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Explore the K-12 Framework and the Draft Next Generation Science Standards Document

NSELA/NSTA SummEr LEAdErShip iNSTiTuTEJune 24-28, 2012

Austin, Texas

hoSTEd by National Science Teachers Association and

National Science Education Leadership Association

N S TA / N S E L A S u m m E r L E A d E r S h i p i N S T i T u T E

Welcome to the 51st Summer Leadership Institute in Austin, TX! For the first time the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) are collaborating to bring teachers and leaders together for high quality professional development. Many individuals have worked together to plan a timely and engaging agenda for you, and I hope you enjoy your time here, returning home prepared to be a source of information and support for others.

During the SLI, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers and leaders to get an in-depth understanding of A Framework for K-12 Science Education and a close look at the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) draft to determine key features of each, noting comparisons, contrasts, and shifts in focus from previous reform efforts. You will also have a chance to develop strategies and ideas for what curriculum and assessment might look like in light of the NGSS and to provide feedback to the writers of the NGSS.

I encourage you to take advantage of the chance to network with your colleagues. I especially hope you find the opportunity to reach out to those who are emerging leaders and/or are attending the SLI for the first time. Supporting new and emerging leaders is critical for the future of science education, and NSELA has several on-going initiatives for that purpose.

Collaboration, communication, and action within the science education community are essential in order to refocus the efforts of science educators on the tenets of the Framework and NGSS present. Working together, we can provide excellence in science education and ensure a bright future for every student.

I look forward to our time in Austin!

Dr. Elizabeth AllanNSELA President, 2012-2013

wELcomE from ThE NATioNAL SciENcE EducATioN LEAdErShip ASSociATioN

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It is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you to my hometown, Austin, Texas! We pride ourselves on being far from ordinary - in fact, we celebrate being “weird.” As a hot spot for innovation and creativity, Austin embraces entrepreneurs and progressive thinkers. This NSELA/NSTA Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) captures the spirit of Austin and offers an exciting opportunity to significantly impact science education by focusing on the Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas and the draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Major advances in science, new understandings of how students learn science, and the 21st Century science literacy skills required for the United States to keep a competitive edge in our global economy predicated the need for the NGSS.

The theme of my presidency, “Build the Scaffolding for 21st Century Science Literacy” is supported by this SLI. The NGSS are rich in practices along with science content and, when aligned with curricula, pedagogy, assessment, and teacher preparation, will provide the scaffolding for quality science education. The 21st Century science literacy skills including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation permeate the NGSS.

I hope that by participating in this SLI, you will develop a deeper understanding of the research and theoretical basis that provide the underpinnings for A Framework for K-12 Science Education; have an opportunity to critically analyze the NGSS draft; ascertain the need and strategies for systemic change; and acquire the tools and resources necessary to lead the charge for 21st Century science literacy. Quality science education will not only prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) but will also produce a citizenry that is capable of making vital decisions regarding energy shortages, environmental issues, and health concerns.

I challenge you to be far from ordinary by developing innovative and creative leadership strategies as a result of this Summer Leadership Institute to ensure that all students have access to a quality science education. Furthermore, I hope you help “Keep Austin Weird” during your visit to my hometown!

Dr. Karen L. OstlundNSTA President, 2012-2013

wELcomE from ThE NATioNAL SciENcE TEAchErS ASSociATioN

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NSELA/NSTA SummEr LEAdErShip iNSTiTuTEJune 24-28, 2012

Austin, Texas

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Time Session Location

1:00pm - 5:00pm Registration/Check-in Amphitheater 204

3:00pm – 4:30pmSLI Leadership Strand: Framing the ExperienceSusan Koba and Janey Kaufmann

Conference Room 301

5:30pm - 6:30pm Introduction and WelcomeNSELA and NSTA Presidents Elizabeth Allan and Karen Ostlund

Guest SpeakerSteve WolfScience in the Movies(Sponsored by Casio)

Amphitheater 204

6:30pm - 7:30pm ReceptionBallroom Salon A, B, C(Meeting Level 3)

Goals:

1. Participants will develop a deep understanding of the theory and research behind the NGSS - WHAT the Framework for K-12 Science Education is and WHY the Framework is necessary for high quality science teaching and learning.

2. Participants will work in grade bands as well as in vertical teams to understand how the Framework provides the rationale for the NGSS and examine available drafts of the standards.

