT groups because they don’t
understand the environment we have to serve
• Business school IT mission (in the light of SaaS, cloud computing, etc.)
o Know your “value proposition”
o Core competencies that are key (responsiveness, agility, quality, individualized and
customized attention, institutional knowledge, “business‐like” services, JIT support and
training)
• IT working with faculty to improve pedagogy
o Support for Web 2.0
o Pedagogy must drive the technology
o Typical business faculty need more support (than say engineering and science faculty)
School achievements
• Oakland College in Michigan developed a student assessment system
• U of Florida developed software to make iTunes more usable
• Arizona State used PeopleSoft CRM as a helpdesk system as well as supporting recruitment
• Boston University installed lecture capture capability
• Penn State developed a Content Management System jointly with central IT on open source
platform
TBS Roundtable Annual Survey
• The PDF version of the 2008 survey results are posted on the TBS Roundtable public website at
http://tbsroundtable.org in the Current News section.
• A few paper copies were made available to attendees.
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Statewide News
Former NDCA Board Member Passes Away
The North Dakota Council on the Arts is saddened to announce that Richard Brown, of Fargo, has passed away. His funeral will be held on Thursday, November 6 at 10:30am at the First Lutheran Church (619 Broadway North) in Fargo. Richard served as a board member for the North Dakota Council on the Arts from August 2003 to August 2008. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Richard will be dearly missed.
Call for Nominations - Don't Forget to Submit Your Nomination for NDCA's 2009 Governor’s Awards for the Arts
The Governor’s Awards for the Arts are biennial awards presented to individuals, organizations, educators, and businesses who consistently strive to better their communities through their commitment to the arts. The Council asks for your assistance in recognizing these people by your submission of nominations for the 2009 Awards. Nominations can be made in the following categories: Individual achievement (artist, staff, volunteer, administrator); Arts organization; Arts in education (teacher, administrator, school); and Private business. Nomination deadline is January 15, 2009. All nominations are reviewed by the NDCA board, and finalists will be forwarded to the Governor’s Office for final selection. The awards will be presented at a special public event on April 7, 2009, at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. For a nomination form and more information, visit www.nd.gov/arts/Gov_Award_Conf/Nominations-08.pdf; email amschmid@nd.gov; call 328-7594; or write to NDCA, 1600 E Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503-0649.
Just in Time for the Holidays - Get Your Special Edition Ornament Today!
NDCA announces the second annual Special Edition Ornament which is now available for purchase! Robin Reynolds, the owner and operator of Dacotah Clayworks in Hebron, was commissioned by NDCA to create this unique, small handled basket ornament. Reynolds forms her pottery with local clay mined by the Hebron Brick Co. She processes their rough material into a clay body suitable for pottery making. Native clays from the Badlands are gathered, making earthen slip-glazes to finish her rustic ware. This ornament offers a unique opportunity to purchase a special, hand-made Christmas decoration and/or gift, while investing in the arts across the state. Limited quantities will be available for $25.00 (includes gift box and a candy). Proceeds benefit the ND Cultural Endowment Fund, which was created by the State Legislature in 1979 to assist NDCA in providing artistic opportunities for citizens throughout the state of North Dakota. To purchase your Special Edition Ornament, call 328-7590.
NDCA Announces Upcoming Board Meeting
The North Dakota Council on the Arts’ board meeting will take place at the Radisson Hotel, located at 605 East Broadway Avenue, on November 14, from 1-4pm. Board meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 328-7590.
ARTS DAKOTA
Over 60 artists responded to the call to participate in a statewide exhibition celebrating the arts in North Dakota. Hailing from all corners of the state, visual artists, writers, musicians and videographers submitted work to be included in the exhibition ARTS DAKOTA. The North Dakota Art Gallery Association, New Bohemia, ND and the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) sponsored this exhibition to celebrate the Council’s 40th Anniversary. Focusing exclusively on North Dakota artists, ARTS DAKOTA showcases many of North Dakota’s finest creative personalities, both professional and amateur. To learn more and to view the touring schedule, visit Arts Dakota.
Community Art Center at the Plains Art Museum
Plans are finished for the new Community Art Center at the Plains Art Museum. The main floor will house a small gallery space, lobby, a large ceramics studio and four multiple purpose studios with a general focus. One will be a "clean" studio for drawing and painting etc., two will be outfitted for additional clay spaces, and the fourth will be geared toward sculpture and wood. These four studios will be used about 50 percent by schools, but is also available to rent for classes or workshops, and for use by local artists at available times. The main ceramics studio can be filled with working artists day and night. The second floor will hold private studio spaces available for rent to local artists, office spaces for the Plains and some available for local arts organizations and a gallery space. The third floor will be a gallery for local and regional art, and will connect to the Museum via a skywalk across the alley. This project will create jobs for artists to teach classes and workshops, provide professional development opportunities and create a synergy unlike anything Fargo has ever seen in the Arts Community. To read more about the project and get involved, please go to www.plainsart.org/capitalcampaign/index.php.
Call for Entries: Bismarck Art & Galleries Association (BAGA) Member Artist Show
The BAGA Member Artist Show is open to all BAGA member artists age 18 and up. Artists may submit works in any medium. Only original art work will be accepted, no copies, prints or reproductions will qualify. Art must have been created within the last two years by the artist. Artists entering must be a current paid member of BAGA. There is no entry fee for the show. Registration deadline: November 18, 2008. For more info, visit: www.bismarck-art.org; call 223-5986; or email baga@midconetwork.com.
Reminder - Ornaments for the State Christmas Tree Deadline is November 21!
NDCA invites artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display in the Memorial Hall of the State Capitol building in Bismarck. It will be lit during a public ceremony conducted by the Governor and Mrs. Hoeven on December 9, 2008, from 5 to 6pm. Submitted ornaments can vary from traditional to contemporary arts, items that are commercially produced or made from kits are not eligible for inclusion. Each ornament should include a brief one line description of the ornament (art form used, or special circumstances through which it was created), and the name of the individual who created it. A descriptive listing will be mailed to all contributors and will be available at the ceremony. Ornaments must be received in the NDCA office by Friday, November 21, 2008. All ornaments become the property of the NDCA and will be hung on the state tree each ensuing year. Mail ornaments to: North Dakota Council on the Arts, 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503-0649.
Call for Entries: Prairie Rose Art Association
Prairie Rose Art Association presents …..art from the heart; cash & carry…..everything priced under $100. Prairie Rose Art Exhibit Room, Bowman Public Library, Bowman, North Dakota. Attention all artists (sculpting, drawing, painting, wood carving, quilting, pottery, photography...etc.). Students or adults. Art for the show is due November 29, 2008 (deadline)-please drop off at the library with information on Artist Form (page 2 of prospectus). The show will be hung November 30. Opening Reception (which we would like artists to attend) will be December 1 during the Bowman Chamber’s Christmas Stroll. The goal of this show is to welcome people to the library to enjoy the art, the reception and to make available, affordable art for everyone to buy and take home...at the same time raising funding for art workshops to be held in the future, something many of you have requested. The past two years we have raised monies for art books for the youth with the ornament show which has been very successful thanks to Angie Moser and her student’s donations. This year we thought we’d expand the idea a step further. Please join us with your work for this show! Email: bowlib@ndsupernet.com. Print out and attach tags from the Artist Form, to your work.
