Science Professional Learning Cohort for 6-8 grade teachers in which participants will engage in face-to-face professional development, book study, Zoom learn-ing and on-site coaching.  Zoom Professional Learning Series will be recorded and presented at different times each month.

• 2 face-to-face Professional Learning Opportunities
• 6 Zoom Meetings
• 2 Campus Instructional Coaching Visits
• Unlimited telephone and email technical assistance
• Campus Administration may attend at no cost

September

• Cohort Kick-off face to face Professional Development-Matter and Energy
• Introduction to book Study “Science Formative Assessment--75 Practical Strategies for Linking Assessments, Instruction and Learning”
• Pre-test

October

• Zoom Meeting-Effective Teaching Strategies for Middle School Science

November

• Zoom Meeting-Creating a Middle School Science Student resource Interactive Journal
• Campus Coaching Visit-Follow-up form September professional development and Zoom learning opportunities

January

• Zoom Meeting-Vocabulary Strategies for Middle School Science

February

• Zoom Meeting-STAAR-What Do Middle School Science Teachers Need to Know?

March

• Zoom Meeting-STAAR-How to Incorporate Claims, Evidence and Reasoning in Middle School Science
• Campus Coaching Visit-Follow-up from professional development and Zoom learning opportunities

April

• Zoom Meeting-STAAR-Foldables/Games/Graphic Organizer ideas for Effective Review for Middle School Science

May

• Professional Development
• Post-test
• Book Study wrap-up
• Program Evaluation