Council of State Science Supervisors
Project Title
For a project to support a fifty-state convening focused on the OpenSciEd initiative
Date
Mar. 05, 2020
Duration
41 months
Description
Twenty states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and twenty-four additional states have adopted science standards influenced by the NGSS, creating a demand for high-quality science instructional materials and curriculum. Both the Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) and OpenSciEd are dedicated to supporting teachers with NGSS-aligned instructional materials and curriculum. Through this grant, CSSS will organize OpenSciEd50, a convening bringing science leaders and influencers from all fifty states to: (a) hear from colleagues who have created regional supports for districts in selecting and implementing the OpenSciEd science curriculum; (b) engage with learning scientists and curriculum designers to learn how current research informs instructional material design and coherence; (c) consider how professional learning that is anchored in high-quality materials supports teacher growth in science instruction; and (d) develop regional plans to increase awareness and interest in OpenSciEd curriculum and professional learning materials.