Still MORE Dates and Locations Added: Transitioning to new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science workshops

 With the adoption of the new Oklahoma Academic Science Standards, districts and teachers are beginning to make decisions on how to transition from PASS to OAS-Science. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering two-day regional workshops designed to provide districts and teachers the support they need to begin that transition.

Day 1:

The first day of the workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the 3 Dimensions of Science (Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas) integrated into the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science. Participants will have opportunities to engage in several classroom activities that embody the 3 Dimensions and provide ample opportunity for participants to reflect on the shifts exhibited in the new OAS-Science.

In this session, participants will explore the following topics as they relate to the OAS-Science:

• Integrating the 3 Dimensions into Classroom Instruction
• Integrating Engineering
• Constructing Explanations
• Teaching Natural Phenomena
• Science Discourse Strategies
• Assessing Student Understanding

Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon, noon to 1 p.m. (lunch on your own), 1 to 4 p.m.

Day 2:

The second day of the workshop will be devoted to supporting districts and teachers in developing resources that will assist them as they begin to transition to the new OAS-Science.

In this session, participants will collaborate to develop the following resources:

• Transition Plans
• Grade-Level or Course Curriculum Maps
• Science Performance Tasks
• Strategies for Redesigning Existing Curriculum

Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon, noon to 1 p.m. (lunch on your own), 1 to 4 p.m.

The resources developed along with all presentation materials will be available for participants to take back to their districts to share with others.

Workshop Registration, Dates and Locations:

To register for any of the workshops and to get directions to the workshop locations go to:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-standards-workshop-tickets-12977180095?aff=eorg

• Sept. 25-26: Stillwater – Meridian Technology Center
• Oct. 9-10: Pryor – Northeast Technology Center
• *NEW* Oct. 1-2: Owasso – Owasso Public Schools Wellness Center
• Oct. 23-24: Ardmore – Sam Noble Foundation (The Sam Noble Foundation is hosting the Ardmore workshop and providing lodging at no cost to participants who require it on the evening of October 23rd. To sign up for lodging or if you have questions about lodging, contact Frank Hardin at cfhardin@noble.org.)
• *NEW* October 27 -28th: Oklahoma City
• *NEW*November 10th -11th: Poteau
• Nov. 13-14: Norman – Moore/Norman Technology Center
• *NEW*November 17th-18th: Woodward
• *NEW* Nov. 20-21: Duncan – Red River Technology Center
• Dec. 4–5:Weatherford – Western Technology Center
• *NEW* Dec. 11-12: Idabel – Kiamichi Technology Center
• *NEW* Jan. 22-23: Durant – Kimachi Technology Center
• Feb. 12–13: Altus – Southwest Technology Center

OSDE is still working to secure a few more locations for additional workshops around the state. As more locations are added, we will provide that information via the science listserv. The updated locations also will appear on the registration link.

Workshop FAQ:

Who should attend the two-day workshops?

K-12 teachers, teacher leaders, science department chairs, science curriculum coordinators, administrators and higher education faculty members from the departments of education and sciences. Ideally, at least two members from each school or district should attend the workshop.

Do I have to attend both days?

It is highly recommended that teachers participate both days as day two builds on day one. However, administrators and higher education faculty may benefit from attending just day one, as day one provides a glimpse of the changes that are expected with the new standards.

Is lunch provided for participants?

Lunch is not provided for participants. A lunch break is embedded into each day’s schedule from noon to 1 p.m.

Does it cost to attend the workshop?

There is no registration fee associated with the workshop. However, travel and substitute costs are the responsibility of the sending school or participant.