Science

Supporting your school or district's implementation of best-practice science instruction.

  • Conference

    Science Summit

    $175

    Collaborate with fellow educators through hands-on breakout sessions to gain practical science strategies, share best practices, and leave with ready-to-use ideas for your classroom.

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  • Service

    ASC
    Content Services District Partnerships

    12 months

    3,600+

    A yearlong, data-driven professional learning partnership that builds instructional alignment and content expertise for core teachers through collaborative district cohorts.

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    Product

    Science STAAR Power: Biology - Individual License (Downloadable PDF)

    Introducing Biology EOC Science STAAR Power! Fully aligned with the adopted Biology TEKS, this product helps your students prepare for the evolving nature of state assessments. This digital download includes: TEKS-aligned activities created for each reporting category/strand. A teacher overview to help the teacher with set-up, facilitation, and differentiation with minimal prep time. A student sheet that guides students through each part of the activity. Corresponding resources that are needed for each activity. A teacher answer key that can be used to assess student mastery. These resources are designed to activate prior knowledge and can be implemented flexibly—whether for individual deep-dives, partnered exploration, or collaborative small-group work Power up science student understanding today! Note: These activities are designed to support key strands and strengthen student understanding; they are not intended to serve as a comprehensive curriculum for all assessed standards. Digital Download, 1 PDF The Science STAAR Power: Biology was produced and is maintained by the Content Services team at Region 13.

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  • Article

    Three Ways to Impact Science Instruction

    In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT). One of the first things the team tackled, along with two ESC Region 13 science specialists, was taking a deep dive into science STAAR/EOC district data for […]

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Science professional development and support

Our specialists provide professional development for science teachers that is reflective of campus, district and regional needs. We are data-informed and values-driven. We create powerful learning experiences for teachers that are active, learner-centered, and responsive to student needs. Most importantly, we support teachers to create inquiry-driven, literate scientists of tomorrow

Additionally, our professional development for science teachers supports the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

Need to get in touch?

Contact a member of our team for more information.

Vejheh Tavakoli, 512-919-5187 Carolyn Beardsley, 512-919-5446

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