Next Steps in Science Education

• Determine when in the school calendar that professional development can be delivered.
• Advocate for research-based instructional practices, and support them in your school.
• Be open to working with universities on partnerships - e.g. Involving teachers and students.
• Support and advocate for teachers attending existing professional development activities.
• Make science a priority.
• Make yourself aware of what instructional practices are occurring in science in the classroom.

• Be willing to serve as a leader in your building or group - e.g. coach or mentor.
• Advocate for research-based instructional practices.
• Be willing and patient to try new instructional practices.
• Attend available professional development opportunities.
• Get involved with the curriculum adoption committee.
• Participate in the standards and assessment process in your district when asked.
• Advocate to administrators about the importance of science and its benefits to math and reading.
• Advocate for/collaborate with colleagues for cross-curricular connections.

• Find real-world connections (internships, etc.) with businesses or other groups (e.g. Notre Dame).
• Focus on the process skills of science.
• Advocate for research-based instructional practices.
• Be willing and patient to try new instructional practices.
• Advocate for/collaborate with colleagues for cross-curricular connections.
• Make professional development for research-based science a priority.
• Support informal science opportunities for students.
• Educate yourself about career pathways for students, and advocate for STEM careers.

• Advocate for research-based instructional practices.
• Provide in-kind support
       -Space
       -Personnel
       -Delivery mechanisms
       -Efficiency Experts
• Provide monetary support.
• Get involved in local education leadership groups.
• Talk to local schools systems about workforce needs and therefore the importance of research-based science program.
• Volunteer to be on curriculum adoption teams.
• Help in 4-H groups.
• Consider being a sponsor for STEM clubs.
• Provide internships or research opportunities for high school students and teachers.

• Be open to policies that support research-based materials and practices in the state/district.
• Make yourself aware of what instructional practices are occurring in science in the classroom (visit schools, get in touch with teachers)
• Make connections with the local superintendents.
• Talk to the local Chamber of Commerce, advocate for research-based practices and policies.

• Write grants for K-12 partnerships.
• Establish relationships and communication channels with the local school district(s).
• Help educators frmae grants.
• Help evaluate K-12 programs.
• Provide in-kind support - e.g. Space, Administration.
• Volunteer to be on curriculum adoption teams.
• Offer research projects for high school students and teachers at the university.
• Advocate for research-based instructional practices.

• Become a science materials distribution center, or work with a science materials distribution center.
• Help organize and provide professional development (e.g. WonderLab).
• Advocate for research-based instructional practices.
• Become involved in local education leadership groups.
• Provide inquiry-based informal science opportunities.