1. Virtual Lesson Study Project
Focus: Collaborative professional learning through virtual NGSS-aligned lesson planning and observation.
Key Elements:
- Teams plan, teach, observe, and revise science/math lessons
- Focus on equitable access and student sense-making
- Facilitator playbooks and templates provided
2. Pathway to Equitable Math Instruction
Focus: Dismantling racism in math education
Partners: EdTrust-West, CPMSE, UnboundEd, and others
Components:
- Instructional framework organized into 5 “strides”
- Reflection tools, sample lessons, facilitation guides
- Emphasis on identity, agency, and access in math learning
3. Communities of Practice (CoPs)
Focus: Building networks of teachers, coaches, and administrators to improve math and science instruction.
Formats:
- Math CoPs and Science CoPs by region
- Cross-district collaboration
- Emphasis on NGSS, instructional leadership, and system coherence
4. Equity-Focused Instructional Leadership Academies
Focus: Developing leaders who can scale equitable teaching practices in their systems.
Audience: District/school leaders, coaches, department heads
Features:
- Multi-session learning arc
- Equity data audits and walkthrough tools
- Strategic planning support for long-term improvement
5. California NGSS Collaborative
Focus: Statewide rollout and implementation of NGSS across CA schools
Partners: CDE, CSTA, CPMSE, WestEd
Projects Include:
- Professional learning for 3D teaching
- Phenomena-based task design
- Classroom-embedded assessment systems
6. CA NGSS Early Implementers Initiative
Focus: Building model science districts from the ground up
Scope: Multi-year support for teachers and leaders to fully implement NGSS
Activities:
- On-site coaching and co-teaching
- Admin PD to support structural change
- Lesson study as a core improvement strategy
7. STEM Learning Ecosystems Project
Focus: Aligning K–12, higher education, and informal STEM learning
Outcomes:
- Community-based math and science initiatives
- Out-of-school partnerships with museums and nonprofits
- Projects that blend local relevance with academic rigor
8. Cross-Content Integration Projects
Examples:
- Integrating ELA & Science through explanation writing
- Using math modeling to solve science phenomena
- Designing interdisciplinary performance assessments
