Science+Council

How are we doing at delivering standards-based instruction at the 5th, 8th and 10th grade levels compared to the state?

 * [|District State comparision 5th grade.pdf]
 * [|District State Comparision 8th grade.pdf]
 * [|District State Comparison 10th grade.pdf]

1/11/10 NEW: Colorado State Science Standards

 * Officially-approved Revised Colorado State Science Standards here.

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 * **"**** Standards Implementation - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ** In December 2009, the Colorado State Board of Education formally adopted new standards that detail the broad themes, ideas and concepts that the state expects students to learn, experience and demonstrate for postsecondary success. The adoption followed a two-year, statewide conversation. As part of CDE's ongoing commitment to providing support and service to educators in Colorado, the Office of Teaching and Learning is developing resources to support implementation of the new standards. The first in this series of supports is a set of frequently asked questions (and answers). They are posted at the link below. Questions addressed include: What are the most significant changes in the revised Colorado standards? When should districts plan to start teaching to the revised standards document? What is the deadline to implement all of the revised standards documents? If we start teaching to the revised standards document now, will it affect our CSAP test scores? The Office of Teaching and Learning continues to collect input from educators and leaders across the state to inform the development of support materials and tools to assist districts in implementation of the revised standards. The office is in the process of developing a timeline for implementation and support. Details on this timeline of will be distributed soon. Click Here for Additional Information

//Barry Cartwright// Science Content Specialist Academic Support and Initiatives Colorado Department of Education 201 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80203 303-866-6187"

Shared Google Spreadsheets

 * [|Elementary]
 * [|Middle School]

Upcoming Science Council Agenda

 * Next Meeting April 8 (CANCELED)

Science Council Minutes

 * [|Science Council Minutes Feb 11.doc]
 * [|Nov 12 Science Council Minutes.docx]
 * [|Oct 8 Science Council Minutes 09.doc]