Next Generation Science Standards: Beginning a Transition towards Implementation

1. Next Generation Science Standards: Beginning a Transition towards Implementation “The NGSS are intended to reflect a new vision for American science education”(Achieve, 2013) NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

2. Agenda • Washington and College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards • Update Next Generation Science Standards • Transition considerations for Year 0 • Resources • Opportunities to learn more • Assessment System Considerations NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

3. OSPI CCR Quarterly Webinar Series http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx#Webinar NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

4. Before we begin…About You We’d like to know a little about who is out there. Time for a poll NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

5. Before you start, do you have any questions… What broad questions do you have about WA adoption of the NGSS? How do the NGSS fit with the College and Career Readiness What supports will districts, schools and teachers need for Year 0? Please use the chat box for your comments… NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

6. Washington’s Vision for Education Every Washington public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21stcentury. NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Class of 2011: Bridgeport High School

7. Our guiding beliefs and approach for CCR Standards Implementation in WA 2-Prongs: • The What: Content Shifts (for students and educators) • Belief that past standards implementation efforts have provided a strong foundation on which to build; HOWEVER there are shifts that need to be attended to in the content. • The How: System “Remodeling” • Belief that successful implementation will not take place top down or bottom up – it must be “both, and…” • Belief that districts across the state have the conditions and commitment present to engage wholly in this work. • Professional learning systems are critical NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

8. Timeline and NGSS Background Basics NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

9. Washington’s K-12 Learning Standards Landscape(CCSS-M, CCSS-ELA, NGSS, EALRS, GLEs, PEs) NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

10. CCSS and NGSSWashington’s Implementation Phases and Timelines NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

11. Principles of A Framework for K-12 Science Education •Children are born investigators •Understanding builds over time •Science and Engineering require both knowledge and practice •Science connects to students’ interests and experiences is essential •Instruction focuses on core ideas and practices •Science learning standards promote equity NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

12. NGSS “Lead” States (2011-present) WA is a lead state partner 2 writers >1000 reviewers during Public Draft Release NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

13. Widespread input in Washington: 4,000+ educators, stakeholders, students Student Reviewers: Neah Bay HS & MESA NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

14. Widespread Support for NGSS in WA Many Supporting Letters •Partnership for Learning and WA Business Roundtable •Washington Science Teachers Association •Washington Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) •Pacific Science Center Two Resolutions •Statewide Curriculum Advisory and Review Committee •State Board of Education NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

15. Key Steps for WA NGSS Adoption • Comparative Analysis (WA and NGSS) – Completed June 2013 • Bias and Sensitivity process – CompletedJune 2013 • Involve / Update key stakeholders – seek support and buy-in (All Completed) • Ed. Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Commission • Legislative Committees • State Board of Education • State Curriculum Advisory and Review Committee • Education Associations • State Business and Industry / Private Partners • Consider policy implications (HS assessments and course requirements) – Ongoing State and National Focus • OSPI NGSS adoption: Superintendent Dorn and Governor Inslee October 4, 2013 NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

16. Overview: Standards ComparisonNGSS with WA 2009 Science Standards NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Focus of Analysis: • Where overlaps and differences existed between the two standard sets; • To identify new content or processes that existed; and • To form the basis for developing a transition plan should the Superintendent adopt the NGSS. Methodology: • Due to structural differences between the two sets of standards, it was not possible to do a direct quantitative alignment. • A qualitative alignment was used.

17. NGSS Architecture In a sense, the NGSS integrates the Washington EALRs by combining the content, the habits of mind and the practice of science. NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

18. Standards Comparison Tools NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

19. Findings NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 • The vast majority of Washington science standards are fundamentally incorporated into the NGSS. • There is some movement of disciplinary core ideas between grades at the elementary level, but this realignment goes hand in hand with the goal of not getting ahead of the CCSS-M and CCSS-ELA standards. • In particular, the Systems, Inquiry and Application standards from Washington’s current standards are well-covered in the NGSS. • Modest differences exist between the Disciplinary Core Ideas in the NGSS and the Domain standards in Washington’s EALR 4. • Most of the difference involves re-sequencing and an emphasis on current scientific applications, but there is also a fundamental shift to a deeper focus on fewer topics, much like the CCSS.

20. Bias and Sensitivity Process NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Last May, OSPI and Relevant Strategies LLC convened a 40 member committee to identify effective strategies for implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in a bias-free and culturally sensitive manner.

