Executive 0 rders EO 13398 (d) instructional practices, programs, and materials that are effective for improving mathematics learning; (e) the training, selection, placement, and professional development of teachers of mathematics in order to enhance students' learning of mathe- matics; (f) the role and appropriate design of systems for delivering instruction in mathematics that combine the different elements of learning processes, curricula, instruction, teacher training and support, and standards, assess- ments, and accountability; (g) needs for research in support of mathematics education; (h) ideas for strengthening capabilities to teach children and youth basic mathematics, geometry, algebra, and calculus and other mathematical dis- ciplines; (i) such other matters relating to mathematics education as the Panel deems appropriate; and (j) such other matters relating to mathematics education as the Secretary may require. Sec. 5. Additionul Reports. The Secretary may require the Panel, in car- rying out subsection 2(b) of this order, to submit such additional reports relating to the policy set forth in section 1 as the Secretary deems appro- priate. Sec. 6. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with applicable law, including section 103 of the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3403), and subject to the availability of appropriations. (b) The Department shall provide such administrative support and fund- ing for the Panel as the Secretary determines appropriate. To the extent permitted by law, and where practicable, agencies shall, upon request by the Secretary, provide assistance to the Panel. (c) The Panel shall obtain information and advice as appropriate in the course of its work from: (i) officers or employees of Federal agencies, unless otherwise directed by the head of the agency concerned; (ii) State, local, territorial, and tribal officials; (iii) experts on matters relating to the policy set forth in section 1; (iv) parents and teachers; and (v) such other individuals as the Panel deems appropriate or as the Sec- retary may direct. (d) Members of the Panel who are not officers or employees of the United States shall serve without compensation and may receive travel ex- penses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving intermittently in Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707), consistent with the availability of funds. (e) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.) (the "Act"), may apply to the administration of any portion of this 217
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