1. Curriculum and Instruction Science and Social Studies Revision Process Tentative Plan for Professional Learning
4/6/2019

2. Revision Process
Teacher Survey: April 16 - June 15, 2015 (18,268 responses)
Stakeholder Survey: August 10 -September 15, 2015 (2,013 responses)
Working, Advisory and Academic Review Committees: Reviewed and utilized survey data to make recommendations for draft Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in Science and Social Studies
Recommendations for draft GSE in Science and Social Studies posted for 60 days of public review and comment January 15, 2016 – March 14, 2016
Public Review: (12,574 responses; 5,098 science and 7,476 social studies)
Committee Review of Survey Data for GSE recommendations
Recommendations for GSE in Science and Social Studies will be made to the State Board of Education on March 31, 2016.
4/6/2019

3. Tentative Timeline Communication, Initial Professional Learning, and Implementation
Spring 2016: Communication/Preparation/Scheduling for Initial Professional Learning
May/June/July 2016: Initial Professional Learning for Instructional Leaders (Ambassadors)
: Professional Learning/Resource Development
: First Year of Implementation for Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in Science and Social Studies
4/6/2019

4. Science Professional Learning Projected Timeline/Plan
Juan-Carlos Aguilar, Program Manager Kenneth Linsley, Program Specialist
4/6/2019

5. Science Professional Learning Goals
Provide teachers with the core disciplinary content knowledge needed to support student learning
Provide teachers with the appropriate tools (i.e., instructional and assessment strategies) that will facilitate student learning
Provide teachers with skills to develop a culturally diverse curriculum that makes knowledge accessible to a broader section of the student population
Provide administrators in charge of supervising science teachers with the tools to identify and value “good science practices” and provide the needed support when necessary.
4/6/2019

6. Science Professional Learning First Phase
The first phase of the professional development model calls for the formation of a cadre of science educators, the Science Ambassadors.
Science Ambassadors’ goals
To provide local professional development in their regions based on local needs
To support state wide professional development institutes in the summer of 2017 and 2018
Preparation
This group will participate in a four-day professional development workshop between May 2016 and November These workshops will
provide a deep understanding of science instruction that integrates practices, content knowledge, and crosscutting concepts as described in the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence.
provide preparation and the necessary tools for the Science Ambassadors to conduct their own professional development programs.
4/6/2019

7. Science Professional Learning First Phase
Dissemination and Support
This series of four workshops will be videotaped and edited to create an online professional development series that will be placed on the Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) platform and the Teacher Resources Link (TRL) so teachers can access on their own time at home or within a professional learning community at their school.
The videos will also function as professional learning resources that will be easily available to the Science Ambassadors to use to support professional learning events they may conduct independent of the Georgia Department of Education.
4/6/2019

8. Science Professional Learning First Phase
Calendar and Sites –Days 1 and 2
Site
Address
Dates
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
15 RDC Rd., Tifton, GA 31794
May 2 and 3
Coweta Public Schools Educational Service Center
167 Werz Industrial Dr., Newnan, GA 30265
May 5 and 6
Nessmith-Lane Conference Center
847 Plant Dr., Statesboro, GA 30460
June 13 and 14
TBD
June 16 and 17
4/6/2019

9. Science Professional Learning First Phase
Tentative Dates – Days 3 and 4
Site
Address
Dates
TBD
September 19 and 20
September 22 and 23
October 17 and 18
October 20 and 21
4/6/2019

10. Science Professional Learning First Phase
Day 1 (May 2, May 5, June 13, and June 16)
Introduction to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)
Brief description of the revision process
Crosswalk between the new science GSE and the science GPS
Vertical Articulation of the science GSE
Impact on Instruction
Engaging Teachers in 3D Instruction –Integration of Core Ideas, Practices and Crosscutting Concepts
Day 2 (May 3, May 6, June 14, and June 17)
Practicing lessons developed to support three-dimensional Instruction and Learning
Developing an understanding of the meaning and implications of “Obtain, Evaluate, and Communicate Information” in the science GSE
4/6/2019

