Launching January 2019
Efficient and Effective Online Professional Development for K-8 teachers implementing the Next Generation Science Standards
(No fluff, no fillers, no awkward icebreakers)
Efficient and Effective Professional Development
Designed specifically to fit in with your busy schedule. Short but informative content presented in videos, podcasts, and transcripts. Immediate actionable steps for creating effective NGSS lesson plans.
Live Q&A with NGSS Experts and Real Living Scientists
Each month features at least 2 live Q&A with NGSS Experts and scientists. They will answer your pre-submitted and live questions. Each interview will be recorded and available to watch anytime. (All interviews will have transcripts and an audio file.)
Professional Learning Community
Connect and collaborate with K-8 science teachers. Share resources and expertise. Our active private Facebook Group provides accountability, challenges, prizes, and individual support. Remember, we're phenomenal!
Resources
- Monthly bonuses include: templates of rubrics, performance assessments, and differentiation strategies.
- Summaries of NGSS related articles/research with a link to the original source.
- While you're teaching we're working to find you the resources you need. Request what you need in our suggestion box and we'll get to work!
Earn the NGSS Design Badge
We'll guide you through the EQuIP rubric as you create (or evaluate your current curriculum) NGSS lessons/unit plans that truly reflect the NGSS standards. We'll form online accountability groups to provide the support you need as you work through the process. Find out more about the EQuIP rubric and Design Badge here:
Educators Evaluating the Quality of Instructional Products (EQuIP) Rubric for Science
Become an Official NGSS Navigator
Become a founding member of NGSS Navigators. A Professional Development membership designed for teachers on the go!
