Organizational Info
We offer research-based science curriculum, professional learning, and leadership programs.
719-531-5550
BSCS Science Learning was approved for the PLPG in February 2021.
The "Types of support we offer" and "Our curriculum expertise" are evaluated and approved by Rivet Education; all other information is self-reported. We recommend that you confirm details with each partner directly.
Who we are
Types of support we offer
Rivet Ed approved
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- Adopting a curriculum
- Launching a curriculum
- Ongoing support for teachers
- Ongoing support for leaders
Our curriculum expertise
Rivet Education approved
Rivet Education evaluates this information
We are the author/publisher
Science
- OpenSciEd (2017)
Our team
11–20 facilitators/coaches
26-50% are non-white
Types of districts that we have experience working with
- Traditional District
- Charter
- Private
- Parochial
- Urban
- Rural
- Suburban
- Fewer than 2,500 students
- 2,500 to 10,000 students
- 10,000 to 50,000 students
- 50,001 to 100,000 students
- More than 100,000 students
- Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
- Greater than 20% of English language learners
- Greater than 20% of students with disability
- Greater than 80% students of color
More about this partner
Three sample clients
- Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) 50,001-100,000 students
- Tumwater School District (WA) 2,501-10,000 students
- Achievement First Charter Network (NY) 10,001-50,000 students
Single-day service cost
This estimate is the average cost of one day of on-site support with a single facilitator. It is for comparative purposes only. Please contact the provider for exact pricing.
$3,000–$4,999
How we build district capacity for curriculum implementation
How we collaborate with other partners
How we confront racism
Sample professional learning services
Long-term services
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BSCS offers year-long or multi-year programs that support the effective implementation of OpenSciEd materials. BSCS programs focus on developing the knowledge and capacity of teachers to effectively use the materials in their classrooms through a combination of intensive institutes (50-60 hours) and small academic-year study-group sessions (30 hours).
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Target audience
- Teachers
- School-based coaches
- School leaders
- School system coaches and leaders
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Delivery method
Summer (~40 hrs) and Winter Institutes (~16 hrs) in combination with monthly study group sessions (3-4 hours each). -
Preferred format
- Virtual: Synchronous
- Virtual: Asynchronous
- In-person
- Blended
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Can be offered only virtually
Yes
Short-term services
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BSCS focuses on long-term professional learning programs to develop systemic and sustainable impact. While we do provide 1-2 day PL components (e.g., OpenSciEd Routines), these shorter components tend to be offered in conjunction with a year-long or multi-year program.
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Target audience
- Teachers
- School-based coaches
- School leaders
- School system coaches and leaders
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Delivery method
Academic-year, grade-level, study group meetings (3 ½ hours each) where teachers collectively analyze classroom artifacts such as classroom video/student work. -
Preferred format
- Virtual: Synchronous
- Virtual: Asynchronous
- In-person
- Blended
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Can be offered only virtually
No