1. Science Leadership Network
January 24, 2017

2. Overview of the morning
Introductions
Review of models we have examined
Developing middle school course progressions in groups
Sharing progressions and combining when possible
District teams work together to evaluate models developed

3. Introduction 85 People 33 Different districts or organizations
At your tables introduce yourself to your colleagues and identify one reason why you came today to engage in the regional discussion around middle school course progressions.
As a group select the one you think is most important to share out with whole group

4. Things to remember as we work today
Assimilation

5. Instructional Shifts
Focus on explaining phenomena or designing solutions to problems
Three-dimensional learning
Disciplinary core ideas
Science and engineering practices
Crosscutting concepts
Coherent learning progression: conceptual change overtime NOT layering “schooled knowledge” over naïve understanding.
Science for ALL students

6. Resources you have DCIs with component ideas page
Cards with all the middle school PEs – DCI arrangement
You can cut them apart if you want
Framework
Appendix K
Example bundles

7. Before we start our group work
On your own review Foundation Understandings for NGSS Model Course Maps (appendix K pages 3-6)
On your paper jot down ideas about the following
Most important things to consider when developing course progressions
Challenges and benefits of each model
Conceptual Progression
Domain Specific

8. Let’s Begin Identify some group roles Keeper of our four principles
Documentation of thinking and rationales as they progress
Framework Checker
NGSS Checker (connection to other DCIs)

9. At the end Each group must: Have a documented progression
Identify the main design components of the progression and associated rationales
Identify how the progression maximizes student learning
Identify benefits and challenges for the progression
Share an elevator speech about their progression

10. Things to remember as we work today
Assimilation

11. Before We Meet in District Teams
Take 5 minutes to:
Review your initial thinking about your preferred progression
Note any changes in your thinking or reasons your thinking was further solidified
From your group discussion note a few key points to bring up with your district colleagues

12. With your district colleagues
From the progressions developed select the one your district thinks is the best
On your paper identify your district and answer the questions
Why you selected this progression?
Identify challenges and benefits of progression
Overview of system changes you will have to make to support this progression
Implications for teachers
Resources your district has and doesn’t have to support this progression.

13. For Next Time We will discuss readings from this time:
Science Teacher Learning everyone read chapters 2 & 3 and split in half chapters 3 & 4
Guide to Implementing NGSS chapters 2 & 3
Please also read
Science Teacher Learning chapters 5, 6, and 7