Call for Entries: Artists Celebrating Christ (ACC)
We are having another wonderful event. Mark your calendars and enter! April 2- 4, 2009, University of Mary Benedictine Center, Bismarck, ND. Artist Registration Deadline: February 1, 2009 for Visual Art; Liturgical Art; Musical Performances; and Student art entries and art classes for school children. Quick Draw and Art Auction/ Proceeds donated to Charles Hall Youth Services. New to the Event!... Drama Clinic and Performance featuring clinician Mozelle Clark Sherman and Postcard art entries featured in the silent auction! If you haven’t received a registration packet and want one… email info@accartshow.com, or call 255-7312, and we’ll make sure to send one to you! The website is now updated with our registration forms at www.accArtShow.com.
National News
New Members Confirmed to Serve on National Council on the Arts
Conductor JoAnn Falletta and country songwriter and singer Lee Greenwood have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the National Council on the Arts, the advisory body of the National Endowment for the Arts. The confirmation follows their nomination by President George W. Bush to serve on this advisory body to the Arts Endowment. The National Council on the Arts advises the NEA Chairman on programs and policies. Council members review and make recommendations to the Chairman on grant applications, funding program guidelines, and national initiatives. Members are chosen for their widely recognized knowledge of the arts, their expertise or profound interest in the arts, and their established record of distinguished service or achievement in the arts. The Council consists of 14 private citizens and six ex officio Members of Congress. To learn more, visit: www.arts.gov/news/news08/Council-members.html.
Join a Nation of Readers
The Big Read is accepting applications from non-profit organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2009 and June 2010. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, financial support to attend the orientation meeting, educational and promotional materials for broad distribution, Organizer’s Guide for developing and managing Big Read activities, inclusion of your organization and activities on The Big Read Web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national initiative. Approximately 400 organizations of varying sizes across the country will be selected for this cycle. To download the Guidelines & Application Instructions go to www.NEABigRead.org. Questions? Call Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010 or email TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org.
What Do You Know About Arts Midwest?
Arts Midwest is a regional arts organization that connects people throughout the Midwest and the world to meaningful arts opportunities, sharing creativity, knowledge, and understanding across boundaries. Arts Midwest region includes: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Arts Midwest currently manages the Performing Arts Fund, Midwest Arts Conference and Arts Midwest World Fest; and for Visual arts, the Russel Wright: Living with Good Design, Stories of the Somali Diaspora: Photographs by Abdi Roble, and The Photo League. Arts Midwest also administers several national initiatives for the National Endowment for the Arts including Shakespeare in American Communities, The Big Read, and NEA Jazz Masters Live. To learn more about Arts Midwest and their programs, visit: www.artsmidwest.org.
Application Deadline for Picturing America Extended
Libraries and Schools Encouraged to Apply to Bring Great American Art to the Nation’s Classrooms and Libraries - Libraries and schools now have until November 14, 2008, to apply for an innovative, free teaching tool called Picturing America. Picturing America, presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides high-quality reproductions of great American art to public libraries and K-12 schools to enhance the study of history, social studies, language arts, literature, and civics. Public libraries; K-12 public, private, parochial, and charter schools; and home school consortia in the United States and its territories are eligible to receive Picturing America materials, which include: Forty large, high-quality color reproductions of the selected masterpieces (24” x 36”); A comprehensive teacher’s resource book providing a wide range of ideas and background information to support educators using the works of art in core subject areas; and Lesson plans and additional resources available through the Picturing America Web site, http://PicturingAmerica.neh.gov. Applications are being accepted now through November 14, 2008, with delivery scheduled for spring 2009. Previous recipients of the Picturing America collection are not eligible for a second award. Application information and testimonials from librarians and educators at can be found on the Picturing America Web site, http://picturingamerica.neh.gov. Library districts and school libraries may apply for every institution in their jurisdiction with one, single application.
Call for Entries: The Art Department at ENMU-Roswell
The Art Department at ENMU-Roswell announces an open call for entry to its upcoming international exhibition, BEAUTY, DECORATION AND ORNAMENT. This exhibition is open to artist at any stage of professional development who believe their work is related in any way to ideas of beauty and or decorative ornament. Cash and scholarship prizes will be awarded. The exhibit will take place from February 12-March 11, 2009. Deadline for submission of entries is January 16, 2009. General entry fee is $20, which covers the submission of images related to as many as three separate works of art. Student entries are encouraged. If a photocopy of a current transcript, student i.d. or other proof of current registration is provided, students may enter one work for each $2 entry fee. Entry forms may be obtained by emailing Jennie.Bower@roswell.enmu.edu or by downloading from the following web page: www.roswell.enmu.edu/liberal_arts/art_exhibit.php.
As the Nonprofit Sector Faces Recession, Nonprofit Finance Fund Outlines 5 Recommendations to Prepare for Economic Downturn
The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) President and CEO, Clara Miller, outlined five recommendations for what nonprofits can do now to ease the sting of any current and future recessions. An analysis of new data from over 6,500 mid-sized nonprofits released by NFF reveals that it took years for many nonprofits to recover from the economic downturn in the U.S. that started in 2001. Clara Miller, president and CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund, said: "What nonprofits do now will have consequences that resonate far beyond the bottom lines of the organizations. The expected economic downturn will pose serious challenges for clients that rely on the services of nonprofits, particularly those in low-income communities. With fewer dollars flowing into the sector, nonprofits face the possibility of being forced to cut services at a time of increased need. Philanthropists, government, and nonprofit organizations will need to work together much more closely to ensure ongoing services for at-risk populations." Five recommendations for Nonprofits in a Recession: 1) Nonprofits heading into recession need to avoid "strong, silent behavior" and sustained spending; 2) Nonprofits should engage with board members and funders in contingency planning on what is likely to happen to clients and funders during a recession; 3) Nonprofits should avoid large investments in fixed assets and infrastructure (i.e., a building purchase, new hires or expansion of services), and if change (growth or retrenchment) is likely, then nonprofits need to work with funders and board to build a cushion to allow flexibility and course corrections; 4) Nonprofits need to get a firm handle now on their revenue patterns; and 5) If they offer services (e.g., job retraining, food kitchens and housing services) that will lessen the negative impact of an economic downturn, nonprofits should approach government funders more aggressively. To read the entire article, visit www.smartbrief.com/news/aaaa/industryPR-detail.jsp?id=B1E2DB5B-A7A5-4DFF-A31D-7EDE904C4B0F; for more information on the Nonprofit Finance Fund, visit www.nonprofitfinancefund.org.
Event and Exhibit Calendars, and Arts Opportunities
Upcoming Events and Exhibits calendars on the NDCA web site. If you have events, exhibits or artist opportunities that you would like included on the NDCA web site, please email them to comserv@nd.gov.
