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TEA Science Curriculum UpdateTEXAS SCIENCE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

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Topics• SBOE Update

• Resources

• Awards

• TEA CAST Sessions


SBOE Update


Amendments to the Foundation High School Program In April 2016, the SBOE approved for second reading and final adoption changes to the Foundation High School Program graduation requirements.

The amendment updates the rules to allow a course to count as part of the set of four courses for more than one endorsement.


Amendments to the Foundation High School ProgramPrinciples of Technology may substitute for Physics on the STEM endorsement.

Amendments were made to 74.13 (f)(1)

(1) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing the requirements specified in subsection (e) of this section, including Algebra II, chemistry, and physics or Principles of Technology

http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=2&ch=74&rl=13



Amendments to the Foundation High School Program Specific references to AP and IB courses were removed from the Foundation High School Program and endorsement course requirements and were replaced with a general reference regarding appropriate substitutions.

“AP and IB courses may be substituted as appropriate for required courses. A single AP or IB course may not count toward more than one credit required for graduation .... but may count toward both a required course and an endorsement.” [TAC §74.11(h)]


Foundation High School Program Chapter 74.12(3) Science-three credits. One credit must consist of Biology or an AP or IB biology course in accordance with §74.11(h) of this title.

(A) One credit must be selected from the following laboratory-based courses:

(i) Integrated Physics and Chemistry;

(ii) Chemistry;

(iii) Physics;

(iv) Principles of Technology; and

(v) an AP or IB science course in accordance with §74.11(h) of this title.


Foundation High School Program Chapter 74.12(3)(B) The additional credit may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements, from the following laboratory-based courses:

(vii) an AP or IB science course in accordance with §74.11(h) of this title


Foundation High School Program Chapter 74.13(e) To earn an endorsement a student must demonstrate proficiency in the following.

(5) An additional credit in science that may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements, from the following courses:

(G) an AP or IB science course in accordance with §74.11(h) of this title


Revisions to Science TEKS Subchapter D, Other Science Courses The SBOE approved for second reading and final adoption revisions to 19 TAC, Chapter 112. The revisions

• modify the amount of credit that could be earned for these courses,

• modify prerequisites for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2, and

• add new AP physics courses to align with courses recently revised by the College Board.


Adopted Revisions to Chapter 112, Subchapter D




Recommended co-requisite: a mathematics course listed in §74.12(b)(2)(B) of this title.

TEKS Streamlining


TEKS Streamlining Process


TEKS streamlining committees are charged to do the following:

• Determine an estimate of the amount of time necessary for students to develop mastery of the content

• Only delete or reduce the scope of student expectations

• Eliminate unnecessary duplication

TEKS Streamlining ProcessTEKS streamlining committees are charged NOT to do the following:

• Move content from one grade level to another

• Add content or student expectations


Expected Science TEKS Streamlining TimelineOctober 2016 Committee recommendations

are sent to the SBOE and posted on the website

• November 16 - 18, 2016 Discussion of proposed revisions to science TEKS at the SBOE meeting

• Winter 2017 Final committee recommendations for revisions to science TEKS are provided to the SBOE and posted on TEA website


*Schedule subject to change.

Expected Science TEKS Streamlining Timeline• January 31 - SBOE public hearing and

February 3, 2017 first reading and filing authorization

• February - April 2017 Official public comment period

• April 18 - 21, 2017 SBOE public hearing and second reading and final adoption


*Schedule subject to change.

Draft Recommendations for Science TEKS Streamlining• Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

streamlining committees are appointed by the SBOE.

• Drafts were developed by the science TEKS streamlining committees and posted on the TEA website.

• Informal feedback will be accepted in response to the draft recommendations through December 16, 2016.

• Feedback on the draft recommendations will help to inform the streamlining committee's final recommendations.

http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Curriculum_Standards/TEKS_Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and _Skills_(TEKS)_Review/Science_TEKS_Streamlining/


http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Curriculum_Standards/TEKS_Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_(TEKS)_Review/Science_TEKS_Streamlining/

Draft Recommendations for Science TEKS StreamliningYou may submit your comments to [email protected].

Indicate “Science TEKS Streamlining” in the subject line.

Click on each item below to download a PDF. Use the bookmarks on the left-hand side of the document to navigate to a specific grade level or course:

First Draft Recommendations (September 2016)

Kindergarten – Grade 2 (PDF, 1,202KB) Grade 3 – Grade 5 (PDF, 1,623KB)Grade 6 – Grade 8 (PDF, 1,561KB) High School Courses (PDF, 898KB)



http://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539610934




TEKS Streamlining Invited TestimonyScheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

One representative from each TEKS streamlining committee will provide invited testimony regarding first draft recommendations prior to the SBOE discussion of the proposed rule amendments.

SBOE members will provide additional guidance and direction to committees before they prepare final recommendations.


Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements

This item provides the SBOE an opportunity to discuss proposed

amendments to update the rules to include new career and technical

education (CTE) course options that will be available to satisfy

graduation requirements beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.

Biotechnology II*First reading scheduled for November

In addition, please note these name changes for the 2017-2018 school year.

Principles of Engineering Science

Food Chemistry Science

Advanced Biotechnology I


Instructional Materials ReviewProclamation 2017—SBOE November Meeting

Algebraic Reasoning

Statistics

CTE Courses

Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

Special Topics in Social Studies

Proclamation 2017 Instructional Materials Available for Adoption can be found at http://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539610908.




