LAUSD District 1 Secondary Literacy



	Diana Keeney Specialist, Elementary Science (818) 654-3607 diana.keeney@lausd.net http://elementaryscience.lausd.net Please click on the link above to visit the LAUSD Elementary Science Website for current information about the Elementary Science Program (FOSS, Science Periodic Assessments, etc.) and other science related opportunities for teachers.
	Resources California Standards, Frameworks, & Blueprints Science Standards Text Format - http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/scmain.asp PDF Format - http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/documents/sci-stnd.pdf -California Department of Education's official Webpage for K-12 Content Standards; provides the scope and sequence for instruction at each grade level. California Standards for the Teaching Profession http://www.ctc.ca.gov/reports/cstpreport.pdf The Standards address the diversity of students and teachers in California schools today, and they reflect a holistic, developmental view of teaching. They are designed to be used by teachers to: • prompt reflection about student learning and teaching practice; • formulate professional goals to improve teaching practice; and • guide, monitor and assess the progress of a teacher's practice toward professional goals and professionally-accepted benchmarks. Science Curriculum Framework http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/sci-frame-dwnld.asp -California Department of Education's official Webpage for K-12 Curriculum Frameworks; a comprehensive document which incorporates science standards, strategies, and rationale. California Standards Test Blueprints http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/blueprints.asp -California Department of Education's official Webpage for K-12 Curriculum Blueprints; assists teachers in making instructional decisions in order to prepare for the annual state assessments (STAR). Health Framework for California Public Schools http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/documents/health-framework-2003.pdf -This edition contains the content of the 1994 framework and provides updated information on curriculum development, health literacy, positive asset development among youths, research-based programs, school safety, and special student populations. Grant Writing Resources "Grantionary" http://www.eduplace.com/grants/help/grantionary.html The Grantionary is a list of grant-related terms and their definitions. "GrantsAlert" http://www.grantsalert.com/ GrantsAlert is a website that helps nonprofits, especially those involved in education, secure the funds they need to continue their important work. "School Grants" http://www.schoolgrants.org A collection of resources and tips to help K-12 educators apply for and obtain special grants for a variety of projects. "Grant Writing Tips" http://www.schoolgrants.org/tips.htm SchoolGrants has compiled an excellent set of grant writing tips for those that need help in developing grant proposals. Sources of grant information: http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp http://www.cde.ca.gov/funding/wwwlist.asp http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/ http://www.fdncenter.org http://www.volunteersinhealthcare.org/funding.htm http://www.schoolgrants.org/ http://www.cfda.gov http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/business/grants.html http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet http://www.tgci.com http://www.safestate.org/index.cfm?navID=108 http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/grants/federal.htm http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/ehr_pub_sol_ehr.cfm http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfm http://www.fundsnetservices.com/ http://www.aft.org/edissues/teachers/grants.htm http://www.fedgrants.gov/ http://www.channing-bete.com/CBC_funding/