The CA Department of Education, Professional Learning Support Division Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Update

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Legislation

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction - 2014 Primary Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption - AB 1246 authorizes SBE to adopt instructional materials for Grades K-8 aligned to CCSSM by March 30, 2014 - SB 1200: Modifications to the California Additions to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Model Courses for Higher Mathematics Adopted

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mathematics: CA Modifications to CCSS

- Adopted by State Board on January 16, 2013 - Two public hearings on January 3 & 4, 2013. One at CDE and another at Orange County Office of Education -

Education Code (EC) 60605.11 (b) (3, 4, 5)

- one set of standards per grade level - Algebra I based upon CCSS for mathematics - Redundant standards are eliminated

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mathematics: 2014 Primary Adoption of Instructional Materials

- Approved, with amendments, components necessary to proceed - Evaluation criteria - Timeline - Application for Instructional Materials Reviewers and Content Review Experts

Mathematics: Supplemental Instructional Materials Review

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Current approved supplemental list available on CDE website - Category 2 mathematics material - San Joaquin Office of Education - Training February 2013 - Deliberations April 2013

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mathematics: Professional Learning Modules

- NEW! Mathematics: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve Standards for Mathematical Practice - Developed in collaboration with the California Math Project - Mathematics: Kindergarten through Grade Eight Learning Progressions - Developed in collaboration with the San Mateo COE

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mathematics: Assessments

- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Torlakson’s Recommendations for Transitioning to a Future Assessment System released - Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Preliminary Test Blueprints Released - SBAC Sample Items and Performance Tasks Released

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Generation Science Standards National Development/Review Process Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Development Process Web page: http://www.nextgenscience.org/development-process

Next Generation Science Standards Development Process - California July 2011:

Framework for K-12 Science

Education Released by National Research Council 2011: Promotion of the NGSS and Conceptual Framework at Conferences and Workshops begins

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2011 February 2012: Second Meeting of State Review Team of Science Experts October 2012: Third Meeting of State Review Team of Science Experts January 2013: Final Draft of NGSS Released available* July 31, 2013: SSPI Presents to California SBE Recommended Science Standards Based on the NGSS 2012 2013 2014 September 2011: California Chosen as Lead State in Development of New Science Standards, Based on Framework * pending SBE action November 2011: First Meeting of State Review Team of Science Experts May 2012: First Public Draft of NGSS Released November 2012: Second Public Draft of NGSS Released Spring 2013: Two Public Meetings of Final NGSS November 30, 2013: California SBE Adopts, Rejects, or Modifies Recommended Science Standards 2014*: Implementation of New Science Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Second (and final) public draft released on January 8, 2013 - Interactive functions available on website - Achieve and NSTA encourage review and feedback until January 29, 2013

Next Generation Science Standards

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction - NSTA hosting free webinars from 3:30 5:00 p.m. P.S.T.

- Final NGSS expected to be released Spring 2013

Career Technical Education in STEM

Agriculture TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Engineering and Design Information Technology

Building and Construction Finance and Business Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Health Science/Biomedical Transportation

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

CTE Standards

- SBE approved newly revised CTE Standards for grades 9 –12 - Aligned with new academic core standards, grades 9 – 12 - Prepare students to be Career and College ready

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

California Math Science Partnership

- Enhance the content knowledge and teaching skills for classroom teachers through professional learning activities.

- No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Title II, Part B is the funding source - Cohort 7 – 17 programs, 2010 - 2013 – Cohort 8 – 9 programs, 2011 - 2014 – Cohort 9 – 3 programs, 2012 - 2015 – Demonstration Centers – 4 programs, 2012 13 – Cohort 10 – waiting on national budget

California Math Science Partnership

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Please join us

- Learning Network Conference - February 28 – March 1 - Woodlake Inn, Sacramento - Contact Karen Martin - [email protected]

- (916) 323-5849

STEM Summit

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction • November 18 – 19, 2013 • Sacramento Convention Center • Contact Karen Shores, [email protected]

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

New CDE Consultants

• Science – Scott Spector • [email protected]

• (916) 319-0190 • Mathematics – Emily Oliva • [email protected]

• (916) 319-0198

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Thank You

Emily Oliva Education Programs Consultant [email protected]

916-319-0198 Professional Learning Support Division