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Dear KLSD Community,
As New York State moves closer to full implementation of its revised PreK-12 Science Learning Standards, our district has placed a greater emphasis on science instruction and instructional resources.
For the last year-and-a-half, our elementary classrooms have been piloting new resources that are fully aligned to the standards. Our middle and high school science faculty have been studying the new standards and thinking about how they align with our current courses and what, if any, revisions might be necessary.
At all levels, the focus is phenomenon-based learning, which encourages students to ask questions, discover connections and design models based on their observations. In this newsletter’s featured stories, you will see examples of engaging and relevant science instruction from our elementary, middle and high schools.
If families are interested in learning more about the new standards and timeline for revised assessments, click this link to A Parent’s Guide to the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mary Ford
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
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