Partner Profile
BSCS Science Learning
We offer research-based science curriculum, professional learning, and leadership programs.
BSCS Science Learning was approved for the PLPG in February 2021.
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OUR TEAM
11–20 facilitators/coaches
26-50% are non-white
WHERE WE WORK
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
WHO WE ARE
BSCS Science Learning provides research-based science education programs and services. We have a 60-year track record of leveraging research to create practical solutions. Today we offer classroom-tested instructional materials and immersive professional learning and leadership development experiences that meet the needs of the diverse populations and educational contexts of 21st century America. Our staff includes experienced educators, educational researchers, and scientists who share a commitment to transforming science education.
TYPES OF SUPPORT WE OFFER
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- Adopting an ELA curriculum
- Adopting a math curriculum
- Adopting a science curriculum
- Initial implementation
- Ongoing implementation support for teachers
- Educator Coaching
- Leadership Support for Coaching
- Collaborative Planning
- Ongoing implementation support for leaders
What are these phases?
Types of districts that we have experience working with
- Traditional District
- Charter
- Private
- Parochial
- Urban
- Suburban
- Rural
- Fewer than 2,500 students
- 2,500 to 10,000 students
- 10,000 to 50,000 students
- 50,000 to 100,000 students
- More than 100,000 students
- Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
- Greater than 20% of English language learners
- Greater than 20% of students with disability
- Greater than 80% students of color
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OUR CURRICULUM EXPERTISE
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We are the author/publisher
Science
- BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life (2022)
- OpenSciEd (2017)
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Certifications we've received
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This partner's approach and services
Sample scopes of work
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How we address equity
BSCS is committed to science learning that is inclusive, meaningful, and advances social and environmental justice. Two equity goals drive our current work: to include and elevate knowledge, experience, and voices from marginalized communities; and to provide equitable and meaningful opportunities for students from marginalized communities to learn science. Our programs develop teachers who can identify potential barriers to learning, capable of adapting our materials to be accessible to all students, and who respect the variety of ways in which students engage in sense-making and express their ideas.
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How we build district capacity
BSCS works with local leaders to develop internal capacity to support the effective use of OpenSciEd. These leaders continue to support teacher learning long after the professional learning program has ended. Our practice is to develop sustained relationships with the teachers and leaders we work with to develop productive organizational partnerships. These relationships are continually fostered and supported through interactions at national and regional conferences and invitations to future program offerings.
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