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Twin Rivers Science and EngineeringTop of Page
Please follow the link to see the teaching resources assembled by our Twin Rivers Science Leadership team.
District Competition on May 2019 at Highlands High School.
Engineering Challenge Event for secondary students grades 6-12.
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Science Curriculum PersonnelTop of Page
Eric Garber
NGSS Implementation Specialist
(916) 566-1600 ext. 34341
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Links of InterestTop of Page
- Twin Rivers Engineering Challenges
- Twin Rivers Science PD Agenda: January 2017
- Twin Rivers Science PD Agenda: November 2016
- Twin Rivers Science PD Agenda: October 2016
- Next Generation Science Standards
- California Department of Education-Science Curriculum and Instruction
- NGSS for California Public Schools, K-12
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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) California TimelineTop of Page
March 2016
State Board of Education approved grades for administration consistent with the assessment design plan.
Spring 2016
Science CSTs, CMAs, and CAPA administered in grades 5, 8, and 10.
June-July 2016
Second 60-day public review period of Science Curriculum Framework.
September/November 2016
State Board of Education to take action on the proposed Science Curriculum Framework (Action could be delayed to as long as January 2017 if needed).
2016-2017
Pilot Testing Year for NGSS Assessments
2017-2018
Anticipated Field Testing Year for NGSS Assessments.
November 2018*
Instructional materials adopted by School Board of Education
Proposed date, as this approved action is required by the legislature and School Board of Education.
2018-2019
Anticipated Administration of Operational NGSS Assessments.
Source: http://www.cascience.org/csta/ngss_timeline.asp
State Board of Education approved grades for administration consistent with the assessment design plan.
Spring 2016
Science CSTs, CMAs, and CAPA administered in grades 5, 8, and 10.
June-July 2016
Second 60-day public review period of Science Curriculum Framework.
September/November 2016
State Board of Education to take action on the proposed Science Curriculum Framework (Action could be delayed to as long as January 2017 if needed).
2016-2017
Pilot Testing Year for NGSS Assessments
2017-2018
Anticipated Field Testing Year for NGSS Assessments.
November 2018*
Instructional materials adopted by School Board of Education
Proposed date, as this approved action is required by the legislature and School Board of Education.
2018-2019
Anticipated Administration of Operational NGSS Assessments.
Source: http://www.cascience.org/csta/ngss_timeline.asp