The Iowa Department of Education presented to members of the State Board of Education a comprehensive plan to implement Iowa’s science standards over the next few years, starting with the 2016-17 school year.
The Department is providing a fact sheet for teachers, a fact sheet for parents and a frequently asked questions document, each of which may be customized to fit individual district needs. Share this information with your staff, especially those involved in science instruction. For more information, contact Kris Kilibarda, Iowa Department of Education science consultant, at Kris.Kilibarda@iowa.gov.
In order to support the implementation of the new Iowa Science Standards, the science learning community of Iowa is partnering to offer the first professional development opportunity, beginning Jan. 12.
Iowa Science Standards Professional Development Module 1 will introduce participants to the new Iowa Science Standards, their conceptual shifts and three-dimensional nature, as well as provide participants and districts an opportunity to have conversations as we move toward implementation.
Find registration, locations and dates at this link. You will sign up for one full day and one half day. The half day is based on grade level.
For more information, contact Robert Kleinow, Science Curriculum Consultant, at 800/362-2720 ext. 14376.
Oct. 20, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Watch the livestream here
Educators and administrators across the state can watch the Oct. 20 Science Standards conference through livestream. The conference is designed to bring together administrators, curriculum directors, Area Education Agency personnel, teacher leaders and higher education faculty to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of the new Iowa Science Standards. For more information, visit the Iowa Department of Education website.
