Webinars

Join us for a CASE Book Study: Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success

Dive into Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success by Dr. Christopher Emdin. This is your chance to explore how identity, lived experiences, and holistic approaches can redefine academic success. Together, we’ll discuss how to interrupt harmful systems, foster healing, and create spaces where students’ minds, bodies, and spirits thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, grow, and transform your approach to education!

FREE for CASE Members; $10 for nonmembers or join CASE to attend the entire series for free!

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Sessions and Reading Schedule | Wednesdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm

• February 12: Forward, Introduction, Chapters 1-2
  (Pages 1-51)
  Themes: In our first meeting, we'll explore how personal identity intersects with oppressive systems and shapes our educational experiences. We’ll discuss how understanding identity development can inform more inclusive and transformative teaching practices.

• March 12: Chapters 3-5 (Pages 53-118)
  Themes: This session will focus on using identity and pedagogy as tools for effective teaching, while also exploring the concept of “becoming ratchet”—bringing our authentic selves into education. We’ll reflect on how our positionality influences our interactions with students and shapes our teaching approach.

• April 9: Chapters 6-8 (Pages 119-169)
  Themes: We’ll examine how the educational system impacts Black youth and challenge traditional ideas of excellence. The session will also focus on interrupting harmful systems and fostering healing for students and educators alike.

• May 14: Chapters 9-12 (Pages 170-231)
  Themes: In our final meeting, we’ll discuss dismantling oppressive systems, overcoming imposter syndrome, and recognizing genius in all students. We’ll reflect on how to continue this transformative work beyond the book and in our own communities.

Join us for January Networking for Science: Growing Your Leadership Skills, continued

Kick off the new year by building connections and strengthening your leadership skills! This month’s session will focus on developing leadership roles within science education, exploring opportunities to grow professionally, and making meaningful connections. Engage in interactive breakout discussions tailored to your goals and discover ways to leverage your leadership capacity in your school, district, or community.

January 22, 2025
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)

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Why Join?

• Connect with fellow science education leaders
• Share best practices and innovative ideas
• Build a supportive network to enhance your professional growth
• Gain insights on leadership strategies tailored for educators

Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with a community of passionate leaders and educators dedicated to advancing science education!

CAST ACADEMY: 4-Part Series to Support Science Instruction and the California Science Test

In collaboration with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), California State University Northridge (CSUN), and the California Association
of Science Educators (CASE), we invite you to join us for a 4-part learning series on Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm where participants will:

• Part 1 (Jan 16): Understand the CAST design, state accountability, and explore sample assessments to set your students up for success.
• Part 2 (Jan 23): Learn how to support student learning with accessibility resources and Tools for Teachers.
• Part 3 (Jan 30): Discover protocols for analyzing assessment data, using it to inform instruction and improve student progress.
• Part 4 (Feb 6): Explore strategies for building and using performance tasks as formative assessments to enhance learning.

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Understanding Global Change: Tools For Making Sense of the Earth System for K-12 Educators

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Understanding the Earth as a system can help learners of all ages explain how and why our climate and ecosystems are changing and the many ways we can take action in response to these changes. Join us for an interactive virtual workshop about a local phenomenon where participants will be immersed in a data-driven sequence of learning that includes modeling practices using the Understanding Global Change (UGC) Earth System Modeling Tools. Participants will also learn how the UGC Framework can support the planning of interdisciplinary instruction to interweave global change topics across curricula. This workshop will be offered as three separate sessions adapted for elementary, middle, and high school educators.

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Register for one, two, or all three sessions (single $15 fee for nonmembers; free for members).

• Grades K-5: Wednesday, January 15
• Grades 6-8: Wednesday, February 12
• Grades 9-12: Wednesday, March 19

Registration Fee:

• Free for CASE members
• $15 for nonmembers—or join CASE and attend for free!

Jessica Bean, PhD, is a scientist and educator at UC Berkeley’s Museum of Paleontology. She leads the Understanding Global Change Project and directs outreach for the FieldScope Community Science Platform. Jessica designs tools to explore Earth’s interconnected systems, studies how marine invertebrates record environmental change, and collaborates with K-12 educators to create science learning resources.