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The North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership is a National Science Foundation funded project
involving 28 school districts, two education service districts, four community
colleges, Washington State LASER, the Naval Undersea Museum, Washington State MESA,
and Western Washington University.
The project involves close interaction of the partners to reform science
education in grades 3-10 through teacher professional development, implementation
of new curriculum materials, and development and support of learning communities in
the schools. The partnership will also focus on increasing the diversity of new
teachers and improving the science teacher preparation program in the higher education
institutions. This will be done through innovative recruitment programs, the
development and refinement of courses, and carefully planned interactions between
the colleges and school districts.
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**Summer Registration is Now Available**
Summer Flyers:
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NCOSP Summer Academy Flyer
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For PLC members and teacher leaders who missed the very first Summer Academy: Using Physics for Everyday Thinking, participants will immerse themselves in physical science concepts. Participants will deepen their knowledge of: (1) key findings from research on How People Learn; (2) science content knowledge relevant to teaching; (3) how students learn science, (4) instructional strategies that support student learning. Time will be provided for participants to apply their new knowledge to the instructional materials they teach. Selected sessions will be held jointly with NCOSP Teacher Leaders and Administrators to inform the work of their professional learning communities during the academic year. Participants must commit to participating in their building-based professional learning community during the 2008-09 school year. Summer academy participants can earn credits in addition to clock hours and a stipend for their participation.
**Register Now for the Event!**
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NCOSP Summer Planning Session Flyer
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This three day event will allow Teacher Leaders and their Principals to deepen their understanding of effective science instruction and professional learning communities. Over 50% of the time will be allocated for participants to collaboratively generate a plan for supporting their professional learning community. Select sessions will be held jointly with PLC members attending the Content Immersions.
**Register Now for the Event!**
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In The News:
Feb 01, 2008: Teaching Science Teachers to be Leaders.
Partnership for Learning
Make your voice heard in an online discussion!
TOSA Times - February 2007
Dec 18, 2007: Science training emphasizes question-driven approach.
Bellingham Herald
Oct 29, 2007: WASL Scores Jump for Schools Involved in Partnership with Higher Education
Curriculum Resources:
The results of the curriculum survey are in! You can view your district's science curriculum and find out what other districts are using the same curriculum. You can also view curriculum by Manufacturer or Title to see which NCOSP districts are using the same currculum.
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Upcoming Events:
Event 4: Teacher Leader - Administrator Symposium
Detailing your dilemma for others: Cases that support teacher and administrator learning
WWU - May 12
Slides:
January Teacher Leader - Admin Symposium Powerpoint Slides
Professional Discourse or Discord??
-Collaborative cultures that promote instructional
improvements and student learning in science.
New Site Resources:
The NCOSP Planning Tool and Files are available online - here
New Site Features:
NCOSP Online Videos
Carolyn talks about the Case Studies and answers frequently asked questions.
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