TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Next Generation Science Standards

Implementation

Carrie RobertsProfessional Learning Support

DivisionCalifornia Department of Education

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

NGSS• Science education is central to the lives

of all Americans. • Educators need to prepare students to

be informed citizens in a democracy and knowledgeable consumers.

• All students must have a solid 22 science education that prepares them for life, college, and career.

https://vimeo.com/41706647

http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Who developed the NGSS?

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were developed through a collaborative state-led process. Twenty-six states (including California) volunteered to work with the 41 members of the writing team to lead the development of the standards.

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How are they different?

• NGSS were developed by states, for states.

• Benchmarked against countries whose students perform well in science and engineering fields.

• Built upon a vision for quality science education for ALL students—not just a select few.

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

NGSS and Environmental Principles and Concepts

Principle I - People Depend on Natural Systems

Principle II - People Influence Natural Systems

Principle III - Natural Systems Change in Ways that People Benefit from and can Influence

Principle IV - There are no Permanent or Impermeable Boundaries that Prevent Matter from Flowing Between Systems

Principle V - Decisions Affecting Resources and Natural Systems are Complex and Involve Many Factors

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Three Dimensional Learninghttps://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/learning-through-experiences

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Cross-Cutting ConceptsThey are common themes that are seen across all domains of science.• Patterns• Cause-Effect: Mechanism and Explanation• Scale, Proportion, and Quantity• Systems and System Models• Energy and Matter• Structure and Function• Stability and Change

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Disciplinary Core IdeasAn important role of science education is not to teach “all the facts” but rather to prepare students with sufficient core knowledge.• Physical Science• Life Science• Earth and Space Science• Engineering Design

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Science and Engineering Practices

• Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

• Developing and using models• Planning and carrying out investigations• Analyzing and interpreting data• Using mathematics and computational thinking• Constructing explanations and designing

solutions• Engaging in argument from evidence• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating

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Performance ExpectationsLet’s Look at Some!

• http://www.nextgenscience.org/msps2-motion-stability-forces-interactions

• http://www.nextgenscience.org/how-to-read-the-standards

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The CA NGSS Implementation Plan for California

• Provides 8 Guiding Strategies• Includes a timeline of significant events• Highlights opportunities for LEAs and

Community Stakeholders• Begins the process of updating school

curriculum and equipment to match the latest scientific knowledge and technology

• http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/documents/scienceimplementationplan102714.pdf

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

March 2016:

Anticipated CDE Recommendations

to the SBE on Science

Assessments

March 2016:

Anticipated CDE Recommendations

to the SBE on Science

AssessmentsJuly 2014:Science Assessment

Stakeholder Meetings Begin

July 2014:Science Assessment

Stakeholder Meetings Begin

2017:Anticipated List of SBE-Adopted K–8

Science Instructional Materials Adoption

2017:Anticipated List of SBE-Adopted K–8

Science Instructional Materials Adoption

November 6, 2013: California SBE Adopts Preferred Integrated

Model for Grades 6–8 and Authorizes

Discipline Specific Model as Alternative Model for Grades 6–8

November 6, 2013: California SBE Adopts Preferred Integrated

Model for Grades 6–8 and Authorizes

Discipline Specific Model as Alternative Model for Grades 6–8

September 4, 2013: California SBE Adopts Next

Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

September 4, 2013: California SBE Adopts Next

Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

March–May, 2014: Science Leadership Team

develops State Implementation Plan for CA NGSS

March–May, 2014: Science Leadership Team

develops State Implementation Plan for CA NGSS

January–February 2014:NGSS Framework Focus

Groups and Public Comment

January–February 2014:NGSS Framework Focus

Groups and Public Comment

April 2014–June 2017:NGSS Awareness/Transition/Implementation Leadership Workshops & Webinars

April 2014–June 2017:NGSS Awareness/Transition/Implementation Leadership Workshops & Webinars

2014–2018:CA K-8 NGSS Early Implementation Initiative

2014–2018:CA K-8 NGSS Early Implementation Initiative

2014–2016: Revision of CA Science Curriculum Framework

2014–2016: Revision of CA Science Curriculum Framework

2018-19Anticipated

Administration of NGSS Science Assessments

2018-19Anticipated

Administration of NGSS Science Assessments

CA Next Generation Science Standards Systems Implementation Timeline & Key Events

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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CS NGSS Implementation Plan Guiding Strategies

1. Professional Learning2. Instructional Resources3. Assessment4. Expanded Learning5. Postsecondary and Business6. Resources7. Communication8. Coalition Building

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The Work at the State and Local Levels

• Expand science education in elementary schools

• Support educators to deliver instruction in ways that integrate content

• Provide ongoing, job-embedded professional learning

• Coordinate with partners within and well beyond the traditional education community

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Strategy 8: Coalition Building• Design and participate in state and local

coalitions to support quality implementation

• Provide momentum and develop consistent messages and information.

• Identify and prioritize NGSS implementation issues and needs.

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Professional Learning

• Phase I Awareness Workshops (2014)– Ten 2-day events– Locations across CA

• Phase II Workshops (2015-2016)

• Phase III Workshops (2016-2017)

Handouts are available for Workshops!• https://www.mydigitalchalkboard.org/portal/default/Content/Viewer/Conte

nt?action=2&scId=506599&sciId=15595• https://

www.mydigitalchalkboard.org/portal/default/Content/Viewer/Content?action=2&scId=506599&sciId=16593

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

More Information on the Implementation of CA NGSS

• State Implementation Plan- PLS Divisionhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/ngssintrod.asp

• New Science Framework aligned to the CA NGSS- CFIR Divisionhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/cf/

• New assessments aligned to the CA NGSS- ADA Divisionhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/

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TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Questions

Carrie Roberts, DirectorProfessional Learning Support

Division California Department of Education

croberts@cde.ca.gov916 324-6599

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