21. Process Overview NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 The committee included science educators, administrators, librarians, special education experts, representatives from diverse communities and higher education faculty Reviewed current research on science education Listened to and interacted with experts presenting their ideas about teaching diverse learners, and Collaborated in small groups to identify strategies to effectively engage diverse students in science education.

22. Over-arching question NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 How can the NGSS be taught in a way that addresses the needs of students from diverse backgrounds? Teams selected a grade, disciplinary core idea and topic from the NGSS to ground their work. The participants then identified and vetted effective strategies to engage diverse learners in three domains: classroom, home and community, and school.

23. The committee proposed research-based classroom strategies such as… NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 connecting science education to students’ sense of place, applying their funds of knowledge and cultural practices, using project-based learning, using culturally relevant pedagogy, capitalizing on community involvement and social activism, using role models, providing accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, adopting language support strategies, home language support, and home culture connections.

24. Suggestions made by presenters: NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 • Create multiple pathways for learning • Provide all assignments and assessment criteria up front. • Create reading guides and/or notes. • Discuss expectations explicitly and model behavior. • Create time for debriefing and reflection. • Provide examples from past assignments. • Use multiple avenues for feedback. • Use teamwork • Value home and family connections • Build Career Interest • Motivate, Connect using partnerships, Inspire, Mentor • Students want their teachers to know they are not stupid. “So don’t limit students by their linguistic factors.” • Make language changes in order to empower students: e.g. Instead of “Do the best you can” say: “How can I help you show me what you know about this content?” • Integrate intellectual, physical and emotional factors to deepen students’ engagement in their learning. • Identify cultural axioms that may initially be thought of as barriers. • Develop student fluency in math and science in order to be successful in post-secondary education. • Think community economics: Grow STEM skills internally and to avoid importing talent. • Help students access the best of the American Dream. • Experience with perseverance - “Hard work overcomes obstacles.” • Empower students to be leaders for themselves and other students. • Recognize and celebrate students’ successes.

25. Some Strategies Identified by Workshop Participants (These are just a sampling of the suggestions. Please see the full report). Economically Disadvantaged Students Connect science education to students’ sense of place in physical, historical and sociocultural dimensions. Identify an opportunity to solve a problem in their community, for example a loss of biodiversity or habitat. Identify community health or environmental problems to engage girls. Provide reliable Internet connections plus unblocked access to communication tools. Students with Limited English Proficiency Accept interactions in multiple languages, building on concepts in both languages. Students from Major Racial and Ethnic Groups • Establish context from students’ prior knowledge. • Look for deeply held cultural beliefs about where science ideas comes from. Students with Disabilities • Create high touch, multi-sensory learning experiences. Use models wherever possible – multiple representations of the same strategies are particularly effective. Include sensory experiences (sounds, touch, smell, etc.). NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

26. Why is this work important? NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Reaching out to all students to engage their interest in learning science is the right thing to do. A few well-placed simple steps can make all the difference in the world for reducing the opportunity gap in science. The NGSS represent a new opportunity to make science relevant, interesting and meaningful for all students, their families and the broader community, if implemented correctly. Implementing the NGSS in a bias-free and culturally sensitive manner will help reduce the opportunity gap and increase interest in science, technology, engineering and math-related careers.

27. Current Projects • Collaboration between OSPI programs including Migrant/Bilingual; Special Education; Professional Educators Standards Board • Collaboration with schools, school districts; ESDs and LASER • Partnership building with Informal Educator Agencies such as Islandwood; The Institute for Systems Biology and BioMed • Effective use of Math/Science Partnership monies for improved instruction and content understandings of teachers NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

28. Washington’s CCSS Involvement & ProcessSummer 2009 to Present We are here NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

29. Washington’s NGSS Involvement & ProcessSummer 2011 to Present We are here NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

30. Washington Ongoing: Statewide Coordination and Collaboration to Support Implementation (Professional Learning Providers and Partners Across WA ) Including: School Districts (CCSS District Implementation Network) Higher Education Education and Educator Content Associations Business Partners Mathematics/Science Partnership Grants NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

31. “Remodeling” Internal Collaborations • Calibrate and share messages and resources • Across OSPI departments • Across Statewide OSPI / ESD Network • Jointly develop 3-year Transition Plans and Year-by-Year PD Materials • Co-branded and consistent materials • Articulate foci of state-developed and delivered professional learning supports each year. • Statewide capacity-building efforts • Science Networks/MSPs/Higher Education Grants NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

32. What do we want EVERY student and teacher to know and be able to do? The “What”: KEY SHIFTS Next Generation Science Standards NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

33. Key Shifts in NGSS NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Focus: The NGSS are Focused on deeper understanding and application of science content reflecting real-world interconnectedness Coherence: Science and engineering Build Coherentlyacross K–12. Integration: Science and Engineering are Integrated across K–12 in the NGSS.

