1. Setting the Vision for 2013-2014
November 2013
Science Leaders Network Meeting
Setting the Vision for
Have posted as teachers enter the room
Encourage teachers to sit with at least two people that they do not know well.
Start on time!
November 4, 2013

2. Purpose and Vision Create an atmosphere of openness,
collegiality and true professionalism
through:
Shared Norms and Common Language
Promoting Professional Growth through Collaboration
Making Data-informed Decisions
Engaging Students through Research-based Best Practices
Encouraging Reflective Practice
Go over this slide. Ask teachers to purposely look for these throughout the day.
Facilitators—Each of these will be represented throughout the day. Below shows where purpose ties into the day. These are just for your information.
Shared Vision and Common Language: Common District-wide Norms, Pacing Guides, and Common Core/Next Generation Science/State Updates
Promoting Professional Growth: Next Generation Standards, elective sessions, lots of collaborative/networking time built into the day
Engaging Students in Best Practices: Next Generation Science Framework and practices
Research Based-practices: 8 Science and Engineering Practices for the Next Generation Science Standards
Reflective Practice: Reflection Sheet, small group discussions, and Practices Rating Sheet

3. Secondary Science District Norms
Keep Students at the center of all decisions.
Be respectful of other’s time — Begin and end on time
Maintain an open and safe atmosphere for communication and collaboration
Remain positive, task/purpose-focused, respectful, and courteous
Actively participate and bring requested materials
Share a sense of responsibility for student learning
Be professional at all times
Be the student you want in your class
Be sure that the District Norms poster is visible in the room. These were developed by the science teachers in district-wide PD last year. They will be our common norms at all district meetings and professional development. Each school received one of these at the August in-service. Encourage them to use them in their department and school meetings.

4. Alternative Energies Middle School Modules
An HCDE/UTC Project
Grades 3-8 science and Biology I will now be figured into a two-year “Success Rate” that will then be used to rank schools across the state. This is essentially just the percentage of students who score proficient/advanced. A big component of the plan is to reduce achievement gaps between:
White and other races
Economically Disadvantaged and Non-economically disadvantaged
ELL and non-ELL
Students with Disabilities and Regular Education
Emphasize that the Constructed Response Assessment (CRA) previously given in grades 3 and 7 will only be for grades 3-8 math this year (no state science CRA). TCAP will remain the same.

5. Nonfiction Texts and Science: Using the CCSS to Support my Content
Private Think Time – Read and Mark Article
Discuss:
1 Aha/Confirmation/Take Away
1 Strategy that you use to
support student understanding
of informational texts

6. Hamilton County EXPLORE Science TVAAS Data
The overall theme (big picture) of these slides is that the Common Core is already here for math and language arts and science is not far behind. We also want everyone to be aware of the state’s timeline for implementation of the Common Core. Although the content standards for science are not ready, there are Science Common Core Standards imbedded in the Literacy ones. The Next Generation Science Framework is now operational and information about it is on our website ( Every campus is going to get one copy (book) of the Framework through their department head/lead teacher.

7. Hamilton County TVAAS Data Explore
The overall theme (big picture) of these slides is that the Common Core is already here for math and language arts and science is not far behind. We also want everyone to be aware of the state’s timeline for implementation of the Common Core. Although the content standards for science are not ready, there are Science Common Core Standards imbedded in the Literacy ones. The Next Generation Science Framework is now operational and information about it is on our website ( Every campus is going to get one copy (book) of the Framework through their department head/lead teacher.

8. Hamilton County PLAN Science TVAAS Data
The overall theme (big picture) of these slides is that the Common Core is already here for math and language arts and science is not far behind. We also want everyone to be aware of the state’s timeline for implementation of the Common Core. Although the content standards for science are not ready, there are Science Common Core Standards imbedded in the Literacy ones. The Next Generation Science Framework is now operational and information about it is on our website ( Every campus is going to get one copy (book) of the Framework through their department head/lead teacher.

9. Hamilton County TVAAS Data Plan
The overall theme (big picture) of these slides is that the Common Core is already here for math and language arts and science is not far behind. We also want everyone to be aware of the state’s timeline for implementation of the Common Core. Although the content standards for science are not ready, there are Science Common Core Standards imbedded in the Literacy ones. The Next Generation Science Framework is now operational and information about it is on our website ( Every campus is going to get one copy (book) of the Framework through their department head/lead teacher.

