Robert S. Ricks – sricks@alsde.edu
Robin Nelson – rnelson@alsde.edu
Alabama Math, Science, and
Technology Initiative
(AMSTI)
www.amsti.org
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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.as
p?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 Wieser
Lacey.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

State Science Assessment links


http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/science/articulated.asp
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 )
Arkansas
Stephen Brodie (state): stephen.brodie@arkansas.gov
Catherine Mackey (state): catherine.mackey@arkansas.gov
Bill Fulton (honorary)
Dr. Dennis Plyler (associate)
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SciKeys – 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Biology
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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

State Science Assessment Link

State Educational Cooperatives Link
http://arkansased.org/educators/curriculum/
frameworks.html#science
http://arkansased.org/testing/assessment.ht
ml
http://arkansased.org/about/schools/coops.
html
Jim Greco jgreco@cde.ca.gov
Lisa Fassett lfassett@cde.ca.gov
Blessing Mupanduki, bmupanduki@cde.ca.gov
Matt Silberglitt, msilber@wested.org
Art Sussman, asussma@wested.org
Deborah L. Tucker, DeborahLT@aol.com
Rowena Douglas, rdouglas@exploratorium.edu
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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/
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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 Cartwright
Cartwright_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/StandardsI
mplementation.html
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MSPs
This years MSPs focused on elementary science and science
note booking.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/tii/b.asp
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State Standards Link
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/C
oAcademicStandards.html
State Science Assessment link
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/docu
ments/csap/csap_frameworks.html
Elizabeth Buttner
Elizabeth.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
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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
April McCrae-Science Assessment Specialist
tmead@doe.k12.de.us
amccrae@doe.k12.de.us
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Delaware Science Coalition-Statewide professional development and
materials for k-12 teachers.
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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.com
Alma S. Miller, Affiliate Member, milleralma@aol.com

Initiative 1 Recipient for Race to the Top Funding
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Initiative 2 Catalyst Schools
Theme-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

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/
K-12
Latasha Fisher latasha.fisher@fldoe.org
325 West Gaines Street
Turlington Building Suite 424
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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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 PreKindergarten 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.
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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.us
Amanda 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
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MSP – 25 funded grants throughout the state.
Georgia Performance Standards
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Pages/BrowseSta
ndards/ScienceStandards.aspx
 Georgia Science Frameworks
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Frameworks/Pages/BrowseF
rameworks/Science.aspx
 Georgia Science Resources
https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/pages/Videos/sci
ence.aspx
 Georgia Assessments
http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx
 Math Science Partnerships (MSP) Program
http://www.gadoe.org/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServMSP
 Coming Soon….Georgia STEM!

Derrick Tsuruda (2010 State)
Education Specialist, Science
derrick_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
•
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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 Coordinator
ssmith@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
Gil Downey
pstanko@isbe.net
gdowney@isbe.net
Illinois and PARCC
http://www.isbe.net/common_core/pdf/assessme
nt_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.gov
Janet 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 Network
https://www.istemnetwork.org/
Yvette McCulley
Yvette.mcculley@iowa.gov
Associate Members
Honorary Members
Tony Heiting
heitingtony@yahoo.com
Ken Hartman
kandshartman@mchsi.com
Kathy McKee
kamcjee@blankparkzoo.org
Jack Gerlovich
jakel@netins.net

STEM State Strategic Plan Roadmap
http://iowastem.org

Environmental Literacy Plan
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5RQqjTweuo6
ZDExMjVmZmEtMzM5My00ZDExLWJmN2EtYzQ2Nj
k5MzAzNzAy&hl=en
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State Science Leadership Team
http://sites.google.com/a/iowa.gov/iowa-scienceleadership/
Sean Elkins sean.elkins@education.ky.gov
Karen 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/Curricul
um+Documents+and+Resources/Program+of+Studies/default.htm

KY Core Content for Assessment
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curricul
um+Documents+and+Resources/Core+Content+for+Assessment/C
ore+Content+for+Assessment+4.1/
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Science Newsletters
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Elementary+Sch
ool/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/Sci
ence/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, LDOE
Loren.Barrios@la.gov
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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

Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum: Science is at


http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/gle.html
http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/comprehensi
ve_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 Bernhardt
anita.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.h
tml
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State Standards
http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitec
h/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/te
chnology/index.htm
Massachusetts
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:

