Robert S. Ricks – sricks@alsde.eduRobin Nelson – rnelson@alsde.edu

Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative

(AMSTI)

www.amsti.org

State Standards Link: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/documents.asp?section=54&sort=4&footer=sections

State Science Assessment Link: Go to the url below, click on Publications and select the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA)and the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE)for information on our science assessments.

http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=91&footer=sections

Wild Card: On the AMSTI website you will find some lesson plans for grades K-8 Global Learning Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) and some to Fill In The Holes (FITH) in our state course of study.

Lacey WieserLacey.wieser@azed.gov

Current round of MSP w/ focus on Science and Literacy

Roll-out 2010 ELA Standard (Common Core) helping content teachers understand RST and WHST strands

AZ Science Standard Link http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/science/articulated.asp

State Science Assessment links http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/AIMS/AIMSInformation.asp

http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/AIMS/AIMSSupport.asp

Science Resource Page (http://www.ade.az.gov/sa/sdi/science.asp )

Stephen Brodie (state): stephen.brodie@arkansas.gov Catherine Mackey (state): catherine.mackey@arkansas.gov Bill Fulton (honorary)Dr. Dennis Plyler (associate)

Arkansas

SciKeys – 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Biology◦ Focus: Inquiry-based 5-E Lesson Modeling◦ http://skfifth.pbworks.com ◦ http://skseven.pbworks.com ◦ http://skbiology.pbworks.com

Content Literacy◦ Collaboration with State Literacy Specialists◦ Science Grade Bands: 5-8, 9-12◦ Focus: Summarizing, Writing to Learn, Questioning, Vocabulary

Picture Perfect Science◦ Collaboration with State Literacy Specialists◦ Grades: K-6◦ Focus: Inquiry-based Science Lessons from Picture Books

State Standards Link http://arkansased.org/educators/curriculum/frameworks.html#science

State Science Assessment Link http://arkansased.org/testing/assessment.html

State Educational Cooperatives Link

http://arkansased.org/about/schools/coops.html

Jim Greco jgreco@cde.ca.govLisa Fassett lfassett@cde.ca.gov

Blessing Mupanduki, bmupanduki@cde.ca.gov Matt Silberglitt, msilber@wested.orgArt Sussman, asussma@wested.org

Deborah L. Tucker, DeborahLT@aol.comRowena Douglas, rdouglas@exploratorium.edu

California Mathematics and Science Partnership - $21 million in Federal funds for research on professional development that enhances content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers in mathematics and science. http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/ma/camspintrod.asp

California Department of Education (CDE) STEM Web page – Part of the CDE STEM Discussion Group, this page provides operational definition and resources for STEM in kindergarten through grade twelve education. http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/stemintrod.asp

Education and the Environment Initiative – A legislated initiative on environmental literacy/science that includes a K-12th grade curriculum comprised of 85 units teaching science academic standards. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ee/

California Science Standards http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/ and Science Framework - http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/documents/scienceframework.pdf

California Standards Test for Science – Blueprints of science tests. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/blueprints.asp

Science Safety Handbook for California Public Schools (update to be posted by June 2011) and other resources - http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/

Barry CartwrightCartwright_b@cde.state.co.us

Standards Implementation Colorado is following a 4 phase plan implementing for our new standards. These

standards were written with the idea Students must actively engage with and think about the big ideas of science, not just passively hear or read about them.

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/StandardsImplementation.html

MSPs This years MSPs focused on elementary science and science note booking.

http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/tii/b.asp

State Standards Link http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/CoAcademicStandards.html

State Science Assessment link http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/documents/csap/csap_frameworks.html

Elizabeth ButtnerElizabeth.buttner@ct.gov

Guide to Curriculum Standards: Each content standard “unpacked” into sequenced unit subconcepts and student performance outcomes.

Scientific Inquiry Formative Feedback Rubrics: Narrative descriptors of attributes of “Novice”, “Intermediate” and “Skillful” student work in 4 essential components of scientific inquiry.

