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Discover the Future of Science Education
We are excited to announce Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is now an OpenSciEd Certified Professional Learning Provider, and we are thrilled to introduce our new offerings.
Are you seeking to elevate your science teaching? Whether you're an educator or a science enthusiast, recognizing the significance of providing top-notch science education that motivates students and prepares them for the future is crucial. Our OpenSciEd professional learning is specifically crafted to achieve this goal!
When you choose CCIU as your OpenSciEd Certified Professional Learning Provider, you gain access to a wealth of resources, knowledge, and expertise to enhance your science education journey:- Comprehensive Curriculum: Rich, research-driven curriculum that promotes inquiry-based learning and scientific literacy.
- Expert Instructors: Experienced and certified instructors, committed to your professional growth and student success.
- Hands-On Learning: Practical, hands-on experiences that empower you to transform your science teaching methods.
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Custom Professional Learning
We recognize the challenge of finding time for professional learning as part of a pilot. We can work with your district to create a structure for professional learning that meets your unique constraints.
Submit a request via email: openscied@cciu.org
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Curriculum Launch
Essential to a successful start with OpenSciEd, the Curriculum Launch supports teachers in understanding the shifts called for by the NGSS and the Framework for K-12 Science Education that are brought to life with our instructional materials. The launch will prepare teachers to teach their first OpenSciEd unit and better empower them to identify and build upon the resources students bring to the classroom.
Submit a request via email: openscied@cciu.org
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Facilitator Training
Are you hoping to build internal capacity to support teachers in your network? You’ll leave with everything you need to get started, including a comprehensive understanding of the OpenSciEd curriculum, how to implement it in your classroom, and how to facilitate the professional learning for other educators.
Submit a request via email: openscied@cciu.org
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Instructional Coaching Support
This support caters to each school’s specific needs by offering a menu of high leverage topics or working with an OpenSciEd coach to customize the time spent together. This support provides teachers with in-the-moment observation and feedback, grade-level planning support, and more.
Submit a request via email: openscied@cciu.org
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Ongoing Support with Unit Deep Dives
This professional learning supports science teachers in advancing their understanding of the OpenSciEd approach generally while going deep into a specific science unit. This learning actualizes the practice of equitable science classrooms and takes their instructional practice to the next level. They offer opportunities to deepen content knowledge, planning, instruction, and data analysis practices.
Submit a request via email: openscied@cciu.org
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Pilot Launch
Considering OpenSciEd? The Pilot Launch is designed to provide teachers with an overview of OpenSciEd and give teachers the necessary tools to try a unit in their classroom.
Submit a request via email: openscied@cciu.org
