Science Framework: Instructional Focus, Assessment, and Professional Development

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Science Framework Instructional Focus,
Assessment, and Professional Development
Focusing on Student Success Mrs. Lela S.
Blackburn Science Coordinator
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SCIENCE FRAMEWORK IS BASED ON THE NATIONAL
SCIENCE STANDARDS

• Standards for Teaching
• Standards for Professional Development
• Standards for Assessment

• Standards for Science Content
• Standards for Science Education Programs
• Standards for Science Education Systems

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SCIENCE TEACHING STANDARDS The Science Teaching
Standards describe what teachers of science at
all grade levels should know and be able to do.

• The planning of inquiry-based science programs
• The actions taken to guide and facilitate student
  learning
• The assessments made of teaching and student
  learning
• The development of environments that enable
  students to learn science
• The creation of communities of science learners
• The planning and development of the school
  science program

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Science Framework Components
Vision Mission Rationale Curriculum Instructional
Strategies Technology Integration Assessment Profe
ssional Development
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SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
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SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
VISION We envision students who are active and
creative problem-solvers, critical thinkers,
reflective, confident and competent learners,
users of higher science and technology, and
successful competitors in the global community.
MISSION The mission of the science instructional
program is to align curriculum, resources,
strategies and technology in order to provide
high-quality integrated education in science for
all students. Equally as important, the mission
of the science instructional program is to
significantly improve student achievement and
literacy in science
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INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
QCC-Quality Core Curriculum / Performance
Standards
Engagement in Rigorous And Challenging Learning
Improvements In Science
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Major Science Instructional Strands

• Physical Science
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Inquiry Skills Are In All Strands

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Effective Science Classrooms

• Inquiry-based
• Hands-on Activities
• Differentiated Instruction
• Integration of Technology
• Various Assessments

• Essential Laboratories
• Essential Vocabulary
• 5 E Model of Instruction
• Science Research -Application of Scientific
  Concepts

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ASSESSMENT
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Assessment Sequence
Elementary Middle Schools CRCT ITBS
High Schools GHSGT EOCT
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SCIENCE ASSESSMENTS
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INDIVIDUAL SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
HSISIP,MSISIP, AND ESISIP Individual Plans for
the Success of All Students In Science

• Pre-tests administered to all students in
  science to establish baseline data.
• Improvement Prescription assigned to each
  student based on scores on pre-tests.
• Post-tests administered to all students to
  determine improvements.
• Additional Improvement Prescriptions assigned as
  needed.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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STRATEGIC SCIENCE STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN

• S3DP

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STRATEGIC SCIENCE STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN-S3DP

• Based On The Needs Of The Teachers
• Focuses On The Standards Initiatives
• Focuses On Curriculum
• Focuses On Instruction

• Focuses On Assessment
• Focuses On Technology Integration
• Focuses On Mentoring/Mentoring
• Job Embedded

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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• FIRST ATLANTA
• ROBOTICS
• NEW YORK TIMES
• LITERACY PROGRAM
• SCIENCE COMPETITIONS
• SUMMER PROGRAMS
• FIELD TRIPS

• PRISM
• INSTITUTE ON
• NEUROSCIENCE
• BOTANICAL GARDENS
• SCHOOL BASED SCIENCE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

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Current Science Programs

• Elementary Science Cluster Fair
• Science Mathematics Congress
• Middle School Science Endorsement
• Science Partnerships
• Junior Science Symposium
• PRISM
• Science and Mathematics Summer Enrichment
• Academy(SMESEA)

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CURRENT SCIENCE PROGRAMS

• High School Science Mathematics Scholars
  Program(HSSMSP)
• New York Times Science Literacy Program
• Science Tutorials/Teacher Enrichment Sessions
• Middle and Elementary Science Kit Program
• Science Super Saturday Program
• Science Advanced Placement Tutorial/Enrichment
• Program

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Future Programs

• Junior Science Summer Program for Middle School
• Junior Advanced Placement Examination
• Science Apprenticeship Program
• Distance Learning Laboratories for all schools
• Web-Based enrichment opportunities

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Success For All Students In Science
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Contact Information

• Lela S. Blackburn
• Science Coordinator
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  404-802-2651
• lsblackburn_at_atlanta.k12.ga.us