3. Participants will explore concerns about transitioning to the NGSS and identify ways to support educators throughout the change process.

4. Participants will compare current curriculum models to the performance expectations of the draft NGSS and plan next steps.

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7:00am - 5:30pm Registration Amphitheater 204

7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast Tejas

8:00am - 8:30amWelcome and OrientationPresidents Welcome: Elizabeth Allan, Karen Ostlund, Joyce Tugel

Amphitheater 204

8:30am - 11:30amThe K-12 Framework for Science EducationHarold Pratt

Amphitheater 204

11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch Tejas

1:00pm - 4:30pmThe Change Process: Understanding the Need for Systemic ChangeVanessa Westbrook and Sam Zigrossi

Tejas

4:30pm - 5:00pmReview, Summary, Reflection of the DayJoyce Tugel

Amphitheater 204

4:30pm - 5:30pmSLI Leadership Strand: Reflection in Small Groups Susan Koba and Janey Kaufmann

Dinner on your own

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8:00am - 8:15amWelcomeJoyce Tugel

Amphitheater 204

8:15am - 9:15amIntroduction of the Next Generation Science StandardsStephen Pruitt

Amphitheater 204

9:30am - 12:00pmImmersion Experience: Draft NGSS, Session IVanessa Westbrook

Breakout rooms

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Tejas

1:00pm - 3:30pm Immersion Experience: Draft NGSS, Session II Breakout rooms

3:30pm - 4:30pmTown HallStephen Pruitt

Amphitheater 204

4:30pm - 5:00pmReview and Summary of the DayJoyce Tugel

Amphitheater 204

4:30pm - 5:30pmSLI Leadership Strand: Reflection in Small Groups Susan Koba and Janey Kaufmann

Dinner on your own

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8:00am-12:00pm NGSS and Instructional MaterialsHarold Pratt and Zipporah Miller

Amphitheater 204

9:00am-12:00pmSLI Leadership Strand: Reflection in Small Groups Susan Koba and Janey Kaufmann

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Tejas

1:00pm - 4:30pmAssessment and the NGSSMartin Storksdieck

Amphitheater 204

5:00pm - 8:00pmHelios DinnerJoanne Vasquez - WelcomeGuest Speaker – Dr. S. James Gates

SheratonCapitol D

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Time Session; Presenter/Facilitator; Location Location


8:00am - 8:15amBringing it all togetherJoyce Tugel et.al.

Amphitheater 204

8:15am - 9:00am

9:00am -11:15am

Town Hall summaryStephen PruittMartin StorksdieckHarold Pratt

Develop personal/team implementation planReflect on identified goals

Amphitheater 204

9:00am-11:15amSLI Leadership Strand: Bringing It All Together Susan Koba and Janey Kaufmann

11:15 am-12:00pmClosing Speaker Sam Zigrossi

Amphitheater 204

12:00pm Lunch Tejas

Adjourn

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bioS prESENTErS ANd guEST SpEAkErS

Kevin Fisherhave been in education for 33 years. past president of the Science Teachers Association of Texas and the Texas Science Education Leadership Association. was a member of the biology Science Standards writing team for Texas in 1995 and again in 2009. currently a member of the Life Science writing team for the Next generation Science Standards.

present position is Secondary Science coordinator for Lewisville independent School district, a large suburban district in the dallas-fort worth metro area. Taught high school science for 16 years. worked as a science specialist for a regional education service center in Texas for 8 years. have been with the school district for 9 years. have been involved for many years in supporting and defending science education at the state and national level.

Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. is currently the John S. Toll professor of physics at the university of maryland, college park and serves on the u. S. president’s council of Advisors on Science and Technology. he is known for his work on supersymmetry, supergravity, and superstring theory. he received two b. S. (mathematics & physics) and ph. d. degrees from massachusetts

institute of Technology, the latter in 1977. his doctoral thesis was the first at miT to deal with supersymmetry.

professor gates has received honors for his teaching including the 1999 washington Academy of Sciences college Science Teacher of the year, 2002 distinguished Scholar-Teacher from the university of maryland, and 2003 American Association of physics Teachers klopsteg Award. in 2006, the American Association for the Advancement of Science honored him with the public understanding of Science Award. in 2011 he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Jaymee Herrington has been a Science content specialist at youens Elementary School in houston, Texas since the summer of 2010. he received many honors for his work in the state of georgia, including, the project wET Teacher of the year, 2002 gSTA Teacher of promise, and 2004 gSTA regional Teacher of the year. mr. herrington has also worked with the georgia department of Education

as a teacher consultant for the k–2 Science frameworks. in addition to his classroom experience, mr. herrington served on the georgia Science Teachers Association board from 2002–2010. in 2009 he was elected president of the statewide science organization. mr. herrington earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Sam houston State university in huntsville, Texas; a master’s degree in Early childhood Education from kennesaw State university and is currently in the university of houston clear Lake graduate program.

