In January, ODE will begin offering Focus Two of the Targeted Professional Development Meetings. These after-school workshops that run through May are designed to help educators respond to Ohio’s revised academic content standards and model curricula in social studies, English language arts, mathematics and science. In Focus Two, participants will take a deeper look at the 2010 revised standards and how to transition from the 2002 standards. Registrants should plan to take one workshop session in each of the subject areas they teach.
Registration is available in STARS by searching keywords: targeted professional development. Beginning Jan. 3, participants should download materials needed for the meetings from ODE’s Academic Content Standards section by visiting their specific content area (accessible through links at left) and opening the relevant Targeted Professional Development page. The Academic Content Standards section also is accessible at the bottom of ODE’s home page under the Educators heading. Contact hours will be awarded for attendance. For questions about registration, contact lisa.simpson@ode.state.oh.us.
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From ODE: “Focus Two of the Revised Standards and Model Curricula Rollout Meetings to Begin in January
December 15, 2011From ODE: “Revised Standards and Model Curricula Meetings Scheduled Throughout School Year”
November 17, 2011ODE is conducting late afternoon and evening workshops this school year to help educators respond to Ohio’s revised academic content standards and model curricula in social studies, English language arts, mathematics and science. Each subject-specific session includes a general introduction to the revised standards and model curricula, and describes how participants can deepen their content knowledge and make other classroom practice changes to increase student achievement. Registrants should plan to take one workshop session in each of the subject areas they teach during each of these two periods: Focus 1 – now through December (Standards and Model Curricula 101); and Focus 2 – January through May (Curriculum Revision). In other words, an elementary teacher who teaches all four subjects may want to take four workshops during Focus 1 and four workshops during Focus 2. A teacher who teaches only social studies would take one workshop during Focus 1 and one during Focus 2.
Registration is available in STARS by searching the keywords: Targeted Professional Development. Fall sessions are listed now; 2012 meeting dates will be listed by Dec. 1. Participants should download the materials needed for the meetings from ODE’s Academic Content Standards section by visiting their specific content area (accessible through links at left) and opening the relevant Targeted Professional Development page. The Academic Content Standards section also is accessible at the bottom of ODE’s home page under the Educators heading. Contact hours will be awarded for attendance. For questions about registration, contact lisa.simpson@ode.state.oh.us.
Is Your District Evaluating Resources to Teach the New Science Standards?
November 13, 2011The Ohio Department of Education has developed a rubric to help evaluate resources and materials for use in science instruction. The Science Resource Filter may be found along with other resources on the ODE website for implementing the revised Science Education Standards and Model Curriculum.
From ODE: “Ohio Chosen as a Lead State for the Development of the Next Generation Science Standards”
October 18, 2011ODE was chosen to be one of 20 states to help lead the development of national Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The standards will define the natural science and engineering content and practices students must learn from kindergarten through high school graduation. The goal is to build a strong science foundation in the nation’s students that leads to improved college and career-readiness.
The first standards-development step was completed recently when the National Research Council (NRC) released A Framework for K-12 Science Education. The document identifies core natural science and engineering concepts students should know by graduation. Ohio will participate in step two, working with other lead-state partners to guide the standards writing process, gather and deliver feedback from each other and address common issues and challenges. For more information, visit the Next Generation Science Standards website.
Three informational webinars are scheduled to provide an introduction to the development process for the Next Generation Science Standards:
- Friday, October 28, 1:00-2:30 pm ET
- Thursday, November 3, 6:00-7:30 pm ET
- Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 -7:30 pm ET
To join any one of the three sessions listed above, log in at https://sas.elluminate.com/d.jnlp?password=12YI20ZWCYXR97RPN1MK&sid=vclass.
While there may be some changes that occur when the NGSS are developed, it would benefit teachers to begin using Ohio’s 2010 state standards and model curriculum document to infuse technology and engineering, real-world application and science practices into the standards’ more rigorous content. This will provide consistency with both the 2010 state science standards and the work at the national level.
In addition, the new state assessments (beginning in 2014-2015) will be aligned to the 2010 revised science standards and model curriculum. The bank of current science items is currently being aligned with the new standards to identify needs for item development and the required field-testing of these items. This process takes time, so if Ohio does decide to adopt the NGSS, assessments for those new standards will not be ready within that 2014-2015 timeframe. Students will be assessed on the 2010 revised science standards and model curriculum in 2014-2015.
[Blog post updated 10/23/2011 with NGSS webinar dates]
From ODE: “Targeted Professional Development Meetings Scheduled for Ohio Educators”
October 17, 2011More than 500 evening workshops for English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies educators have been scheduled on the topic of Ohio’s revised standards and new model curricula. To help participants develop a deeper understanding of these elements of Ohio’s education system, ODE has trained content-specific regional content facilitators to facilitate the meetings. Registration is available by accessing STARS through individual SAFE accounts and searching for keywords: targeted professional development. Although the meetings begin this month and continue through May 2012, registrants should sign up for only two of the meetings: one during the period of October through December (Standards and Model Curricula 101) and one from January through May (Curriculum Revision).
Participants should download the materials needed for the meetings from ODE’s Academic Content Standards section by visiting their specific content area (accessible through links at left) and opening the relevant Targeted Professional Development page. The Academic Content Standards section also is accessible at the bottom of ODE’s home page under the Educators heading. Contact hours will be awarded for attendance. For more information concerning registration, contact lisa.simpson@ode.state.oh.us.