10. Hamilton County ACT Science TVAAS Data
The overall theme (big picture) of these slides is that the Common Core is already here for math and language arts and science is not far behind. We also want everyone to be aware of the state’s timeline for implementation of the Common Core. Although the content standards for science are not ready, there are Science Common Core Standards imbedded in the Literacy ones. The Next Generation Science Framework is now operational and information about it is on our website ( Every campus is going to get one copy (book) of the Framework through their department head/lead teacher.

11. Hamilton County TVAAS Data ACT
The overall theme (big picture) of these slides is that the Common Core is already here for math and language arts and science is not far behind. We also want everyone to be aware of the state’s timeline for implementation of the Common Core. Although the content standards for science are not ready, there are Science Common Core Standards imbedded in the Literacy ones. The Next Generation Science Framework is now operational and information about it is on our website ( Every campus is going to get one copy (book) of the Framework through their department head/lead teacher.

12. Goals for the 2013-2014 School Year
Pass out the copy of the 8 Habits of Practices (Pp ). Give Private Think Time to read and highlight/mark important ideas that stand out to them on the handout. (5-10 minutes)
Hand out the Scientific Habits of Practice Stages sheet. Briefly go over the 6 stages and the structure of the rating sheet. Note that there are two columns:
- Scientific Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates the extent to
which they do science as an adult science learner.
- Habit-of-Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates
the extent to which their classroom develops student’s use of each
practice.
In short, the first column is about the practices that they personally use when
learning science and the second column is about the practices that they
make an effort to emphasize in the classroom with their students. (2-3 minutes)
Give Private Think Time for participants to fill out the form. (2-3 minutes)

13. Goals for the 2013-2014 School Year
Private Think Time:
What are your school’s successes?
What surprises you?
Pass out the copy of the 8 Habits of Practices (Pp ). Give Private Think Time to read and highlight/mark important ideas that stand out to them on the handout. (5-10 minutes)
Hand out the Scientific Habits of Practice Stages sheet. Briefly go over the 6 stages and the structure of the rating sheet. Note that there are two columns:
- Scientific Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates the extent to
which they do science as an adult science learner.
- Habit-of-Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates
the extent to which their classroom develops student’s use of each
practice.
In short, the first column is about the practices that they personally use when
learning science and the second column is about the practices that they
make an effort to emphasize in the classroom with their students. (2-3 minutes)
Give Private Think Time for participants to fill out the form. (2-3 minutes)

14. Goals for the 2013-2014 School Year
Planning Time:
How do you plan to take this back to your department?
How can you use the data to help
set goals?
Pass out the copy of the 8 Habits of Practices (Pp ). Give Private Think Time to read and highlight/mark important ideas that stand out to them on the handout. (5-10 minutes)
Hand out the Scientific Habits of Practice Stages sheet. Briefly go over the 6 stages and the structure of the rating sheet. Note that there are two columns:
- Scientific Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates the extent to
which they do science as an adult science learner.
- Habit-of-Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates
the extent to which their classroom develops student’s use of each
practice.
In short, the first column is about the practices that they personally use when
learning science and the second column is about the practices that they
make an effort to emphasize in the classroom with their students. (2-3 minutes)
Give Private Think Time for participants to fill out the form. (2-3 minutes)

15. District/State/ Campus News
Chemistry EOC is operational! EOC Practice test has been released.
TNCore has released new resources. Tncore.org → Literacy in Science & Technology→Curricular Resources
Username: tneducation Password: fastestimproving
Next Curriculum Support Session is November 12th at Tyner Middle.
Remind department that all Professional Learning registrations now go through Employee On-line.
OSHA Training is available through Flinn in a 21 minute video.
Teacher Information Data Sheets need to be sent to Jamie.
Pass out the copy of the 8 Habits of Practices (Pp ). Give Private Think Time to read and highlight/mark important ideas that stand out to them on the handout. (5-10 minutes)
Hand out the Scientific Habits of Practice Stages sheet. Briefly go over the 6 stages and the structure of the rating sheet. Note that there are two columns:
- Scientific Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates the extent to
which they do science as an adult science learner.
- Habit-of-Practice – Teachers will select the phase that best indicates
the extent to which their classroom develops student’s use of each
practice.
In short, the first column is about the practices that they personally use when
learning science and the second column is about the practices that they
make an effort to emphasize in the classroom with their students. (2-3 minutes)
Give Private Think Time for participants to fill out the form. (2-3 minutes)