11. Science Professional Learning First Phase
Day 3 (September 19, September 22, October 17, and October 20)
Impact on Instruction: A Developmentally Appropriate use of the Science and Engineering Practices
Modeling
Engaging Students in Argumentation from Evidence
Constructing Explanations
Day 4 (September 20, September 23, October 18, and October 21)
Classroom Assessment
Development of age appropriate assessment tools that capture student performance and content knowledge.
4/6/2019

12. Science Professional Learning Second Phase
Face-to-face professional development will be provided to teachers at each one of the RESA regions using a similar model as the one used to support Mathematics and English Language Arts teachers. These will include three-day academies during the summer.
During the summer of 2017, the academy will focus on enhancing understanding of the changes that have taken place in the standards and building familiarity with vertical articulation of concepts and practices.
Four online professional learning sessions will be conducted during the school year, two in the fall of 2017 and two in the winter/spring of 2018 to reinforce the work done during the summer academies.
During the summer of 2018, the academy will focus on the resources developed to support teachers. The resources will include exemplary lesson frameworks, sample videos illustrating good instructional practices, and assessment exemplars (both formative and summative) as well as online resources yet to be identified. The academy will also include building familiarity with the TRL and the resources already tagged.
4/6/2019

13. Science Professional Learning Second Phase
The summer academies will offer a K-5, a Middle School, and a High School section at each RESA region. Each section will be co-presented by two Science Ambassadors. The online sessions will be led by Georgia Department of Education staff.
4/6/2019

14. Science Professional Learning Summary
4/6/2019

15. Social Studies Professional Learning Projected Timeline/Plan
Shaun Owen, Program Manager Joy Hatcher, Program Specialist
4/6/2019

16. Professional Learning
Content Knowledge
Pedagogy
Face-to-Face Training
Instructional Leaders (2 Days) Over the summer
Administrators/Leaders (1 Day)
Teachers (2 Days) Throughout the school year- 50,000 teachers
Online Training
Content Area (Mini-courses via professors/teachers for each grade level/course)
Pedagogy Training (Best practices/instructional strategies from professors/teachers)
Literacy Integration
Strategies to reach all learners
Professional Learning Communities
Topical in nature and driven by demand
One leader per grade level/course
Facilitate blogs, resources, webinars (one per month)
Teachers can post resources on the site and share ideas
4/6/2019

17. Day 1 Training
Introduction to the Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence
Brief description of the revision process
Crosswalk between the new social studies GSE and the social studies GPS
Vertical Articulation of the social studies GSE
Resources and professional learning plan
Changing Instruction
Creating a narrative in inquiry based education
Creating guiding questions and supporting student inquiry
Incorporating enduring understandings
4/6/2019

18. Day 2 Training Impact on Instruction Deconstructing the standards
Components of learning targets
Creating learning targets for your narrative
Rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in formative assessment and summative assessment
Creating formative and summative assessment
4/6/2019

19. Professional Development
Site
Address
Point of Contact
Dates
ACE Cafeteria in Forsyth County
1120 Dahlonega Hwy,
Cumming, GA 30040
Mr. Steve Straughan
June 20-21
Central Georgia Technical School in Warner Robins
80 Cohen Walker Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Pam Knauer
June 23-24
LaFayette Education Center in Fayette County
205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Dr. Becky Ryckeley
June 27-28
Richmond County Transportation Building
2950 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA
Mary Stout/
Faith Hopkins
June 30-July 1
Okefenokee RESA area
TBD
Cindy Hitt
July 18-19
4/6/2019

20. Resources Teachers Notes Update
Provide for elementary/middle/high school (required and World Geography)
Frameworks
Update and Enhance
Update the Curriculum Map
Social Studies Labs
Four per grade level/high school required courses
Online
Content Training
Pedagogy Training
Professional Learning Communities
4/6/2019

21. Input Recommendations Great resources Great presenters
Need suggestions of excellent teachers/professors
Teachers can post resources on the site and share ideas
4/6/2019

22. Questions ?
4/6/2019