march 22, 2016 [ppt]: tentative plans for science & social studies

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Curriculum and Instruction

Science and Social StudiesRevision Process

Tentative Plan for Professional Learning

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Revision ProcessTeacher Survey: April 16 - June 15, 2015 (18,268 responses)

Stakeholder Survey: August 10 -September 15, 2015 (2,013 responses)

Working, Advisory and Academic Review Committees: Reviewed and utilized survey data to make recommendations for draft Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in Science and Social Studies

Recommendations for draft GSE in Science and Social Studies posted for 60 days of public review and comment January 15, 2016 – March 14, 2016

Public Review: (12,574 responses; 5,098 science and 7,476 social studies)

• Committee Review of Survey Data for GSE recommendations

• Recommendations for GSE in Science and Social Studies will be made to the State Board of Education on March 31, 2016.

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Tentative Timeline Communication, Initial Professional Learning,

and Implementation

• Spring 2016: Communication/Preparation/Scheduling for Initial Professional Learning• May/June/July 2016: Initial Professional Learning for Instructional

Leaders (Ambassadors)• 2016-2017: Professional Learning/Resource Development• 2017-2018: First Year of Implementation for Georgia Standards of

Excellence (GSE) in Science and Social Studies

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Science Professional LearningProjected Timeline/Plan

Juan-Carlos Aguilar, Program Manager [email protected] Kenneth Linsley, Program Specialist [email protected]

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Science Professional Learning Goals

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1. Provide teachers with the core disciplinary content knowledge needed to support student learning

2. Provide teachers with the appropriate tools (i.e., instructional and assessment strategies) that will facilitate student learning

3. Provide teachers with skills to develop a culturally diverse curriculum that makes knowledge accessible to a broader section of the student population

4. Provide administrators in charge of supervising science teachers with the tools to identify and value “good science practices” and provide the needed support when necessary.





Science Professional LearningFirst Phase

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The first phase of the professional development model calls for the formation of a cadre of science educators, the Science Ambassadors.

Science Ambassadors’ goals1.To provide local professional development in their regions based on local needs2.To support state wide professional development institutes in the summer of 2017 and 2018

PreparationThis group will participate in a four-day professional development workshop between May 2016 and November 2016. These workshops will•provide a deep understanding of science instruction that integrates practices, content knowledge, and crosscutting concepts as described in the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence.•provide preparation and the necessary tools for the Science Ambassadors to conduct their own professional development programs.






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Dissemination and Support•This series of four workshops will be videotaped and edited to create an online professional development series that will be placed on the Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) platform and the Teacher Resources Link (TRL) so teachers can access on their own time at home or within a professional learning community at their school.

•The videos will also function as professional learning resources that will be easily available to the Science Ambassadors to use to support professional learning events they may conduct independent of the Georgia Department of Education.






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Calendar and Sites –Days 1 and 2

Site Address Dates

UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center

15 RDC Rd., Tifton, GA 31794 May 2 and 3

Coweta Public Schools Educational Service Center

167 Werz Industrial Dr., Newnan, GA 30265

May 5 and 6

Nessmith-Lane Conference Center

847 Plant Dr., Statesboro, GA 30460 June 13 and 14

TBD June 16 and 17






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Tentative Dates – Days 3 and 4

Site Address Dates

TBD September 19 and 20

TBD September 22 and 23

TBD October 17 and 18

TBD October 20 and 21






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Day 1 (May 2, May 5, June 13, and June 16)Introduction to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) ⁻Brief description of the revision process⁻Crosswalk between the new science GSE and the science GPS⁻Vertical Articulation of the science GSEImpact on Instruction⁻Engaging Teachers in 3D Instruction –Integration of Core Ideas, Practices and Crosscutting Concepts Day 2 (May 3, May 6, June 14, and June 17)Impact on Instruction⁻Practicing lessons developed to support three-dimensional Instruction and Learning⁻Developing an understanding of the meaning and implications of “Obtain, Evaluate, and Communicate Information” in the science GSE






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Day 3 (September 19, September 22, October 17, and October 20)Impact on Instruction: A Developmentally Appropriate use of the Science and Engineering Practices‾Modeling‾Engaging Students in Argumentation from Evidence‾Constructing Explanations Day 4 (September 20, September 23, October 18, and October 21)Classroom Assessment ‾Development of age appropriate assessment tools that capture student performance and content knowledge.





