New York State Education Department State Science Initiative Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Science Education Advisory Committee March 29, 2006

New York State Education Department March Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education Jean C. Stevens Interim Deputy Commissioner Curriculum, Instructional and Instructional Technology Team Anne Schiano, Assistant Director Associates in Science Education Ann Crotty, Dianne Tanner, Will Jaacks

New York State Education Department March New York State Science Initiative Mission: Create a statewide learning community to support student achievement of the learning standards in science, leading to a scientifically literate population.

New York State Education Department March New York State Science Initiative Vision: Ensure the learning of science for all Pre-K-12 students by providing equitable access to exemplary teachers, inquiry-centered curriculum and instruction, standards-based assessments, and a wealth of resources and community support.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Curriculum Goal Provide opportunities for PreK-12 students to meet the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology using exemplary local science curriculum programs emphasizing an inquiry-centered approach to learning science.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Curriculum Objectives –Provide opportunities for districts to explore research- based curriculum models. –Provide technical assistance to support the regional and local development of PreK-12 coherent curriculum aligned to science standards as included in the Core curricula. –Incorporate technology to facilitate effective communication in the sharing of best-practices in science.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science NY LASER Team New York City Department of Education Middle School Leadership Teams Middle School Science Curriculum Scope & Sequence Grades 6-8

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Professional Development Goal Establish professional development opportunities to support scientific literacy statewide. Build capacity among science educators and other stakeholders across the state to provide technical assistance regionally and locally.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Professional Development Objectives –Build the capacity of stakeholders in science. –Form a Content Area Field Advisory Committee in each science content area (elementary, intermediate, and commencement levels) that provides technical assistance at the regional level.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science NY LASER Team Science Teacher Professional Organizations National Research Best Practices Science Consortium

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Assessment Goal Use science assessment data including international, national, state and local data sources to inform decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment for the purpose of improving student learning and achievement.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Assessment Objectives –Use State science assessment data to determine professional development needs and technical assistance. –Provide models of science assessment tools and professional development to improve state and local test development.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science NY LASER Team NCLB, State Learning Standards and Assessments in Science Core Curriculum & Science Assessments Elementary- Level Grade 4 Intermediate- Level Grade 8 Four Regents Examinations: Living Environment, Physical Setting/Earth Science Physical Setting/Chemistry, Physical Setting/Physics

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Materials Support Goal Support the development and implementation of inquiry-centered curricula using models of effective systems management of science materials and resources.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Materials Support Objectives –Identify existing science material centers (regional, district, school-based) and related resources to support the implementation of inquiry-centered science programs. –Provide State support for the purchase, implementation, and continued support of inquiry-centered science programs.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science NY LASER Team Capital Region BOCES Science Materials and Professional Development Support Center Component School Districts Scotia-Glenville Central School District Strategic Plan

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Administrative Support and Community Connections Goal Build capacity among all stakeholders beyond the educational arena including business and industry.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science Administrative Support and Community Connections Objective –Identify partners from school districts, higher education, professional organizations, and business and industry for each region.

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science NY LASER Team Science Education Advisory Committee National, State, Regional and Local Stakeholders Mathematics & Science Partnerships Business & Industry Partnerships

New York State Education Department March Statewide Strategic Plan for Science NY LASER/NSRC Leadership and Assistance in Science Education Reform Institute Build Awareness, Build Capacity Symposium Leadership Conference Curriculum Showcase Toolkit for Districts