"Hi Curtis. Are any other Duncan teachers interested in the summer institute this year? It would be great if you can bring a team from your school. I will waive all registration fees for you and your team. Let me know.
Jerry"
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New Generation Science Standards Public Release - Friday May 11
Posted by Jerry D. Valadez on May 7, 2012 at 4:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
It was announced today that the first public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards will be released on Friday, May 11. The review period will close on June 1.
CSTA has compiled a series of Next Generation Science Standards resources and facts at the following website:…
Continue New Generation Science Standards Draft Delayed
Posted by Jerry D. Valadez on April 30, 2012 at 11:45am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The release of the NGSS for public review has been delayed. Potential release date is now mid May. I will post a notice when the draft is released for public review.
Governor Jerry Brown's Budget Proposal Reduces High School Science Requirement
Posted by Jerry D. Valadez on February 6, 2012 at 11:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2012–13 budget, he is proposing that school districts have the flexibility to require only one high school science class instead of the two currently mandated by state law. Currently California State law requires that high school students take one course in biological science and one in physical science. While every high school must provide its students access to the courses required for UC and CSU admission, which include two laboratory sciences in two different…
Continue Honors Earth Science approved by UC For Laboratory "d" Credit
Posted by Jerry D. Valadez on November 29, 2011 at 2:21pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Dear Colleagues,
After many years of effort we are pleased to report progress on gaining approval for high school Earth sciences to qualify for UC admission requirements. A new high school course, entitled Honors Earth Science, has been approved by the UC Academic Senate Board on Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS), and also by the UC Office of the President as meeting the UC laboratory science "d" requirement for UC admissions. The course was designed principally by…
Delta Ecology Institute
Posted by Anne Ybarra on October 4, 2011 at 9:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have a question. I signed up for the Delta Ecology Institute coming up in November which is offered by CIB (California Institute for Biodiversity). Is there anyone signed up for this institute who would like to carpool? Please let me know. Anne
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Introduction to the First Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards at ED 10 - Kremen School of Education - Fresno State
May 22, 2012 from 4pm to 6:30pm
The first public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be released Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:00 P.S.T. During the three-week public comment period, the standards and the survey will be publicly available at www.nextgenscience.org. The National Science Teachers Association provides additional resources at…See More
Next Generation Science Standards
The release of the Conceptual Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards on July 19, 2011, was the first of two steps to develop new science standards for the states. Through a state-led process, new K–12 science standards are being developed that will be rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education.FIRST DRAFT IS HERE! Note Workshop listed under Professional…See More
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New Generation Science Standards Leadership Institute - NSELA at Austin, Texas
June 24, 2012 to June 28, 2012
The National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) invite you to attend a Summer Leadership Institute, June 24–28, 2012 in Austin, Texas.This immersive experience will bring together scores of individual science educators, teams (leaders and teachers), and administrators to explore the K–12 Framework and draft Next Generation Science Standards, determine key features of each, noting comparisons, contrasts and shifts in focus.See More
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Successful STEM Practices In the Study of Water, Climate, and Field Investigations at Sierra Nevada
June 15, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Successful STEM Practices In the Study of Water, Climate, and Field Investigations. The Central Valley Science Project in partnership with the California Institute for Biodiversity is offering a unique summer institute experience as the first in a series that will transect California while exploring complex global issues such as water resources, climate change, pollution, and green technologies. Topics are covered in depth, giving teachers the resources to explore climate and the flow of water…See More
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May 22, 2012 from 4pm to 6:30pm
The first public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be released Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:00 P.S.T. During the three-week public comment period, the standards and the survey will be publicly available at www.nextgenscience.org. The National Science Teachers Association provides additional resources at…See More
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May 22, 2012 from 4pm to 6:30pm
The first public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be released Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:00 P.S.T. During the three-week public comment period, the standards and the survey will be publicly available at www.nextgenscience.org. The National Science Teachers Association provides additional resources at…See More
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The release of the Conceptual Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards on July 19, 2011, was the first of two steps to develop new science standards for the states. Through a state-led process, new K–12 science standards are being developed that will be rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education.FIRST DRAFT IS HERE! Note Workshop listed under Professional…See More
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NSTA's New SCIENCE TEACHER Academy at Various
July 1, 2012 all day
NSTA offers second and third year, middle and high school science teachers the opportunity to participate in the New Science Teachers Academy, a one year professional development and mentoring program. Emphasizing quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and solid content knowledge, participants (Academy Fellows) enjoy topnotch, face-to-face and online support and access to comprehensive educational resources. Academy Fellow Benefits:Full membership in the…See More
Introduction to the First Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards at ED 10 - Kremen School of Education - Fresno State
May 22, 2012 from 4pm to 6:30pm
The first public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be released Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:00 P.S.T. During the three-week public comment period, the standards and the survey will be publicly available at www.nextgenscience.org. The National Science Teachers Association provides additional resources at…See More
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