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Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
California Science Teachers Association, California Science Education Conference
When? October 18, 2019-October 20,2019 Where? San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
The goal of the California Science Education Conference is to give California science teachers an opportunity to grow professionally in order to improve student outcomes in and access to high-quality science education. Teachers participating in the conference accomplish this by participating in hands-on, minds-on 90-minute workshops led by teacher leaders, professional developers, and organizations who offer programs and services to support high-quality science teaching and learning.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact Beth Bettencourt by telephone at 916-979-7004 or by email at beth@cascience.org
Universal Design for Learning
When? September 5, 2019 Where? Tulare County Office of Education, 7000 Doe Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
(2 Day Event) This workshop dives deep into understanding the conceptual framework behind Universal Design for Learning. It is a day dedicated to the why and how of the framework. Explore the concept of learner variability and the connection between UDL, differentiation and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Walk away with an understanding of the purpose of UDL and how to break down barriers for all students, including English Learners and students with exceptional needs, to access learning.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact Katherine Goyette by telephone at 559-651-3031 or by email at katherine.goyette@tcoe.org
Opportunities to Participate
Stay Informed and Connected!
The Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division is now on Twitter! Follow our Twitter handle @CDECurriculum to receive updates about the exciting work being done for California students around Standards, Frameworks and Model Curricula. This is also a great way to learn about ways to be involved in developing or providing input on these documents.
Instructional Resources Adoptions
The California Department of Education (CDE) and State Board of Education (SBE) are seeking reviewers to participate in the 2020 Health Education Instructional Materials Adoption. Reviewers will evaluate the instructional materials for alignment to the California Health Education Content Standards and for consistency with the guidance in the newly revised Health Education Curriculum Framework, utilizing the standards maps and evaluation criteria maps that have been approved by the SBE for this adoption. Some important dates in the process to remember are:
· April 21–24, 2020 Reviewer training held in Sacramento
· April–July 2020 Independent review of instructional materials
· July 20–24, 2020 Reconvene in panels per session assignment, again in Sacramento, for deliberations and the preparation of a report of findings
The online application is available on the CDE Health Education Instructional Materials web page athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/he/im/. The deadline for submission of applications is July 24, 2019. Please forward this information to any and all qualified candidates who might be interested.
Model Curriculum Projects
The Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Advisory Committee has concluded the work of creating a draft version of the curriculum. The public comment period will begin in June and continue through August. To learn more about this curriculum and access other model curricula visit the CDE website athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/modelcurriculumprojects.asp.
Curriculum Frameworks
On May 8, 2019, the State Board of Education approved the 2019 Health Education Curriculum Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve as recommended to the board from the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC). The framework provides guidance for teachers and administrators on how to teach California’s 2008 Health Education Content Standards. The FAQs can be found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/he/cf/cahealthfaq.asp.
CDE Resources
Supplemental Instructional Resources for All Subjects
Have you been looking for supplemental resources for your classroom? Instructional materials used in California public schools must comply with Education Code sections 60040–60045 and 60048 as well as the SBE guidelines in Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content, 2013 Edition (DOC). The CDE maintains a searchable database of supplemental resources. Although these instructional materials are not adopted by the SBE, they have met the social content standards. To learn more about this valuable resource, please visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/lc.asp