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NE LASER Alliance

SE LASER Alliance

NC LASER Alliance

SC LASER Alliance

NW LASER Alliance

N Sound LASER Alliance

SW LASER Alliance

Mt. to Harbor LASER Alliance

S Sound LASER Alliance

Washington State LASER

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VisionScience is an essential part of the education of today's students for tomorrow's world.

MissionWashington State LASER is a catalyst for sustainable innovation and improvement in K-12 science education.

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Statement of High Level Washington State LASER Strategies: We accomplish our mission by: • Fostering a shared vision of effective teaching

and learning; • Stewarding a public/private partnership

network of committed individuals and organizations;

• Delivering leadership development programs and experiences;

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Statement of High Level Washington State LASER Strategies: • Partnering with regional support networks;

and • Aligning our work with the National Research

Council's K-12 Framework for Science Education and the Washington State science standards.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION• Washington State LASER:

www.wastatelaser.org– Tool Kits (click on Instructional Materials Support)– Alignment for middle school (elementary available – talk to Peggy)– Science Notebooks– Science Materials Centers– Leadership Events

• CONTACT INFORMATION:• Sonia Siegel Vexler: ssiegelvexler@pacsci.org• Jeff Estes: jeff.estes@pnnl.gov • Peggy Willcuts: peggy.willcuts@pnnl.gov

Leaders Are Key