Goal: Develop the capacities of all educational partners to implement the Next Generation Science Standards and eliminate the persistent opportunity gaps between students as evidenced by CAST scores.
The Santa Cruz COE Science & Health Education Coordinator, Nicole Silva shares information about a wide variety of Science and Health related learning opportunities regularly. She is available to support teachers and administrators across the county with professional learning, implementing NGSS standards, curriculum adoption and coaching.
Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches TK-12. Administrators
Don’t see what you need listed here? Please contact Nicole Silva. Professional learning and in-classroom coaching is offered at no-cost to county schools and districts.
Possible Topics
Unpacking the NGSS
Effective NGSS Pedagogical Practices
NGSS and authentic student research & design connections
CAST Assessment 101
Creating and Using Performance Tasks as Assessments
Integrating Science with Other Content Areas
Curriculum Adoption and Implementation