Science Framework
Work begins on updating the science framework for 2010.
The groundwork is being laid for the review and updating
of the science framework, scheduled to be completed in 2010.
The framework provides guidance for teachers on teaching the
content standards and, importantly, establishes the criteria
by which new instructional materials will be evaluated in
the 2012 adoption. Frameworks are reviewed on a six-year cycle;
the science framework was last revised in 2004.
The process calls for four focus groups
of science teachers to be convened throughout the state to
give input into the content of the framework. Science teachers
are urged to apply to be on one of the focus groups; see
the focus group application here. The application deadline
is August 27, 2008.
Focus Group Schedule
(meetings will be held in the afternoon)
Riverside
October 23, 2008 |
Riverside County Office of Education
3939 13th St., Riverside |
Orange County
October 24, 2008 |
Orange County Dept. of Education
200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa |
Stockton
October 27, 2008 |
San Joaquin County Office of Education
2901 Arch-Airport Rd., Stockton |
Bay Area
October 28, 2008 |
Alameda County Office of Education
313 West Winton Ave., Hayward |
The majority of the work on the framework will be done by
the Curriculum Framework and Criteria Committee (CFCC),
a specially-appointed group of nine to 20 members, a majority
of whom must be K-12 teachers. The CFCC will receive public
input and work on a draft framework from June to October,
2009 (see full timeline)
and present the draft to the Curriculum Commission in January,
2010. Applications
for the CFCC are posted on the CDE website (click the link
in the letter from Superintendent Jack O'Connell).
Your Involvement is Critical!
Science teachers are being urged to serve on both the CFCC
and the focus groups, but those teachers not selected for
these bodies are still encouraged to give input at the meetings.
It is through your comments and suggestions that the framework
will be built, so it’s imperative that the views and needs
of practicing science teachers be represented, both on the
CFCC and focus groups, and during public comment periods.
As we did with the 2006 adoption of instructional materials,
CSTA will closely monitor the framework development process.
Ongoing updates on the process will be posted here, on the
CSTA website, so check back regularly.
Current science framework.
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