Review of the Science and Technology/Engineering Framework, 2009-2011
The review of the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework started in spring, 2009, and will take approximately 2-years to complete. This page is intended to provide, as possible, an overview and periodic update on the review process, related documents, and drafts for public comment.
Overview of the review process
Phase 1: The first phase of the panel's work will be the development and presentation of a summary of recommendations for revising the framework to the Board of Education by winter 2009-2010. This includes presenting the draft recommendations for public comment.
Phase 2: The second phase will focus on the rewriting of the learning standards based on the recommendations approved by the Board.
Phase 3: The third phase is dedicated to public input, both from the field and external organizations with expertise in science and technology/engineering education.
Anticipated timeline, starting Spring 2009
| Action | Anticipated Timeline |
|---|
| Recruit panelists (Complete) | March 2009 |
| Solicit input to public survey (Complete) | March-April 2009 |
| Phase 1: Review panel meetings (develop broad recommendations for changes; direction setting) | May-October 2009 |
| Phase 1: Regional focus groups on progress report | ~ November 2009 |
| Phase 1: Progress report presented to the Board | ~ December 2009 |
| Phase 2: Review panel meetings (drafting standards) | February-May 2010 |
| Phase 2: Draft of revised standards presented to the Board | ~ June 2010 |
| Phase 3: External review of revised standards | July-August 2010 |
| Phase 3: Public comment draft of the revised standards presented to the Board | ~ October 2010 |
| Phase 3: Public comment and editing of the draft revised standards | November-December 2010 |
| Final draft of standards presented to the Board | ~ January 2011 |
| Dissemination, curriculum implementation, & MCAS revision | Spring 2011-Summer 2012 |
| Updated MCAS assessments | Spring 2012 or 2013 |
Related documents
Strand Maps of MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards
Science and Technology/Engineering Framework Review References - by Category
Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework Pre-Review Survey Report 2009
Drafts for public comment
There are currently no drafts available for public comment.
Review Panel Regional Forums
Registration for the Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework Review Panel Regional Forums
Regional Forum Presentation
Regional Forum Feedback Form
Contact
Please direct inquiries about the STE Framework Review to mathsciencetech@doe.mass.edu.
Review panel members
| Name | Position and District |
|---|
| Elementary Teachers/Faculty |
| Judy McClure | Teacher, Boston Public Schools |
| Karen Rose | Teacher, Dighton-Rehoboth R.S.D. |
| Mary Taft, Ph.D. | Science Specialist, Hampden-Wilbraham R.S.D. |
| Teegan von Burn | Science Integration Specialist (K-6), Salem Public Schools |
| Middle School Teachers/Faculty |
| Martha Cohn | Teacher, Lowell Public Schools |
| Joan Kadaras | Teacher, Chelmsford Public Schools |
| Shelly Pagnotta | Teacher, Dedham Public Schools |
| Mette Schwartz, Ph.D. | Middle School Math/Science Coach, Medway Public Schools |
| Stephen van Voorhis | Teacher, East Bridgewater Public Schools |
| High School Teachers/Faculty |
| Dana Akins-Adeyemi | Teacher, Attleboro Public Schools |
| MaryJo Carabatsos, Ph.D. | Science Program Advisor, Andover Public Schools |
| Suzy Drurey | Teacher, Boston Public Schools |
| Anastasia Karasoulos -Vekiarides | Science/Health Curriculum Coordinator, Judge Baker Children's Center, Boston |
| Mark Kobel | Teacher, Gardner Public Schools |
| Rosemary Rak | Teacher, Taunton Public Schools |
| Wayne Tanson | Teacher, Uxbridge Public Schools |
| Kay Whitner | Teacher, Weymouth Public Schools |
| Coordinators/Department Heads |
| Karen Blakeslee, Ed.D. | Teacher/Department Chair, Masconomet R.S.D |
| Joseph Clement | Academic Division Leader, Beverly Public Schools |
| Jennifer Craddock | Teacher/K-8 Curriculum Coordinator, Newton Public Schools |
| Janet MacNeil | K-8 Science/Health Coordinator, Brookline Public Schools |
| Peter Nassiff, Ph.D. | Head of Science, Burlington Public Schools |
| William Rigney | Science and Technology/Engineering Coordinator, Marlborough Public Schools |
| Deanna Suomala | Science Supervisor, Springfield Public Schools |
| Administrators |
| Barbara Malkas | Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Pittsfield Public Schools |
| Jonathan Shapiro | Assistant Principal, Sandwich Public Schools |
| Higher Education |
| Catherine Dignam, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Framingham State College |
| Linda Grisham, Ph.D. | Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Division, Massachusetts Bay Community College |
| Richard Larson, Ph.D. | Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Katherine McNeill, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Boston College |
| Thomas Vaughn | Adjunct Professor, Northeastern University |
| William Waller, Ph.D. | Senior Lecturer of Astronomy, Tufts University |
| Brian White, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston |
| Other |
| Amy Cannon, Ph.D. | Executive Director, Beyond Benign |
| Jennifer Gresham | Director of Education, Zoo New England |
| Pat Harcourt | Instructor and Coordinator of K-12 Programs and Teacher Training, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve |
| Sandra Mayrand | Director, Regional Resource Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School |
| Robert Richardson | Education Program Manager, Intel Corporation |
| Susan Reyes | Science Educator, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association |
| Yvonne Spicer, Ed.D. | Vice President, National Center for Technological Literacy |
| Jochem Struppe, Ph.D. | Senior Applications Scientist, Bruker-Biospin Corp |
| Benjamin Woznick, Ph.D. | Retired |
last updated: November 16, 2009
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