Partner Profile

OpenSciEd Equitable Instruction (OEI) Initiative

Offer ongoing professional learning and support for MA OpenSciEd adoption.
bc.edu
(617) 552-4182
OpenSciEd Equitable Instruction (OEI) Initiative

was approved for the PLPG in

February 2023

.

The “Types of support we offer” and “Our curriculum expertise” are evaluated and approved by Rivet Education; all other information is self-reported. We recommend that you confirm details with each partner directly.

How are partners selected for the PL Partner Guide?
Who we are
The OEI Initiative, in partnership with the One8 Foundation, recruits, selects, provides grants, and supports schools in Massachusetts as they adopt OpenSciEd. OEI is structured to build sustainable implementation communities through curriculum-based professional learning, school-based coaching, and learning communities. Our ongoing professional learning allows for cycles of planning, enacting, and reflecting. Our team includes experienced educators, leaders, and educational researchers with extensive experience in the design and implementation of HQIM.
Types of support we offer
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Rivet Education evaluates this information

Adopting an ELA curriculum
Adopting a math curriculum
Adopting a science curriculum
Initial implementation
Ongoing implementation support for teachers
Ongoing implementation support for leaders
What are these phases?
Our curriculum expertise
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Rivet Education evaluates this information

Science
OpenSciEd (2017)
What is a high quality curriculum?
Our curriculum expertise

As a partner who exclusively supports the adoption phase of curriculum, Rivet does not evaluate their expertise in any particular high-quality instructional materials.

Certifications we've received
What does this certification mean?
Our Team
21–50

facilitators/coaches

11-25%

are non-white

Where we work
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
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
Why is this important?
Offer ongoing professional learning and support for MA OpenSciEd adoption.
bc.edu
(617) 552-4182
OpenSciEd Equitable Instruction (OEI) Initiative

was approved for the PLPG in

February 2023

.

The “Types of support we offer” and “Our curriculum expertise” are evaluated and approved by Rivet Education; all other information is self-reported. We recommend that you confirm details with each partner directly.

How are partners selected for the PL Partner Guide?
Our Team
21–50

facilitators/coaches

11-25%

are non-white

Where we work
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
Who we are
The OEI Initiative, in partnership with the One8 Foundation, recruits, selects, provides grants, and supports schools in Massachusetts as they adopt OpenSciEd. OEI is structured to build sustainable implementation communities through curriculum-based professional learning, school-based coaching, and learning communities. Our ongoing professional learning allows for cycles of planning, enacting, and reflecting. Our team includes experienced educators, leaders, and educational researchers with extensive experience in the design and implementation of HQIM.
Types of support we offer
PLPG Icon Blue
plpg icon color

Rivet Education evaluates this information

Adopting an ELA curriculum
Adopting a math curriculum
Adopting a science curriculum
Initial implementation
Ongoing implementation support for teachers
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
Why is this important?
Our curriculum expertise
plpg icon color
PLPG Icon Blue

Rivet Education evaluates this information

Science
OpenSciEd (2017)
What is a high quality curriculum?
Our curriculum expertise

As a partner who exclusively supports the adoption phase of curriculum, Rivet does not evaluate their expertise in any particular high-quality instructional materials.

Certifications we've received
What does this certification mean?

This partner's approach and services

Sample scopes of work
What are these scopes?
How we address equity
OEI’s goal is to help disrupt inequalities in science education by supporting instruction that begins with the interests and curiosities of students and empowers student voice for more equitable learning opportunities. Our PL focuses on supporting teachers in noticing and leveraging the resources (ways of speaking, knowing, acting and valuing) that students use to make sense of the world. We focus on the routines and tools built into the OpenSciEd materials that support equitable sensemaking for all students. We support teachers in identifying potential barriers to learning and support customizations to best leverage the experiences of students.
Why is this important?
How we build district capacity
The OEI Initiative works closely with cohort schools in developing a comprehensive implementation plan needed to support adoption of OpenSciEd. This includes helping schools identify connections between OpenSciEd and the vision and goals of the school and district, developing a plan for distributed leadership through district, school, and teacher leaders, and a thoughtful plan for unit roll-outs and ongoing professional learning. OEI supports the development of teacher leaders and provides on the ground support for teachers through our School Support Specialists. Additionally, OEI develops tools and resources for leaders including Leader Learning Communities, observation tools, and PL sessions.
Why is this important?
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