A team of Science Consultants and Early Literacy Coaches in Michigan has utilized recommendations in the power of the Brilliance and Strengths Report, combined with data on elementary-level science education, to devise an approach to support literacy practices within science instructional time.

TAKEAWAYS:
The attendees will learn what the SLIC Model consists of, as well as how to find out more to gain supports to implement themselves. There are Facilitator Guides, Train-the-Trainer Professional Learning opportunities, and sessions built out to take with them. This is an OER resource.

SPEAKERS:
Wendi Vogel (Kent Intermediate School District: Grand Rapids, MI)

Jason will explain why CLEAPSS and King’s College, London decided to undertake this action-research project and what it’s taught he, and his colleagues, about supporting elementary and middle school science leaders to champion and facilitate effective hands-on science in their schools.

TAKEAWAYS:
This presentation provides educational professionals and coaches with insights into the effective practices and ways of working that we have developed to support elementary and middle school science leaders to lead science across their schools.

SPEAKERS:
Jason Harding (Teacher Educator)

Are you looking for an evidence-based framework for observing science classrooms and giving feedback to teachers? Learn how the NSF-funded DoS observation system can help coaches and educators develop a common language to speak about productive science learning in MS classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
Science leaders will learn to use DoS, which integrates the Framework for K-12 and equity, to build the capacity of colleagues in their districts to use a structured method and shared language to observe classrooms and give feedback to teachers about areas of strength and opportunities for growth.

SPEAKERS:
Virginia Andrews (Research Project Manager: Belmont, MA), Victoria Oliveira (Researcher: Belmont, MA)

A session dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by new teachers, especially alternative path teachers. We will explore strategies to retain talented educators in the field by demystifying education language and providing key tools and resources for a successful first year.

TAKEAWAYS:
Leaders will gain actionable insights into establishing robust support systems for new science teachers, resulting in improved teacher retention and implementation of science and engineering practices.

SPEAKERS:
Eric Rhoades (Collaborative Science Teaching and Learning Group Consulting: Midlothian, VA)

This workshop provides participants the opportunity to engage in and reflect on science learning aligned to a framework for designing instruction that is more equitable and engaging for all students. Participants will reflect on the framework and consider ways it can apply in their own setting.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will walk away with a framework and concrete examples of its application for creating science learning experiences that are more equitable and engaging, and reflect on its use at the school, district, or regional level in supporting enactment of high-quality curriculum & instruction.

SPEAKERS:
Christi Sanderson (mySci Instructional Specialist: University City, MO)

Immerse yourself in current trends and insights for inclusive learning, paving the way for leading inclusive, empowering, and identity-affirming science education with an asset based approach to learner variability.

TAKEAWAYS:
Embrace students' diverse funds of knowledge and identities to enrich science and engineering education. Integrate Zaretta Hammonds' Positive Feedback framework, respect identities, and employ multiple means of representation and expression for inclusive, effective learning.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Munoz (STEM4Real: No City, No State), Rosanna Ayers (UC Merced)

The underpinning of meaningful professional learning lies in coherent and sustained professional development experiences teachers can apply in the classroom. This session focuses on how to apply the Science Professional Learning Standards in modeling discourse to improve instruction.

TAKEAWAYS:
A clear understanding of how to apply the Science Professional Learning Standards to select and design professional learning experiences. A set of strategies and lesson plans for modeling classroom discourse and applying these strategies in the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Candace Penrod (Salt Lake City School District: Salt Lake City, UT), Brett Moulding (Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning: Ogden, UT)

Join us to explore how our science Teacher Leader Institutes empower educators to excel in subject matter knowledge, pedagogical skills, and leadership acumen. Discover the transformative impact of this initiative on educational capacity and professional growth.

TAKEAWAYS:
During the session, participants will discover how the Teacher Leader Institute was created using freely available resources and how it has been improved over time as new groups join and more professional development opportunities are introduced.

SPEAKERS:
Andy Weatherhead (National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA): Downingtown, PA), Kammas Kersch (Chester County Intermediate Unit: Downingtown, PA)