Elizabeth Allandr. Elizabeth Allan is an Associate professor of biology at the university of central oklahoma and the coordinator of the Secondary Science Education program. She serves as the director of the central oklahoma Science fair and is an Academic Leadership fellow at the university.

before returning to oklahoma in 2005, dr. Allan was the director of the western carolina center for mathematics and Science Education, a part of the North carolina mathematics and Science Education Network and prior to that worked at the North carolina department of public instruction. dr. Allan has been a classroom teacher in oklahoma, california, and North carolina.

dr. Allan served as region d director before becoming president-elect of NSELA and is the current president of the oklahoma Science Teachers Association.

dr. Allan earned her bachelor of Science at the university of oklahoma and her masters and phd from the university of california, riverside.

Mariel Milano is currently a district k–12 STEm Specialist for orange county public Schools in orlando, florida. ms. milano also serves on the florida center for research in Science, Technology, and Engineering and mathematics (fcr-STEm) florida STEm Strategic planning committee as a part of the k–12 team for education goals. prior to joining the district curriculum team, mariel was a science

resource teacher for gifted students and a Teacher-in-residence through a partnership with purdue university’s iNSpirE program. in these positions, she developed and provided professional development for engineering, forensic science and epidemiology programs for elementary students. mariel received a bS in Early childhood Education from the university of central florida, and will receive a masters in k–8 mathematics and Science Education from university of central florida.

Kenneth L. Huff a National board certified Teacher in early adolescence science is presently a grade 6 science teacher at mill middle School in williamsville, New york. his responsibilities at mill middle also include coordinating staff development. mr. huff also taught at cleveland hill middle School in cheektowaga, New york from 1993 through 1999. he served as team leader during both

appointments—totaling sixteen sixteen years of service.

beyond his teaching responsibilities, mr. huff is involved in various synergistic activities including an appointment to The National Academies Teacher Advisory council, president of The Association of presidential Awardees in Science Teaching, and a member of the American institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space Systems Technical committee. he served as chair of the NSTA Aerospace programs Advisory board where he initiated and led the effort to develop a national position statement on aerospace education.



Martin Storksdieck is the director of the board on Science Education at the National research council in washington, d.c. he oversees studies that address a wide range of issues related to science education and science learning, and provides evidence-based advice to decision-makers in policy, academia and educational practice. his own research focused on what and how we learn

when we do so voluntarily, and how learning is connected to our behaviors, identities and beliefs. before joining the Nrc, martin served as director of project development at the non-profit institute for Learning innovation. he also was a science educator with a planetarium in germany, where he developed shows and programs on global environmental change; served as editor, host, and producer for a weekly environmental news broadcast; and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in local environmental management systems. he holds graduate degrees in biology, public administration and education.

Stephen Pruitt was named Vice president for content, research and development at Achieve, inc. in November of 2010. he is leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards. Stephen began his career as a high school chemistry teacher in georgia, where he taught for 12 years. in 2003, he joined the georgia department of Education (gadoE) as the program manager for Science. he

served at the gadoE until 2010 holding various roles in the agency culminating with him being named chief of Staff to State School Superintendent, coordinating the work of the agency.

in addition to his state-level work, Stephen also served as president of the council of State Science Supervisors and a member of the writing team for the college board’s Standards for College Success Science Standards. most recently, he served on the National Academies of Science’s committee on conceptual framework for New Science Education Standards, which has developed the Framework for K-12 Science Education.

Harold PrattAs a science education specialist, harold has served in a number of local and national positions. he served as a Senior program officer at Nrc for the National Science Education Standards project and three years as the director of Science projects for cSmEE. he was the Executive director of curriculum for the Jefferson county (co) public Schools

and Science coordinator for 23 years. he co-authored the development of three science textbooks, a book on educational leadership, and published numerous articles and book chapters. he was selected by NSELA as the first recipient of the Nation’s outstanding Science Supervisor Award. he served as president of the NSTA in 2001-2002 and was honored with the distinguished Service to Science Education Award in 1999 and the carlton Award in 2005.

