science rocks! welcome to the hamilton county district in-service: august 4, 2011

Science ROCKS!

Welcome to the Hamilton County District In-service:

August 4, 2011

Meet and GreetIntroductions of those in the room

Please share:

• Your name

• The school where you teach

• What you are teaching this year

The person who traveled the farthest from home this summer begins the conversation.

Purpose and VisionCreate an atmosphere of openness,collegiality and true professionalism through:

• Shared Norms and Common Language

• Promoting Professional Growth through Collaboration

• Engaging Students through Research-based Best Practices

• Encourage Reflective Practice

Structure of the Day8:30-9:45: Courses Session

9:45-9:55: Break/Transition

9:55-11:30: Session #1

11:30-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:35 Session #2

2:35-3:00 School Department Meetings

Secondary Science District Norms• Be respectful of other’s time — Begin and end on time • Maintain an open and safe atmosphere for communication

and collaboration • Remain positive, task/purpose-focused, respectful, and

courteous

• Actively participate and bring requested materials

• Share a sense of responsibility for student learning

• Be professional at all times

• Be the student you want in your class

Reflections and Memorable

Moments Sheet

Introduction to the Common Core

State Standards (CCSS)

44 States and DC have adopted the Common Core

State Standards

Tennessee Common Core State Standards Educator Timeline

2010 - 2011School Year


Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standards

Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standards 3-12

K-2 CCSS Implementation


Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standardsselected Transition to TN Common CoreStandards






Curriculum:Teaching TNCommon CoreStandards

IMPLEMENTING THE PARCC ASSESSMENTS IN TENNESSEE

PARCC States

Better Assessments

START OF SCHOOL YEAR

END OF SCHOOL YEAR

Through-Course 1Through-Course 1


25% 50%


75%

Through-Course 4*Through-Course 4*

90%

End-Of-YearEnd-Of-Year

Timely student achievement data








* Course 4 is for ELA and will assess Speaking/Listening.

90%

PARCC Timeline

SY 2011-12

Development begins

SY 2012-13

First year pilot/field testing and related research and data collection

SY 2013-14

Second year pilot/field testing and related research and data collection

SY 2014-15

Full administration of PARCC assessments

SY 2010-11

Launch and design phase

Summer 2015

Set achievement levels, including college-ready performance levels

15

Overview of Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects•Reading Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects– Knowledge of domain-specific vocabulary

– Analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources

– Synthesize quantitative and technical information, including facts presented in maps, timelines, flowcharts, or diagrams

•Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects– Write arguments on discipline-specific content and informative/explanatory

texts

– Use of data, evidence, and reason to support arguments and claims

– Use of domain-specific vocabulary

Physics and Chemistry will use last year’s pacing guides.

NEW sequence for BIOLOGY I!

State pacing guide is to be followed by Hamilton County Biology I courses starting NEXT WEEK.

Pacing Guides

Site being developed for state teachers: http://www.tncurriculumcenter.org

Tennessee State Resources

http://www.tncurriculumcenter.org/

http://www.tncurriculumcenter.org/

Sharing Strategies

After you have shared, please put a paper copy of each strategy in the folder provided. These will be emailed out to everyone.

BREAKNext Session Begins at

9:55

science rocks! welcome to the hamilton county district in-service: august 4, 2011

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