Transcript Leadership and the Presidential Award
Robert S. Ricks –
[email protected]
Robin Nelson –
[email protected]
Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative
(
AMSTI
)
www.amsti.org
State Standards Link
: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/documents.asp
?section=54&sort=4&footer=sections
State Science Assessment Link: Go to the url below, click on Publications and select the
Alabama Science Assessment Alabama High School Graduation Exam
science assessments.
(ASA)and the (AHSGE)for information on our
http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.as
p?section=91&footer=sections
Wild Card: O n the AMSTI website you will find some lesson plans for grades K-8 Global Learning Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) and some to Fill In The Holes (FITH) in our state course of study.
Lacey Wieser [email protected]
Current round of MSP w/ focus on Science and Literacy
Roll-out 2010 ELA Standard (Common Core) helping content teachers understand RST and WHST strands
AZ Science Standard Link http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/science/articulated.asp
State Science Assessment links http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/AIMS/AIMSInformation.asp
http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/AIMS/AIMSSupport.asp
Science Resource Page ( http://www.ade.az.gov/sa/sdi/science.asp
)
Arkansas
Stephen Brodie (state): [email protected]
Catherine Mackey (state): [email protected]
Bill Fulton (honorary) Dr. Dennis Plyler (associate)
◦ ◦
SciKeys
◦
– 5 th Grade, 7 th Grade, Biology Focus: Inquiry-based 5-E Lesson Modeling
http://skfifth.pbworks.com
http://skseven.pbworks.com
◦ http://skbiology.pbworks.com
◦ ◦
Content Literacy
◦
Collaboration with State Literacy Specialists Science Grade Bands: 5-8, 9-12 Focus: Summarizing, Writing to Learn, Questioning, Vocabulary
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Picture Perfect Science
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Collaboration with State Literacy Specialists Grades: K-6 Focus: Inquiry-based Science Lessons from Picture Books
State Standards Link
http://arkansased.org/educators/curriculum/ frameworks.html#science
State Science Assessment Link
http://arkansased.org/testing/assessment.ht
ml
State Educational Cooperatives Link
http://arkansased.org/about/schools/coops.
html
Jim Greco [email protected]
Lisa Fassett [email protected]
Blessing Mupanduki, [email protected]
Matt Silberglitt, [email protected]
Art Sussman, [email protected]
Deborah L. Tucker, [email protected]
Rowena Douglas, [email protected]
California Mathematics and Science Partnership
-
$21 million in Federal funds for research on professional development that enhances content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers in mathematics and science. http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/ma/camspintrod.asp
California Department of Education (CDE) STEM Web page – Part of the CDE STEM Discussion Group, this page provides operational definition and resources for STEM in kindergarten through grade twelve education.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/stemintrod.asp
Education and the Environment Initiative
– A legislated initiative on environmental literacy/science that includes a K-12th grade curriculum comprised of 85 units teaching science academic standards. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ee/
California Science Standards http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/ and Science Framework http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/documents/scienceframework .pdf
California Standards Test for Science – Blueprints of science tests. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/blueprints.asp
Science Safety Handbook for California Public Schools to be posted by June 2011) and other resources http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/ (update
Barry Cartwright [email protected]
Standards Implementation
Colorado is following a 4 phase plan implementing for our new standards. These standards were written with the idea Students must actively engage with and think about the big ideas of science, not just passively hear or read about them.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/StandardsI mplementation.html
MSPs
This years MSPs focused on elementary science and science note booking.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/tii/b.asp
State Standards Link http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/C oAcademicStandards.html
State Science Assessment link
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/docu ments/csap/csap_frameworks.html
Elizabeth Buttner [email protected]
Guide to Curriculum Standards
: Each content standard “unpacked” into sequenced unit subconcepts and student performance outcomes.
Scientific Inquiry Formative Feedback Rubrics
: Narrative descriptors of attributes of “Novice”, “Intermediate” and “Skillful” student work in 4 essential components of scientific inquiry.
MSP Instructional Coaching Academies
New certification endorsement for “Instructional Specialist: Elementary Mathematics and/or Science” (effective 2015): http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/cert/regulations/2015_proposed_regulations _11-10-2010.pdf
State Standards Link http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890 State Science Assessment link http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890 Connecticut High School Science Safety, Prudent Practices and Regulations: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/curriculum/science/safety/ science_safety.pdf Connecticut Middle School Safety, Prudent Practices and Regulations: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/curriculum/science/safety/ middleschool_sciencesafety.pdf
Tonyea Mead-Education Associate, Science [email protected]
April McCrae-Science Assessment Specialist [email protected]
Delaware Science Coalition-Statewide professional development and materials for k-12 teachers.
