a conversation with fass members october 23, 2007 science academy network (san) sponsored by the...
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A CONVERSATION WITHFASS MEMBERS
October 23, 2007
SCIENCE ACADEMY NETWORK (SAN)
Sponsored by the Regional Educational Laboratory-Southeast
Francena [email protected]
800-755-3277
REGIONAL EDUCATION REGIONAL EDUCATION LABORATORY- SOUTHEASTLABORATORY- SOUTHEAST
REL-SEREL-SE
Executive Director Dr. Ludwig van Broekhuizen
Operated by
SERVE Center
at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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The Regional Educational The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) SystemLaboratory (REL) System
What Does REL-SE do?What Does REL-SE do?
• The REL-SE at SERVE Center supports states and districts in using data, research findings, and local evaluation to improve the quality of decisions.
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The Science Academy The Science Academy NetworkNetwork
• A multi-year program of support for a Science Academy Network (SAN) of Florida districts.
• Focused on building expertise in a facilitated planning and decision-making process with a focus on improving middle school science.
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EBDM CycleEBDM Cycle
SAN Goal 1SAN Goal 1
1. To build district and school leaders’ knowledge and expertise in using data, research, and evaluation as a means of improving science teaching and learning and supporting student readiness for high school science.
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SAN Goal 2SAN Goal 2
• To work with participants to fine-tune a decisionmaking process featuring an evidence-based decisionmaking cycle that can also be used with other content areas or improvement teams within the district.
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SAN Stages of DevelopmentSAN Stages of Development
1. Using data to sharpen understandings
2. Exploring relevant research
3. Constructing a plan
4. Piloting and evaluating the plan
5. Refining and adjusting plans
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Outcomes and BenefitsOutcomes and Benefits
• The Science Academy Network will work collaboratively with participants to build an effective and customized process for continuing sound decision-making about science teaching and learning.
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Outcomes and BenefitsOutcomes and Benefits
1. A strong team-based critical thinking process for making evidence-based decisions.
2. A collection of useful protocols for effective discussion and deliberation.
3. Ongoing virtual access to a community of colleagues for expertise and support
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ParticipationParticipation
• Participation is limited and involves an application and selection process.
• Team composition can vary.
• Participation involves a “real” or functional team of participants from the district.
• Participation begins in winter of 2008 and continues through winter of 2010.
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District RoleDistrict Role
• Each district will have a designated team leader who will be SERVE’s main contact.
• This leader also has the responsibility of leading team meetings back in the district.
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TimelineTimeline
• The Science Academy Network is a two-year capacity-building process that is scheduled to begin in February of 2008 and continue through February of 2010. The SAN will hold two 2 t0 2 ½ -day meetings per year at a location within Florida central to participating districts..
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SupportSupport
• Between meetings, members will participate in virtual networking events to share and discuss the work they are doing and talk with experts on selected science-related topics.
• Consultation from SERVE Center will be available as needed
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CostsCosts
SERVE will provide– Hotel accommodations– Meals– Assistance with substitute teachers as
needed.
Meetings will be held in a centralized location to minimize mileage expenses
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