California Next Generation Science Standards Communication Tools
The CA4NGSS Communications Toolkits provide education stakeholders in California with ready-to-use and source materials to introduce and communicate the value and intention of the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) and guide supporters in promoting the implementation of the CA NGSS. An introductory webinar on the materials and their practical applications is available.
Several toolkits are available to support communications with teachers and principals, parents, and district leaders. The full suite of communications tools are available from the CA4NGSS website. Prepared for CA4NGSS by the CDE Foundation, the California Association of Science Educators (CASE), and Children Now, with support from member organizations, the content of these materials represents Alliance member input but does not reflect each member organization’s formal endorsement. When using these materials, you are welcome to tailor them to best communicate with your target audience(s).
We welcome feedback and requests for other resources that will support your efforts to raise awareness about the CA NGSS and to make science and engineering education a top priority in all K-12 public schools and districts in California. For questions or comments, please contact Jessica Howard.
Many thanks to the scores of CA4NGSS partners who continue to share their expertise in service of improved science education for all of California’s K-12 public school students!
CASE Teacher to Parent Communication Videos
This four-minute video can be embedded on your web page, shared via social media, or played at the beginning of a Family STEM/Science Night, or other occasion where you have an opportunity to inform parents about the new standards.
- CA NGSS Parent Information Video (English w/ captions)
- CA NGSS Parent Information Video (English w/ Spanish Subtitles)
CASE Elementary (K-5) Tools
Available in three different styles, these word documents can and should be modified to fit your classroom. The content of the flyers is based on the Core Messages developed by CA4NGSS which were field tested with California parents.
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent Beginning of Year Flyer (Option 1 Art in English)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent Beginning of Year Flyer (Option 1 Art in Spanish)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent Beginning of Year Flyer (Option 2 Art in English)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent Beginning of Year Flyer (Option 2 Art in Spanish)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent Beginning of Year Flyer (Option 3 Art in English)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent Beginning of Year Flyer (Option 3 Art in Spanish)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent End of Year Flyer (Option 1 Art in English)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent End of Year Flyer (Option 1 Art in Spanish)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent End of Year Flyer (Option 2 Art in English)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent End of Year Flyer (Option 2 Art in Spanish)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent End of Year Flyer (Option 3 Art in English)
- CSTA Teacher to Elementary Parent End of Year Flyer (Option 3 Art in Spanish)
- CSTA Power Point Presentation for K-5 Teachers to Parents
- CSTA Power Point Presentation for K-5 Teachers to Parents (Spanish)
CASE Middle School/Jr. High Level Tools (6-8)
- CSTA Teacher to Middle School Parent Flyer (English)
- CSTA Teacher to Middle School Parent Flyer (Spanish)
- CSTA Power Point Presentation for Middle and High School Teachers to Parents
- CSTA Power Point Presentation for Middle and High School Teachers to Parents (Spanish)
CASE High School Level Tools (9-12)
- CSTA Teacher to High School Parent Flyer (English)
- CSTA Teacher to High School Parent Flyer (Spanish)
- CSTA PowerPoint Presentation for Middle and High School Teachers to Parents
- CSTA Power Point Presentation for Middle and High School Teachers to Parents (Spanish)
These tools were developed by the California Association of Science Educators and made possible (in part) by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. The statements made and views expressed are solely the responsibility of the author.