High School CoursesThe TEKS for the courses that can satisfy a science graduation requirement can be accessed using the following links:

• Science (Chapter 112) -http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html

• Career and Technical Education – currently in effect (Chapter 130) – http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter130/index.html

• Career and Technical Education – effective 2017-2018 -http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Learning_Support_and_Programs/Career_and_Technical_Education/CTE_Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_for_2017-2018


http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter130/index.html

http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Learning_Support_and_Programs/Career_and_Technical_Education/CTE_Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_for_2017-2018/

Resources

Updates to Science Page


http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Subject_Areas/Science/Science/


Texas Education Agency Texas Safety Standards




Texas Education Agency Science Facility Standards




School Facilities Standards


http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app= 9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=2& ch=61&rl=1036 Rule 61.1036 (5)(d) Specialized Classrooms



Updated List of TEEAC Providers


http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=2147487449%20

http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=2147487449

http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=2147487449

Science Workshops Available through the ESCs

Grades 5-8 Science Academies, Part II

• The focus for the academies is on force, motion, and energy.

• Contact the regional ESCs for a schedule of training sessions.

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Texas Gateway


Featured Resources on the Gateway


Texas Gateway


Search for student and teacher content by

• TEKS;

• keyword;

• subject;

• grade;

• audience; or

• other targeted facets.

Search for Science Resources


Safety Resources for Elementary School


Elementary Science Glossary


Coming Soon!

Kindergarten Lesson


Elementary Lesson


Texas Gateway Elementary Courses


http://texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+SciK4P1+2016/about

http://texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+SciK4P1+2016/about

Middle School Lesson


Middle School Kid2Kid Videos


OnTRACK Lessons for Scientific Process Skills


Texas Gateway High School Courses


http://www.texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+Sci001+2016_1/about

http://www.texascourses.org/courses/course-v1:TexasGateway+Sci001+2016_1/about

Biology Lesson


IPC Lesson


CTE Resources on the Gateway


Additional CTE Resources


Resources are available for CTE courses that can satisfy a science credit.

http://cte.unt.edu/

http://cte.unt.edu/

Additional CTE Resources


http://cte.unt.edu/

http://cte.unt.edu/


• TxAIR is temporarily unavailable.

• The process will be simplified and updated.

• Updates for TxAIR will be shared through the Texas Gateway bulletin as they become available.

Texas Education on iTunes U


Access iTunes U from the Gateway


New Resources on iTunes U


Awards


This is the highest award in the nation for Mathematics and Science Teachers.

Teachers must

• have a minimum of 5 years of experience,

• be a full-time employee who teaches at least 50% of the time,

• be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, and

• hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

Information is available for Texas applicants at [email protected].

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching



2017 PAEMST Competition• The nomination and application windows are now open for the

2017 competition.

• Teachers who teach grades 7 - 12 can apply (including AP Computer Science teachers).

• In Texas, eligible teachers who submit a completed application by the deadline on May 1, 2017 will earn 25 hours of CPE credit.

*Note: AP Computer Science teachers may apply under mathematics. High school teachers who teach a Career and Technical Education (CTE) or a Technology Applications course that can satisfy a mathematics or science graduation credit may apply under the appropriate category.


2016 PAEMST Finalists

Rubi deHoyos (Northside ISD)

Kindergarten-fifth grade science teacher at Jim G. Martin Elementary School in San Antonio

Kelly Spradley (Little Elm ISD)

Fifth grade science teacher at D.H. Brent Elementary School

Kirk Evans (Allen ISD)

Fifth grade science teacher at David and Lynda Olson Elementary School


2016 PAEMST Finalists

Denise Koontz (Keller ISD)

Fifth grade science teacher at Trinity Meadows Intermediate School

Andrea Miller (Mesquite ISD)

Fifth grade science teacher at B.J. Smith Elementary School


PAEMST AwardeesThe two awardees from each state receive

• a trip to Washington D. C. to attend recognition ceremonies and professional development,

• a certificate signed by the President of the United States, and

• $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.

For more information, please visit http://www.paemst.org.


http://www.paemst.org/

PAEMST 2014 Awardee for Science


Celena Miller

Science Lab teacher

Cesar Chavez Elementary School

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD

PAEMST 2015 Awardee for Science


Cara Johnson

Anatomy & Physiology teacher

Allen High School

Allen ISD

National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)NYSC is an intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school.

Applications to attend the 2017 NYSC are now being accepted.

Two graduating high school students will be selected to represent Texas at the all-expense-paid honors program.

Applications are due by March 1, 2017.

Students may go to http://apply.nysc.org to create an account and complete the application.


http://apply.nysc.org/

National Youth Science Camp 2016 Texas Delegates

Tony Liu

Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Denton


Christopher Botello

John Jay High SchoolNorthside ISD

National Youth Science CampThe four alternates for Texas include:

• Amy Ma of William B. Clements High School (Fort Bend ISD);

• Adriana Avendano of Young Women’s Leadership Academy (San Antonio ISD);

• Virginia Blackwell of the Texas Virtual Academy; and

• Benjamin Rubanov of the Plano West Senior High School (Plano ISD).

http://www.nysf.com/w/programs/nysc/


http://www.nysf.com/w/programs/nysc/

TEA Sessions at CASTThursday, November 10, 2016

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Stars At Night Ballroom 1

• 1:00 – 2:00 TEA Update for Elementary Science

• 2:30 – 3:30 TEA Update for Middle School Science

• 4:00 – 5:00 TEA Update for High School Science


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Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division ContactsCurriculum Inbox, [email protected] number, 512-463-9581

Irene Pickhardt, Statewide Science Coordinator [email protected]

Jo Ann Bilderback, Math/Science Manager [email protected]

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