The mission of the Science Department is to provide service and support for all educational stakeholders. We offer workshops, conferences, and student events that promote the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Science explores and explains phenomena around us. It is a way of gaining, organizing, applying and conveying knowledge of that phenomena. Having science as one of the core contents in K-12 education is vital as it influences our culture and has allowed society to flourish.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
2019-2020 TOSA and Instructional Coaches Network MeetingsDevelop your leadership skills as you learn more about supporting teachers in: Content, Pedagogy,and Technology. Network with other TOSAs and coache. Explore how to support your Teachers with PBL, Student Centered Learning, Integration of Content areas, and more.12:00 – 2:00 pm in the Educator Resource Center (ERC) - Thursday, September 12, 2019
- Thursday, October 10, 2019
- Thursday, November 21, 2019
- Thursday, December 12, 2019
- Thursday, January 9, 2020
- Thursday, February 13, 2020 – Saratoga Room
- Thursday, March 12, 2020
- Thursday, April 9, 2020
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
Join us from 11:00 am-12:00 pm for lunch and networking (bring your own) Register: http://bit.ly/TOSA19-20
CA NGSS Toolkit for Instructional Material Evaluation (TIME) Trainer of Trainers Workshop
September 17, 18, & 19, 2019
The CA NGSS TIME Training of Trainers will introduce the  California Department of Education’s approved process for conducting a data-driven, in depth review of any K-12 NGSS Science Cirriculum. Ensure that the science instructional materials selected by your adoption committee will best meet the needs of your students and teachers.
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Developing Equitable Teaching Strategies that Increase Engagement for All Students.
Presented by HHMI
September 25, 2019 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
This FREE workshop is cross discipline and focuses on honoring  Appendix D of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the requirement of All Standards for All Students. Participants will learn how to create equitable classrooms through engaging students in group worthy tasks with the goal of changing classroom status. We will redefine our traditional definition of “smart” and value the wide range of prior knowledge and experience our students bring to class with them every day.
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NGSS For Administrators:
Next Generation Science Standards Support and Resources
September 26, 2019 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Develop an understanding of the Three-Dimensionality of  NGSS and how to support your teachers with various strategies as they transition to phenomena-based instruction in science. Learn about what to look for in an NGSS classroom by using a tool developed by statewide science leaders. Take the time to build insight into the connections between NGSS and Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
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California Science Test (CAST) Academy
Thursday, November 7, 2019 • 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Purpose
- Learn about the CAST Design and expectations.
- Explore CAST Training and Practice Test Items
- Discuss ideas for supporting students to practice with NGSS styles of questions
Highlights
- Deconstruct a California NGSS Performance Expectation
- Consider the implications of the CAST and NGSS for science teaching and learning
- Understand how the CAST helps you prepare students for 3 dimensional learning with NGSS.
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Understanding and Developing NGSS Performance Tasks (K-12)
December 5, 2019 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Assessment is a vital component for each lesson.
 Performance Tasks are Formative AND Summative and need to be in place for student learning of NGSS to be effectively revealed. Come learn how to create Performance Tasks and embed them into your instruction.
- Practice identifying elements of a good performance assessment so you can not only recognize them in curriculum, but also create them for yourself.
- Learn about and utilize resources that support the development of quality performance assessments.
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NGSS Rollout #6- Focused on Environmental Literacy
Registration is now Open:***If you are unable to attend any of the statewide rollouts, SCCOE will be holding our version of the Rollout on January 14th and 15th, 2020 at San Jose State University- check back here soon for more information.*** 
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Additional Trainings - Customized trainings for your district or school are available in the following areas:
- CA NGSS Toolkit for Instructional Materials Evaluation (TIME)
- Next Generation Science Standards- General Overview
- NGSS- Phenomena Based Lesson Development
- NGSS- Developing 3 Dimensional Assessments
- NGSS for Administrators
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Common Core Standards - General Overview
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Common Core Standards - What do These Look Like in a Science Classroom?
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21st Century Skills
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Project/Problem Based Learning
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Academic Language across the content areas for K-12
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Content for teachers K-5
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English Language Learners in Science
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Differentiated Instruction
- QFT- Question Formulation Technique
Field Trips
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Contact
Science Coordinator
(408) 453-6692
Science Coordinator
(408) 453-6691
Administrative Assistant II insert email
(408) 453-6587
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