The use of Framework-based standards with phenomena reflects a nationwide shift in K-12 science education that we have spent years helping implement in states across the country.
We can help you make this change in your district or classroom.
We support all grades and content areas and are PLPG and Act48 certified.
plan your custom session
Introduction to Phenomena involves eight contact hours, plus assignments (pricing).
- For individuals, we run online sessions.
- For groups, we offer it in customizable online blocks.
- For groups, we also run it in-person over two days, which allows for more interaction during assignments.
- We will schedule hybrid sessions.
Contact us to plan.
We welcome participants from multiple schools/districts.
We customize content (e.g., in Indiana, we focus on the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Science; in Pennsylvania, we discuss the new STEELS).
plan your custom session
Standards and Phenomena I involves 16 contact hours, plus assignments (pricing).
- For individuals, we run online sessions on request.
- For groups, we offer it in customizable online blocks.
- For groups, we also run it in-person over two or three days, which allows for more coaching during assignments.
S&P I should follow Introduction to Phenomena unless participants are well versed in using phenomena and 3D standards in student-centered classrooms.
Contact us to plan.
We welcome participants from multiple schools/districts.
We customize content (e.g., in Indiana, we focus on the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Science; in Pennsylvania we discuss the new STEELS).
plan your custom session
We will bundle Intro and S&P I into a three-day in-person session. Doing so eliminates the need to review Intro material in S&P I and allows us to cover additional topics.
We offer this bundle for groups of up to 25 for $17500, which includes PSE facilitator travel (we can offer special pricing in New England because of reduced travel costs).
Contact us to schedule.
We welcome participants from multiple schools/districts.
We customize content (e.g., in Indiana, we focus on the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Science; in Pennsylvania, we discuss the new STEELS).
plan your custom session
Standards and Phenomena II involves 16 contact hours, plus assignments (pricing).
- For individuals, we run online sessions on request.
- For groups, we offer it in customizable online blocks.
- For groups, we also run it in-person over two or three days, which allows for more coaching during assignments.
S&P II should follow S&P I.
Contact us to plan.
We welcome participants from multiple schools/districts.
We customize content (e.g., in Indiana, we focus on the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Science; in Pennsylvania, we discuss the new STEELS).
plan your custom session
We offer discussions of a science topic of your choice.
You choose the time ($25/hour for online groups of 1-5).
Contact us to schedule.
plan your custom session
For alumni of Introduction to Phenomena, we discuss proficiency and phenomena for a performance expectation of your choice.
You choose the time ($25/hour for groups of 1-5).
Contact us to schedule.
plan your custom session
We offer instruction and practice in crafting phenomenon-based activities aligned to 3D standards derived from A Framework for K-12 Science Education.
- First, we run Introduction to Phenomena, S&P I, and parts of S&P II (including deeper explorations of what student proficiency means in terms of 3D standards and linking phenomena together under coherent anchors).
- We then brainstorm phenomena and draft activities where students use logical combinations of the three dimensions to address those phenomena.
Writing 3D Activities involves 40 in-person contact hours.
We will work with you to schedule.
We welcome participants from multiple schools/districts.
We customize content (e.g., in Indiana, we focus on the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Science; in Pennsylvania, we discuss the new STEELS).
plan your custom session
We offer instruction and practice in crafting phenomenon-based performance tasks aligned to standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education, at classroom formative and summative levels.
- First, we run Standards and Phenomena II, with deeper explorations of best practices in evaluation of student performance and bias/sensitivity in test writing.
- From there, participants examine activity sets for assessment points and begin writing and peer-reviewing questions and prompts for selected standards (these are focused on phenomena presented to participants and on phenomena that they brainstorm themselves).
This workshop should follow Standards and Phenomena I.
Writing 3D Assessments involves 40 in-person contact hours.
We will work with you to schedule.
We welcome participants from multiple schools/districts.
We customize content (e.g., in Indiana, we focus on the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Science; in Pennsylvania, we discuss the new STEELS).