Check out the current Arts Opportunities available on the NDCA web site!
Did you Know...
Women Leading Philanthropy
Women and Philanthropy: 4 Ways to Get Started. Women's growing financial power changes the world of philanthropy, recent IRS data shows that women currently donate more than men. Women donors contributed almost $5 million more than their male counterparts in 2005. US News and World Report shares some of the best ways to engage women in giving. To learn more, visit: www.usnews.com/articles/business/2008/09/23/women-and-philanthropy-4-ways-to-get-started.html?PageNr=1.
~ Kimberly Palmer, Posted September 23, 2008, U.S. News
Other Resources
Applying for 501(c) Status Without a Lawyer
The IRS has created a new website (www.stayexempt.org) that enables new organizations to apply for 501(c) status without using a lawyer. This site is helpful and easy to follow.
Art Calendar
Art Calendar is the industry’s foremost business magazine for visual artists. Founded in 1986, Art Calendar acts as a beacon to guide artists on their journey toward making a living with their art. Written by knowledgeable industry pros and successful working artists, Art Calendar offers practical business advice on subjects such as art marketing, art law, portfolio development, exhibition presentation, communication skills and sales techniques, as well as advanced technical applications of photography, computer and Web tools. It also offers the most extensive and recent listings of Calls to Artists, including galleries reviewing portfolios, juried competitions, grants, fellowships, festivals, publishing opportunities and residencies. Best described as “The Artist’s Guide to Making It,” Art Calendar is the only subscription-driven, business-oriented magazine published specifically for visual artists. Art Calendar enables professional artists to make a living doing what they love. Offering innovative ideas, along with all of the necessary tools to sell their work and further their careers, Art Calendar has established itself as the ultimate resource for visual artists. www.artcalendar.com; www.artscuttlebutt.com; www.craftercircle.com.
Sell Your Arts/Crafts Online at PrairieWorksMall.com
Prairie Works is organized to empower rural and isolated North Dakota artists and artisans to market their crafts and gain access to professional networks. Its purpose is to promote access to, and development of, arts in rural and tribal communities in North Dakota. Prairie Works is an organization founded to continue the art and craft heritage of rural ND artists by providing a source to market and sell their creative products. Prairie Works is providing the On-Line Gallery, a web site to sell art and craft work that ND artists, crafters and art entrepreneurs have created. The arts/crafts of Prairie Works will consist of quality, originality, creativity, and use of appropriate techniques. All work must be handmade by the ND artisan. For more information; to become a member; and/or to sell your arts/crafts online, please visit www.prairieworksmall.com.
Online Arts Job Resource
Americans for the Arts have created an online arts job resource for employers and employees to come together. This new resource can be accessed by visiting http://jobbank.artsusa.org/search.cfm.
Prairie Independent
Introducing the "Prairie Independent" Bismarck-Mandan's newest community newspaper of people, places and events. The "Prairie Independent" is available at over 130 locations including community coffee shops, restaurants, waiting rooms, bars, entertainment centers, convenience stores, churches and at the Prairie Independent office. The "Prairie Independent" is a Free publication, if you are interested in advertising availability or offering the "Prairie Independent" to your customers, please contact Don Morrison at don@ndpeople.org, or 527-0060.
Self Employment in the Arts (SEA)
The focus of SEA is on the business of art. SEA was created with the idea that more artists will succeed if they have business skills, knowledge, resources, and contacts. Through artist-led conferences, a website full of resources and articles, and educational tools like the award winning Entrepreneurial Artist DVD; SEA helps artists turn their passions into a living. SEA is for college students, serious high school students, artists, and educators. Their mission is to provide educational resources to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist. more on SEA...
"Tools for Results" Tool-Kit - a Resource for Non-profit Arts and Cultural Organizations
The Texas Commission on the Arts "Tools for Results" Tool-kit was developed as a resource for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Texas and beyond. The Tool-kit is a collaborative project made possible with the help of many organizations that generously agreed to share their resources. The Tool-kit covers six topic areas: Fundraising & Development, Programs & Exhibitions, Cultural Tourism, Marketing, Advocacy, and Nonprofit Basics. Each section covers the basics, relevant concepts, best practices, things to consider, ideas for implementing change, common mistakes, ways to get started, do’s and don’ts, and how-to’s on a variety of topics. The “tools” are the sample forms, letters, documents, checklists, templates, and other resources. The intention is for nonprofits to take these “tools” and adapt them for their own purposes.
United States Artists (USA)
USA is a new organization dedicated to the support of America's finest living artists. Artists now have a home where they may find significant private funding to ignite the creativity that makes this country great. USA was launched in September 2005 with $20 million in seed funding provided by a coalition of leading foundations—Ford, Rockefeller, Prudential, and Rasmuson—in an act of unprecedented private investment in individual artists and the creative potential of America. Their initial investment enables them to pilot the USA Fellows program, awarding unrestricted $50,000 grants to fifty artists each year beginning in 2006. USA's long-term vision is to create an organization dedicated to the unlimited promise of our finest artists. Their horizon line is not three, five, or 25 years, but rather 100 years and beyond. Building on their base of private funding, their aspiration is to be permanently endowed. more on United States Artists…
Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center
The Artists’ Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC) database was created in 1998 by The Actors’ Fund of America, with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, as a health insurance resource for artists and people in the entertainment industry. Since then, with support from The Commonwealth Fund, it has expanded to include resources for the self-employed, low-income workers, the under-insured, the uninsured who require medical care and many other groups. For more information visit: www.ahirc.org; for a direct link to North Dakota resources, visit: www.ahirc.org/state_indx.cfm?st=ND.
Online Legal Primers on the Arts
A new web site, www.thelawportal.info, offers legal primers for artists and arts organizations, covering topics that range from the traditional and familiar (such as copyright) to the new and sometimes obscure (two-way broadband network access), and from the personal (how to find healthy materials) to the professional (how to develop contracts) to the political (free speech).
Online Classifieds Opportunities & Services for Artists
The New York Foundation for the Arts' Online Classifieds Opportunities & Services for Artists, is a free national online sources for artist opportunities and services. These include calls for entry, services such as photography of art work and accounting, space for rent, and many others. New listings are posted daily (designated with an orange "new" icon for one week) and remain on the site until they expire. Organizations posting listings are solely responsible for the content of those listings.
Additional Web Sites
The following Web sites have resources that may be of service to educators, individual artists, and arts organizations including funding and other opportunities, publications, arts events, etc:
National Endowment for the Arts
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
Arts Midwest
Arts Education Partnership
The North Dakota Council on the Arts is the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout North Dakota, and is funded by the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Statewide News
Former NDCA Board Member Passes Away
The North Dakota Council on the Arts is saddened to announce that Richard Brown, of Fargo, has passed away. His funeral will be held on Thursday, November 6 at 10:30am at the First Lutheran Church (619 Broadway North) in Fargo. Richard served as a board member for the North Dakota Council on the Arts from August 2003 to August 2008. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Richard will be dearly missed.
