Resources for Science

Science

Standards and Curriculum Framework

• Searchable standards database
• Downloadable California Next Generation Science Standards
• Science Curriculum Framework

Science Instructional Resources

• Science Instructional Resources general information
• State Board of Education-adopted programs

Professional Development

• Professional Learning for science

General Information

Block Grant Guidance

• Block Grant Guidance Web page
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page

Allocations & Apportionments

• Allocations & Apportionments Web page
• Fiscal Questions: CAAR@cde.ca.gov

Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD)

• CFIRD Web page
• Listserv: join-CFIRupdates@mlist.cde.ca.gov

Tools for Local Instructional Materials Adoption

• State Board of Education’s Guidelines for Piloting Textbooks and Instructional Materials (DOC)
• Achieve’s Toolkit for Evaluating the Alignment of Instructional and Assessment Materials to the Common Core State Standards

Professional Development – All Content Areas

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Subsidy and Incentive Program
• Educator Preparation (induction and mentors)
• Private School Professional Development
• Teacher and Leader Policy Office: TLPO@cde.ca.gov