Next generation science standards

History of CA Science Standards

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    History of CA Science Standards

  • California Science Standards Published

    California Science Standards Published
    Primarily divided middle school science into Earth, Life and Physical.

  • NCLB Mandates Science Testing

    NCLB Mandates Science Testing

  • CCSS released

    CCSS released
    Sponsored by National Governor's Association and written by leaders in education and industry (Achieve) to prepare students for college and the workforce.

  • NGSS Released

    NGSS Released
    The standards were developed by a consortium of 26 states and by the National Science Teachers Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Research Council, and Achieve, a nonprofit organization that was also involved in developing math and English standards

  • CA Adopted NGSS

    CA Adopted NGSS
    Recommended Integrated Model, State Board of Education, asked that 2 models be provided for middle school. Transition Phase begins

  • Implementation Phase begins

    Implementation Phase begins
    Anticipated to extendsthrough 2020 and beyond.

  • Anticipated NGSS Operational Testing

    Anticipated NGSS Operational Testing
    Anticipated pilot test, May 2017 and field test in 2018