Call for Nominations - Don't Forget to Submit Your Nomination for NDCA's 2009 Governor’s Awards for the Arts
The Governor’s Awards for the Arts are biennial awards presented to individuals, organizations, educators, and businesses who consistently strive to better their communities through their commitment to the arts. The Council asks for your assistance in recognizing these people by your submission of nominations for the 2009 Awards. Nominations can be made in the following categories: Individual achievement (artist, staff, volunteer, administrator); Arts organization; Arts in education (teacher, administrator, school); and Private business. Nomination deadline is January 15, 2009. All nominations are reviewed by the NDCA board, and finalists will be forwarded to the Governor’s Office for final selection. The awards will be presented at a special public event on April 7, 2009, at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. For a nomination form and more information, visit www.nd.gov/arts/Gov_Award_Conf/Nominations-08.pdf; email amschmid@nd.gov; call 328-7594; or write to NDCA, 1600 E Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503-0649.
Just in Time for the Holidays - Get Your Special Edition Ornament Today!
NDCA announces the second annual Special Edition Ornament which is now available for purchase! Robin Reynolds, the owner and operator of Dacotah Clayworks in Hebron, was commissioned by NDCA to create this unique, small handled basket ornament. Reynolds forms her pottery with local clay mined by the Hebron Brick Co. She processes their rough material into a clay body suitable for pottery making. Native clays from the Badlands are gathered, making earthen slip-glazes to finish her rustic ware. This ornament offers a unique opportunity to purchase a special, hand-made Christmas decoration and/or gift, while investing in the arts across the state. Limited quantities will be available for $25.00 (includes gift box and a candy). Proceeds benefit the ND Cultural Endowment Fund, which was created by the State Legislature in 1979 to assist NDCA in providing artistic opportunities for citizens throughout the state of North Dakota. To purchase your Special Edition Ornament, call 328-7590.
NDCA Announces Upcoming Board Meeting
The North Dakota Council on the Arts’ board meeting will take place at the Radisson Hotel, located at 605 East Broadway Avenue, on November 14, from 1-4pm. Board meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 328-7590.
ARTS DAKOTA
Over 60 artists responded to the call to participate in a statewide exhibition celebrating the arts in North Dakota. Hailing from all corners of the state, visual artists, writers, musicians and videographers submitted work to be included in the exhibition ARTS DAKOTA. The North Dakota Art Gallery Association, New Bohemia, ND and the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) sponsored this exhibition to celebrate the Council’s 40th Anniversary. Focusing exclusively on North Dakota artists, ARTS DAKOTA showcases many of North Dakota’s finest creative personalities, both professional and amateur. To learn more and to view the touring schedule, visit Arts Dakota.
Community Art Center at the Plains Art Museum
Plans are finished for the new Community Art Center at the Plains Art Museum. The main floor will house a small gallery space, lobby, a large ceramics studio and four multiple purpose studios with a general focus. One will be a "clean" studio for drawing and painting etc., two will be outfitted for additional clay spaces, and the fourth will be geared toward sculpture and wood. These four studios will be used about 50 percent by schools, but is also available to rent for classes or workshops, and for use by local artists at available times. The main ceramics studio can be filled with working artists day and night. The second floor will hold private studio spaces available for rent to local artists, office spaces for the Plains and some available for local arts organizations and a gallery space. The third floor will be a gallery for local and regional art, and will connect to the Museum via a skywalk across the alley. This project will create jobs for artists to teach classes and workshops, provide professional development opportunities and create a synergy unlike anything Fargo has ever seen in the Arts Community. To read more about the project and get involved, please go to www.plainsart.org/capitalcampaign/index.php.
Call for Entries: Bismarck Art & Galleries Association (BAGA) Member Artist Show
The BAGA Member Artist Show is open to all BAGA member artists age 18 and up. Artists may submit works in any medium. Only original art work will be accepted, no copies, prints or reproductions will qualify. Art must have been created within the last two years by the artist. Artists entering must be a current paid member of BAGA. There is no entry fee for the show. Registration deadline: November 18, 2008. For more info, visit: www.bismarck-art.org; call 223-5986; or email baga@midconetwork.com.
Reminder - Ornaments for the State Christmas Tree Deadline is November 21!
NDCA invites artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display in the Memorial Hall of the State Capitol building in Bismarck. It will be lit during a public ceremony conducted by the Governor and Mrs. Hoeven on December 9, 2008, from 5 to 6pm. Submitted ornaments can vary from traditional to contemporary arts, items that are commercially produced or made from kits are not eligible for inclusion. Each ornament should include a brief one line description of the ornament (art form used, or special circumstances through which it was created), and the name of the individual who created it. A descriptive listing will be mailed to all contributors and will be available at the ceremony. Ornaments must be received in the NDCA office by Friday, November 21, 2008. All ornaments become the property of the NDCA and will be hung on the state tree each ensuing year. Mail ornaments to: North Dakota Council on the Arts, 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503-0649.
Call for Entries: Prairie Rose Art Association
Prairie Rose Art Association presents …..art from the heart; cash & carry…..everything priced under $100. Prairie Rose Art Exhibit Room, Bowman Public Library, Bowman, North Dakota. Attention all artists (sculpting, drawing, painting, wood carving, quilting, pottery, photography...etc.). Students or adults. Art for the show is due November 29, 2008 (deadline)-please drop off at the library with information on Artist Form (page 2 of prospectus). The show will be hung November 30. Opening Reception (which we would like artists to attend) will be December 1 during the Bowman Chamber’s Christmas Stroll. The goal of this show is to welcome people to the library to enjoy the art, the reception and to make available, affordable art for everyone to buy and take home...at the same time raising funding for art workshops to be held in the future, something many of you have requested. The past two years we have raised monies for art books for the youth with the ornament show which has been very successful thanks to Angie Moser and her student’s donations. This year we thought we’d expand the idea a step further. Please join us with your work for this show! Email: bowlib@ndsupernet.com. Print out and attach tags from the Artist Form, to your work.
Call for Entries: Artists Celebrating Christ (ACC)
We are having another wonderful event. Mark your calendars and enter! April 2- 4, 2009, University of Mary Benedictine Center, Bismarck, ND. Artist Registration Deadline: February 1, 2009 for Visual Art; Liturgical Art; Musical Performances; and Student art entries and art classes for school children. Quick Draw and Art Auction/ Proceeds donated to Charles Hall Youth Services. New to the Event!... Drama Clinic and Performance featuring clinician Mozelle Clark Sherman and Postcard art entries featured in the silent auction! If you haven’t received a registration packet and want one… email info@accartshow.com, or call 255-7312, and we’ll make sure to send one to you! The website is now updated with our registration forms at www.accArtShow.com.