Julie M. Peppermanmrs. pepperman is a member of the Next generation Science Standards writing team and is a Lead Teacher, teaching 8th grade science for knox county Schools in knoxville, TN. She has also taught in both public and private schools in Louisiana and Alabama. in addition to mrs. pepperman’s teaching duties, she is also a teacher evaluator and a

mentor teacher for her school district. mrs. pepperman is a 2007 recipient of the presidential Award for Excellence in mathematics and Science Teaching.

Zipporah Miller is currently the associate executive director for professional programs and conferences at the National Science Teachers Association. in this position, she leads the Association’s efforts in providing professional development and e-learning opportunities to teachers of science nationwide. She oversees NSTA’s area and national conferences, which draw more than

21,000 teachers annually; the NSTA Learning center, an online portal where thousands of teachers pursue quality professional development resources and specific science content; the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy for middle and high school level teachers; urban and international initiatives.

prior to her current appointment, mrs. miller served as the k-12 science supervisor and STEm coordinator for the prince george’s county (md) public School System. where she worked with more than 200 schools. mrs. miller also served her community as program administrator for the howard b. owens Science center in Lanham, maryland, as Adjunct professor at Towson university, an assistant principal and a science classroom teacher.

mrs. miller holds a master’s degree in school administration and supervision from bowie State university, and a bachelor’s degree from chadron State college.

Karen L. Ostlund has over 35 years of experience teaching at elementary, middle school, and university levels. She served as director of wiNgS online (welcoming interns and Novices with guidance and Support) and director of the uTeach | dell center for New Teacher Success with the uTeach program in the college of Natural Sciences at The university of Texas at Austin. She received her

b.S., m.A., and ph.d. from the university of minnesota.

dr. ostlund served as president of the council of Elementary Science international (cESi). in addition to serving on the board of directors of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), she has been involved in many projects with NSTA including writing a chapter for the NSTA press book, Science for English Language Learners, K-12 Classroom Strategies and writing numerous chapters for the NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards: Elementary School Edition: Guidelines for Moving the Vision into Practice.

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Steve WolfThe Secret Science behind movie Stunts and Special Effects

Stunt Scientist Steve wolf uses science to meet the challenges of making movies thrilling. his work is featured in thousands of productions, including “America’s most wanted,” “cast Away,” “Law & order,” and “colombiana.”

upon learning that u.S. students ranked 19th in science in 1992, he committed to helping teachers rekindle kids’ curiosity and enthusiasm. using hollywood strategies to gain and focus kids’ attention on the science they’ll need in order to solve future challenges, he tours schools with his “Science in the movies” show, revealing how science is used to create movie stunts. he conducts pd seminars that equip teachers to create engaging lessons.

wolf’s latest book, “The Secret Science behind movie Stunts & Special Effects” will soon be released in Spanish.

based at Stunt ranch in Austin, wolf, 49, just received the Time warner cable “best STEm presenter Award,” and the casio “key Science Teacher in the u.S. Award”

Joyce Tugel is a Science Specialist at the maine mathematics and Science Alliance (mmSA). her work is primarily focused on the areas of science professional development, standards and research on learning, formative assessment, and teacher leadership. Joyce is a co-author of two books in the NSTA press Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. prior to coming to the mmSA in

2005, Joyce was a professional development specialist at the TErc Eisenhower regional Alliance for five years and taught high school chemistry and physical science for ten years. during her teaching career, Joyce received the presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching and the milken foundation National distinguished Educator Award. prior to receiving her teaching certification, Joyce was a researcher in environmental biogeochemistry at the university of New hampshire. Joyce is the NSELA region A director, and has served as NSTA’s district ii director and professional development division director.

Sam Zigrossi serves as a program director with a focus on business development and leadership development. he works with education systems that partner with the dana center as well as providing direct client services to leaders in education.

before joining the dana center, mr. Zigrossi had a 29-year career with ibm in human resources and product education. he held such

positions as education manager, personnel director, site services director, and education client executive. he represented ibm in its education outreach program, which donated over $1 million to school systems. he taught mathematics and physics for five years before joining ibm. mr. Zigrossi has served on two state education panels for creation and examination of the state standards.

mr. Zigrossi holds a b.S. in mathematics Education and an m.S. in Education Administration from the university of utah, and an m.b.A. in management from golden gate university.

