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Science Curriculum Meetings Start This Week!

Posted On May 25 2015
By : Trisha Powell Crain
Comments: 2
Tag: public participation, science, science course of study

Science COS MeetingsDoes it matter to you what your children learn about science?

If so, here’s your chance to hear what changes are in store for Alabama’s science course of study. The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has scheduled 11 meetings (one in each regional service center, which is how they’ve divided the state to serve school districts), beginning on Tuesday, May 26, in Hobson City.

“The goal of the presentations is to engage the general public, parents, educators, business and industry, and civic leaders in a general review of science content and standards and to increase awareness,” according to a press release about the presentations.

Each session will last from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be time for questions and answers. Attendees will be asked to write their questions down to be collected. Any questions left unanswered during the presentation will be answered online.

Mark your calendars:

DateMeeting LocationCity
May 26CE Hanna School Hobson City
May 28Scottsboro Board of Education Scottsboro
June 2Hartselle High School Hartselle
June 4Oak Mountain High School Birmingham
June 9Charles Henderson Cafetorium Troy
June 11Daphne High School Daphne
June 16Florence High School Florence
June 18Opelika High School Opelika
June 23Carver High School Birmingham
June 25Lowndes County Middle School Fort Deposit
June 30Central High School Tuscaloosa

The current science course of study (COS) was implemented in the 2006-2007 school year. By the time the new COS is implemented in 2016, ten years will have passed.

From the release:

Between now and July 6, 2015, the public can view and provide feedback on the draft of the 2015 Alabama Course of Study: Science. Prior to the review, commenters will be asked to enter demographic information, state of residence, role, child(ren)’s school status, and an optional e-mail address.

To access the review form for the document, please click here. At the conclusion of the 11 presentations and review period, the feedback generated will be reviewed by the State Science Course of Study Committee.

The Science Course of Study Committee will then recommend the revised science course of study to Dr. Bice, the State Superintendent, who will then make a recommendation to the Alabama State Board of Education.

NOTE: The link to the review form can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Here’s a list of the members of the Science Course of Study Committee.

While it’s unknown if there is any connection to this new COS, on April 30, Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City), filed HB592, which would allow Alabama’s teachers to teach alternative theories to accepted science, including evolution. Similar legislation was passed in Tennessee in 2012, where it was nicknamed the ‘monkey bill’.

Al.com’s Erin Edgemon wrote an informative article about the legislation when it was filed. Butler’s bill has yet to be considered by committee.

It’s important to remember that the COS forms the minimum content that must be taught. Local school districts are free to include additional content standards and curriculum resources that better serve the needs of local students.

Even if you are unable to attend one of the presentations, you have until July 6 to provide your input.

Don’t say you weren’t asked.

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