Join us to discuss recent research on supplementing and modifying science instructional materials and to hear from teachers about the important things to keep in mind while modifying and supplementing materials.

TAKEAWAYS:
For many reasons, including alignment to standards and lack of class time, most educators modify their science instructional materials. Teachers say that they would like professional learning, time, and models to help them make these modifications to meet their students’ needs.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Childress Self (NextGenScience: San Francisco, CA), Cecelia Gillam (Hahnville High School: La Place, LA), Tram Nguyen (5th Grade Science, Math, and Social Studies Teacher), Karey Pierce (Nolan Middle School: Harker Heights, TX), Andy Weatherhead (National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA): Downingtown, PA)

Monitoring implementation is a key piece of a successful science curriculum rollout. In this session, participants will examine methods for collecting data and feedback from teachers during the transition to a new curriculum and using it to adjust plans and support continuous improvement.

TAKEAWAYS:
Leaders benefit from developing data collection and evaluation tools to continuously improve the implementation of new instructional materials and the professional learning program.

SPEAKERS:
Vanessa Wolbrink (WestEd: Washington, DC), Jenny Sarna (Director, NextGenScience), Andy Weatherhead (National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA): Downingtown, PA)