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April 2013 Elementary & Middle School Principals Updates. OAISD Science Consultant. Bill Dinkelmann bdinkelm@oaisd.org. Next Generation Science Standards. Final NGSS release scheduled for week of April 8, 2013 Bill will e-mail release announcement with links to all affiliate groups
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April 2013Elementary & Middle School Principals Updates OAISDScience Consultant Bill Dinkelmannbdinkelm@oaisd.org
Next Generation Science Standards • Final NGSS release scheduled for week of April 8, 2013 • Bill will e-mail releaseannouncement with linksto all affiliate groups • Excellent resources from NSTA • http://www.nsta.org/about/standardsupdate • Next steps • MI adoption anticipated June 2013 • Updated MI timeline available on affiliate web page
NGSS Review & Analysis • NGSS structure, organization & expectations • Map big ideas / major concepts within & across grades…begin comparison to MI • Analysis of future support needs to guide local district & OAISD planning for adoption • K-5 on April 29 @ ESB (full) • 6-12 on April 30 @ ESB (spots available) • Flyers available for download onaffiliate website • NOTE: Available as in-district PD
OAISD Science Website • Revamped • DedicatedNGSS page • Routine updates • www.oaisd.org/science