MSP Instructional Coaching Academies

New certification endorsement for “Instructional Specialist: Elementary Mathematics and/or Science” (effective 2015): http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/cert/regulations/2015_proposed_regulations_11-10-2010.pdf

State Standards Link http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890

State Science Assessment link http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890

Connecticut High School Science Safety, Prudent Practices and Regulations: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/curriculum/science/safety/science_safety.pdf

Connecticut Middle School Safety, Prudent Practices and Regulations: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/curriculum/science/safety/middleschool_sciencesafety.pdf

Tonyea Mead-Education Associate, Science tmead@doe.k12.de.us

April McCrae-Science Assessment Specialist amccrae@doe.k12.de.us

Delaware Science Coalition-Statewide professional development and materials for k-12 teachers.

Delaware’s Governor’s Council for STEM- Advise the Dept. of Education on issues relating to STEM education.

High School Professional –Movement toward integration of STEM, engaging multimedia e-text books and technology in grades 9-12th.

State Standards, State Science Assessment, Delaware Science Coalition Link

http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/staff/ci/content_areas/science.shtml

Tamara Reavis, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Acting Director for Assessment and Accountability, tamara.reavis@dc.gov

Michael J. Kaspar, Ph.D., Affiliate Member, mikekaspar@aol.comAlma S. Miller, Affiliate Member, milleralma@aol.com

Initiative 1 Recipient for Race to the Top Funding

Initiative 2 Catalyst SchoolsTheme-Based Schools for STEM,

Arts Integration and World Cultures

Initiative 3 Participation in the Sally Ride Academy

Initiative 4 Statewide Secondary and Elementary Science & Engineering Fairs

Initiative 5 Next Generation of Science Standards

State Standards Link -Learning Standards for K-12

http://osse.dc.gov/seo/frames.asp?doc=/seo/lib/seo/DCPS-horiz-science.pdf

State Assessment & Accountability link http://osse.dc.gov/seo/cwp/view,A,1274,Q,561249,seoNav,%7C31193%7C.asp

DCPS Common Core Standards link http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/In+the+Classroom/What+Students+Are+Learning/

Latasha Fisher latasha.fisher@fldoe.org325 West Gaines Street

Turlington Building Suite 424Tallahassee, FL 32399

Increase the percentage of students who are performing at or above proficiency in science as measured by AP, ACT, Biology end of course exam, NAEP, FCAT 2.0 (Grades 5 & 8), and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten assessment

Increase the percentage of high school students who enroll in and successfully complete advanced and higher level courses in science (AP, IB, AICE, Dual Enrollment)

Increase the number of students who are performing at or above proficiency in science in our lowest performing and high needs districts.

State Standards Link CPALMS (www.floridastandards.org)

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (http://fcat.fldoe.org/)

The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM)(http://www.fcrstem.org/)

Juan-Carlos Aguilar jaguilar@doe.k12.ga.usAmanda Buice abuice@doe.k12.ga.us

The State will require that all elementary and middle schools make Science their AYP second indicator starting with a hold harmless year in 2011-2012 and with full implementation in the 2012-2013 school year.

Race to the Top Goals Set High Standards and Rigorous Assessments for All – Leading to

College and Career Readiness Encourage Advanced Placement and dual enrollment options which

allow students to earn college credit while still in high school Improve overall condition of teaching and learning Effective Support for All Schools, Including Turning Around the

Lowest-Achieving Schools Promote an aggressive STEM agenda to ensure that students are

proficient in STEM fields

MSP – 25 funded grants throughout the state.

Georgia Performance Standardshttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/ScienceStandards.aspx Georgia Science Frameworkshttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Frameworks/Pages/BrowseFrameworks/Science.aspx Georgia Science Resourceshttps://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/pages/Videos/science.aspx Georgia Assessmentshttp://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx Math Science Partnerships (MSP) Programhttp://www.gadoe.org/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServMSP Coming Soon….Georgia STEM!

