RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - The State Board of Education will meet next week in Wilmington for its spring planning and work session. It will be held in conjunction with its regular meeting.

The agenda:

TUESDAY, APRIL 5
Planning and Work Session
11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks/Lunch/Overview of Afternoon Session and Strategic Plan Review and Discussion

1 – 2:30 p.m.
Strategic Plan Implementation Progress and Challenges

2:30 – 3:55 p.m.
Every Students Succeed Act

3:55 – 5:10 p.m.
Standards Review and Revisions Presentation and Discussion

5:10 – 5:25 p.m.
Wrap-Up Discussion and Setting the Context for Wednesday’s Discussions

5:25 p.m.
Adjourn. Reception in the Atrium

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Planning and Work Session continued
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

9 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
State Assessment System Presentation and Discussion

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Panel Discussion with Stakeholders (UNC Wilmington College of Education Faculty and Southeast Education District Superintendents)

12 p.m.
Lunch

1 – 1:30 p.m.
Criminal Background Check Issues

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Short Session Legislative Agenda Discussion

2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Other Discussion Topics

3:30 – 4 p.m.
Strategic Plan Review

4 – 4:30 p.m.
Open Mic for State Board of Education Members and Advisors

4:30 p.m.
Adjourn