Science Professional LearningSecond Phase

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Face-to-face professional development will be provided to teachers at each one of the RESA regions using a similar model as the one used to support Mathematics and English Language Arts teachers. These will include three-day academies during the summer.

‾During the summer of 2017, the academy will focus on enhancing understanding of the changes that have taken place in the standards and building familiarity with vertical articulation of concepts and practices.

‾Four online professional learning sessions will be conducted during the 2017-2018 school year, two in the fall of 2017 and two in the winter/spring of 2018 to reinforce the work done during the summer academies.

‾During the summer of 2018, the academy will focus on the resources developed to support teachers. The resources will include exemplary lesson frameworks, sample videos illustrating good instructional practices, and assessment exemplars (both formative and summative) as well as online resources yet to be identified. The academy will also include building familiarity with the TRL and the resources already tagged.





Science Professional LearningSecond Phase

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The summer academies will offer a K-5, a Middle School, and a High School section at each RESA region. Each section will be co-presented by two Science Ambassadors. The online sessions will be led by Georgia Department of Education staff.





Science Professional LearningSummary

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Social Studies Professional LearningProjected Timeline/Plan

Shaun Owen, Program Manager [email protected] Joy Hatcher, Program Specialist [email protected]

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gadoe.orgProfessional Learning

Professional Learning Content Knowledge Pedagogy

Face-to-Face Training Instructional Leaders (2 Days) Over the summer Administrators/Leaders (1 Day) Teachers (2 Days) Throughout the school year- 50,000 teachers

Online Training Content Area (Mini-courses via professors/teachers for each grade level/course) Pedagogy Training (Best practices/instructional strategies from professors/teachers) Literacy Integration Strategies to reach all learners

Professional Learning Communities Topical in nature and driven by demand One leader per grade level/course Facilitate blogs, resources, webinars (one per month) Teachers can post resources on the site and share ideas

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Day 1 Training Introduction to the Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence Brief description of the revision process Crosswalk between the new social studies GSE and the social

studies GPS Vertical Articulation of the social studies GSE Resources and professional learning plan Changing Instruction Creating a narrative in inquiry based education Creating guiding questions and supporting student inquiry Incorporating enduring understandings

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Day 2 Training Impact on Instruction Deconstructing the standards Components of learning targets Creating learning targets for your narrative Rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in formative

assessment and summative assessment Creating formative and summative assessment

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Professional Development

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Site Address Point of Contact Dates

ACE Cafeteria in Forsyth County

1120 Dahlonega Hwy,Cumming, GA 30040

Mr. Steve Straughan June 20-21

Central Georgia Technical School in Warner Robins

80 Cohen Walker Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088

Pam Knauer June 23-24

LaFayette Education Center in Fayette County

205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Dr. Becky Ryckeley June 27-28

Richmond County Transportation Building

2950 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA 30906.

Mary Stout/Faith Hopkins

June 30-July 1

Okefenokee RESA area TBD Cindy Hitt July 18-19






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Resources

Teachers Notes Update Provide for elementary/middle/high school (required and World Geography)

Frameworks Update and Enhance Update the Curriculum Map

Social Studies Labs Four per grade level/high school required courses

Online Content Training Pedagogy Training Professional Learning Communities

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Input Recommendations

Great resources Great presenters Need suggestions of excellent teachers/professors Teachers can post resources on the site and share ideas

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Questions

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