Archive: Leading Curriculum Implementation–Launch through Sustainability AKA I Just Spent Millions of Dollars on New Instructional Materials, What Do I Do Next? January 15, 2026

Explore phases of curriculum implementation and make connections to strengths and needs in your specific context.  Engage with other leaders on a similar journey to share your lessons learned and benefit from their experiences. Consider critical leadership actions required across phases of BSCS’s Curriculum Implementation Model.

Takeaways:

  • Curriculum leaders take critical actions to launch and sustain the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
  • Each phase of curriculum implementation offers opportunities to succeed or fail.
  • Learn from colleagues who are in a similar boat and find ways forward together.

Who Should Attend:

  • Science coordinators and department chairs
  • School and district leaders
  • Science education decision-makers

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "I appreciated the interactive structures and the information shared. Easy to access and the time was well-used. Good to talk with others."
  • "I enjoyed talking with others and finding out their experiences regarding the implementation of their science curriculums."
  • "It's very helpful to hear from others who have taught Science for many years and who are familiar with many curriculums."

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