National News
New Members Confirmed to Serve on National Council on the Arts
Conductor JoAnn Falletta and country songwriter and singer Lee Greenwood have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the National Council on the Arts, the advisory body of the National Endowment for the Arts. The confirmation follows their nomination by President George W. Bush to serve on this advisory body to the Arts Endowment. The National Council on the Arts advises the NEA Chairman on programs and policies. Council members review and make recommendations to the Chairman on grant applications, funding program guidelines, and national initiatives. Members are chosen for their widely recognized knowledge of the arts, their expertise or profound interest in the arts, and their established record of distinguished service or achievement in the arts. The Council consists of 14 private citizens and six ex officio Members of Congress. To learn more, visit: www.arts.gov/news/news08/Council-members.html.
Join a Nation of Readers
The Big Read is accepting applications from non-profit organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2009 and June 2010. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, financial support to attend the orientation meeting, educational and promotional materials for broad distribution, Organizer’s Guide for developing and managing Big Read activities, inclusion of your organization and activities on The Big Read Web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national initiative. Approximately 400 organizations of varying sizes across the country will be selected for this cycle. To download the Guidelines & Application Instructions go to www.NEABigRead.org. Questions? Call Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010 or email TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org.
What Do You Know About Arts Midwest?
Arts Midwest is a regional arts organization that connects people throughout the Midwest and the world to meaningful arts opportunities, sharing creativity, knowledge, and understanding across boundaries. Arts Midwest region includes: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Arts Midwest currently manages the Performing Arts Fund, Midwest Arts Conference and Arts Midwest World Fest; and for Visual arts, the Russel Wright: Living with Good Design, Stories of the Somali Diaspora: Photographs by Abdi Roble, and The Photo League. Arts Midwest also administers several national initiatives for the National Endowment for the Arts including Shakespeare in American Communities, The Big Read, and NEA Jazz Masters Live. To learn more about Arts Midwest and their programs, visit: www.artsmidwest.org.
Application Deadline for Picturing America Extended
Libraries and Schools Encouraged to Apply to Bring Great American Art to the Nation’s Classrooms and Libraries - Libraries and schools now have until November 14, 2008, to apply for an innovative, free teaching tool called Picturing America. Picturing America, presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides high-quality reproductions of great American art to public libraries and K-12 schools to enhance the study of history, social studies, language arts, literature, and civics. Public libraries; K-12 public, private, parochial, and charter schools; and home school consortia in the United States and its territories are eligible to receive Picturing America materials, which include: Forty large, high-quality color reproductions of the selected masterpieces (24” x 36”); A comprehensive teacher’s resource book providing a wide range of ideas and background information to support educators using the works of art in core subject areas; and Lesson plans and additional resources available through the Picturing America Web site, http://PicturingAmerica.neh.gov. Applications are being accepted now through November 14, 2008, with delivery scheduled for spring 2009. Previous recipients of the Picturing America collection are not eligible for a second award. Application information and testimonials from librarians and educators at can be found on the Picturing America Web site, http://picturingamerica.neh.gov. Library districts and school libraries may apply for every institution in their jurisdiction with one, single application.
Call for Entries: The Art Department at ENMU-Roswell
The Art Department at ENMU-Roswell announces an open call for entry to its upcoming international exhibition, BEAUTY, DECORATION AND ORNAMENT. This exhibition is open to artist at any stage of professional development who believe their work is related in any way to ideas of beauty and or decorative ornament. Cash and scholarship prizes will be awarded. The exhibit will take place from February 12-March 11, 2009. Deadline for submission of entries is January 16, 2009. General entry fee is $20, which covers the submission of images related to as many as three separate works of art. Student entries are encouraged. If a photocopy of a current transcript, student i.d. or other proof of current registration is provided, students may enter one work for each $2 entry fee. Entry forms may be obtained by emailing Jennie.Bower@roswell.enmu.edu or by downloading from the following web page: www.roswell.enmu.edu/liberal_arts/art_exhibit.php.
As the Nonprofit Sector Faces Recession, Nonprofit Finance Fund Outlines 5 Recommendations to Prepare for Economic Downturn
The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) President and CEO, Clara Miller, outlined five recommendations for what nonprofits can do now to ease the sting of any current and future recessions. An analysis of new data from over 6,500 mid-sized nonprofits released by NFF reveals that it took years for many nonprofits to recover from the economic downturn in the U.S. that started in 2001. Clara Miller, president and CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund, said: "What nonprofits do now will have consequences that resonate far beyond the bottom lines of the organizations. The expected economic downturn will pose serious challenges for clients that rely on the services of nonprofits, particularly those in low-income communities. With fewer dollars flowing into the sector, nonprofits face the possibility of being forced to cut services at a time of increased need. Philanthropists, government, and nonprofit organizations will need to work together much more closely to ensure ongoing services for at-risk populations." Five recommendations for Nonprofits in a Recession: 1) Nonprofits heading into recession need to avoid "strong, silent behavior" and sustained spending; 2) Nonprofits should engage with board members and funders in contingency planning on what is likely to happen to clients and funders during a recession; 3) Nonprofits should avoid large investments in fixed assets and infrastructure (i.e., a building purchase, new hires or expansion of services), and if change (growth or retrenchment) is likely, then nonprofits need to work with funders and board to build a cushion to allow flexibility and course corrections; 4) Nonprofits need to get a firm handle now on their revenue patterns; and 5) If they offer services (e.g., job retraining, food kitchens and housing services) that will lessen the negative impact of an economic downturn, nonprofits should approach government funders more aggressively. To read the entire article, visit www.smartbrief.com/news/aaaa/industryPR-detail.jsp?id=B1E2DB5B-A7A5-4DFF-A31D-7EDE904C4B0F; for more information on the Nonprofit Finance Fund, visit www.nonprofitfinancefund.org.
Event and Exhibit Calendars, and Arts Opportunities
Upcoming Events and Exhibits calendars on the NDCA web site. If you have events, exhibits or artist opportunities that you would like included on the NDCA web site, please email them to comserv@nd.gov.
Check out the current Arts Opportunities available on the NDCA web site!
Did you Know...
Women Leading Philanthropy
Women and Philanthropy: 4 Ways to Get Started. Women's growing financial power changes the world of philanthropy, recent IRS data shows that women currently donate more than men. Women donors contributed almost $5 million more than their male counterparts in 2005. US News and World Report shares some of the best ways to engage women in giving. To learn more, visit: www.usnews.com/articles/business/2008/09/23/women-and-philanthropy-4-ways-to-get-started.html?PageNr=1.
~ Kimberly Palmer, Posted September 23, 2008, U.S. News
Other Resources
Applying for 501(c) Status Without a Lawyer
The IRS has created a new website (www.stayexempt.org) that enables new organizations to apply for 501(c) status without using a lawyer. This site is helpful and easy to follow.
Art Calendar
Art Calendar is the industry’s foremost business magazine for visual artists. Founded in 1986, Art Calendar acts as a beacon to guide artists on their journey toward making a living with their art. Written by knowledgeable industry pros and successful working artists, Art Calendar offers practical business advice on subjects such as art marketing, art law, portfolio development, exhibition presentation, communication skills and sales techniques, as well as advanced technical applications of photography, computer and Web tools. It also offers the most extensive and recent listings of Calls to Artists, including galleries reviewing portfolios, juried competitions, grants, fellowships, festivals, publishing opportunities and residencies. Best described as “The Artist’s Guide to Making It,” Art Calendar is the only subscription-driven, business-oriented magazine published specifically for visual artists. Art Calendar enables professional artists to make a living doing what they love. Offering innovative ideas, along with all of the necessary tools to sell their work and further their careers, Art Calendar has established itself as the ultimate resource for visual artists. www.artcalendar.com; www.artscuttlebutt.com; www.craftercircle.com.
