The second annual NGSS Network Leadership Conference was held in San Francisco, California in February 2015.
The conference attendees represented many organizations, including state education agencies, school districts, state boards of education, higher education institutions, teacher organizations, research organizations, other third party advocates, and the business community.
The 2015 NGSS Network Leadership Conference focused on updating state implementation plans for the NGSS. Areas of focus included professional development, instructional materials, communications, and assessment.
Presentations
Keynote Addresses
Instructional Materials
- Elementary School Lesson Presentation – Vanessa Ford
- Middle School Lesson Presentation – Wendy Whitmer
- High School Lesson Presentation – Tricia Shelton
- Pre-Service Teachers – Elizabeth Allan
Professional Development
Policy
- NGSS for Diversity and Equity – Okhee Lee
- Course Pathways: An Introduction to the International Baccalaureate – Angela Hopkins
- College- and Career-Ready Graduation Requirements – Alissa Peltzman
Assessment