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Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative - AMSTI. Robert S. Ricks – [email protected] Robin Nelson – [email protected]. Alabama. Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative ( AMSTI ) www.amsti.org. Alabam a. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Robert S. Ricks – [email protected] 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 (ASA)and the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE)for information on our science assessments.
http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=91&footer=sections
Wild Card: On 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 [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 )
Stephen Brodie (state): [email protected] Catherine Mackey (state): [email protected] Bill Fulton (honorary)Dr. Dennis Plyler (associate)
Arkansas
SciKeys – 5th Grade, 7th 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
Picture Perfect Science◦ 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.html
State Educational Cooperatives Link
http://arkansased.org/about/schools/coops.html
Jim Greco [email protected] Fassett [email protected]
Blessing Mupanduki, [email protected] Matt Silberglitt, [email protected] Sussman, [email protected]
Deborah L. Tucker, [email protected] 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 (update to be posted by June 2011) and other resources - http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/
Barry [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/StandardsImplementation.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/CoAcademicStandards.html
State Science Assessment link http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/documents/csap/csap_frameworks.html
Elizabeth [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 9-12th.
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] S. Miller, Affiliate Member, [email protected]
Initiative 1 Recipient for Race to the Top Funding
Initiative 2 Catalyst SchoolsTheme-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] West Gaines Street
Turlington Building Suite 424Tallahassee, 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] 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 Standardshttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/ScienceStandards.aspx Georgia Science Frameworkshttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Frameworks/Pages/BrowseFrameworks/Science.aspx Georgia Science Resourceshttps://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/pages/Videos/science.aspx Georgia Assessmentshttp://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx Math Science Partnerships (MSP) Programhttp://www.gadoe.org/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServMSP Coming Soon….Georgia STEM!
• Derrick Tsuruda (2010 State) Education Specialist, [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 [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/
Illinois and PARCChttp://www.isbe.net/common_core/pdf/
assessment_FAQs.pdf
Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/html/math.htm
Formative Assessment Professional Development Program
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 Networkhttps://www.istemnetwork.org/
Yvette [email protected]
Associate Members
Tony Heiting [email protected]
Kathy McKee [email protected]
Honorary Members
Ken Hartman [email protected]
Jack [email protected]
STEM State Strategic Plan Roadmap http://iowastem.org
Environmental Literacy Plan https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5RQqjTweuo6
ZDExMjVmZmEtMzM5My00ZDExLWJmN2EtYzQ2Njk5MzAzNzAy&hl=en
State Science Leadership Team http://sites.google.com/a/iowa.gov/iowa-science-lead
ership/
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/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Program+of+Studies/default.htm
KY Core Content for Assessment http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Core+Content+for+Assessment/Core+Content+for+Assessment+4.1/
Science Newsletters http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Elementary+Sc
hool/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/Science/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, [email protected]
MSP Twenty 2010-11 Elementary (3rd and 4th 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: Science is at http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/comprehensive_curriculum.html
Science Assessment: All state assessments and information is found at http://www.louisianaschools.net/testing
EAGLE (Enhanced Assessment of Grade-Level Expectations) is an online system for formative assessment. Access at http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/uploads/14990.pdf
Anita [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 Planhttp://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/links.html
Longitudinal Data System Informationhttp://www.maine.gov/education/lds/index.html
State Standards http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/index.html
State Science Assessment http://www.maine.gov/education/mea/index.htm http://www.maine.gov/education/technology/index.htm
Maine Learning Technology Initiativehttp://www.maine.gov/education/technology/index.htm
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/1006.doc
State STE Assessment: www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/sci.html
MA STE standards revision information: www.doe.mass.edu/omste/review.html
Massachusetts
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
MichiganMichigan
Michigan Standards Links◦ General – www.Michigan.gov/Science ◦ High School - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924_41644_42814---,00.html◦ K-7 - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_28760_49215---,00.html
State Science Assessment link◦ General – www.Michigan.gov/OEAA ◦ High School - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_35150---,00.html◦ K-7 - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_31168---,00.html
MichiganMichigan
Dawn Cameron- [email protected] Olson- [email protected] 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_Excellence/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] 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
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 andStudent Standards (http://sciencescass.org)
State Standards Link (http://www.education.ne.gov/science/Documents/ArticulatedScienceSinWord.pdf
State Science Assessment link (http://www.education.ne.gov/assessment/NeSA-Science.htm)
Science Olympiad (http://soinc.org)
Richard N. [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/scienceStandards.html
State Science Assessment link http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/AssessmentEvaluation/SBA/index.html
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/scicurricupdate2010rttt.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
New York
Beverly Vance, [email protected] Sarah Reives, [email protected] Spain, [email protected]
Revised Science Standards http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/phase1/
Instructional Support Toolkithttp://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/
North Carolina’s Race to the Top Initiative
Next Generation Science Assessmentshttp://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/assessment/
NC Formative Assessment Learning Community Online Network (NCFALCON)
http://center.ncsu.edu/falcon/
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
OhiOhioo
Revised Science Standards and Model Curriculumhttp://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 researchhttp://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] 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 Updatewww.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1874
Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/
PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICIA L. VATHISENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY AND
ACTING SCIENCE CURRICULUM ADVISOR 2
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
PENNSYLVANIA
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.asp
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Rhode Island Science Resources◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/science.aspx
Kathy Ortlund, Science Assessment Specialist,
[email protected] Schoen Giddings, Assessment and
Standards, [email protected], [email protected] Sinclair, Ret.
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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.shtml
http://www.stemresources.com/
Kenn Heydrick, Texas Education AgencyDirector of Science, [email protected]
Irene Pickhardt, Texas Education AgencyAssistant Director of Science,
12 End-of-Course Exams Required for High School GraduationStarting in 2011-2012, entering 9th 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 OpportunitiesTo 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 ShareProject 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 2010-2011http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
Texas Student Assessment – New STAAR Programhttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/
Graduation Plans – 4 Years in 4 Core Subjectshttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx
Texas College and Career Readiness Standardswww.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] King – [email protected]
David Smith – [email protected] 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/default.htm
State Science Assessment link http://www.schools.utah.gov/assessment/Criterion-Referenced-Tests/Science.aspx
Informal Science Education Enhancement (iSEE) Partnership - http://www.iseeutah.org/
Pat Fitzsimmons [email protected]
Gail Hall [email protected] Kathy Renfrew [email protected]
Vermont
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
Alternate Assessment in Science◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_alternate/entry_points.
html#science
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.html
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/resour
ces.html
Vermont
Initiative 1: ◦ Review and revision of the Virginia Standards of Learning and the
Curriculum Framework◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/review.shtml
Initiative 2:◦ Governor’s Initiatives for Education:
Virtual Online Providers College Lab Schools
Initiative 3:◦ Posting of a model cross-curricular unit “Virginia Animals and their Habitats”◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/cross-curricular_instruction/science/
animals_habitats/index.shtml
Current (2003) Virginia Standards of Learninghttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/index.shtml
New (2010) Virginia Standards of Learninghttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/review.shtml
Virginia Science Assessment link http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.shtml
Ellen Ebert, Teaching and Learning Science DirectorCinda Parton, Director of Assessment Development
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor, Sustainability & ScienceRoy Q. Beven, CS3 Associate Member
Washington State Science Success FrameworkDeveloping 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 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!
o Science with Inquiry Modules and Problem based Learning Experiences SIMPLE K-6
o Project Based Learning
o 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/
Teach21 http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/