Pacific East Science Implementation Goals

2017-18

• Adoption of NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) as CCRSS

• Gradual implementation of CCRSS through the FOSS Next Generation Program

• Professional learning through two district half-day quarterly science/math trainings

• Delivery of FOSS Professional Development in late release 3- day training

2018-19

• Full implementation of CCRSS through the FOSS Next Generation Program

• Focus on planning FOSS Investigations and Sense-making Discussions

• Implementation of Science Leaders in all Pacific East schools

2019-20

• Implementation of Science Notebooks & Word Walls

• Execution of the Science Program Evaluations

• Offering of the Science Notebooking and Sense-making Discussions Course

2020-21

• Refinement of three-dimensional science instruction

• Refine the use of FOSS I-Check assessments

• Use of formative data in science to inform instruction & monitor student progress

2021-22

• Implementation of the new science platform, ThinkLink

• Refinement of Sense-making Discussions for three-dimensional learning

2022-23

• Science Interims (three-dimensional assessments) now available for 2^nd and 5^th Grades

• FOSS I-Checks (formative assessment) emphasis to inform instruction and monitor student progress

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