• Derrick Tsuruda (2010 State) Education Specialist, Sciencederrick_tsuruda@notes.k12.hi.us • Colleen Murakami (2010 State)colleen_murakami@notes.k12.hi.us• Justin Mew (2010 Associate)Justin_mew@notes.k12.hi.us • Jeffrey Piontek (2010 Associate)jpiontek@hawaiitechacademy.org

STEM Learning Strategy and Network, one of many projects under Race to the Top (RTTT), http://hawaiidoereform.org/Hawaii-Race

College and Career Ready Diploma Policy 4540, http://graduation.k12.hi.us/

Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT), http://hqt.k12.hi.us

State Standards Link http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us

State Science Assessment link http://sas.sao.k12.hi.us

Scott Smith - Science Coordinatorssmith@sde.idaho.gov

i-STEM - Stakeholders action group http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/istem/

ISAS - Idaho Science and Aerospace Academy NASA http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/science/ISAS/index.htm

Standards:◦ http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/content_standards/

science_standards.htm

Assessment:◦ http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/assessment/ISAT/

Idaho STEM Pipeline◦ http://www.idahostem.org/

Pam Stanko pstanko@isbe.net

Gil Downey gdowney@isbe.net

Illinois and PARCChttp://www.isbe.net/common_core/pdf/

assessment_FAQs.pdf

Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/html/math.htm

Formative Assessment Professional Development Program

Jenny Hicks, Curriculum, jhicks@doe.in.govJanet Rummel, Assessment,

jrummel@doe.in.gov

Indiana Science Initiative www.indianascience.org◦ K-8◦ Inquiry based, research developed curriculum◦ Sustained professional development focused on science and

literacy

Modeling Instruction in Chemistry and Physics (and developmental work in Biology) ◦ http://www.nd.edu/~nismec/nismec11.htm

2010 Academic Standards for Science◦ http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/

AcademicStandards/PrintLibrary/science.shtml

http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/

ISTEM Resource Networkhttps://www.istemnetwork.org/

Yvette McCulleyYvette.mcculley@iowa.gov

Associate Members

Tony Heiting heitingtony@yahoo.com

Kathy McKee kamcjee@blankparkzoo.org

Honorary Members

Ken Hartman kandshartman@mchsi.com

Jack Gerlovichjakel@netins.net

STEM State Strategic Plan Roadmap http://iowastem.org

Environmental Literacy Plan https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5RQqjTweuo6

ZDExMjVmZmEtMzM5My00ZDExLWJmN2EtYzQ2Njk5MzAzNzAy&hl=en

State Science Leadership Team http://sites.google.com/a/iowa.gov/iowa-science-lead

ership/

Sean Elkins sean.elkins@education.ky.govKaren Kidwell karen.kidwell@education.ky.gov

Suzann Shaver suzann.shaver@education.ky.gov

New focus on STEM pathways for College and Career Readiness.

Establishment of regional training networks for development of support materials and developing assessment literacy in science.

Highly Effective Teaching and Learning characteristics and support materials http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Highly+Effective+Teaching+and+Learning/Characteristics+of+Highly+Effective+Science+Teaching+and+Learning.htm

KY Program of Studies http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Program+of+Studies/default.htm

KY Core Content for Assessment http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Core+Content+for+Assessment/Core+Content+for+Assessment+4.1/

Science Newsletters http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Elementary+Sc

hool/Intermediate/Science/Elementary+Science+Newsletters.htm (Elementary)

http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Middle+School/Science/Middle+School+Science+Newsletters.htm (Middle)

http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/High+School/Science/High+School+Science+Newsletters.htm (High)

Ann Wilson, Science Program Coordinator, LDOE Ann.wilson@la.gov

Jean May-Brett, MSP Coordinator & STEM Initiative, LDOE - Jean.May-Brett@la.gov

Loren Barrios, Elementary Consultant: Science, LDOELoren.Barrios@la.gov

MSP Twenty 2010-11 Elementary (3rd and 4th grade) math and science projects partnering 35 districts, private schools, 10 IHEs, and nine (9) community resource providers .

