Partner Profile

Phenomenon Science Education

We are your partner in professional learning for curriculum adoption.
phenomenon.science
(202) 262-3505
Phenomenon Science Education

was approved for the PLPG in

August 2024

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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
We can help you establish and implement the right adoption process for your school system. Every school has a unique set of stakeholders, constraints, and assets. Our methods, while detailed and extensive regarding three-dimensional standards, HQIM, and equity, are flexible with respect to establishing a vision for your system and determining processes and priorities for that vision. We ask the right questions, listen to your needs, and offer intensive workshops, immersive experiences, and process guidance.
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

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
10 or fewer

facilitators/coaches

Less than 10%

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?
We are your partner in professional learning for curriculum adoption.
phenomenon.science
(202) 262-3505
Phenomenon Science Education

was approved for the PLPG in

August 2024

.

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
10 or fewer

facilitators/coaches

Less than 10%

are non-white

Where we work
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
Who we are
We can help you establish and implement the right adoption process for your school system. Every school has a unique set of stakeholders, constraints, and assets. Our methods, while detailed and extensive regarding three-dimensional standards, HQIM, and equity, are flexible with respect to establishing a vision for your system and determining processes and priorities for that vision. We ask the right questions, listen to your needs, and offer intensive workshops, immersive experiences, and process guidance.
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

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
In our workshops, we discuss equity and bias asking participants to consider how all people sometimes struggle with preconceived notions of capability and success. Participants consider how lived experiences, abilities, and preferences impact student and teacher successes and struggles. This is particularly relevant when we discuss choosing examples of topics and making sure that all students who will explore an example can relate to it. Participants are encouraged to consider how a lack of sensitivity to, or acknowledgment of, students’ lived experiences can inadvertently create an instructional environment that is more difficult for some students.
Why is this important?
How we build district capacity
HQIMs should facilitate students achieving a proficient level of understanding of the relevant topics. HQIMs related to three-dimensional standards should, at least in part, involve students using the tools of science to explore real-world examples of the topic being taught (phenomena). To properly shepherd students toward that end, teachers need to show proficiency with phenomena, with how three-dimensional standards are structured, and with how they are intended to function. We offer professional learning workshops specifically designed to guide participants to the required level of proficiency.
Why is this important?
How we provide curriculum-aligned PL

Workshops

The goal of three-dimensional standards is to have students explore phenomena (real-world examples of the relevant topic) using tools of science. We engage workshop participants in phenomenon-based activities, as students, to clarify this goal. Additionally, we customize sessions for the specific content standards that are relevant to the enrolled participants.

Coaching

Successful coaching is a tight partnership. A school system’s assets, stakeholders, and constraints frame its adoption needs. We facilitate detailed discussions to resolve and clarify a client’s needs and goals and then work with the client to establish a clear adoption process and ensure that the process is successfully followed.

PLCs

Job-embedded collaboration is effective in creating change in teaching and learning. District and school staff are asked to work together to understand the requirements of the materials adoption process as well as the requirements of state and local standards and processes in order to facilitate a successful adoption process.

Consultations

A successful consultation requires a clear understanding of client goals. A school system’s assets, stakeholders, and constraints frame its adoption needs. We have detailed discussions to resolve and clarify client needs and then use that understanding to produce a detailed plan for the client’s adoption process.
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