This page contains resources for Massachusetts administrators and leaders to support the vision of PK–12 Science and Technology/Engineering.
Culturally & Linguistically Sustaining Practices This resource explores culturally and linguistically sustaining school practices and provides resources for professional learning.
Culturally Responsive Look Fors This resource introduces seven focus elements that are observable in a culturally responsive classroom that could be used to support professional learning, observations, feedback, and/or coaching.
"What to Look For" Observation Guides These guides describe Science practices, key content standards and observable teacher and student actions aligned to Indicators from the Standards of Effective Practice.
AP and IB Exam Fee Subsidy Program Exam fee subsidies are available for low-income Massachusetts public school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams in May 2023.
Mass Core Requirements Adopted by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2007 and amended in 2018, MassCore is a state-recommended program of study intended to align high school coursework with college and workforce expectations.
The program of studies includes the successful completion of four units of English, four units of mathematics, three units of a lab-based science, three units of history, two units of the same foreign language, one unit of the arts, and five additional "core" courses. A computer science course that includes rigorous mathematical or scientific concepts and aligns with the 2016 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Framework can substitute for either a mathematics course or a laboratory science course.
Leader Networks Opportunity for Science and Technology/Engineering Leaders in your district to connect with other Leaders across the Commonwealth.
Quick Reference Guide: Administrators Guide to Elementary School Science This resource provides recommendations for high-quality science in the elementary classroom.
Quick Reference Guide: Establishing an Effective Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Program DESE has identified five components districts should attend to when designing a rigorous, coherent and relevant pre-K—12 STE education program. Educators, administrators, and curriculum designers can refer to this guide for brief descriptions and resources for each component.
Quick Reference Guide: Integrating Technology & Engineering with High School Science This guide provides recommendations for the integration of the Technology/Engineering Standards into typical High School STE course sequences.
Last Updated: May 18, 2023
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