Delaware’s Governor’s Council for STEM- Advise the Dept. of Education on issues relating to STEM education.
High School Professional –Movement toward integration of STEM, engaging multimedia e-text books and technology in grades 9-12 th .
State Standards, State Science Assessment, Delaware Science Coalition Link http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/staff/ci/ content_areas/science.shtml
Tamara Reavis, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Acting Director for Assessment and Accountability, [email protected]
Michael J. Kaspar, Ph.D., Affiliate Member, [email protected]
Alma S. Miller, Affiliate Member, [email protected]
Initiative 1 Recipient for Race to the Top Funding
Initiative 2 Catalyst Schools Theme-Based Schools for STEM, Arts Integration and World Cultures
Initiative 3 Participation in the Sally Ride Academy
Initiative 4 Statewide Secondary and Elementary
Science & Engineering Fairs
Initiative 5 Next Generation of Science Standards
State Standards Link -
Learning Standards for K-12
http://osse.dc.gov/seo/frames.asp?doc=/seo/lib/seo/DCPS-horiz-science.pdf
State Assessment & Accountability link http://osse.dc.gov/seo/cwp/view,A,1274,Q,561249,seoNav,%7C31193%7C.asp
DCPS Common Core Standards link http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/In+the+Classroom/What+Students+Are+Learning/
Latasha Fisher [email protected]
325 West Gaines Street Turlington Building Suite 424 Tallahassee, FL 32399
Increase the percentage of students who are performing at or above proficiency in science as measured by AP, ACT, Biology end of course exam, NAEP, FCAT 2.0 (Grades 5 & 8), and Voluntary Pre Kindergarten assessment Increase the percentage of high school students who enroll in and successfully complete advanced and higher level courses in science (AP, IB, AICE, Dual Enrollment) Increase the number of students who are performing at or above proficiency in science in our lowest performing and high needs districts.
( State Standards Link CPALMS www.floridastandards.org
)
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test ( http://fcat.fldoe.org/
)
The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM)
(
http://www.fcrstem.org/
)
Juan-Carlos Aguilar [email protected]
Amanda Buice [email protected]
The State will require that all elementary and middle schools make Science their AYP second indicator starting with a
hold harmless
year in 2011-2012 and with
full implementation
in the 2012-2013 school year.
Race to the Top Goals
Set High Standards and Rigorous Assessments for All – Leading to College and Career Readiness Encourage Advanced Placement and dual enrollment options which allow students to earn college credit while still in high school Improve overall condition of teaching and learning Effective Support for All Schools, Including Turning Around the Lowest-Achieving Schools Promote an aggressive STEM agenda to ensure that students are proficient in STEM fields MSP – 25 funded grants throughout the state.
Georgia Performance Standards https://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Pages/BrowseSta ndards/ScienceStandards.aspx
Georgia Science Frameworks https://www.georgiastandards.org/Frameworks/Pages/BrowseF rameworks/Science.aspx
Georgia Science Resources https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/pages/Videos/sci ence.aspx
Georgia Assessments http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx
Math Science Partnerships (MSP) Program http://www.gadoe.org/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServMSP Coming Soon….Georgia STEM!
