Review of the Science and Technology/Engineering Framework, 2009-2013
The review of the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Curriculum Framework started in spring, 2009, and is anticipated to be completed in spring, 2013. This page is intended to provide an overview, timeline, and periodic updates on the review process, related documents, and drafts for public comment.
Overview of the review process
Phase 1: The first phase of the STE Review Panel's work was the development and presentation of recommendations for revising the framework to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
Phase 2: The second phase will focus on rewriting the learning standards based on the recommendations approved by the BESE.
Phase 3: The third phase involves interfacing with Achieve, Inc., as they facilitate the development of national science and engineering standards with the input and support of various national science education and state organizations.
Phase 4: The fourth 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 review panelists | Completed March 2009 |
| Solicit input to initial public survey | Completed April 2009 |
| Phase 1: Review panel meetings (develop broad recommendations for changes; direction setting) | Completed October 2009 |
| Phase 1: Regional focus groups on progress report (see documents below) | Completed December 2009 |
| Phase 1: Progress report presented to the Board | Completed January 2011 |
| Phase 2: Review panel meetings (revising standards) | March 2010-ongoing |
| Phase 3: Interface with other states, Achieve and other science education organizations to develop Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) | March 2011-December 2012 |
| Phase 3: Coordinate and solicit public input to NGSS drafts (2) ~ January 2012 & late | spring 2012 |
| Phase 4: Reconcile and notate differences of draft state standards and NGSS standards; Solicit public input on benefits and limitations of each | ~ Early spring 2013 |
| Phase 4: Review panel complete draft STE standards to recommend to BESE | ~ Spring 2013 |
| Phase 4: Public comment draft of revised standards presented to the BESE | ~ April 2013 |
| Phase 4: Public comment and editing of the draft revised standards | ~April-May 2013 |
| Final draft of standards presented to BESE | ~ May 2013 |
| Dissemination of standards; district curriculum adjustment and implementation; MCAS updated | ~ Spring 2013-Spring 2015 |
Related documents
Next Generation Science Standards Website
National Research Council's initiative to develop a Conceptual Framework for New Science Education Standards
Strand Maps of MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards
Science and Technology/Engineering Concept and Skill Progressions
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 (held December, 2009)
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 |
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| 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 |
| Stephen van Voorhis | Teacher, East Bridgewater Public Schools |
| High School Teachers/Faculty |
| Mary Jo Carabatsos, Ph.D. | Science Department Head, Brooks School, North Andover |
| Suzy Drurey | Teacher, Newton Public Schools |
| Mark Kobel | Teacher, Gardner Public Schools |
| Rosemary Rak | Teacher, Taunton Public Schools |
| Wayne Tanson | Teacher, Uxbridge Public Schools |
| William Waller, Ph.D. | Teacher, Rockport 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 |
| Anastasia Karasoulos -Vekiarides | Science/Health Curriculum Coordinator, Judge Baker Children's Center, Boston |
| 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 |
| Mette Schwartz, Ph.D. | Middle School Math/Science Coach, Medway Public Schools |
| Jonathan Shapiro | Science Department Head, Brockton Public Schools |
| Higher Education |
| Katherine McNeill, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Boston College |
| Thomas Vaughn | Adjunct Professor, Northeastern 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 |
| Sandra Mayrand | Director, Regional Resource Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School |
| 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 Engineer |
| Former Panelists |
| Dana Akins-Adeyemi | Teacher, Attleboro Public Schools |
| 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 |
| Pat Harcourt | Formerly: Instructor and Coordinator of K-12 Programs and Teacher Training, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve |
| Richard Larson, Ph.D. | Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Barbara Malkas | Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Pittsfield Public Schools |
| Robert Richardson | Formerly: Education Program Manager, Intel Corporation |
| Deanna Suomala | Principal, Springfield Public Schools |
| Kay Whitner | Teacher, Weymouth Public Schools |
last updated: November 29, 2011
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