NGSS Professional Development

One of my specialties is NGSS training. My trainings address the NGSS professional development objectives outlined below. 
​Note that these professional development outcomes are aligned to the NGSS Implementation Pathway (published in California Classroom Science, CSTA, November 4, 2014)
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  BASIC Training:  Intro to NGSS
  • The NGSS Implementation Pathway and Timeline
  • The NGSS Conceptual Shifts
  • An Introduction to the Three Dimensions of NGSS
  • Inquiry-based (phenomena) & Problem-based Teaching and Learning
  • Comparison of the Old State Standards and the New NGSS Standards
       ​- Side by Side Comparison of a Standard
    ​   - Side by Side Comparison of a Lesson
  • How to Read and Use the NGSS Document
  • NGSS Resources
OUTCOMES​ - Educator can:
  • Describe the conceptual shifts of the NGSS and discuss implications for teaching and learning
  • Identify the three dimensions of the NGSS
  • Explain the anatomy and architecture of a NGSS standard
  • For any standard, identify each of the dimensions connected to the performance expectation
  • Express how teaching and learning look in the NGSS
  • Identify NGSS resources for further study and information
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INTERMEDIATE Training
  • A Closer Look at the Three Dimensions of NGSS
       - Using Disciplinary Core Ideas to Find Your Anchor
       - An In-depth Look at the Science and Engineering Practices
    ​   - Interweaving the Cross-Cutting Concepts into Every Lesson
  • The CA Science Framework
  • Creating Lesson Plans 
       - Using Tool A: The PQP Chart
       - Using Tool D: The 5E Lesson Planning Model
  • Assessment
       - Designing and Grading Performance Tasks
    ​   - The Growth Mindset and the Importance of Failure
  • Common Strategies for Every NGSS Toolkit
OUTCOMES​ - Educator can:
  • Describe what a Science and Engineering Practice and Crosscutting Concept would look like in their classroom, providing examples of how they might engage student in these dimensions
  • For a performance expectation, identify a possible performance task that would assess student learning around the performance expectation
  • Review grade level or subject area performance expectations
  • Take current lesson/unit and translate it to the NGSS (make it three dimensional)
  • Using the BSCS 5E Instructional Model or similar model, plan a learning cycle that integrates the three dimensions of the NGSS
  • Identify and describe a performance task that could be used in the classroom to assess student performance and understanding around a performance expectation or multiple performance expectations
  • Implement formative and summative assessments aligned to NGSS
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ADVANCED Training
  • Creating Grade-Level Concept Maps for Scaffolded Lesson Planning
  • Integrating Content from Multiple Disciplines within Each Grade Level
  • Using a Unifying Theme to Create Concept Maps Across Grade Levels 
  • Evaluating Curricula
OUTCOMES - Educator can:
  • Create curriculum maps or implement district curriculum guides
  • Implement NGSS adopted curriculum that is aligned to AIM, EQuiP or similar rubrics
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Contact me to schedule training for your staff:
kmajda@yahoo.com
(805) 444-6214

Click here to view the NGSS Resources Page