• Derrick Tsuruda (2010 State) Education Specialist, Science [email protected]
• Colleen Murakami (2010 State) [email protected]
• Justin Mew (2010 Associate) [email protected]
• Jeffrey Piontek (2010 Associate) [email protected]
STEM Learning Strategy and Network, one of many projects under Race to the Top (RTTT), http://hawaiidoereform.org/Hawaii-Race
College and Career Ready Diploma Policy 4540, http://graduation.k12.hi.us/
Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT),
http://hqt.k12.hi.us
State Standards Link http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us
State Science Assessment link
http://sas.sao.k12.hi.us
Scott Smith - Science Coordinator [email protected]
i-STEM - Stakeholders action group http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/istem/
ISAS - Idaho Science and Aerospace Academy NASA http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/science/ISAS/index.htm
◦ Standards: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/content_standards/ science_standards.htm
◦ Assessment: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/assessment/ISAT/ ◦
Idaho STEM Pipeline
http://www.idahostem.org/
Pam Stanko Gil Downey [email protected]
Illinois and PARCC
http://www.isbe.net/common_core/pdf/assessme nt_FAQs.pdf
Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program
http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/html/math.htm
Formative Assessment Professional Development Program
Jenny Hicks, Curriculum, [email protected]
Janet Rummel, Assessment, [email protected]
◦ ◦
Indiana Science Initiative www.indianascience.org
◦
K-8 Inquiry based, research developed curriculum Sustained professional development focused on science and literacy
Modeling Instruction in Chemistry and Physics (and developmental work in Biology)
◦ http://www.nd.edu/~nismec/nismec11.htm
◦ 2010 Academic Standards for Science http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards /PrintLibrary/science.shtml
http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/
ISTEM Resource Network
https://www.istemnetwork.org/
Associate Members
Tony Heiting [email protected]
Kathy McKee [email protected]
Yvette McCulley [email protected]
Honorary Members
Ken Hartman [email protected]
Jack Gerlovich [email protected]
STEM State Strategic Plan Roadmap
http://iowastem.org
Environmental Literacy Plan https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5RQqjTweuo6 ZDExMjVmZmEtMzM5My00ZDExLWJmN2EtYzQ2Nj k5MzAzNzAy&hl=en State Science Leadership Team http://sites.google.com/a/iowa.gov/iowa-science leadership/
Sean Elkins [email protected]
Karen Kidwell [email protected]
Suzann Shaver [email protected]
New focus on STEM pathways for College and Career Readiness.
Establishment of regional training networks for development of support materials and developing assessment literacy in science.
Highly Effective Teaching and Learning characteristics and support materials http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Highly+Effective+Teaching+and+ Learning/Characteristics+of+Highly+Effective+Science+Teaching+and+Learning.htm
KY Program of Studies http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curricul um+Documents+and+Resources/Program+of+Studies/default.htm
KY Core Content for Assessment http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curricul um+Documents+and+Resources/Core+Content+for+Assessment/C ore+Content+for+Assessment+4.1/ Science Newsletters http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Elementary+Sch ool/Intermediate/Science/Elementary+Science+Newsletters.htm
(Elementary) http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Middle+School/ Science/Middle+School+Science+Newsletters.htm
(Middle) http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/High+School/Sci ence/High+School+Science+Newsletters.htm
(High)
Ann Wilson, Science Program Coordinator, LDOE [email protected]
Jean May-Brett, MSP Coordinator & STEM Initiative, LDOE [email protected]
Loren Barrios, Elementary Consultant: Science, LDOE [email protected]
MSP
Twenty 2010-11 Elementary (3 rd and 4 th grade) math and science projects partnering 35 districts, private schools, 10 IHEs, and nine (9) community resource providers .
STEM Initiative
( http://www.louisianaschools.net/offices/stem/ ) Creating a state-wide STEM Alliance with regional hubs - networks of public and private partnerships, LEAs, IHEs, businesses and foundations and a Superintendent’s National Advisory Circle.
End of Course Exams
have been developed to replace current state Graduate Exit Exams. The Biology exam is now operational for science. Access assessment guides at http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/assessment_guides.html
.
Career-Tech Science
Course Curricula have been developed for Forensic Science and Food Science . These courses count as science units toward graduation with a Career Diploma. View at http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/comprehensive_curriculum.html
Louisiana Standards as Grade-Level Expectations http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/gle.html
Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/comprehensi ve_curriculum.html
: Science is at Science Assessment : All state assessments and information is found at http://www.louisianaschools.net/testing
EAGLE
(
Enhanced Assessment of Grade-Level Expectations) a
n online system for formative assessment. Access at
is
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/uploads/14990.pdf
Anita Bernhardt [email protected]
Maine Department of Education Statewide Strategic Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/links.html
Maine Environmental Literacy Plan http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/links.
