Program
Science (SCIENCE)
The Science SCASS is dedicated to ensuring that the highest quality of science standards, instructional materials, and assessments are available to state and local education agencies across the country. Members gain access to cutting edge research and information, professional development, guest speakers, and innovative projects relevant to science standards, curricula, instruction, assessments, and Common Core State Standards.
In the 2012/2013 year, Science SCASS will continue to work with Achieve and the National Academies. States will assist Achieve with their development work on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Members will benefit from professional development with Achieve leaders and NGSS writers. The Science SCASS will review iterative drafts of the NGSS through the science assessment lens. Through collaboration with the National Academies, members will also explore Next Generation Science Assessments, including updates on advances in research, development and implementation.
Science SCASS members will also have access to a number of materials, including access and user privileges to a Science Item Bank with over 1400 individual items. The Item Bank is electronically accessible and customizable to assist state education agencies and their local education agencies in developing their own formative, end-of-course, and statewide assessments.
Science Collaborative Advisor: David Heil
David Heil is well known throughout the country as an innovative science educator, new enterprise developer, lecturer, author and host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS science series, Newton's Apple. He was the lead author on the award-winning program Discover The Wonder, which for five years running was the #1 selling elementary science curriculum in America. In 2009 David received NSTA's award for Distinguished Service to Science Education.
State Members: Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Affiliate Members: CTB, Measured Progress, NEA