The Environmental Literacy Task Force  

The Environmental Literacy Task Force met December 10, 2014 and the Glen Price Group is continuing their work facilitating the development of a Blueprint for Environmental Literacy. For general questions about Environmental Education Program at the California Department of Education or the Environmental Literacy Task Force, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/oeeintrod.asp (this links to CA Dept. of Ed's website) or contact Shannon Gordon at the California Department of Education
Email: sgordon@cde.ca.gov
Phone: 916-319-0190

Development of a new Science Framework for implementing the California Next Generation Science Standards   

The fourth meeting of the Science Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) was on January 22-23.  

You can download drafts of CFCC documents at this link: https://cde.box.com/s/uht7czq6vzsldzyuvub7 [Please note: you do not need a special account to access the documents.]  

If you have any questions, please contact Bryan D. Boyd, Ed.D., Education Programs Consultant, Instructional Resources Unit, California Department of Education, Ph: 916-445-4910, or by e-mail at bboyd@cde.ca.gov.  

The most updated information about the development of the new Science Framework is posted online at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/cf/.

Revision of the History-Social Science Curriculum Framework for California Public Schools  

The Instructional Quality Commission recently heard a summary of information discussing the overall direction of the framework and public comment; the meeting ended after hearing from 41 commentators. The Commission decided that it would be better to take more time to consider the many suggestions and incorporate as many as possible in the next draft. The Commission will revisit the framework at a future meeting.  

The most updated information related to History and Social Science is available online at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/hs/.

The ELD/ELA Framework has been released  

Please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/ for more information. This Framework offers great insights and strategies for teachers working with English learners. One presentation is coming up on the framework on February 10 at the Fresno County Office of Education.

Green Ribbon Schools Award Program  

Applications for the 2014-15 application cycle have been received and are being reviewed. More information is available online at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/greenribbonprog.asp 

California Math and Science Partnership (CaMSP) Program  

Grant applications were received for CaMSP Cohort 11. More information on the CaMSP Projects and Grants is available online at http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/ma/camspintrod.asp
CaMSP Cohort 11/Learning Network Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Sacramento, February 23-24, 2015

For general questions related to Environmental Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math or STEM, please email: STEM@cde.ca.gov and you will receive a response from the appropriate CDE staff.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)  

Recognize a California teacher for their contributions to mathematics and science education. Up to 108 teachers are recognized each year. To nominate a teacher, apply, or for more information, please visit: http://www.paemst.org. Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2015.