STEM Initiative (http://www.louisianaschools.net/offices/stem/ ) Creating a state-wide STEM Alliance with regional hubs - networks of

public and private partnerships, LEAs, IHEs, businesses and foundations and a Superintendent’s National Advisory Circle.

End of Course Exams have been developed to replace current state Graduate Exit Exams. The Biology exam is now operational for science. Access assessment guides at http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/assessment_guides.html .

Career-Tech Science Course Curricula have been developed for Forensic Science and Food Science . These courses count as science units toward graduation with a Career Diploma. View at http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/comprehensive_curriculum.html

Louisiana Standards as Grade-Level Expectations http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/gle.html

Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum: Science is at http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/comprehensive_curriculum.html

Science Assessment: All state assessments and information is found at http://www.louisianaschools.net/testing

EAGLE (Enhanced Assessment of Grade-Level Expectations) is an online system for formative assessment. Access at http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/uploads/14990.pdf

Anita Bernhardtanita.bernhardt@maine.gov

Maine Department of Education Statewide Strategic Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/links.html

Maine Environmental Literacy Planhttp://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/links.html

Longitudinal Data System Informationhttp://www.maine.gov/education/lds/index.html

State Standards http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/index.html

State Science Assessment http://www.maine.gov/education/mea/index.htm http://www.maine.gov/education/technology/index.htm

Maine Learning Technology Initiativehttp://www.maine.gov/education/technology/index.htm

Jacob Foster (jfoster@doe.mass.edu)Katie Bowler (cbowler@doe.mass.edu)

Massachusetts

STE Strand Maps and Concept & Skill Progressions: www.doe.mass.edu/omste/review.html

Model Curriculum and Curriculum-Embedded Performance Assessments (MA Race to the Top)

Science and Literacy: gathering, using, analyzing and presenting evidence in science and literacy lessons

Massachusetts

State STE Standards: www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/1006.doc

State STE Assessment: www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/sci.html

MA STE standards revision information: www.doe.mass.edu/omste/review.html

Massachusetts

Kevin J. Richard, RichardK1@Michigan.gov

Mozell P. Lang, mozell.lang@detroitk12.org

MichiganMichigan

Re-imagining Education (Standards-based, Seat time waivers, Virtual learning, S.T.E.M. Coalition )

Teaching for Learning Framework (77 research-based elements necessary for effective instruction)

teachingforlearning.org

Science Writing Across the Curriculum (15 Instructional Learning Strategies & 8 Demonstration Strategies with science specific examples)

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Science_WAC_2_3_264454_7.pdf

MichiganMichigan

Michigan Standards Links◦ General – www.Michigan.gov/Science ◦ High School - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924_41644_42814---,00.html◦ K-7 - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_28760_49215---,00.html

State Science Assessment link◦ General – www.Michigan.gov/OEAA ◦ High School - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_35150---,00.html◦ K-7 - http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_31168---,00.html

MichiganMichigan

Dawn Cameron- dawn.cameron@state.mn.usJohn Olson- john.c.olson@state.mn.usJim Wood- jim.wood@state.mn.us

Science Standards adopted in 2010 include Nature of Science and Engineering strand

Simulations to be added to our online science assessment

Frameworks for Science Standards will be delivered as an interactive website by July

Developing a statewide STEM network including industries and higher ed

State Standards Link http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/Science/index.html

State Science Assessment link http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Accountability_

Programs/Assessment_and_Testing/index.html

SciMathMN – business/education partnership (future Frameworks site)

http://www.scimathmn.org

Kristen Crawford kcrawford@mt.govKatie Burke kburke@helena.k12.mt.us

Creation of a statewide STEM plan

Development of a Math and Science Partnership Web Page to celebrate the work of the state projects and to provide educators across the nation with information about high-quality, research-based professional development models (will go “live” mid-late April, 2011)

Development of a “Model Curriculum” that will provide resources such as Science Units of Study to teachers throughout the state (will go “live” mid-March, 2011)

