[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 214 (Friday, November 5, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 60430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28839]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 
21st Century; Meeting

AGENCY: National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 
21st Century, Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the National Commission on Mathematics and 
Science Teaching for the 21st Century (Commission). This notice also 
describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of this meeting is 
required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
and is intended to notify the general public of their opportunity to 
attend.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 29, 1999, from 3:30 to approximately 
6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 30 from 8:30 a.m. to adjournment at 
approximately 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESS: The Washington Hilton and Towers, International Ballroom West, 
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, telephone: (202) 
483-3000, fax: (202) 232-0438.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Linda P. Rosen, Executive 
Director, The National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching 
for the 21st Century, US Department of Education, Room 6W252, 400 
Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202) 260-8229, 
fax: (202) 260-7216.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Commission on Mathematics and 
Science Teaching for the 21st Century was established by the Secretary 
of Education and is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) (P.L. 92-463, as amended; 5 U.S.C.A. Appendix 2). 
The Commission was established to address the pressing need to 
significantly raise student achievement in mathematics and science by 
focusing on the quality of mathematics and science instruction in K-12 
classrooms nationwide. The Commission will develop a set of 
recommendations with a corresponding, multifaceted action strategy to 
improve the quality of teaching in mathematics and science.
    The meeting of the Commission is open to the public. The proposed 
agenda will focus on (1) What is known about effective teaching that 
leads to high levels of mathematical and scientific understanding among 
all students, and (2) What it takes to enable teachers to teach in this 
way. The proposed agenda will include both plenary sessions and 
presentations.
    Space may be limited and you are encouraged to register if you plan 
to attend. You may register through the Internet at 
America__C[email protected] or Jamila__R[email protected]. Please include your 
name, title, affiliation, complete address (including e-mail, if 
available), telephone and fax numbers. If you are unable to register 
through the Internet, you may fax your registration information to The 
National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st 
Century at (202) 260-7216 or mail to The National Commission on 
Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century, US Department of 
Education, Room 6W252, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202. 
The registration deadline is November 22, 1999. Any individual who will 
need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting 
(i.e., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, materials in 
alternative format) should notify Jamila Rattler at (202) 260-8229 by 
no later than November 17, 1999. We will attempt to meet requests after 
this date, but cannot guarantee availability of the requested 
accommodation. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with 
disabilities.
    Records will be kept of all Commission proceedings, and will be 
available for public inspection at The National Commission on 
Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century, 400 Maryland 
Avenue, SW, Room 6W252 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
weekdays, except Federal holidays.

    Dated: October 27, 1999.
Marshall S. Smith,
Acting Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-28839 Filed 11-4-99; 8:45 am]
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