California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership
(CAL-MSCS)
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The California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS) is a comprehensive, multi-agency system designed to provide a sustainable, impactful professional learning infrastructure for mathematics, science, and computer science educators from across the state. The CAL-MSCS vision is to ensure that each and every California educator experiences the professional learning and support they need to provide a high-quality mathematics, science, and computer science education for all California students.
CAL-MSCS APB_Coaching Themes PPT 10-7-24.pptxWestEd Reports
WestEd Reports
CAL-MSCS is partnered with WestEd to provide support, reflection, improvement, and evaluation for our statewide initiative.
Please explore the following resource around our Action Plan B: Themes from Goal Setting & Peer Coaching.
Please explore the following resource around our Action Plan B: Themes from Goal Setting & Peer Coaching.
Trending Tuesdays!
Trending Tuesdays!
This year, our monthly sessions will be held on a given Tuesday at 4 p.m. We’re kicking things off with our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team on Tuesday, September 30. Across five FACEinMSCS Trending Tuesdays, we'll support local CAL-MSCS teams and other system leaders to develop and work toward a FACEinMSCS vision, anchored in frameworks for effective partnerships that support MSCS learning. Sessions will explore research-based strategies, share examples of progress from local teams across the state, and provide space for partners to collaborate and apply new learning to their local work.
Our FACEinMSCS sessions will alternate with four content-focused Trending Tuesdays led by the CAL-MSCS Math, Science, and Computer Science teams. In these sessions, we'll explore a content-specific trending topic and provide breakout space for participants to expand on their learning to inform local implementation.
Suggested Audience: The primary audience for this year's Trending Tuesdays is local implementation team members in the CAL-MSCS ecosystem who are focused on advancing local MSCS goals at regional or county levels. We encourage all participants to attend with at least one partner from their local context or system. District, school, and classroom leaders and partners focused on improving MSCS learning through a focus on family and community engagement should also attend.
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TRENDING TUESDAYS! 2025 - 2026
December 2, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Math. Recording coming soon!
November 4, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
October 14, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Science.
September 30, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
TRENDING TUESDAYS! 2024 - 2025
June 3, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
May 20, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Computer Science.
May 6, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Science.
April 22, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Math.
April 8, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
March 25, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Science.
March 11, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Computer Science.
February 25, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Math.
February 11, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
January 28, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Science.
January 14, 2025 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Computer Science.
December 17, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Math.
December 3, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
November 19, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around Science.
November 5, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around CS.
October 22, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around mathematics.
October 8, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around family and community engagement in MSCS education.
This session focuses on supporting efforts to develop and improve FACEinMSCS in California by exploring a resource for change.
September 24, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around science education for all!
September 10, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our latest Trending Tuesday around inspiring integration of computer science!
August 27, 2024 (4-5PM)
Please check out our Trending Tuesday around supporting mathematics instruction and the 3 dimensions of systemic change from the new CA Mathematics Framework.
August 13, 2024 (4-5PM)
Inspiring connections between community partners, families, and educators in support of MSCS learning.
Hear from LEAs, non-profits, and parents across California who are working collaboratively to shift MSCS learning experiences and outcomes
Explore new perspectives about family and community engagement in MSCS education
Gain resources and information to support future professional learning and networking around MSCS family and community engagement
June 4, 2024 (4-5PM)
Our fourth session examined getting started in Computer Science, designed to introduce educators to core concepts for computer science learning.
Highlighted the CA K12 Computer Science Standards
Explored best practice for "Getting Started in Computer Science" in K-12 classrooms
May 28, 2024 (4-5PM)
Our third session examined catalyzing change in California Science education.
Built a shared understanding of the CA landscape for supporting the improvement of science education
Uncovered insights among this community on the science education needs of K-12 systems, leaders, and educators
Shared possibilities and opportunities for future collaborative professional learning and networking
May 14, 2024 (4-5PM)
Our second session explored the three dimensions of systemic change that support mathematics instruction (CA Math Framework, Ch. 2).
An assets-based approach to instruction
Active student engagement through investigation and connection
Instruction that centers cultural and personal relevance
April 30, 2024 (4-5PM)
Our first session explored the overall structure and vision of CAL-MSCS. We discussed opportunities to connect and provide professional learning in mathematics, science, and computer science.
COE Resources
COE Resources
Each COE has a designated folder for developing resources and action plans.
*Only those collaborators with access to the folder will be able to view the files.
Questions?
Questions?
Lauren Aranguren
Mathematics Content Lead
Santa Barbara County Education Office
(805) 964-4711, x5435
Megan Smith
Science Content Lead
San Joaquin County Office of Education
(209) 292-2713
Rod Garcia
Computer Science Content Lead
Monterey County Office of Education
(831) 755-0300, x371
Shari Dickstein-Staub, Ed. D
Multidisciplinary Coordinator
San Joaquin County Office of Education
(917) 847-6670
Ann Carl
Senior Administrative Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
(209) 468-9245
Kristie Rose
Business Director
San Joaquin County Office of Education
(209) 468-4828
Funding for the CAL-MSCS Partnership is provided by a state grant from the California Department of Education.
Funding for the CAL-MSCS Partnership is provided by a state grant from the California Department of Education.
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