Montana Content Standards

Montana CRT Assessment

Jim Woodlandjim.woodland@nebraska.gov

KICKS2 Keep Improving Content and Skills in Science – a MSP state-wide program (http://kicks2.org)

Science Matters/Building a Presence in Nebraska (http://kicks.ishareinfo.org/bap/)

Science SCASS (State Collaborative on Assessments andStudent Standards (http://sciencescass.org)

State Standards Link (http://www.education.ne.gov/science/Documents/ArticulatedScienceSinWord.pdf

State Science Assessment link (http://www.education.ne.gov/assessment/NeSA-Science.htm)

Science Olympiad (http://soinc.org)

Richard N. Vineyardrvineyard@doe.nv.gov

Nevada STEM Education Coalition

Review and revision of Nevada Science Standards

Common core state standards

Nevada Science Standards (www.doe.nv.gov/Standards_Science.html)

Nevada State Science Assessment (nde.doe.nv.gov/Assessment.htm)

Nevada STEM Education Coalition (www.gatheringgenius.com)

Mary Jo Daniel (mjdaniel@unm.edu)Associate Member

www.nmstemed.org

www.ped.state.nm.us/MathScience/msac.html

Math and Science Advisory Council (MSAC)

State Standards Link http://www.ped.state.nm.us/MathScience/scienceStandards.html

State Science Assessment link http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/AssessmentEvaluation/SBA/index.html

Ann Crotty, Ed.D.acrotty@mail.nysed.gov

Will Jaacksajaacks@mail.nysed.gov

New York

Regents Reform Agenda – Race to the Top http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/

Title II, Part B – Mathematics and Science Partnerships http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/msp/home.html

Framework for Science Education – Next Generation Science Standards – NYS Learning Standards in Science http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/scicurricupdate2010rttt.pdf

New York

NYSED Science Curriculum and Instruction http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/home.html

NYSED Office of Assessment Policy, Development and Administration http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/science/home.html

New York

Beverly Vance, bvance@dpi.state.nc.us Sarah Reives, sreives@dpi.state.nc.usRagan Spain, rspain@dpi.state.nc.us

Revised Science Standards http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/phase1/

Instructional Support Toolkithttp://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/

North Carolina’s Race to the Top Initiative

Next Generation Science Assessmentshttp://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/assessment/

NC Formative Assessment Learning Community Online Network (NCFALCON)

http://center.ncsu.edu/falcon/

Constance BarskyConstance.Barsky@ode.state.oh.us

Esther HopkinsEsther.Hopkins@ode.state.oh.us

Mathematics and Science Partnerships◦ Five science partnerships, Grades 3 through 12◦ 120 hours of content professional development, most

embedded during the school year

Ohio Performance Assessment Project Pilot◦ Grades 11 and 12: Biology, Chemistry, Physics◦ Rubric developed for scientific inquiry

Race to the Top◦ Multiple projects for standard’s implementation with

accompanying professional development

OhiOhioo

Revised Science Standards and Model Curriculumhttp://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?

page=3&TopicRelationID=1705&ContentID=76585&Content=100569

Jana Rowland jana_rowland@sde.state.ok.us

Science Inquiry Institute - Collaborative effort of OKSDE, the Science

Museum Network and Science Museum Oklahoma to provide professional development in science inquiry and sustained support throughout the year

Math and Science Partnership Grants - Outstanding professional development throughout

the state with many projects taking teachers into the field to experience true science researchhttp://sde.state.ok.us/NCLB/TitleIIPartB.html

Coalition for the Advancement of Science and Math Education in Oklahoma (CASMEO)

- Broad-based leadership alliance to enhance and revitalize science and math ed in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) for science

sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/Subject/science.pdf

Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests sde.state.ok.us/AcctAssess/core.html

Oklahoma Building Academic Vocabulary Resources

sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/BAV/default.html

Cheryl Kleckner cheryl.kleckner@state.or.usLeslie Phillips leslie.phillips@state.or.us

Oregon STEM Education◦ ODE, business, university, community college,

informal educator, and K-12 partnership developing a STEM Education Framework

◦ Intel hosting a ‘STEM College and Career Readiness and Student Success Symposium’ in April

