CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction The CA Department of Education, Professional Learning Support Division Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Update
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Legislation Primary Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption -AB 1246 authorizes SBE to adopt instructional materials for Grades K-8 aligned to CCSSM by March 30, SB 1200: Modifications to the California Additions to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Model Courses for Higher Mathematics Adopted
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mathematics: CA Modifications to CCSS -Adopted by State Board on January 16, Two public hearings on January 3 & 4, One at CDE and another at Orange County Office of Education -Education Code (EC) (b) (3, 4, 5) -one set of standards per grade level -Algebra I based upon CCSS for mathematics -Redundant standards are eliminated
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mathematics: 2014 Primary Adoption of Instructional Materials -Approved, with amendments, components necessary to proceed -Evaluation criteria -Timeline -Application for Instructional Materials Reviewers and Content Review Experts
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mathematics: Supplemental Instructional Materials Review -Current approved supplemental list available on CDE website -Category 2 mathematics material -San Joaquin Office of Education -Training February Deliberations April 2013
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mathematics: Professional Learning Modules -NEW! Mathematics: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve Standards for Mathematical Practice -Developed in collaboration with the California Math Project -Mathematics: Kindergarten through Grade Eight Learning Progressions -Developed in collaboration with the San Mateo COE
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mathematics: Assessments -State Superintendent of Public Instruction Torlakson’s Recommendations for Transitioning to a Future Assessment System released -Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Preliminary Test Blueprints Released -SBAC Sample Items and Performance Tasks Released
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Generation Science Standards National Development/Review Process Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Development Process Web page:
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Generation Science Standards -Second (and final) public draft released on January 8, Interactive functions available on website -Achieve and NSTA encourage review and feedback until January 29, 2013
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Generation Science Standards -NSTA hosting free webinars from 3:30- 5:00 p.m. P.S.T. -Final NGSS expected to be released Spring 2013
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Career Technical Education in STEM AgricultureEngineering and DesignInformation Technology Building and ConstructionFinance and BusinessManufacturing Energy and UtilitiesHealth Science/BiomedicalTransportation
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CTE Standards -SBE approved newly revised CTE Standards for grades 9–12 -Aligned with new academic core standards, grades 9 – 12 -Prepare students to be Career and College ready
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Math Science Partnership -Enhance the content knowledge and teaching skills for classroom teachers through professional learning activities. -No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Title II, Part B is the funding source -Cohort 7 – 17 programs, –Cohort 8 – 9 programs, –Cohort 9 – 3 programs, –Demonstration Centers – 4 programs, –Cohort 10 – waiting on national budget
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction California Math Science Partnership Please join us -Learning Network Conference -February 28 – March 1 -Woodlake Inn, Sacramento -Contact Karen Martin -(916)
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction STEM Summit November 18 – 19, 2013 Sacramento Convention Center Contact Karen Shores,
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction New CDE Consultants Science –Scott Spector (916) Mathematics –Emily Oliva (916)
TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Thank You Emily Oliva Education Programs Consultant Professional Learning Support Division