1. Teaching and Learning Goals
Sequim Science Professional Development
School Year

2. 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
Keeping Equity in mind as new programs and strategies are explored

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

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

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

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

7. 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
Meetings of all stakeholders, including Career/Technical
Visits to PLTW schools
PLTW Conference March 9/ Summer Institute Teacher Training

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