Science Education
Regional Science Coordinator
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History
In 2007 the Legislature approved SHB 1128 which provides funding to each of the nine Educational Service Districts for a Regional Science Coordinator. The Coordinators were charged with providing regional professional development support related to science curriculum and instruction.
Mission
To build capacity for equity and excellence in science education within all school districts in Washington State.
Vision
A comprehensive, coherent and collaborative system of science education that will result in improved instruction and increased student achievement in science.
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- A comprehensive system which impacts classroom practice exists and must be strengthened
- A coherent system responds flexibly to regional and local needs
- A collaborative system, supported by the Regional Science Coordinators, includes the best efforts of all partners across the state and nation
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| Goals |
- Build regional leadership capacity in science, focused on improving instruction and increased student achievement in science
- Strengthen science education by providing support based on valid and reliable research
- Define and implement common practices and leverage resources among ESDs and other science education projects including Washington State LASER, national and state Math Science Partnership projects and Higher Education
- Disseminate information equitably across regions in a timely, coordinated manner
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| Activities |
- Support collaborative learning among teachers
- Provide professional development opportunities that promote effective instruction and focus on student performance especially at the high school level
- Communicate regarding the state of science education in Washington, including science standards, OSPI initiatives and assessment
- Coordinate science education efforts in each region
- Support science coaches, mentors, and teacher leaders to assist districts in efforts to improve science instruction
- Collaborate with Washington State LASER in their efforts to provide science education reform
- Assist with national and state Math Science Partnership Grants
- Partner with the Regional Math Coordinators to integrate math and science professional development opportunities
- Create partnerships with science community stakeholders
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For more information contact:
Georgia Boatman
509.544.5738
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Foundational Kit Use Training
An 18 hour year-long program to deepen understanding of science learning & teaching using STC Units in the elementary classroom
- Each course is a full 18 hours of professional development that spans three days throughout the 2009-2010 school year. Teachers will receive a stipend for attendance when all 18 hours of professional development have been completed.
- Start the sequence by choosing a science workshop title and attend the first two-day event. Then, later in the school year, complete training by attending the final six hours of follow-up workshop.
- Workshops are for teachers new to a district, new to a grade level, and veteran teachers.
- Each workshop immerses teachers in a lesson-by-lesson inquiry of the unit while developing an understanding of how science notebooks can support literacy and student understanding.
Foundational Kit Use Training-September, October and January |
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Designed for Middle and High School Science teachers
This program, known as DOE, Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (ACTS), begins in the summer of 2010 and continues for three consecutive summers (2010-2012) at PNNL
- Focuses on two important elements of science literacy: the nature of science and sustainability
- Participating teachers receive a stipend for their participation
- A mini-grant for mateirals in their classroom and professional devleopment
- Housing allowance and travel expenses
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Follow this link: To Apply for DOE ACTS Program |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 10:56 )
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