State STE Assessment:

www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/100
6.doc
www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/sci.html
MA STE standards revision information:
www.doe.mass.edu/omste/review.html
Michigan
Kevin J. Richard, RichardK1@Michigan.gov
Mozell P. Lang, mozell.lang@detroitk12.org
Michigan

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
Michigan

Michigan Standards Links
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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
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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
Dawn Cameron- dawn.cameron@state.mn.us
John Olson- john.c.olson@state.mn.us
Jim 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

State Science Assessment link
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http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excel
lence/Academic_Standards/Science/index.html
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.gov
Katie Burke kburke@helena.k12.mt.us
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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” midlate 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” midMarch, 2011)
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Montana Content Standards
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Montana CRT Assessment
Jim Woodland
jim.woodland@nebraska.gov

KICKS2 Keep Improving Content and Skills in
Science – a MSP state-wide program
(http://kicks2.org)
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Science Matters/Building a Presence in Nebraska
(http://kicks.ishareinfo.org/bap/)
Science SCASS (State Collaborative on Assessments and
Student Standards
(http://sciencescass.org)
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State Standards Link
(http://www.education.ne.gov/science/Docu
ments/ArticulatedScienceSinWord.pdf

State Science Assessment link

Science Olympiad (http://soinc.org)
(http://www.education.ne.gov/assessment/N
eSA-Science.htm)
Richard N. Vineyard
rvineyard@doe.nv.gov
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Nevada STEM Education Coalition
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Review and revision of Nevada Science Standards
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Common core state standards
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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)
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State Standards Link
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/MathScience/sci
enceStandards.html
State Science Assessment link
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAcc
ountability/AssessmentEvaluation/SBA/index.
html
New York
Ann Crotty, Ed.D.
acrotty@mail.nysed.gov
Will Jaacks
ajaacks@mail.nysed.gov
New York

Regents Reform Agenda – Race to the Top

Title II, Part B – Mathematics and Science
Partnerships
http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/
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/scicurricupdate2
010rttt.pdf
New York

NYSED Science Curriculum and Instruction
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/home.html
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NYSED Office of Assessment Policy,
Development and Administration
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/science/home.html
Beverly Vance, bvance@dpi.state.nc.us
Sarah Reives, sreives@dpi.state.nc.us
Ragan Spain, rspain@dpi.state.nc.us
Revised Science Standards
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/phase1/
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Instructional Support Toolkit
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/support-tools/
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North Carolina’s Race to the Top Initiative
Next Generation Science Assessments
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/assessment/
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NC Formative Assessment Learning Community Online
Network (NCFALCON)
http://center.ncsu.edu/falcon/

