2016 Science Framework RELEASED!

From Jennifer Weibert:

The CDE has released the first draft of the 2016 Science Framework. The document is open for public review and it is very important that science teachers from the Valley have a voice in the Framework. Teachers in grades K-6 are highly encouraged to attend along with 7-12 science teachers.

The Fresno County Office of Education would like to provide a regional opportunity for teachers to come together to read and review and prepare feedback collaboratively. This opportunity will be January 14th from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Fresno County Office of Education. FREE of charge and dinner will be served.

This is your opportunity to read and review the 1^st Draft of the California Science Curriculum Framework.

Participate in a working meeting where you will give feedback in a facilitated setting alongside colleagues (you are welcome to submit your own feedback directly, but we are hosting a public review session to help guide you through the process and allow for a collaborative setting). Your feedback must be submitted to the Instructional Quality Commission by the end of the 60-day public comment period (November 17, 2015 – January 19, 2016).

Be Prepared To Give Feedback

Before attending, check the CDE website for the link to download the draft document Public Review and Comment. Please do the following:

Read Introduction/Guiding Principles to the CA Science Framework chapter. This will provide a grounding and common understanding of NGSS and the purpose of the document.
Read the grade-level chapter(s) of greatest interest to you.
Finally, we request participants to read one of the following supplemental chapters to ensure that the entire document is reviewed: