OpenSciEd Elementary Curriculum Launch and Facilitator Training

OpenSciEd Elementary Curriculum Launch and Facilitator Training

We're hosting an OpenSciEd Elementary Curriculum Launch to prepare science teachers to implement these high-quality instructional materials

By AIU Math & Science Collaborative

Date and time

June 3 · 8am - June 5 · 3:30pm EDT.

Location

Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA

475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 days 7 hours
  • Free venue parking

Welcome to the OpenSciEd Elementary Science Curriculum Launch!

This three-day professional learning opportunity introduces grades K-5 teachers (or administrators/coaches supporting elementary science) to the OpenSciEd instructional materials in addition to a specific introductory unit for one grade level. As a result of this professional learning, teachers will understand the supports and routines embedded into the OpenSciEd Elementary units that align with the shifts called for by A Framework for K–12 Science Education, the Next Generation Science Standards, and the PA STEELS Standards.

Who: Elementary School Science Educators or Administrators who support Elementary School Science and are piloting or adopting the OpenSciEd Instructional Materials; Intermediate Unit Colleagues who support implementation of high-quality science instructional materials and provide the professional learning to buttress such implementation

When: Tuesday - Thursday, June 3-5 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Lunch will be provided.

Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E. Waterfront Dr., Homestead, PA 15120)

Included in this session are opportunities for teachers to:

  1. Deepen their understanding of three-dimensional instruction and assessment
  2. Engage in the actual lessons of the unit as a student
  3. Watch videos of students engaging with the OpenSciEd units
  4. Hear teachers reflect on shifting their instruction with support from the units

Overview of Agenda: Over the course of our three days together, we will address the following questions.

  • What does it mean to use phenomena and questioning to support student sense making in science?
  • How do we support instruction that is coherent for students, even in the early grades?
  • How do we support equitable discussions that move students’ science ideas forward in the elementary grades?
  • How do you support and assess your students’ growth ?

Note: If you teach in a high-needs school district, please reach out to Corinne Murawski (corinne.murawski@aiu3.net) or Michael Fierle (michael.fierle@aiu3.net) for more information regarding tuition defrayment provided by Arconic Foundation.

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AIU Math & Science Collaborative

The Math & Science Collaborative is an AIU program that brings innovative and effective approaches to build a cohesive K-12 STEM curriculum that meets the rigor of the PA Core. Through our contracted training services, we help educators across Allegheny County and surrounding regions implement high leverage practices in the classroom to prepare students for tomorrow's careers. We also provide mathematics and science curriculum audits and alignment services. We provide professional development in effective pedagogical practices that engage all students in rigorous STEM learning through developing teacher leadership, implementing professional learning communities, utilizing lesson study, and customized support in content and pedagogical content knowledge.