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STEAM News and Events
The 2016-2017 school year is about to kickoff. From transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards to developing opportunities of all students in STEAM, Contra Costa County Office of Education provides resources and programs to engage students, parents, educators and the community in high-quality STEAM throughout the year.
Visit our website to view resources, link to standards and stay up-to-date with events . Feel free to contact Hilary Dito with questions, comments and professional learning opportunities about integrating STEAM into your PreK-12 classrooms.
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California Standards in Science
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Framework Draft for Public Review
The Second 60-Day Public Review of the California Science Framework is currently underway. The Instructional Quality Commission and the State Board of Education welcome all to review and comment on the Draft Science Framework for California Public Schools. This second sixty-day public review will be available for comment from June 28, 2016 to August 29, 2016. Please submit all comments to scienceframework@cde.ca.gov.
Follow California's Department of Education updates by joining the NGSS electronic mailing list. Send a blank email to this address.
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Join science leaders at the third in a series of statewide professional learning symposia exploring the philosophy, design, awareness of and transition to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Please limit district teams to 4-6 people. This will allow for additional districts to participate as space is limited. Ideally, teams should include an Administrator or Curriculum Leader in addition to Teacher Leaders. These sessions build on NGSS Symposium II, so teams are encouraged to bring teachers who attended that event.
There are two Bay area events. Both events run from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration fee is $250 per participant.
Alameda County Symposium: September 7-8, 2016
California State University, East Bay
Santa Clara County Symposium: November 7-8, 2016
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Visit the website for more information or to register. |
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Professional Learning Opportunities
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Emily Pilloton and Christina Jenkins:
Creativity as a Habit In- and Beyond - the Classroom
The best teachers inspire students to be brave and think differently. Join Emily Pilloton and Christina Jenkins with this "Unprofessional Development" and challenge yourself to put creativity at the root of all learning.
In Creativity as a Habit In- and Beyond - the Classroom, participants engage with creative thinking both in and beyond the classroom. The first half of the workshop invites participants to consider why it's often so difficult to start, to practice and to maintain a creative routine. By the end of the morning, participants will have completed a design challenge and will take away a collection of readings full of encouragement and inspiration from artists, chefs, athletes and others who know how difficult it is to do this work. The second half will focus on building a toolkit of methods for creative pedagogy. Participants will leave with a personal toolkit of readings, case studies, planning tools and activities that can be used in the classroom immediately.
This workshop is part of CCCOE's Distinguished Speaker Series, and will be held on October 14, at the CCCOE, Pleasant Hill. Space is limited. Register early to secure a spot in this intimate workshop. Visit this Eventbrite site for additional info and registration. The fee is $110. |
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Explore the Next Generation Science Standards through the lenses of Phenomena, Crosscutting Concepts, and Engineering. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the NGSS and the impact for student learning. After diving deep into the NGSS, participants will receive tools and time to plan a scope and sequence of NGSS learning for their grade level.
The programs will be held at the CCCOE, in Pleasant Hill, on the following dates:
- Focus on grades K-2: September 27
- Focus on grades 3-5: September 28
- Focus on grades 6-8: October 4
- Focus on grades 9-12: October 6
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2016 California STEM Symposium: Designing Our Future
Registration is now open for Designing Our Future. The CA STEM Symposium brings together thousands of educators, program providers, business leaders and philanthropic representatives to engage in STEM education, sharing best practices for program implementation and development.
The conference will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, October 9-11. For more info, visit their website.
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2016 California Science Education Conference
CSTA's annual conference will focus on California's implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards. Join over 1800 educators in Palm Springs on October 21-23. Registration and information can be found at CSTA's website.
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LeadLearn2016 Forum to Highlight Leadership for Effective Instruction
Registration is now open for a unique professional learning and leadership forum for educators to be held at UCLA on October 4-5, 2016. The California Subject Matter Project (CSMP) is hosting the LeadLearn2016 forum, an event designed to highlight how strategic teacher leadership development can support and expand school-wide and district-wide reform efforts, improve instruction, student learning, and literacy. A main focus will be curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with California's Academic Content Standards.
To register or learn more, visit their website. Space is limited, and registration closes on 15 September.
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Fun Exchanges and Activities for Science Teachers (FEAST)
Join K-12 teachers at Chabot Space and Science Center for networking and sharing science resources. FEAST meets once a month on Saturdays (there are two FEAST dates in October). FEAST will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- October 1: Anything Ocean!
- October 15: Halloween: Tricks or Treats!
- November 5: Inquiry-based Learning: Modeling
- February 4: The Body - Human Anatomy
- March 4: Microbiology
- April 1: Technology - Share Your Best!
- May 6: NGSS - Best Shared Practices in Your Classroom
To register and for more information, visit their website.
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Discover Plasma Science Teachers Day and Student Plasma Expo
On November 1, the American Physical Society Division of Plasma Physics will host Science Teachers day in San Jose. During Science Teachers Day and the Plasma Sciences Expo, national and international plasma research scientists share their knowledge and enthusiasm for science with teachers and students. For more information and to register, visit the American Physical Society's website for Plasma Physics.
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Educator Grants and Awards
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NSTA offers 19 different awards that recognize teachers for their development and implementation of unique science programs and curricula, outstanding leadership and dedication to the profession. The NSTA awards offer recognition and a multitude of prizes for educators. Prizes include cash awards and grants, school supplies and materials, and trips to our national conferences.
For more information or to download an application, visit the NSTA Teacher Awards Program website.
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Classroom Resources and Websites
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San Francisco Opera Arts Resources in Action (ARIA) program
Take advantage of San Francisco Opera's ARIA program. Their innovative programs offers opportunities for students to integrate opera with core learning. Programs span K-16 grade levels. Scholarships are available for programs. For more information visit their website.
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Student and Family Opportunities
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California Coastal Cleanup Day
Join thousands of other Californians on September 17 and help clean up our beaches and waterways. For information on how to participate, visit their website.
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The stars are aligned for another stellar Stargazing event on August 17th from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at John Muir Land Trust's Fernandez Ranch, a permanently protected 702-acre natural area. For all the details, visit this website. |
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The CCCOE STEAM Enews is published regularly, highlighting news, events, and resources that enhance STEAM education for all students. If you received the STEAM enews from a colleague, please join our mailing list to continue receiving updates. This publication does not signify that the Contra Costa County Office of Education endorses the event or program mentioned.
For more information regarding CCCOE STEAM, please visit our website.
Sincerely,
Hilary Haugen Dito
CCCOE STEAM Coordinator
Deputy Superintendent, Pamela Comfort, Ed.D.
925-942-3358
STEAM Coordinator, Hilary Haugen Dito
925-942-3396
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Writer/Editor/Media Relations, Jonathan Lance
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