Sell Your Arts/Crafts Online at PrairieWorksMall.com
Prairie Works is organized to empower rural and isolated North Dakota artists and artisans to market their crafts and gain access to professional networks. Its purpose is to promote access to, and development of, arts in rural and tribal communities in North Dakota. Prairie Works is an organization founded to continue the art and craft heritage of rural ND artists by providing a source to market and sell their creative products. Prairie Works is providing the On-Line Gallery, a web site to sell art and craft work that ND artists, crafters and art entrepreneurs have created. The arts/crafts of Prairie Works will consist of quality, originality, creativity, and use of appropriate techniques. All work must be handmade by the ND artisan. For more information; to become a member; and/or to sell your arts/crafts online, please visit www.prairieworksmall.com.
Online Arts Job Resource
Americans for the Arts have created an online arts job resource for employers and employees to come together. This new resource can be accessed by visiting http://jobbank.artsusa.org/search.cfm.
Prairie Independent
Introducing the "Prairie Independent" Bismarck-Mandan's newest community newspaper of people, places and events. The "Prairie Independent" is available at over 130 locations including community coffee shops, restaurants, waiting rooms, bars, entertainment centers, convenience stores, churches and at the Prairie Independent office. The "Prairie Independent" is a Free publication, if you are interested in advertising availability or offering the "Prairie Independent" to your customers, please contact Don Morrison at don@ndpeople.org, or 527-0060.
Self Employment in the Arts (SEA)
The focus of SEA is on the business of art. SEA was created with the idea that more artists will succeed if they have business skills, knowledge, resources, and contacts. Through artist-led conferences, a website full of resources and articles, and educational tools like the award winning Entrepreneurial Artist DVD; SEA helps artists turn their passions into a living. SEA is for college students, serious high school students, artists, and educators. Their mission is to provide educational resources to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist. more on SEA...
"Tools for Results" Tool-Kit - a Resource for Non-profit Arts and Cultural Organizations
The Texas Commission on the Arts "Tools for Results" Tool-kit was developed as a resource for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Texas and beyond. The Tool-kit is a collaborative project made possible with the help of many organizations that generously agreed to share their resources. The Tool-kit covers six topic areas: Fundraising & Development, Programs & Exhibitions, Cultural Tourism, Marketing, Advocacy, and Nonprofit Basics. Each section covers the basics, relevant concepts, best practices, things to consider, ideas for implementing change, common mistakes, ways to get started, do’s and don’ts, and how-to’s on a variety of topics. The “tools” are the sample forms, letters, documents, checklists, templates, and other resources. The intention is for nonprofits to take these “tools” and adapt them for their own purposes.
United States Artists (USA)
USA is a new organization dedicated to the support of America's finest living artists. Artists now have a home where they may find significant private funding to ignite the creativity that makes this country great. USA was launched in September 2005 with $20 million in seed funding provided by a coalition of leading foundations—Ford, Rockefeller, Prudential, and Rasmuson—in an act of unprecedented private investment in individual artists and the creative potential of America. Their initial investment enables them to pilot the USA Fellows program, awarding unrestricted $50,000 grants to fifty artists each year beginning in 2006. USA's long-term vision is to create an organization dedicated to the unlimited promise of our finest artists. Their horizon line is not three, five, or 25 years, but rather 100 years and beyond. Building on their base of private funding, their aspiration is to be permanently endowed. more on United States Artists…
Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center
The Artists’ Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC) database was created in 1998 by The Actors’ Fund of America, with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, as a health insurance resource for artists and people in the entertainment industry. Since then, with support from The Commonwealth Fund, it has expanded to include resources for the self-employed, low-income workers, the under-insured, the uninsured who require medical care and many other groups. For more information visit: www.ahirc.org; for a direct link to North Dakota resources, visit: www.ahirc.org/state_indx.cfm?st=ND.
Online Legal Primers on the Arts
A new web site, www.thelawportal.info, offers legal primers for artists and arts organizations, covering topics that range from the traditional and familiar (such as copyright) to the new and sometimes obscure (two-way broadband network access), and from the personal (how to find healthy materials) to the professional (how to develop contracts) to the political (free speech).
Online Classifieds Opportunities & Services for Artists
The New York Foundation for the Arts' Online Classifieds Opportunities & Services for Artists, is a free national online sources for artist opportunities and services. These include calls for entry, services such as photography of art work and accounting, space for rent, and many others. New listings are posted daily (designated with an orange "new" icon for one week) and remain on the site until they expire. Organizations posting listings are solely responsible for the content of those listings.
Additional Web Sites
The following Web sites have resources that may be of service to educators, individual artists, and arts organizations including funding and other opportunities, publications, arts events, etc:
National Endowment for the Arts
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
Arts Midwest
Arts Education Partnership
The North Dakota Council on the Arts is the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout North Dakota, and is funded by the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Medicare Report
Hello Everyone,
Please enjoy the information contained in this edition of Frontier Focus. Please be sure to share it with your members, colleagues, providers and office billing staff. Thank you for your continued efforts to broadcast Medicare information to the providers in Region VIII.
Table of Contents
1. New From the Medicare Learning Network
2. Physicians May Earn Pay Boost of Up to 5.1 Percent from MIPPA Update Plus E-Prescribing and PQRI Incentives
3. Update Notice for HH PPS
4. Announcement of New Oxygen Payment Rules and Supplier Responsibilities
5. Announcement of Plans to Bolster Quality of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments
6. ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Calls
7. Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Listening Session
8. Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Update
9. Medicare Prescription Drug Event Data Overview
10. October Flu Shot Reminder
11. Extra Help for Beneficiaries Paying for Prescription Drugs
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1. New From the Medicare Learning Network
The revised Medicare Physician Guide: A Resource for Residents, Practicing Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals (October 2008), which offers general information about the Medicare Program, becoming a Medicare provider or supplier, Medicare reimbursement, Medicare payment policies, evaluation and management services, protecting the Medicare Trust Fund, inquiries, overpayments, and appeals, is now available in downloadable format from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Learning Network at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/physicianguide.pdf .
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2. Physicians May Earn Pay Boost of Up to 5.1 Percent from MIPPA Update Plus E-Prescribing and PQRI Incentives
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday announced a new initiative for physicians to trade in their prescription pads and improve efficiency and safety when ordering drugs for patients with Medicare. The initiative is included in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule for calendar year 2009. To view the Press Release, go to the web page at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp.