Vanessa Westbrook has provided professional development services to educators in the classroom or in the informal setting since 1996. As a lecturer and speaker, westbrook has participated in science education seminars, conferences, and workshops in many cities throughout North America and Europe. during her fifteen years at the university of Texas at Austin, westbrook published numerous

journal articles, book chapters, and resources for teaching and learning science. ms. westbrook currently provides consulting services to public and private institutions in a number of areas to promote and support the teaching and learning of science education. westbrook served as an elected officer to many state and national associations. She serves on numerous state and national advisory boards that focus on elementary science education, informal science education, teacher certification in science, and increasing minority representation in science careers and science teaching. ms. westbrook has a bachelor’s degree from Texas woman’s university and masters’ degree from Texas State university.

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commiTTEES

Area Conference Leadership ReceptionSusan KobaChristine RoycePatricia Simmons

National Conference Standards ForumJaney KaufmannZipporah Miller

National Conference Networking OpportunitySusan KobaPatricia Simmons

NSELA/NSTA Summer Leadership InstituteBeth Allan Damaries BlondonvilleZipporah Miller Karen OstlundJoyce Tugel Vanessa Westbrook

NSELA/NSTA coLLAborATioN pLANNiNg commiTTEE

Ms. Damaries Blondonville Senior director, professional development National Science Teachers Association

Dr. Christine Anne Royce NSELA TreasurerAssociate professor of Education Shippensburg university

Dr. Patricia SimmonsNSTA retiring-president 2012-13professor and head department of STEm EducationNorth carolina State university

Dr. Beth Allan NSELA president 2012-2013 Associate professor, biology Science Education program coordinator university of central oklahoma

Dr. Karen Ostlund NSTA president 2012-2013 Advisory council, Texas Natural Science center The university of Texas at Austin

Ms. Janey Kaufmann NSELA professional development coordinator, NSELA/helios Leadership program project director, Scottsdale School district (AZ) Science curriculum Specialist

Ms. Joyce B. Tugel NSELA region A director maine mathematics and Science Alliance

Dr. Susan Koba NSELA retiring president/interim Executive director Science Education consultant

Ms. Zipporah Miller Associate Executive director for professional development programs and conferences National Science Teachers Association

Ms. Vanessa Westbrook NSTA San Antonio conference chairperson Science Education Specialistwestbrook consulting

Dr. Gerry Wheeler interim Executive directorNational Science Teachers Association

Dr. Susan Koba interim Executive director National Scinece Education Leadership Association

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Louisville Area ConferenceScience-Everyone Everyday!October 18-20, 2012

Atlanta Area ConferenceScience: Passport for SuccessNovember 1-3, 2012

Phoenix Area ConferenceHonor the Past; Prepare the FutureDecember 6-8, 2012

National ConferenceNext Generation Science:Learning Literacy, and LivingSan Antonio, TXApril 11-14, 2013

NSTA upcomiNg EVENTSwww.nsta.org

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NSELA/NSTA NEXT gENErATioN SciENcE STANdArdS coLLAborATiVE EVENTS

NSTA Area Conference – HartfordNSTA/NSELA Leadership ReceptionWednesday, October 26, 20116:00-7:00 PMMarriott Ballroom D, Marriott

NSTA Area Conference – New OrleansNSTA/NSELA Leadership ReceptionWednesday, November 9, 20116:30-7:30 PMLafayette Room, Marriott (41st Floor)

NSTA Area Conference – SeattleNSTA/NSELA Leadership ReceptionThursday, December 8, 20115:00-6:00 PMCapitol Hill, Sheraton Seattle

NSTA National Conference – IndianapolisNext Generation Science Standards ForumFriday, March 30, 2012 2:30–4:30 PMGrand Ballroom 8 JW Mariott

Leadership Networking OpportunityFriday, March 30, 20124:30–5:30 PMJW Mariott

STEM Forum and ExpoNext Generation Science Standards SessionMay 17-19, 2012Atlantic City, NJ

NSELA/ NSTA Summer Leadership InstituteNext Generation Science Standards June 24-28, 2012Austin, Texas

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