◦ Portland STEM Education Center being developed Moving Science Education Forward

◦ Regional professional development workshops and materials for K-12 science educators to assist in implementing the new Oregon Science Standards and provide hands-on scientific inquiry and engineering design experiences

◦ www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2978

Oregon K-12 Grade Level Science Standards www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2560

Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=517

Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design Resources

www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=518

Oregon Science Teacher Updatewww.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1874

Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/

PENNSYLVANIA

PATRICIA L. VATHISENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY AND

ACTING SCIENCE CURRICULUM ADVISOR 2

pvathis@state.pa.us

STANDARDS ALLIGNED SYSTEM (www.pdesas.org)

BIOLOGY KEYSTONE MANDATED TEST – FRAMEWORK AND MODEL CURRICULUM MAPS (www.pdesas.org)

REVISED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND REVISED ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY STANDARDS

PENNSYLVANIA

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY (

www.pdesas.org – clear standards tap) PSSA FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLGOY,

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY FOR GRADES 4 AND 8 (www.pdesas.org – assessment tap)

KEYSTONE BIOLOGY EXAM – END OF COURSE RESOURCES/MATERIALS/LEARMING

COMMUNITIES, ETC CAN ALL BE FOUND ON OUR SAS WEBSITE

PENNSYLVANIA

Peter J. McLarenPeter.mclaren@ride.ri.gov

401-222-8454

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Building a Strong Foundation MSP◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/mathsci.aspx

Rhode Island’s Race to the Top Initiative◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/commissioner/RaceToTh

eTop/default.aspx

Rhode Island’s Model Educator Evaluation System◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/Educato

rEvaluation

Rhode Island State Standards Link ◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/gle.aspx

Rhode Island State Science Assessment link◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Division-EEIE/Office_IAC.asp

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Rhode Island Science Resources◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/science.aspx

Kathy Ortlund, Science Assessment Specialist,

Kortlund@ed.sc.govLinda Schoen Giddings, Assessment and

Standards, lschoen@ed.sc.gov, dr_lsg@yahoo.comLinda Sinclair, Ret.

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Biology end-of course to supplant Physical Science as state high school test

Science Curriculum development – in progress

Science Support Document http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Academic-Standards/old/cso/standards/science/sd.html

http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Accountability/Assessment/

Linda K. Jordan Linda.K.Jordan@tn.gov

First To The Top Initiative http://tn.gov/firsttothetop/

STEM Innovation Network Initiative http://tn.gov/firsttothetop/programs-stem.html

State Standards Link http://tn.gov/education/curriculum.shtml

State Science Assessment link http://tn.gov/education/assessment/index.shtml

http://www.stemresources.com/

Kenn Heydrick, Texas Education AgencyDirector of Science, Kenn.Heydrick@tea.state.tx.us

Irene Pickhardt, Texas Education AgencyAssistant Director of Science,

Irene.Pickhardt@tea.state.tx.us

12 End-of-Course Exams Required for High School GraduationStarting in 2011-2012, entering 9th grade students will need to meet certain performance standards on 12 high school End-of-Course exams, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. (http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/eoc/)

Statewide Professional Development OpportunitiesTo support K-12 teachers with our new science standards (TEKS), Texas is providing ongoing professional development. These opportunities include the following:

Chemistry End-of-Course Exam Success (2 1/2 days) Physics End-of-Course Exam Success (2 1/2 days) Follow-up Online Opportunities (http://projectsharetexas.org/) on previous face-to-face

trainings, which include K-12 Science TEKS Overview, Grades 5-8 Science Academy, and Biology End-of-Course Exam Success

Project ShareProject Share provides an elearning platform to support a community of practitioners dedicated to improving teaching and learning through an interactive and engaging environment. (www.projectsharetexas.org/)

Science Curriculum Standards – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Beginning in 2010-2011http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html

Texas Student Assessment – New STAAR Programhttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/