A copy of the final rule (CMS-1403-FC) is available at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PhysicianFeeSched/PFSFRN/itemdetail.asp?filterType=none&filterByDID=0&sortByDID=4&sortOrder=descending&itemID=CMS1216674&intNumPerPage=10
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3. Update Notice for HH PPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice to update the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2009. Medicare payments to home health agencies will increase by an estimated additional $30 million next year as a result of a 2.9 percent increase in the annual market basket calculation of the cost of goods and services included in providing services under the HH PPS. The update also accounts for a 2.75 percent reduction to the HH PPS rates (the 2nd year of a 4-year phased in reduction) to account for the changes in case-mix that are unrelated to patient’s health status, and an updated 2009 wage index.
A copy of the notice (CMS-1555-N) is available on the CMS website at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/hha.asp .
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4. Announcement of New Oxygen Payment Rules and Supplier Responsibilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new oxygen payment rules and supplier responsibilities required by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). These final rules are found in the regulation titled “Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B (CMS-1403-FC),” which is now on display at the Office of the Federal Register.
Visit the CMS website at www.cms.hhs.gov/center/dme.asp to view the rule and obtain additional information.
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5. Announcement of Plans to Bolster Quality of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced plans to strengthen the tie between the quality of care furnished to people with Medicare in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and the payments hospitals receive for those services. In a final rule establishing Medicare payment and policy changes for services in HOPDs and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for calendar year (CY) 2009, CMS reiterates its commitment to implementing Value Based Purchasing (VBP) initiatives across the continuum of beneficiaries’ care and transforming Medicare from a passive payer to a prudent purchaser of health care.
The final Outpatient Prospective Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS/ASC) rule also includes a 3.6 percent annual inflation update for HOPDs; and adopts changes to payment policies for HOPDs and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) beginning on January 1, 2009. The law sets the ASC update for CY 2009 at 0 percent.
To view the entire Press Release, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp .
A copy of the final rule (CMS-1404-FC) is available at
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/HORD/itemdetail.asp?filterType=none&filterByDID=-99&sortByDID=3&sortOrder=descending&itemID=CMS1216689&intNumPerPage=10 .
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6. ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Calls
ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call for Physicians
Physicians may now register for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call that will be conducted on November 17, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST. To register for this call, go to http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/111708. To find additional information about this conference call and to access the ICD-10 Overview Presentation that will be discussed during the call, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/07_Sponsored_Calls.asp.
ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call for Hospital Staff Transcript
The transcript of the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call for Hospital Staff that was held on October 14, 2008 is now available at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/Downloads/ICD-10_October14calltranscript.pdf.
If you are unable to access any of the hyperlinks in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser.
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7. Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Listening Session
December 9, 2008
10:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM EST
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announces a listening session being conducted as part of the development of a plan for the transition to a value-based purchasing program for physician and other professional services as required by section 131(d) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). This notice was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2008.
The purpose of the listening session is to solicit comments on an issues paper that will present the range of issues being considered for plan development. Physicians, physician associations, and all others interested in the pursuit of new payment approaches to enhance the quality and efficiency of physician and other professional services are invited to participate, in person or by calling in to the teleconference. The Issues Paper will be posted on the CMS Website Physician Center Spotlights at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/physician.asp no later than November 28, 2008. The issues identified and discussed during this meeting will assist us in developing options for the plan. The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to space and teleconference lines available.
For further details, you can view the notice at:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-24900.
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8. Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Update
I wanted to make you aware that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has directed its Medicare contractors to begin including messages regarding electronic prescribing and new services for caregivers on all Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) generated and sent to Medicare beneficiaries on or after October 14, 2008, through February 28, 2009. Specifically, the MSN messages include the following statements:
o “Electronic prescribing can save you time at the pharmacy, reduce the chance of getting the wrong medication or dose, and save money. When you go to the doctor, ask “Do you e-prescribe?”
o “Caring for someone with Medicare? We know it’s not easy. Visit “Ask Medicare” at medicare.gov/caregivers for up-to-the-minute information, resources, and tips on making the most of Medicare.”
You can find additional information on CMS’ e-prescribing initiative at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EPrescribing/ and http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI/03_EPrescribingIncentiveProgram.asp on the CMS Website.”
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9. Medicare Prescription Drug Event Data Overview
MEDICARE RELEASES PART D DATA FOR 2006 AND 2007 AT
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT SYMPOSIUM
CMS is presenting information, which has never before been made public, on Medicare drug claims for the 25 million Medicare beneficiaries in the Part D program. Pursuant to the Medicare Part D Data Final Rule, published in May 2008, CMS now has an unprecedented tool for evaluation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and the entire Medicare program. The Part D Data Final Rule permits Part D claims data to be analyzed and used for program monitoring, research, quality improvement, and other purposes.
Highlights from the six presentations from the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Symposium conducted by CMS on October 30, 2008, are attached.
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10. October Flu Shot Reminder
Flu Season Is Upon Us! Begin now to take advantage of each office visit as an opportunity to encourage your patients to get a flu shot. It’s still their best defense against combating the flu this season. (Medicare provides coverage of the flu vaccine without any out-of-pocket costs to the Medicare patient. No deductible or copayment/coinsurance applies.) And don’t forget, health care personnel can spread the highly contagious flu virus to patients. Protect Yourself. Don’t Get the Flu. Don’t Give the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot.
Remember - Influenza vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits. Note that influenza vaccine is NOT a Part D covered drug.
For information about Medicare’s coverage of the influenza virus vaccine and its administration as well as related educational resources for health care professionals, please go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/flu_products.pdf on the CMS website.
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11. Extra Help for Beneficiaries Paying for Prescription Drugs
Do You Know Someone Who Is Having Trouble Paying For Prescription Drugs?
Medicare Can Help!
· If an individual has limited income and resources, they may qualify for extra help from Medicare. It could be worth over $3,300 in savings on prescription drug costs per year.
· Encourage people with Medicare to file for Extra Help online: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/i1020/main.html or by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to apply over the phone.
· State Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) offices can assist with the application. Find contact information for a local SHIP Counselor at http://www.medicare.gov/contacts/static/allStateContacts.asp or by calling
1-800-MEDICARE.
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Lucretia James
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Region VIII
1600 Broadway, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 844-1568
lucretia.james@cms.hhs.gov
Please enjoy the information contained in this edition of Frontier Focus. Please be sure to share it with your members, colleagues, providers and office billing staff. Thank you for your continued efforts to broadcast Medicare information to the providers in Region VIII.
Table of Contents
1. New From the Medicare Learning Network
2. Physicians May Earn Pay Boost of Up to 5.1 Percent from MIPPA Update Plus E-Prescribing and PQRI Incentives
3. Update Notice for HH PPS
4. Announcement of New Oxygen Payment Rules and Supplier Responsibilities
5. Announcement of Plans to Bolster Quality of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments
6. ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Calls
7. Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Listening Session
8. Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Update
9. Medicare Prescription Drug Event Data Overview
10. October Flu Shot Reminder
11. Extra Help for Beneficiaries Paying for Prescription Drugs
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1. New From the Medicare Learning Network
The revised Medicare Physician Guide: A Resource for Residents, Practicing Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals (October 2008), which offers general information about the Medicare Program, becoming a Medicare provider or supplier, Medicare reimbursement, Medicare payment policies, evaluation and management services, protecting the Medicare Trust Fund, inquiries, overpayments, and appeals, is now available in downloadable format from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Learning Network at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/physicianguide.pdf .
