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Convenings, Learning Communities, and Learning Networks
<ul> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hmTtfhHDQjW7OJZPnaPhnZlE240bfGOC?usp=sharing">OEI Leader Learning Communities</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HeP9l3EQpXDCUCS6bNmuUhsht_RgSR75?usp=sharing">OEI Teacher Learning Networks</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Om8czfdQ6RBiwnop6km5jr7LnuEbBkKi?usp=sharing">Cohort Convenings</a></li> </ul>
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General Teacher Resources
<ul> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mXAJk2mZ1bcmEOkbRBnDaMw0wsAjYF293ylD1Y31vY/edit">Constructing Grading Criteria for Short Writing Assignments</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qLqwNOlXwo1rompI0eHc5_6o7tvZQTj_CeQEKsQ3-4A/edit">Constructing Grading Criteria for Student Notebooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.openscied.org/remote-learning-adaptations/">Remote Science Lesson Learning Adaptations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.openscied.org/video-library/">Instructional Materials &amp; Science Lesson Video Library</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.openscied.org/presentations/">OpenSciEd Presentations &amp; Science Activities</a><br> </li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JifDzZfYpa_d7Z0QcASqW5rKnULeCVkdhL9Q8kTRXHo/edit?usp=sharing">Lesson Planning Tool Sample Meeting Agenda</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xx1Ap2IHyXjYtohxSVl1WCqkv2sw127F1I_4AZKMMyE/edit">Lesson Planning Tool</a></li> </ul>
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Kit Vendors
<ul> <li><a href="https://www.openscied.aquaphoenixeducation.com/">AquaPhoenix</a></li> <li><a href="https://activatelearning.com/openscied/">Activate Learning</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eca.bz/openscied">ECA Science Kit Services</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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Observation Tools
<ul> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Llqsfzj1pmMRmpGdLVnohvFdZJ382RjpI5b2kkBKCkc/edit?usp=sharing">Bright spots and needs</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Z43zV-8sidBm9HwpEg_p0khk4YX5QJbzNbK8X2Qfws/edit?usp=sharing">Observation Tool v2 (May 2023)</a><br> </li> </ul>
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OpenSciEd Professional Development with OEI
<p>Please <a href="https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/sites/oei/events.html">visit our events page</a> to register for all of our offerings below.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Round 1: 4-day Launch: <br> <a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=90690169cc1b4ff29a50f2bfe74b3df0">Summer 2021: Virtual PD through the Dana Center</a><br> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yeSHkDb0WlvmPzQ93wGIM-Gnlyf2cbyskVxI-UOrvQ4/edit">Summer 2022: OEI In-person PD&nbsp;</a><br> </li> <li>Round 2: Key Elements: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1__oCAWDfZs8J5pzUPwAa473YyHs0CdLJxcMJzzI5szI/edit">Winter 2022</a></li> <li>Round 3: Discussions: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AfJ6vNbiMRaZL1T3ZsdHWDhKU84JxjdgIMuYI46eSt4/edit">Summer 2022</a><br> </li> <li>Round 4: Universal Design for Learning (coming Winter 2023)</li> <li>Round 5: Assessment (coming Summer 2023)</li> <li>Round 6: Writing &amp; Drawing for Sensemaking (coming Winter 2024)<br> </li> </ul>
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Optional OEI Support Sessions
<ul> <li>2022-02-15 Discussion Planning Workshop (COMING SOON)</li> <li>2022-03-09 Leader PD Session (COMING SOON)<br> </li> </ul>
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Planning Resources
<ul> <li>OEI Implementation Planning Tools:&nbsp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKiCKZu811lkfX-suG2pogi5w9kjTtyn1YuHOQ6ecPk/edit">Year 1&nbsp;</a> /&nbsp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mzxcpdZ4eHcO6VzoJILlaWVphU255YKOwzKiOmO1u3M/edit">Year 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4BpLYSdBLOtguvaq7eMbGX6Y3IAuYj1MgtU7eml0Dg/edit">OEI Professional Learning Schedule (2022-2024)</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LVWANEimMLdnCG4GfVb-gqdsWi89zEgrz3tLoB8hafU/edit?usp=sharing">Timeline/Checklist for Leaders</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12pjTQ4ZCRneT6_UT0zcN5XANoz2KmZ4J0iK2l-wz-TM/edit#heading=h.peyhwgr45kas">OEI System of Supports for Teachers</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xin2AGRWiQMDgawO0BqFIMEDhJ4OSFkb">Guardian Communications</a><br> </li> </ul>
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Sample Meeting Agendas
<ul> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zdgg76pBxi-DeWGq_wV-hr91OIukvfqL">Introducing OpenSciEd to the Team</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BBPBoqq2U9FBFNdXv47L-Y9xHjv1yYP6crAqSXgkeZE/edit">Unit Launch: The Anchoring Phenomena Routine</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dyEp5MQvta-5V4N-JeWEMAQNRtPonWPG">Unpacking a Unit</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-t9iklFtFVx5mVo5OK5wZfInvJ-YPdj3vJ-mcGPqkck/edit">Assessments and Grading Criteria</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jDeikLVBaLeOjNAKUa9mXFpv0Q5XMEct">Reflecting on a Unit</a><br> </li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QHvcsic9XKO3fuyrEMzSms3tN6jR4bIUQS0_z0ayo5A/edit">Scaffolding</a></li> </ul>
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Unit-Specific Teacher Resources
<ul> <li><a href="https://www.doe.mass.edu/stem/ste/openscied.html">DESE’s Page for Unit-Specific Guidance</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19HiDJGCyFyaTrSmaqUnq7uBrDOaOEZeM5tCnwLwiCyM/edit#heading=h.7ghu34gu5ls8">Accessing OpenSciEd Online Materials</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wo6pODiVFu1j9BpCCdKqLsDJZn89UBmmBtwDYX2KO3U/edit?usp=sharing">Instructions for downloading unit materials</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XbO6ayRoG-2A-RpZpyIY8ZZfXGK23rgz">Unit Specific Folders:</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i3ueo02u3UVtZZdS5FRV2Ea6JeuySeyr">6th Grade Units</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wkYgKk6FPN_YVanbAv6w4nFt_zaSrzto">7th Grade Units</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16Gf1ihCFGD7Jl3YMAVlopmOElt-C2ayI">8th Grade Units</a></li> </ul>
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of MA field test teachers reported that OpenSciEd materials are more likely to help students meet STE Frameworks