MCOE Welcomes all administrators to learn & workshop implementation strategies for the Next Generation Science Standards and California’s Environmental Principles. This quarterly Community of Practice is designed for administrators wanting to support their teachers in the work of NGSS implementation. Each session will include resources that build the capacity to observe NGSS style lessons and aid teachers in the adaptation of their curriculum and instructional practices to shift towards full NGSS & Environmental Literacy implementation. There will be time for administrators to talk in grade span groups about supporting their staff. See the flyer for specific session focuses, and then register for the series to deepen your own knowledge around NGSS and the CAST. Please register to attend any or all virtual sessions. Click here to register.
Virtual Meeting Dates, Times & Topics: Thursdays 9:00 - 10am online
- October 6, 2022 How to support teachers’ integration of the NGSS standards, performance expectations, and appendixes. NGSS Resource Website guided tour of what is available through MCOE.
- November 3, 2022 What to look for in NGSS based lessons during classroom observations & How to help teachers adapt previous content into NGSS based lessons.
- February 2, 2023 Where and how do California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts fit into curriculum and content areas. Best practices for supporting students & educators in environmental civic engagement projects.
- April 6, 2023 Addressing the CAST test & when it will be on the California dashboard. Guided tour of CAST resources for test administrators, teachers, students, and families.
CONTACT: Maia Steward - msteward@mcoe.us or Emily Selim - eselim@mcoe.us
To check out the CoP for teachers implementing NGSS