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2. Physicians May Earn Pay Boost of Up to 5.1 Percent from MIPPA Update Plus E-Prescribing and PQRI Incentives
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday announced a new initiative for physicians to trade in their prescription pads and improve efficiency and safety when ordering drugs for patients with Medicare. The initiative is included in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule for calendar year 2009. To view the Press Release, go to the web page at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp.
A copy of the final rule (CMS-1403-FC) is available at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PhysicianFeeSched/PFSFRN/itemdetail.asp?filterType=none&filterByDID=0&sortByDID=4&sortOrder=descending&itemID=CMS1216674&intNumPerPage=10
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3. Update Notice for HH PPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice to update the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2009. Medicare payments to home health agencies will increase by an estimated additional $30 million next year as a result of a 2.9 percent increase in the annual market basket calculation of the cost of goods and services included in providing services under the HH PPS. The update also accounts for a 2.75 percent reduction to the HH PPS rates (the 2nd year of a 4-year phased in reduction) to account for the changes in case-mix that are unrelated to patient’s health status, and an updated 2009 wage index.
A copy of the notice (CMS-1555-N) is available on the CMS website at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/hha.asp .
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4. Announcement of New Oxygen Payment Rules and Supplier Responsibilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new oxygen payment rules and supplier responsibilities required by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). These final rules are found in the regulation titled “Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B (CMS-1403-FC),” which is now on display at the Office of the Federal Register.
Visit the CMS website at www.cms.hhs.gov/center/dme.asp to view the rule and obtain additional information.
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5. Announcement of Plans to Bolster Quality of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced plans to strengthen the tie between the quality of care furnished to people with Medicare in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and the payments hospitals receive for those services. In a final rule establishing Medicare payment and policy changes for services in HOPDs and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for calendar year (CY) 2009, CMS reiterates its commitment to implementing Value Based Purchasing (VBP) initiatives across the continuum of beneficiaries’ care and transforming Medicare from a passive payer to a prudent purchaser of health care.
The final Outpatient Prospective Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS/ASC) rule also includes a 3.6 percent annual inflation update for HOPDs; and adopts changes to payment policies for HOPDs and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) beginning on January 1, 2009. The law sets the ASC update for CY 2009 at 0 percent.
To view the entire Press Release, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp .
A copy of the final rule (CMS-1404-FC) is available at
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/HORD/itemdetail.asp?filterType=none&filterByDID=-99&sortByDID=3&sortOrder=descending&itemID=CMS1216689&intNumPerPage=10 .
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6. ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Calls
ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call for Physicians
Physicians may now register for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call that will be conducted on November 17, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST. To register for this call, go to http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/111708. To find additional information about this conference call and to access the ICD-10 Overview Presentation that will be discussed during the call, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/07_Sponsored_Calls.asp.
ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call for Hospital Staff Transcript
The transcript of the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call for Hospital Staff that was held on October 14, 2008 is now available at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/Downloads/ICD-10_October14calltranscript.pdf.
If you are unable to access any of the hyperlinks in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser.
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7. Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Listening Session
December 9, 2008
10:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM EST
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announces a listening session being conducted as part of the development of a plan for the transition to a value-based purchasing program for physician and other professional services as required by section 131(d) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). This notice was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2008.
The purpose of the listening session is to solicit comments on an issues paper that will present the range of issues being considered for plan development. Physicians, physician associations, and all others interested in the pursuit of new payment approaches to enhance the quality and efficiency of physician and other professional services are invited to participate, in person or by calling in to the teleconference. The Issues Paper will be posted on the CMS Website Physician Center Spotlights at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/physician.asp no later than November 28, 2008. The issues identified and discussed during this meeting will assist us in developing options for the plan. The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to space and teleconference lines available.
For further details, you can view the notice at:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-24900.
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8. Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Update
I wanted to make you aware that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has directed its Medicare contractors to begin including messages regarding electronic prescribing and new services for caregivers on all Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) generated and sent to Medicare beneficiaries on or after October 14, 2008, through February 28, 2009. Specifically, the MSN messages include the following statements:
o “Electronic prescribing can save you time at the pharmacy, reduce the chance of getting the wrong medication or dose, and save money. When you go to the doctor, ask “Do you e-prescribe?”
o “Caring for someone with Medicare? We know it’s not easy. Visit “Ask Medicare” at medicare.gov/caregivers for up-to-the-minute information, resources, and tips on making the most of Medicare.”
You can find additional information on CMS’ e-prescribing initiative at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EPrescribing/ and http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI/03_EPrescribingIncentiveProgram.asp on the CMS Website.”
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9. Medicare Prescription Drug Event Data Overview
MEDICARE RELEASES PART D DATA FOR 2006 AND 2007 AT
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT SYMPOSIUM
CMS is presenting information, which has never before been made public, on Medicare drug claims for the 25 million Medicare beneficiaries in the Part D program. Pursuant to the Medicare Part D Data Final Rule, published in May 2008, CMS now has an unprecedented tool for evaluation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and the entire Medicare program. The Part D Data Final Rule permits Part D claims data to be analyzed and used for program monitoring, research, quality improvement, and other purposes.
Highlights from the six presentations from the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Symposium conducted by CMS on October 30, 2008, are attached.
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10. October Flu Shot Reminder
Flu Season Is Upon Us! Begin now to take advantage of each office visit as an opportunity to encourage your patients to get a flu shot. It’s still their best defense against combating the flu this season. (Medicare provides coverage of the flu vaccine without any out-of-pocket costs to the Medicare patient. No deductible or copayment/coinsurance applies.) And don’t forget, health care personnel can spread the highly contagious flu virus to patients. Protect Yourself. Don’t Get the Flu. Don’t Give the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot.
Remember - Influenza vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits. Note that influenza vaccine is NOT a Part D covered drug.
For information about Medicare’s coverage of the influenza virus vaccine and its administration as well as related educational resources for health care professionals, please go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/flu_products.pdf on the CMS website.
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11. Extra Help for Beneficiaries Paying for Prescription Drugs
Do You Know Someone Who Is Having Trouble Paying For Prescription Drugs?
Medicare Can Help!
· If an individual has limited income and resources, they may qualify for extra help from Medicare. It could be worth over $3,300 in savings on prescription drug costs per year.
· Encourage people with Medicare to file for Extra Help online: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/i1020/main.html or by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to apply over the phone.
· State Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) offices can assist with the application. Find contact information for a local SHIP Counselor at http://www.medicare.gov/contacts/static/allStateContacts.asp or by calling
1-800-MEDICARE.
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Lucretia James
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Region VIII
1600 Broadway, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 844-1568
lucretia.james@cms.hhs.gov
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Viewing the Funding of North Dakota Legislative Campaigns
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