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DOE Updates
Florida Association of Science Supervisors
October 23, 2008
Literate Citizens
Students who are proficient in science:• know, use, and interpret scientific
explanations of the natural world;• generate and evaluate scientific
evidence and explanations;• understand the nature and development of
scientific knowledge; and• participate productively in scientific
practices and discourse.
Literacy???
Senate Bill 1908
• Names “Next Generation Sunshine State Standards”
• Requires updates for all content standards by December 31, 2011
• Codifies process and revisions made for mathematics and science
• Requires revision for the Language Arts content standards
• Authorizes the State Board to establish in rule a schedule for the periodic review and revision of the NGSSS
the content area standards would be reviewed (but not necessarily revised) by experts (s.1003.41, F.S.) every four years
the cycle would begin with mathematics in 2013 the Commissioner would make a decision on the
extent of the revision necessary given the results of the expert review
Science is scheduled for 2014
Science Standards• Standards adopted in February 2008
• Course Descriptions written and will be submitted to SBE in December
• Major revisions to high school integrated
• Professional development offered via:– PROMiSE– MSSI– Districts developed
• Instructional Materials Specifications
DOE will send a draft to the FASS Board to share with members
Fall of 2009 – committee nominationsSummer of 2010 – committee trainingsFall 2010 – adoption committee
meetingsContracts in force – 2011-2017
NGSSSS
• Remarks and Examples for the NGSSSS are being refined for uploading on to the Standards database
• www.floridastandards.org
Office of Mathematics and Science
• Newsletter will be revived and sent to all district contacts
• The office is still alive and well!• Staff members are Todd Clark and VieVie Baird• A new science specialist has been offered a
position• We are now without mathematics and social
studies specialists
The Next Generation Science TeamTogether Again!!!
Middle School Science Initiative• Partnership between DOE and the Florida and the Islands
Comprehensive Center (FLICC) and FASS• Twenty-three districts and research schools will participate• The goals are:
Increase teacher ability to teach the standards to greater understanding
Imbed rigor and relevance in instruction Imbed the Nature of Science Benchmarks in other science areas Raise awareness of student misconceptions – how do we know
what we know? Concentrate on 7th grade biological evolution Design model lessons and unit plans for dissemination
• Escambia• Leon• Liberty• Columbia • Flagler• Marion• P.K. Yonge DRS• St. Johns • Suwannee• Brevard• Lake
• Osceola• St. Lucie• Volusia• Charlotte• Citrus• Hillsborough• Pasco• Pinellas• Polk• Sumter• Broward• A.D. Henderson DRS
Florida’s Next Generation PreK-20 Education Strategic Plan
DRAFT October 9, 2008 v1
Pre-Kindergarten –Grade 3
GRADE 4-8
Strengthen foundation skills
Improve college and career readiness
Expand opportunities for postsecondary degrees and certificates
Improve quality of teaching in the education system
College / Career
GRADE 9-12
Improve K-12 educational choice options
Align resources to strategic goals
Globally Competitive Workforce
Next Generation PreK-20Strategic Areas of Focus
1. Strengthen foundation skills
2. Improve college and career readiness
3. Expand opportunities for postsecondary degrees and certificates
4. Improve quality of teaching in the education system
5. Improve K-12 educational choice options
6. Align resources to strategic goals
Tallahassee DiscussionCollege Prep Diploma
Most prestigious award for science educators!
The 2009 award is for secondary teachers (7-12)
Nomination for the 2009 award is now completed online at www.paemst.org
Teacher applications are due online by May 1, 2009
Anyone can nominate a teacher in a public or private schoolTeachers can self-nominate
Why Apply???Every year up to 108 recipients of the
Presidential Awards receive:
A citation signed by the President of the United States
An opportunity to join a dynamic network of Presidential Awardees
A $10,000 award from the National Science
Foundation
A paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend a week-long series of recognition events and professional development sessions
Gifts from sponsors of the program
Congratulations to the 2008Florida Finalists
Michelle Ferro – West Melbourne Elementary School for Science – Brevard County
Jeanne Neff – Arbor Ridge School – Orange County
Wendy Shelden – Ralph M. Williams Elementary School – Brevard County
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator
Fellowship Program
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov
Deadline for applying – January 13, 2009
NGSSSS Review
Coding Scheme
SC. 5. N. 1. 1Subject Grade-Level Body of
KnowledgeBig Idea Benchmark
SC. 912. P. 8. 1Subject Grade-Level Body of
KnowledgeStandard Benchmark
Secondary
Kindergarten through Grade 8
BOK Codes: N = Nature of Science E = Earth/Space Sci.
P = Physical Science L = Life Science
What are Access Points?• written for students with significant cognitive
disabilities to access the general education curriculum
• reflect the core intent of the standards with reduced levels of complexity
• three levels of complexity include participatory, supported, and independent with the participatory level being the least complex
Access Points Coding Scheme
SC. 5. N. 1. ln.aSubject Grade Level Body of
KnowledgeBig Idea/
Supporting Idea
Access Point
SC. 912. E. 7. Su.aSubject Grade-Level Body of
KnowledgeStandard Access
Point
Kindergarten through Grade 8
Secondary
In = Independent Level
Su = Supported Level
Pa = Participatory Level
Comparing the Standards
1996 Science Standards
2008 Adopted Science Standards
# K-8 GLE’s
607 264
GLE’s per
grade level
67 29
Learning Progression for Nature of Science
SC.K.N.1.1 Collaborate with a partner to collect information.SC.3.N.1.2 Compare the observations made by different groups using the same tools and seek reasons to explain the differences across groups.SC.6.N.1.4 Discuss, compare, and negotiate methods used, results obtained, and explanations among groups of students conducting the same investigation.
Resources for Teachers
• Standards Database:– http://www.floridastandards.org
• Search and sort– By subject area– By grade level– By keyword (such as “fractions” or
“gravity”)
• Export to MS Word or MS Excel
Resources for Teachers (cont)
• Standards Database:– http://www.floridastandards.org
• Plans for possible additions:– Remarks and Examples– Model lessons– Glossary– Standards-specific PD
• Todd Clark: [email protected]• Mathematics
– Vacant• Science
– VieVie Baird: [email protected]• Social Studies
– Vacant• Language Arts
– Susan Watt: [email protected]• Health Education
– Antionette Meeks: [email protected]
• Physical Education– Nichole Wilder: [email protected]
• Fine Arts– Linda Lovins: [email protected]
