Science SMC Meeting Notice August 27-28, 2015

Science Subject Matter Committee

AGENDA

August 27–28, 2015

Science Subject Matter Committee (SMC) Members

• Jo Ann Isken, Commission Chair
• Rob Foster, Chair
• Dean Reese, Vice Chair
• Jocelyn Broemmelsiek
• Lori Freiermuth
• Bill Honig
• Brian Muller
• Julie Spykerman

Commission Members not on the Science SMC

• Jose Flores
• Carlos Ulloa
• Lauryn Wild

Executive Director

• Thomas Adams

State Board of Education Liaisons

• Ilene Straus
• Trish Williams
  

See the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY. ALL ITEMS MAY BE RE-ORDERED TO BE HEARD AT ANY TIME OF THE NOTICED MEETING.

The Science Subject Matter Committee will hold a two-day meeting on Thursday–Friday, August 27–28, 2015, at the location indicated above. The following outline of activities is provided for convenience only. The actual order of business may be changed without notice by the Science Subject Matter Committee Chair to accommodate the needs of members, invited presenters, and key staff. Anyone interested in a particular matter should plan on being in attendance for the whole meeting. Timing and order of activities may change. The Science Subject Matter Committee will commence, recess, and reconvene as necessary throughout the meeting.

Persons wishing to address the Science Subject Matter Committee on a subject to be considered at this meeting, including any matter that may be designated for public hearing, are asked, but not required, to notify the Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division Office (see telephone/fax numbers below) by noon of the third working day before the scheduled meeting/hearing, stating the subject they wish to address, the organization they represent (if any), and the nature of their testimony. Time is set aside for individuals so desiring to speak on any topic NOT otherwise on the agenda (please see the detailed agenda for the Public Session). In all cases, the presiding officer reserves the right to impose time limits on presentations as may be necessary to ensure that the agenda is completed.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability or any other individual who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the Instructional Quality Commission may request assistance by contacting the Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division Office, 1430 N Street, Room 3207, Sacramento, CA, 95814 by telephone at 916-319-0881 or by facsimile at 916-319-0172, at least seven days prior to the meeting.

SCIENCE SUBJECT MATTER COMMITTEE AGENDA

Thursday, August 27, 2015

1 to 5 p.m. ±

1. Science Subject Matter Committee
   
   
   1. Call to Order
      
      
   2. Science Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (Science Framework), 2016 Revision (Information/Action)
      
      1. Review of Draft Science Framework (Information/Action)
         Draft chapters are available upon request. Please email request to the Instructional Quality Commission mailbox, iqc@cde.ca.gov.
         
         (Note: The Science SMC Chair, at his discretion, may call for public comment that is germane to the chapter under discussion.)
         
         
   3.  Public Comment on the Draft Science Framework

***Adjournment for the Day***

Friday, August 28, 2015

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ±

1. Science Subject Matter Committee (continued)
   
   
   4. Science Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (Science Framework), 2016 Revision (Information/Action)
      1. Continue Review of Draft Science Framework (Information/Action)
         
         (Note: The Science SMC Chair, at his discretion, may call for public comment that is germane to the chapter under discussion.)
         
         
      2. Draft Online Survey Questions for the First Public Review and Comment Period (Information)
   5. Public Comment on the Draft Science Framework
      
      
   6. Other Matters/Public Comment

***Adjournment of Meeting***

For more information concerning this agenda, please contact the Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD) Office at 1430 N Street, Room 3207, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone
916-319-0881; Fax 916-319-0172. This agenda is posted on the Instructional Quality Commission Web page
2015 Public Meeting Notices, Agendas, Minutes.