34. Next Generation Science Standards NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

35. What do we want EVERY student and teacher to know and be able to do? NGSS Examples NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

36. Diving into the NGSS: Layers of an Earth and Space Science (ESS) PE NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

37. Elwha River Task used in Olympic Peninsula Schools is an example ESS at HS level HS-ESS3-4. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.* • Example – Elwha River Dam removal by Olympic National Park http://www.nps.gov/olym/naturescience/elwha-ecosystem-restoration.htm • Exploration/activity was done with high school students this spring…highly successful Students have participated in restoration process and in collecting data for scientists. NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

38. Earth Science Climate Change Slide NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

39. How do we get there? The “How”: System “Re-modeling” NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

40. NGSS Implications / Ramifications • Increases professional learning needs • Infusion of engineering processes and content • Integration of Crosscutting Concepts, Science and Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core Ideas • Material/kit alignment • Learning Progressions over K12 span • Increases STEM learning opportunities • Science in Kindergarten • High school requirements (course and credit requirements) NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

41. A new vision for Students and Teachers MATH SCIENCE Students and Teachers engaged in real-world applied learning within individual contents and across subjects and programs Source: Working Draft, 12-6-11 by Tina Cheuk, ell.stanford.edu English language arts NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

42. Sample Transition Plan: Grade 1 NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

43. Implementation Considerations General Transition Advice The committee provided transition planning input focused on a series of guiding questions focused both on high-level and detailed policy and detailed implementation issues. Statewide Approach/Support HS Courses Pathways: Develop explicit supports that make connections with NGSS and STEM courses and CTE pathways. (NGSS, Appendix K) Develop a communications plan with regard to the adoption of and transition to the NGSS in conjunction with CCSS. Work with other states on a model process for vetting instructional materials, with a focus on pedagogical issues. • Develop short (2-3 minute) video vignettes on practices to create professional development modules. • Support transition from WA’s Application EALR to NGSS Engineering Performance Expectations. • Intentionally connect STEM and CCSS practices to the NGSS. • Place initial emphasis on pedagogical practices (shifts) not immediately on instructional materials, kits, labs, etc. NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

44. Transitioning to the NGSS: Year 0 NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Do: Study A Framework for K12 Science Education in conjunction with the NGSS. Work with colleagues to deeply understand the Science and Engineering Practices, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) and the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs). Identify the Practices, CCCs and DCIs that need deeper study. Consider how infusing the Practices into current classroom changes pedagogical practice.

45. Transitioning to the NGSS: Year 0 NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Caution: • Beware of activities that do not first begin with an understanding of The Framework. • Watch for activities that treat the NGSS as a swap out of old standards • Watch for activities that separate each Performance Expectation into pieces (i.e. only the Practices, or the CCCs, or the DCIs) • Watch for one-shot implementation strategies – there is no silver bullet More information will be presented during the Science Assessment/Teaching and Learning Annual Update on Oct. 2 and 4 at 3:30 pm.

46. Transitions to Years 1 - 3 NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 Will develop in conjunction with input from the “Field” Will focus on considerations around pedagogical shifts including shifts in materials, kits, and other resources Understanding what it means to do science beginning in kindergarten Considering policy questions around high school science requirements Thinking through the infusion of engineering Use the text box for your thoughts….

47. Opportunities to Learn More NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

48. 2013-14 CCSS/NGSS Resources & Activities NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13

49. Communications Campaign Ready Washington is a coalition of state and local education agencies, associations and advocacy organizations that support college- and career-ready learning standards. The coalition believes all students should be better prepared for college, work and life to build the skills to compete for the quality jobs that our state has to offer. *Initial support for ReadyWA received in October 2012 grant awarded from College Spark Washington to Partnership for Learning & Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13 www.ReadyWA.org

50. Communications Campaign Ready Washington is a coalition of state and local education agencies, associations and advocacy organizations that support college- and career-ready learning standards. The coalition believes all students should be better prepared for college, work and life to build the skills to compete for the quality jobs that our state has to offer. *Initial support for ReadyWA received in October 2012 grant awarded from College Spark Washington to Partnership for Learning & Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction www.ReadyWA.org NGSS Webinar Part 1, 9-24-13