Graduation Plans – 4 Years in 4 Core Subjectshttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx

Texas College and Career Readiness Standardswww.thecb.state.tx.us/collegereadiness/TCRS.cfm

Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (TRC)http://www.thetrc.org

Shannon Buchanan – shannon.buchanan@schools.utah.govKevin King – kevin.king@schools.utah.gov

David Smith – david.smith@schools.utah.govBrad Talbert – bradford.talbert@schools.utah.gov

Earth Science Core Curriculum Writing Project Middle School Science Endorsement – K-2 Science Core Adoption:

http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Sci/elem/documents/K-2ScienceCoreCurriculum_000.pdf

Involvement with Common Core task forces to ensure the proper implementation of the Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects standards.

Development of Technology-Enhanced Items for state-wide science CRTs◦ Not multiple choice, Java animations, computer scored

State Standards Link http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Sci/default.htm

State Science Assessment link http://www.schools.utah.gov/assessment/Criterion-Referenced-Tests/Science.aspx

Informal Science Education Enhancement (iSEE) Partnership - http://www.iseeutah.org/

Pat Fitzsimmons pat.fitzsimmons@state.vt.us

Gail Hall gail.hall@state.vt.us Kathy Renfrew kathy.renfrew@state.vt.us

Vermont

Science and Literacy--Common Core Connections◦ Wiki site https://sites.google.com/site/commoncoreinvermont/◦ Science and Literacy: A Natural Fit (grades 3-5+)

http://www.heinemann.com/products/E02127.aspx

NECAP Assessment Development—Tri-State initiative New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_assessment/necap/res

ources.html

Alternate Assessment in Science◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_alternate/entry_points.

html#science

Vermont

State Standards Link ◦ Standards

http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pubs/framework.html ◦ Grade Expectations

http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_curriculum/science/gle.html

State Science Assessment link ◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_assessment/necap/resour

ces.html

Other Resources◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_curriculum/science/resour

ces.html

Vermont

Barb YoungScience Specialist

Barbara.young@doe.virginia.gov

Initiative 1: ◦ Review and revision of the Virginia Standards of Learning and the

Curriculum Framework◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/review.shtml

Initiative 2:◦ Governor’s Initiatives for Education:

Virtual Online Providers College Lab Schools

Initiative 3:◦ Posting of a model cross-curricular unit “Virginia Animals and their Habitats”◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/cross-curricular_instruction/science/

animals_habitats/index.shtml

Current (2003) Virginia Standards of Learninghttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/index.shtml

New (2010) Virginia Standards of Learninghttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/review.shtml

Virginia Science Assessment link http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.shtml

Ellen Ebert, Teaching and Learning Science DirectorCinda Parton, Director of Assessment Development

Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor, Sustainability & ScienceRoy Q. Beven, CS3 Associate Member

Washington State Science Success FrameworkDeveloping a 10-year framework for improving science education in Washington State

End-of-Course Assessment in Biology http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx

Currently in development, scheduled to be a graduation requirement for the class of 2013 and beyond

Washington State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan http://www.k12.wa.us/EnvironmentSustainability/default.aspx

◦ Developing a statewide plan in response to the pending “No Child Left Inside” federal legislation

State Standards: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Standards.aspx

State Science Assessment: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx

Join us at the NSTA Area Conference in

Seattle Dec 8-10, 2011!

Marty Burkemburke@access.k12.wv.us

Robin Anglinranglin@access.k12.wv.us

o Science with Inquiry Modules and Problem based Learning Experiences SIMPLE K-6

o Project Based Learning

o Collections of teacher created Instructional Guides, Unit plans, PBL’s and Inquiry Lessons hosted on Teach 21 http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21

State Standards Link http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/ ◦ Policy 2520.3 -- 21st Century Science K-8 Content Standards

and Objectives for West Virginia Schools (PDF) (Word)

◦ Policy 2520.35 -- 21st Century Science 9-12 Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools (PDF) (Word 2009)

State Assessment & Accountability http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/

Teach21 http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/