| The Next Generation Science Standards – Development Process |
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The final version of the NGSS were released on April 9, 2013. While the performance expectations in the NGSS are complete, there are other components of the NGSS that are still not in complete and final format. The current version of the NGSS and supporting documents can be found on the NextGenScience.org web page for your review. The ADE appreciates all the comments received during the public review process and would like to collect additional feedback on the NGSS as we consider these standards. During the review process, Appendix J in the draft document provided information about possible course models. This document is currently under revision and will be Appendix K in the final version when it is released at the end of April. To review possible course models prior to April, please see the January DRAFT version of Appendix J. Provide Feedback to the Arizona Department of Education Webinar: Introducing the Next Generation Science Standards Archived Webinars and Presentations
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| Transitioning to the New Vision for K-12 Science Education |
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Suggestions for moving towards the vision of the Framework during the development of the NGSS. |
| Understanding the Framework for K-12 Science Education |
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The National Academy of Sciences, Achieve, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National Science Teachers Association have embarked on a two-step process to develop the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The National Research Council (NRC), the staffing arm of the National Academies of Science, began the process by developing the Framework for K-12 Science Education published July 2011. The Framework lays the foundation for the science concepts, practices, and skills all students need to learn to succeed in science. It is a critical first step because it is grounded in the most current research on science and science learning and identifies the science all K–12 students should know. The development of the Next Generation Science Standards is based on the Framework for K-12 Science Education.
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| Background Information |
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On September 20, 2011, Arizona was announced as a lead state in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As a Lead State Partner, Arizona educators will have a great degree of input on shaping the standards along with the other lead states. This page will provide information on Arizona’s role in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards and updates on the developement process. The development of the Next Generation Science Standards is facilitated and managed by Achieve. Achieve is an independent, bipartisan, non-profit education reform organization based in Washington, D.C. that helps states raise academic standards and graduation requirements, improve assessments and strengthen accountability.
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| Get Involved |
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Application to serve on Arizona’s review team. The application process is open-ended. Committee members will be selected to participate in various stages of the development process. Please copy Lacey Wieser on the submitted application. Master Educator Developers and Reviewer Team Application Science Resources Survey |
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Lacey Wieser |