html
Longitudinal Data System Information http://www.maine.gov/education/lds/index.h
tml
State Standards http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitec h/index.html
State Science Assessment http://www.maine.gov/education/mea/index .htm
http://www.maine.gov/education/technology /index.htm
Maine Learning Technology Initiative http://www.maine.gov/education/te chnology/index.htm
Massachusetts
Jacob Foster ( [email protected]
) Katie Bowler ( [email protected]
)
Massachusetts
STE Strand Maps and Concept & Skill Progressions:
www.doe.mass.edu/omste/review.html
Model Curriculum and Curriculum-Embedded Performance Assessments (MA Race to the Top)
Science and Literacy: gathering, using, analyzing and presenting evidence in science and literacy lessons
Massachusetts
State STE Standards:
www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/100 6.doc
State STE Assessment:
www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/sci.html
MA STE standards revision information: www.doe.mass.edu/omste/review.html
Michigan
Kevin J. Richard, [email protected]
Mozell P. Lang, [email protected]
Michigan
Re-imagining Education (Standards-based, Seat time waivers, Virtual learning, S.T.E.M. Coalition )
Teaching for Learning Framework (77 research-based elements necessary for effective instruction)
teachingforlearning.org
Science Writing Across the Curriculum (15 Instructional Learning Strategies & 8 Demonstration Strategies with science specific examples)
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Science_WAC_2_3_264454_7.pdf
Michigan
Michigan Standards Links ◦ ◦ ◦ General – High School K-7 www.Michigan.gov/Science http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924_41644_42814---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_28760_49215---,00.html
State Science Assessment link ◦ ◦ ◦ General – High School K-7 www.Michigan.gov/OEAA http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_35150---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_31168---,00.html
Dawn Cameron John Olson [email protected]
Jim Wood [email protected]
Science Standards adopted in 2010 include Nature of Science and Engineering strand
Simulations to be added to our online science assessment
Frameworks for Science Standards will be delivered as an interactive website by July
Developing a statewide STEM network including industries and higher ed
State Standards Link http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excel lence/Academic_Standards/Science/index.html
State Science Assessment link http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Accountability_ Programs/Assessment_and_Testing/index.html
SciMathMN – business/education partnership (future Frameworks site) http://www.scimathmn.org
Kristen Crawford [email protected]
Katie Burke [email protected]
Creation of a statewide STEM plan
Development of a Math and Science Partnership Web Page to celebrate the work of the state projects and to provide educators across the nation with information about high-quality, research-based professional development models (will go “live” mid late April, 2011)
Development of a “Model Curriculum” that will provide resources such as Science Units of Study to teachers throughout the state (will go “live” mid March, 2011)
Montana Content Standards Montana CRT Assessment
Jim Woodland [email protected]
KICKS2 Keep Improving Content and Skills in Science – a MSP state-wide program (http://kicks2.org)
Science Matters/Building a Presence in Nebraska ( http://kicks.ishareinfo.org/bap/ )
Science SCASS (State Collaborative on Assessments and Student Standards (http://sciencescass.org)
( State Standards Link
http://www.education.ne.gov/science/Docu ments/ArticulatedScienceSinWord.pdf
State Science Assessment link
(http://www.education.ne.gov/assessment/N eSA-Science.htm)
Science Olympiad (http://soinc.org)
Richard N. Vineyard [email protected]
Nevada STEM Education Coalition
Review and revision of Nevada Science Standards
Common core state standards
( Nevada Science Standards
www.doe.nv.gov/Standards_Science.html
)
Nevada State Science Assessment
(nde.doe.nv.gov/Assessment.htm)
Nevada STEM Education Coalition ( www.gatheringgenius.com
)
Mary Jo Daniel ([email protected]) Associate Member
www.nmstemed.org
www.ped.state.nm.us/MathScience/msac.html
Math and Science Advisory Council (MSAC)
State Standards Link http://www.ped.state.nm.us/MathScience/sci enceStandards.html
State Science Assessment link
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAcc ountability/AssessmentEvaluation/SBA/index.
html
New York
Ann Crotty, Ed.D.
