Department of Education regarding the State Board approved plan for assessment for the 2020/2021. Note: This was recorded while the state was still in negotiations with the U.S. Opportunity for Successful Science Implementation in a Post-Pandemic Climate - Guidance for using the LCAP to Mitigate Science Learning Loss Both guests also share tools to assist educators in advocating for Science.ĬA4NGSS: Science Advocacy CommunicationsToolkit - Curated core messages, slide presentations, and other communication toolkits Our guests also talk about the challenge with measuring potential learning loss and the need for assessments to provide data points to inform the LCAP process occurring now in districts. We discuss rethinking inclusive practices for a post-distance learning world, and they give tips for advocating for science no matter your role in education. Jessica Sawko, Associate Director of the California STEM Network, and Juanita Chan, STEM and College and Careers Pathway Coordinator for Rialto Unified School District, join us. Karen holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.įor more information about the California STEAM Symposium visit:

She initially began her career in early childcare as a student assistant with infants and toddlers, and has also worked as a literacy tutor in a Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Before joining DIAL EE, Karen was responsible for managing early literacy assessments in Oakland, CA, for over 1000 children, conducting data analysis for continuous program improvement, and coordinating professional development across multiple agencies at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. Karen Vang is the Program Manager at the Center for District Innovation And Leadership in Early Education (DIAL EE). In this episode, Karen Vang shares how STEAM intersects with Early Education, various Early Learning practices which are transferable at all grade levels, and how hands-on, project-based learning includes a lot of intangibles that are hard to measure, but you can determine impact on student learning.

Steam anchors and guides