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
2011 - 2012School Year
Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standards
Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standards 3-12
K-2 CCSS Implementation
2012 - 2013School Year
Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standardsselected Transition to TN Common CoreStandards
2013 - 2014School Year
Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standardsselected Transition to TN Common CoreStandards
Curriculum:Teaching TNDiploma Project Standardsselected Transition to TN Common CoreStandards
2014 - 2015School Year
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
Through-Course 2Through-Course 2
25% 50%
Through-Course 3Through-Course 3
75%
Through-Course 4*Through-Course 4*
90%
End-Of-YearEnd-Of-Year
Timely student achievement data
Timely student achievement data
Timely student achievement data
Timely student achievement data
Timely student achievement data
Timely student achievement data
Timely student achievement data
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
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