Will Jaacks [email protected]
New York
Regents Reform Agenda – Race to the Top http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/ Title II, Part B – Mathematics and Science Partnerships http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/msp/home.html
Framework for Science Education – Next Generation Science Standards – NYS Learning Standards in Science http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/scicurricupdate2 010rttt.pdf
New York
NYSED Science Curriculum and Instruction http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/home.html
NYSED Office of Assessment Policy, Development and Administration http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/science/home.html
Beverly Vance, [email protected]
Sarah Reives, [email protected]
Ragan Spain, [email protected]
Revised Science Standards
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/phase1/
Instructional Support Toolkit
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/
North Carolina’s Race to the Top Initiative
Next Generation Science Assessments
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/assessment/
NC Formative Assessment Learning Community Online Network (NCFALCON)
http://center.ncsu.edu/falcon/
Constance Barsky [email protected]
Esther Hopkins [email protected]
Mathematics and Science Partnerships
◦
Five science partnerships, Grades 3 through 12
◦
120 hours of content professional development, most embedded during the school year
Ohio Performance Assessment Project Pilot
◦
Grades 11 and 12: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
◦
Rubric developed for scientific inquiry
Race to the Top
◦
Multiple projects for standard’s implementation with accompanying professional development
Ohio Revised Science Standards and Model Curriculum http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page= 3&TopicRelationID=1705&ContentID=76585&Content=100569
Jana Rowland [email protected]
Science Inquiry Institute
- Collaborative effort of OKSDE, the Science Museum Network and Science Museum Oklahoma to provide professional development in science inquiry and sustained support throughout the year
Math and Science Partnership Grants
- Outstanding professional development throughout the state with many projects taking teachers into the field to experience true science research http://sde.state.ok.us/NCLB/TitleIIPartB.html
Coalition for the Advancement of Science and Math Education in Oklahoma (CASMEO)
- Broad-based leadership alliance to enhance and revitalize science and math ed in Oklahoma
( Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills
PASS
) for science sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/Subject/science.pdf
Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests sde.state.ok.us/AcctAssess/core.html
Oklahoma Building Academic Vocabulary Resources sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/BAV/default.html
Cheryl Kleckner [email protected]
Leslie Phillips [email protected]
Oregon STEM Education ◦ ◦ ◦ ODE, business, university, community college, informal educator, and K-12 partnership developing a STEM Education Framework ◦ Intel hosting a ‘STEM College and Career Readiness and Student Success Symposium’ in April ◦ Portland STEM Education Center being developed Moving Science Education Forward Regional professional development workshops and materials for K-12 science educators to assist in implementing the new Oregon Science Standards and provide hands-on scientific inquiry and engineering design experiences www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2978
Oregon K-12 Grade Level Science Standards www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2560 Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=517 Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design Resources www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=518 Oregon Science Teacher Update www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1874 Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/
PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICIA L. VATHIS ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY AND ACTING SCIENCE CURRICULUM ADVISOR 2 [email protected]
PENNSYLVANIA
STANDARDS ALLIGNED SYSTEM (www.pdesas.org)
BIOLOGY KEYSTONE MANDATED TEST – FRAMEWORK AND MODEL CURRICULUM MAPS (www.pdesas.org)
REVISED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND REVISED ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY STANDARDS
PENNSYLVANIA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY ( www.pdesas.org
– clear standards tap) PSSA FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLGOY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY FOR GRADES 4 AND 8 ( www.pdesas.org
– assessment tap) KEYSTONE BIOLOGY EXAM – END OF COURSE
RESOURCES/MATERIALS/LEARMING COMMUNITIES, ETC CAN ALL BE FOUND ON OUR SAS WEBSITE
8 1 Peter J. McLaren [email protected]
401-222-8454
◦ Building a Strong Foundation MSP http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/mathsci.aspx
◦ Rhode Island’s Race to the Top Initiative http://www.ride.ri.gov/commissioner/RaceToTh eTop/default.aspx
◦ Rhode Island’s Model Educator Evaluation System http://www.ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/Educato rEvaluation
◦ Rhode Island State Standards Link http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/gle.aspx
◦ Rhode Island State Science Assessment link http://www.ride.ri.gov/Division EEIE/Office_IAC.aspx
◦
Rhode Island Science Resources
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/science.aspx
Kathy Ortlund, Science Assessment Specialist, [email protected]
Linda Schoen Giddings, Assessment and Standards, [email protected]
Linda Sinclair, Ret.
