VCOE Curriculum Council NGSS Update December 4 th, 2014
NGSS Systems Implementation Plan for California – Adopted November 13 th
8 Guiding Strategies for Implementation 1.Professional Learning, pages Instructional Resources, pages Assessments, pages Parents & Guardians, Early Childhood, Expanded Learning, pages Postsecondary & Business Communities, pages Resources, pages Communication, pages Coalition Building, pages 48-51
8 Guiding Strategies for Implementation 1.Professional Learning, pages Instructional Resources, pages Assessments, pages Parents & Guardians, Early Childhood, Expanded Learning, pages Postsecondary & Business Communities, pages Resources, pages Communication, pages Coalition Building, pages 48-51
Strategy 1: Professional Learning, pages Facilitate high quality professional learning opportunities for educators to ensure that every student has access to teachers who are prepared to teach and facilitate student learning to the levels of rigor and depth required by the CA NGSS. K-12 Alliance CA NGSS Rollout #1
Digital Chalkboard (formally known as Brokers of Expertise)
Literacy in Science Module Content/Viewer/Content?action=2&scId=506599
Strategy 2: Instructional Resources, pages Provide CA NGSS-aligned instructional resources designed to meet the diverse needs of all students. Instructional Materials Adoption Process: January 2018 CA Science Framework New CA Science Framework November 2015
Strategy 3: Assessments, pages Develop and transition to CA NGSS-aligned assessments that supports the improvement of teaching and learning and provide information that maybe used for accountability.
Updated Proposed NGSS Assessment Timeline Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): NCLB Page 31
Strategy 6: Resources pages Seek, create, and disseminate resources to support stakeholders as the CA NGSS systems implementation moves forward.
Strategy 7:Communication, pages Design and establish systems of effective communication regarding CA NGSS among stakeholders to continuously identify areas of need and disseminate information.
NGSS Information and Resource Guides High School English & Spanish Version Middle School English & Spanish Version Elementary School English & Spanish Version
Who, what, when, and why of NGSS for school board members, parents, industry, and community members.
What is NGSS?
Why new science standards?
What are the 3 dimensions?
What does NGSS look like?
When will NGSS be fully implemented and assessed?
3 Phases of Implementation
How can someone support the implementation of NGSS?
NGSS Web Resources
Ventura County NGSS Leadership Network Mission & Vision The Ventura County NGSS Leadership Network’s mission is to implement NGSS with fidelity for “all students, all standards”. The vision is to communicate NGSS implementation information and through collaboration develop a network of science leaders who share information, professional learning, and resources to meet the needs of all students. By the numbers: 17 Districts represented 9 District administrators or specialists 15 science department chairs 70 Total participants
NGSS Leadership Network Meeting Outcomes & Resources To learn about the NGSS Systems Implementation Plan for CA. To have the opportunity to collaborate, network and share tools/resources. Access NGSS Leadership Network Resources:
Why new science standards?
Future NGSS Leadership Network Meeting Agenda Items √CA Science Framework Chapters √EQuIP Rubric √Pathways √Assessment Information √Resources √CDE Innovate: Blueprint for STEM Access Today’s Resources: Nathan Inouye Science Content Specialist Thank You! Dr. Jane Wagmeister Executive Director