Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability

Subject Area: Science

Strategies for Developing Science Literacy

The Integrated Middle School Science (IMSS) Partnership – a collaboration between California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), the Alameda County Office of Education, the East Bay Science Project, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and local science, school, and museum organizations – has targeted development efforts of a professional science learning program. Supported by […]

Supporting English Language Learners with Next-Gen Tools

This paper highlights existing technological tools that can be used to support instruction of English learners (EL). These tools fall into two categories: EL-specific products and the other communication and translation tools. The collection of technological tools highlighted in this paper was developed through interviewing over 25 experienced EL practitioners, experts, education technology leaders and thought leaders across the United States. In […]

Systems of Large-Scale Professional Development

This resource is a presentation at the first Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Annual Leadership Meeting, showcasing the features of a high-quality, large-scale professional development (PD) system. It used data from a national survey on science and mathematics education to compile and share results on teacher PD experiences, by type, and strategic recommendations for meeting […]

Resources for STEAM

This webpage provides information, examples, and tools that help educators incorporate arts, design, and the humanities into STEM-based activities. The site is organized into the following topics: the benefits of STEAM; project-based learning and STEAM; STEAM programs, activities, and project ideas; and examples from schools that work.

STEM to STEAM: Resources Toolkit

Edutopia has curated three collections related to STEAM: STEM, STEAM, and Maker Education. These collections contain resources on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and on infusing the arts to transform STEM into STEAM. These collections will help teachers plan different approaches to integrated studies involving STEAM.