R
Biology end-of course to supplant Physical Science as state high school test
Science Curriculum development – in progress
Science Support Document http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards and-Learning/Academic Standards/old/cso/standards/science/ sd.html
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Accountability /Assessment/
Linda K. Jordan [email protected]
First To The Top Initiative
http://tn.gov/firsttothetop/
STEM Innovation Network Initiative
http://tn.gov/firsttothetop/programs-stem.html
State Standards Link
http://tn.gov/education/curriculum.shtml
State Science Assessment link
http://tn.gov/education/assessment/index.s
html
http://www.stemresources.com/
Kenn Heydrick, Texas Education Agency Director of Science, [email protected]
Irene Pickhardt, Texas Education Agency Assistant Director of Science, [email protected]
12 End-of-Course Exams Required for High School Graduation
Starting in 2011-2012, entering 9 th grade students will need to meet certain performance standards on 12 high school End-of-Course exams, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. ( http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/eoc/ )
Statewide Professional Development Opportunities
To support K-12 teachers with our new science standards (TEKS), Texas is providing ongoing professional development. These opportunities include the following: Chemistry End-of-Course Exam Success (2 1/2 days) Physics End-of-Course Exam Success (2 1/2 days) Follow-up Online Opportunities ( http://projectsharetexas.org/ ) on previous face-to-face trainings, which include K-12 Science TEKS Overview, Grades 5-8 Science Academy, and Biology End-of-Course Exam Success
Project Share
Project Share provides an elearning platform to support a community of practitioners dedicated to improving teaching and learning through an interactive and engaging environment. ( www.projectsharetexas.org/ )
Science Curriculum Standards – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Beginning in 2010-2011
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
Texas Student Assessment – New STAAR Program
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/
Graduation Plans – 4 Years in 4 Core Subjects
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
www.thecb.state.tx.us/collegereadiness/TCRS.cfm
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (TRC)
http://www.thetrc.org
Shannon Buchanan – [email protected]
Kevin King – [email protected]
David Smith – Brad Talbert – [email protected]
Earth Science Core Curriculum Writing Project Middle School Science Endorsement – K-2 Science Core Adoption: http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Sci/elem/documents /K-2ScienceCoreCurriculum_000.pdf
Involvement with Common Core task forces to ensure the proper implementation of the Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects standards.
Development of Technology-Enhanced Items for state-wide science CRTs
◦
Not multiple choice, Java animations, computer scored
State Standards Link http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Sci/defaul t.htm
State Science Assessment link
http://www.schools.utah.gov/assessment/Cri terion-Referenced-Tests/Science.aspx
Informal Science Education Enhancement (iSEE) Partnership http://www.iseeutah.org/
Vermont
Pat Fitzsimmons [email protected]
Gail Hall [email protected]
Kathy Renfrew [email protected]
Vermont
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Science and Literacy--Common Core Connections
Wiki site https://sites.google.com/site/commoncoreinvermont/ Science and Literacy: A Natural Fit (grades 3-5+) http://www.heinemann.com/products/E02127.aspx
NECAP Assessment Development — Tri-State initiative New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_assessment/necap/res ources.html
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Alternate Assessment in Science
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_alternate/entry_points.
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Vermont
State Standards Link ◦ ◦ Standards http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pubs/framework.html
Grade Expectations http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_curriculum/science/gle.ht
ml State Science Assessment link ◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_assessment/necap/resour ces.html
Other Resources
◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_curriculum/science/resou rces.html
Barb Young Science Specialist [email protected]
Initiative 1:
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Review and revision of the Virginia Standards of Learning and the Curriculum Framework
◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/scienc e/review.shtml
Initiative 2:
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Governor’s Initiatives for Education:
Virtual Online Providers College Lab Schools
Initiative 3:
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Posting of a model cross curricular unit “Virginia Animals and their Habitats”
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http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/cross curricular_instruction/science/animals_habitats/index.shtml
Current (2003) Virginia Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stan dards_docs/science/index.shtml
New (2010) Virginia Standards of Learning http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stan dards_docs/science/review.shtml
Virginia Science Assessment link
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.sh
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Ellen Ebert, Teaching and Learning Science Director Cinda Parton, Director of Assessment Development Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor, Sustainability & Science Roy Q. Beven, CS3 Associate Member
Washington State Science Success Framework
Developing a 10-year framework for improving science education in Washington State
End-of-Course Assessment in Biology
http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx
Currently in development, scheduled to be a graduation requirement for the class of 2013 and beyond
Washington State Environmental and Sustainability
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Literacy Plan
http://www.k12.wa.us/EnvironmentSustainability/default.aspx
Developing a statewide plan in response to the pending “No Child Left Inside” federal legislation
State Standards: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Standards.aspx
State Science Assessment: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx
Join us at the NSTA Area Conference in Seattle Dec 8-10, 2011!
Marty Burke [email protected]
Robin Anglin [email protected]
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Science with Inquiry Modules and Problem based Learning Experiences SIMPLE K-6
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Project Based Learning
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Collections of teacher created Instructional Guides, Unit plans, PBL’s and Inquiry Lessons hosted on Teach 21
http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21
◦ State Standards Link http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/ Policy 2520.3 -- 21st Century Science K-8 Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools ( PDF ) ( Word ) ◦ Policy 2520.35 -- 21st Century Science 9-12 Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools ( PDF ) ( Word 2009 ) State Assessment & Accountability http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/