Constance Barsky
Constance.Barsky@ode.state.oh.us
Esther Hopkins
Esther.Hopkins@ode.state.oh.us
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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
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Race to the Top
◦ Multiple projects for standard’s implementation with
accompanying professional development
Ohio
Revised Science Standards and Model Curriculum
http://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
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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 research
http://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
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Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests
sde.state.ok.us/AcctAssess/core.html
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Oklahoma Building Academic Vocabulary
Resources
sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/BAV/default.html
Cheryl Kleckner cheryl.kleckner@state.or.us
Leslie Phillips leslie.phillips@state.or.us
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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
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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
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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
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Oregon Science Teacher Update
www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1874
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Resources for Educational Achievement and
Leadership www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/
PENNSYLVANIA
PATRICIA L. VATHIS
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY AND ACTING
SCIENCE CURRICULUM ADVISOR 2
pvathis@state.pa.us
PENNSYLVANIA
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STANDARDS ALLIGNED SYSTEM
(www.pdesas.org)
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BIOLOGY KEYSTONE MANDATED TEST –
FRAMEWORK AND MODEL CURRICULUM MAPS
(www.pdesas.org)
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REVISED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND REVISED
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY STANDARDS
PENNSYLVANIA
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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
8 1
Peter J. McLaren
Peter.mclaren@ride.ri.gov
401-222-8454
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Building a Strong Foundation MSP
◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/mathsci.aspx
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Rhode Island’s Race to the Top Initiative
◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/commissioner/RaceToTh
eTop/default.aspx
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Rhode Island’s Model Educator Evaluation
System
◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/Educato
rEvaluation
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Rhode Island State Standards Link
◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/gle.aspx
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Rhode Island State Science Assessment link
◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Division-
EEIE/Office_IAC.aspx
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Rhode Island Science Resources
◦ http://www.ride.ri.gov/Instruction/science.aspx
Kathy Ortlund, Science Assessment Specialist,
Kortlund@ed.sc.gov
Linda Schoen Giddings, Assessment and
Standards, lschoen@ed.sc.gov,
dr_lsg@yahoo.com
Linda Sinclair, Ret.
R
 Biology
end-of course to supplant
Physical Science as state high
school test
Curriculum development –
in progress
 Science
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Science Support Document
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standardsand-Learning/AcademicStandards/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
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State Standards Link
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State Science Assessment link
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http://www.stemresources.com/
http://tn.gov/education/curriculum.shtml
http://tn.gov/education/assessment/index.s
html
Kenn Heydrick, Texas Education Agency
Director of Science, Kenn.Heydrick@tea.state.tx.us
Irene Pickhardt, Texas Education Agency
Assistant Director of Science, Irene.Pickhardt@tea.state.tx.us
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12 End-of-Course Exams Required for High School Graduation
Starting 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/)
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Statewide Professional Development Opportunities
To 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
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Project Share
Project 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/)
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Science Curriculum Standards – Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS), Beginning in 2010-2011
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
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Texas Student Assessment – New STAAR Program
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/
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Graduation Plans – 4 Years in 4 Core Subjects
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx
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Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
www.thecb.state.tx.us/collegereadiness/TCRS.cfm
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Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching (TRC)
http://www.thetrc.org
Shannon Buchanan – shannon.buchanan@schools.utah.gov
Kevin King – kevin.king@schools.utah.gov
David Smith – david.smith@schools.utah.gov
Brad Talbert – bradford.talbert@schools.utah.gov
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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
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State Standards Link
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/Sci/defaul
t.htm
State Science Assessment link
http://www.schools.utah.gov/assessment/Cri
terion-Referenced-Tests/Science.aspx
Informal Science Education Enhancement
(iSEE) Partnership - http://www.iseeutah.org/
Vermont
Pat Fitzsimmons pat.fitzsimmons@state.vt.us
Gail Hall gail.hall@state.vt.us
Kathy Renfrew kathy.renfrew@state.vt.us
Vermont
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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
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NECAP Assessment Development—Tri-State initiative
New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_assessment/necap/res
ources.html
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Alternate Assessment in Science
◦ http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_alternate/entry_points.
html#science
Vermont
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State Standards Link
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State Science Assessment link
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Standards
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pubs/framework.html
Grade Expectations
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_curriculum/science/gle.ht
ml
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_assessment/necap/resour
ces.html
Other Resources
◦
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_curriculum/science/resou
rces.html
Barb Young
Science Specialist
Barbara.young@doe.virginia.gov
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Initiative 1:
◦ Review and revision of the Virginia Standards of Learning and
the Curriculum Framework
◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/scienc
e/review.shtml
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Initiative 2:
◦ Governor’s Initiatives for Education:
 Virtual Online Providers
 College Lab Schools
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Initiative 3:
◦ Posting of a model cross-curricular unit “Virginia Animals and
their Habitats”
◦ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/crosscurricular_instruction/science/animals_habitats/index.shtml
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Current (2003) Virginia Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stan
dards_docs/science/index.shtml
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New (2010) Virginia Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stan
dards_docs/science/review.shtml
Virginia Science Assessment link
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.sh
tml
Ellen Ebert, Teaching and Learning Science Director
Cinda Parton, Director of Assessment Development
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor, Sustainability & Science
Roy Q. Beven, CS3 Associate Member
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Washington State Science Success Framework
Developing a 10-year framework for improving science education in
Washington State
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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
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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
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State Standards:
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State Science Assessment:
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http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Standards.aspx
http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx
Join us at the NSTA Area Conference in Seattle
Dec 8-10, 2011!
Marty Burke
mburke@access.k12.wv.us
Robin Anglin
ranglin@access.k12.wv.us
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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
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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)
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State Assessment & Accountability
http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/
Teach21 http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/