Teaching and Learning Goals Sequim Science Professional Development 2016-2017 School Year

General Goals for School Year 2016-2017 Investigate topic cross-overs between the Elementary CKLA texts and the Elementary Science Curriculum (FOSS) Determine the status of the current SSD Science Curriculum to the NGSS through regular meetings with Elementary, Middle School and High School teachers. Include strategies of NGSS implementation learned through district and outside district professional development into current teaching practices. Coordinate with the Superintendent and High School Science Teachers the possible implementation of two Project Lead the Way curricula for school year 2017-2018 Keeping Equity in mind as new programs and strategies are explored

Alignment of Science to CKLA texts K-5 CKLA Topic DCIs PEs Thanks to Input from Carla Morton, David Hasenpflug and Pam Landoni

Curriculum Research and NGSS Standards Alignment Bundling Science and Engineering Practices Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas

Redesigning Science Curriculum to Reflect NGSS Models and Science and Engineering Practices K-12 Models and Student Engagement Ambitious Science Teaching UW

Implementation of Project Lead the Way High School Program Principals of Biomedical Science Introduction to Engineering

Collaboration with High School Science Teachers and Superintendent "Equity in science education requires that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to learn science and become engaged in science and engineering practices; with access to quality space, equipment, and teachers to support and motivate that learning and engagement; and adequate time spent on science. In addition, the issue of connecting to students' interests and experiences is particularly important for broadening participation in science." — NRC Framework, p. 28 2012 Meetings of all stakeholders, including Career/Technical Visits to PLTW schools PLTW Conference March 9/ Summer Institute Teacher Training

Continued Challenges but we are headed in the right direction! Science Departments are ready for the next step! Propose a Solution-Build- Test-Repeat!