Upcoming SECO Workshops on New ODE Science Model Curriculum
October 10, 2011Do you have an interest in learning about the new ODE Model Curriculum for science? The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is sponsoring free fall workshops, developed with ODE, to complement ongoing introductory seminars at the Educational Service Centers (ESCs). The SECO sessions will:
- provide an overview of the Science Model Curriculum
- promote examples of inquiry-based instruction
- discuss the features and benefits of the Science Model Curriculum
Session locations and dates so far include:
- Cincinnati: Saturday, October 15 from 9am-12pm at Lakota Administrative Offices
- Columbus: Saturday, October 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm at COSI
- Dayton: Saturday, October 15 from 9am-12pm at University of Dayton
- Mt. Gilead: Saturday, October 29 from 9am-2pm at Mt. Gilead High School
- Kirkland: Wednesday, November 2 from 4pm-7pm at Holden Arboretum
- Marietta: Thursday, November 3 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Marietta College
- Elyria: Tuesday, November 8 from 9am-12pm at Elyria ESC
To learn more about these regional offerings, find one in your region, and to register, go to www.secoonline.org.
Please contact Tracy Cindric (tlkcap@yahoo.com) with any questions.
[Blog post updated 10/23/2011 with new workshop dates]
COSI-SECO Saturday: ODE Model Curriculum Workshop October 15
September 14, 2011ODE Model Curriculum Workshop
Saturday, October 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm
COSI, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Join Central Ohio teachers at COSI in Columbus on for a free Ohio Department of Education Model Curriculum Workshop.
- 8:30 am – 11:00 am: ODE Model Curriculum
- 11:00 am – Noon: NASA Connections to Ohio’s New Standards
- Noon – 12:30 pm: Lunch (on your own)
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Safety Training
To register, please call 614.228.2674. Questions? Please contact Mary Ann Wojton.
Please note that parking in lots adjacent to COSI is $5 cash per car.
Northwest Ohio Center Sets STEM Education Inquiry Series Dates
September 9, 2011The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education has set the dates for its 2011-12 STEM Education Inquiry Series:
Understanding the Newly Revised State Standards in Math & Science
An in-depth look at the newly revised Ohio standards for math and science. Learn what has changed, what is staying the same, how to interpret the new standards, and what things you should be doing now to prepare yourself and your students for the upcoming change.
Thursday September 22 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Rossford High School
Register: http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/inquiryseries/indexsep22.htm
Formative Assessment and Understanding the Newly Revised State Standards in Math and Science
Learn new and innovative ways of assessing student understanding in your classroom.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Rossford High School
Register: http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/inquiryseries/indexoct10.htm
What is Inquiry and How Do I Use it in My Classroom?
Tips and tools for incorporating inquiry-teaching methods into your classroom with a focus on how to use the inquiry method to teach the newly revised state standards in math and science.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Rossford High School
Register: http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/inquiryseries/indexdec1.htm
For information concerning additional programs in the series as well as other NWO events, visit http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/
Applications for ODE Presenters for Standards and Model Curriculum Due August 19
August 1, 2011Regional Content Facilitator (RCF)
Ohio Department of Education
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
The Ohio Department of Education is forming a cadre of 30 Regional Content Facilitators (RCFs) per content area to support the goal of helping educators transition into the revised standards and new model curricula. The RCF will conduct 5 regional meetings to deepen the content knowledge of educators and support curriculum revision based on the revised standards. The meetings will begin in late fall 2011 and be completed by June 30, 2012. The RCF must have his/her own laptop, projector and PowerPoint presentation software. The RCF project will extend over the course of the next 3 school years (2011-2014) with the delivery of the meeting content varying each year.
The Regional Content Facilitator will:
1. Receive training from ODE on the roll out of the revised standards and new model curricula. This training will occur in Columbus. RCFs will receive a stipend of $200.00 for attending training.
2. Conduct (5) 2 ½ hour Revised Standards and Model Curricula meetings in 2011-2012 using ODE-developed products and tools.
3. Collaborate with and provide written reports to an assigned ODE content-expert for each meeting.
4. Be assigned to one of the 5 regions of Ohio (Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, Central).
5. Locate free-of-charge facilities and arrange to host regional meetings for Ohio educators and administration. (e.g., public libraries, schools, etc.)
6. Be paid $200 per meeting which includes travel expenses.
Qualifications required:
• Master’s degree in education (preferred in content area)
• 5 years classroom teaching experience (K-12 or higher education)
• Facilitation experience
• Contact information for 3 References
• Flexible schedule
Contact: Anita Bowden for an application. Anita.Bowden@ode.state.oh.us
614-387-2265
Deadline for application submission: August 19, 2011
From ODE: New National Science Education Standards vs. Ohio’s Revised Content Standards
June 21, 2011ODE has received questions about whether the Ohio’s revised content standards and model curriculum for science will change because of the development of national science content standards. Both of these documents were completed using national and international research and currently available national documents.
ODE has been involved in the review of the science national standards framework development effort, which is underway at the National Academy of Sciences. An initial framework draft was provided for public review in July 2010. Based upon feedback from this period, it is our understanding that the framework now includes significant changes, but the basic components remain the same. At this time, members of the National Academy of Sciences are reviewing the revised framework document. This additional round of feedback will be addressed and incorporated into the final framework document, which is scheduled for publication early this summer.
Once the framework is published, work will begin this summer to develop national science standards aligned to the framework document. It is anticipated that it will take at least one year before standards are in place. During this time, there will be periods for public review. ODE will continue to closely follow the developments and will provide ongoing communications regarding the alignment between Ohio’s revised science standards and model curriculum with the efforts occurring at the national level.
