2013 California Science Education Conference: Full Schedule

Thank you for attending the 2013 California Science Education Conference.

To view a list of workshops with handouts posted online, click here.

1:00pm PDT

SC01: Science Literacy: Writing, Reading and Oral Language in CCSS - SOLD OUT

Inquiry science instruction is the best way to teach the Common Core standards ELA. Participate in an integrated inquiry science lesson that uses speaking, reading and writing to develop students’ science understanding while meeting the demands of the new CCSS. Grades K-13 Ticket $25

Link to Handouts:

PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt)

Speakers

Susan Gomez-Zwiep

Department of Science Education, CSU Long Beach - K-12 Alliance

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, San Jacinto 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, New Teacher PD Strand

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $25
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Inquiry, Literacy

1:00pm PDT

SC02: Science: The Perfect Context for Language and Literacy

Research and the new framework suggest that science is an appropriate forum to develop language and literacy. In this Short Course, we will experience and develop science lessons that are blended with the Common Core English Language Arts standards. Ticket $25

Speakers

Therese Shanahan

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Chino B 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, New Teacher PD Strand

Grade Level 1, 2, K, K-2, Primary, Elementary
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track Physical Science
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $25
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Literacy

1:00pm PDT

SC03: Teaching Ecology and Scientific Practices Using Real Data

Use real data collected by Dr. Whitcraft and her Wetlands Ecology Lab at CSULB. Learn how to implement a scientific research project designed to teach students about scientific practices, writing, and skills needed to understand the nature of science. Grades 9-13+. Ticket $25

Speakers

Wendy Hagan

Granada Hills Charter High School

Dr. Christine Whitcraft

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pueblo 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course

Grade Level High School, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, 9-13+
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Life Science
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $25
Tags Nature of Science

1:00pm PDT

SC04: Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS) in the Chemistry Classroom:  Using Google Applications to Investigate Chemical Reactions

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to use free cloud-based collaborative online documents (Google) to perform continuous formative assessments of student understanding during science instruction. Grades 6-13.
Ticket $10

Speakers

Tae Chang

Dorothy Nguyen-Graff

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Palm Springs USD, Tech Room A

Short Course, New Teacher PD Strand, TECH

Grade Level 13+, 6-13+, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Assessment
Track Chemistry
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $10
Tags Assessment, Cloud Computing, Technology

1:00pm PDT

SC05: Leading the Change: Common Core State Standards- Literacy in Science, Part 1 - SOLD OUT

Lead your school/district in implementing the Common Core for Literacy in Science. The 6-hour module, part of CDE’s PLMs, provides K-12 examples for inquiry, writing, reading, and oral language. Experience the module; get materials necessary to lead discussions back home. Part 1

Ticket: SOLD OUT

Speakers

Kathy DiRanna

Statewied Director, K-12 Alliance

Maria Simani

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Santa Rosa 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $20

9:00am PDT

SC05: Leading the Change: Common Core State Standards- Literacy in Science, Part 2 - SOLD OUT

Speakers

Kathy DiRanna

Statewied Director, K-12 Alliance

Maria Simani

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Santa Rosa 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Literacy

9:00am PDT

SC06: Hands-on Science Performance Assessment, the Common Core Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards

Explore hands-on science performance assessment and its relationship to students’ mastering Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Engage in two hands-on performance tasks, explore the uses and advantages of this form of assessment, and take home sample students set-ups.Grades 3-5 Ticket $40

Speakers

Grant Gardner

President - CEO, Assessment Services, Inc.

Deborah Tucker

Science Education Consultant

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Chino B 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, New Teacher PD Strand, NGSS

Grade Level 3, 3-5, 4, Elementary, Intermediate, 5
Emphasis Assessment
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $40
Tags Assessment, CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS, Performance-Based Assessment

9:00am PDT

SC08: Blending STEM, Common Core and the Science Standards in Elementary Grade Levels

In this Short Course, elementary educators will develop lessons using STEM and the environment. Participants will gain an understanding on how to adjust what they are doing in their classroom to fit the Common Core and future Science Standards. Grades K-5 Ticket $35

Speakers

Lorie Suntree

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, San Jacinto 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, Elementary, New Teacher PD Strand, NGSS, STEM

Grade Level 1, 2, 3, 4, Elementary, Intermediate, K, K-5, Primary, 5
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $35
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Environment, Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS, STEM

1:00pm PDT

SC10: Science, Common Core and NGSS - Integrating More Reasoning, Reading, and Writing in Science - SOLD OUT

Explore a framework that effectively addresses Science Standards and Common Core Reading and Writing Standards while yielding science understanding. Leave with example lessons and an understanding of how to modify or construct lessons to meet CC and NGSS. Grades 6-12 Ticket: SOLD OUT

Links to Handouts:

Speakers

Arthur Beauchamp

Director, Sacramento Area Science Project

Saturday October 26, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Santa Rosa 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, New Teacher PD Strand, NGSS

Grade Level 6-12, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $30

1:00pm PDT

SC11: Teaching Climate Change Science in High School Biology

In this 3-hour Short Course for new teachers, the National Center for Science Education will address how to bring climate change science into biology courses. It will involve hands-on activities, demonstrations, discussions, and recommendations on how to manage potential controversy. Grade 9 Ticket $15

Speakers

Minda Berbeco

Saturday October 26, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, San Jacinto 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, New Teacher PD Strand

Grade Level High School, 9
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track Life Science
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Tags Biology, Climate Change, Controversy in the Classroom

1:00pm PDT

SC12: Using Language Processes to Understand Physical Processes

We'll unpack a discrepant event and journey through the complex processes of building explanations and engaging in argumentation. Explore ways to accelerate student learning through hands-on investigations and literacy strategies that promote science content learning and academic language development. Grades 4-8 Ticket $30

Speakers

Claudio Vargas

Director Bay Area Science Project, UC Berkeley

Diana Velez

Professional Learning and Curriculum Specialist, UC Berkeley

Diana Vélez is a professional development specialist and curriculum developer at the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California in Berkeley. She currently works with FOSS (Full Option Science System), BaySci, and other science education projects in the area of English... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pueblo 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, New Teacher PD Strand

Grade Level 4, 4-8, Intermediate, Middle School-Jr. High, 5, 6, 7, 8, Elementary
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Physical Science
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $30

1:00pm PDT

SC13: Sharing the Story of Primary Science

Come delve into the wonderful world of K-2 life science, NGSS, and STEM. Actively explore exciting pedagogical strategies and innovative ideas for the integration of CCSS, NGSS, and STEM in your primary classroom. Leave ready to use these strategies Monday morning! Grades PreK-2 Ticket $25

Speakers

Michelle French

Valerie Joyner

Saturday October 26, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Chino B 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, Elementary, New Teacher PD Strand, NGSS

Grade Level 1, 2, PreK, Primary, Elementary
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Life Science
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $25
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS