Purpose of Science

• To teach and ensure the learning of science in a way that presents opportunities for ALL students to be  scientifically literate.

• Scientific literacy implies the acquisition of the required understandings of science to make decisions and become socially and economically  productive.

• Scientific literacy implies the keeping of the future in the view of the present while  problem-solving.

Purpose of the Office of Science

• Ensure system-wide commitment to improvements in science education.

• Progressive development of comprehensive system-wide objectives for science curriculum in line with standards and benchmarks.

• Ensure system-wide instructional accountability and balance in science education.

• Direct the selection and procurement of instructional materials and supplies to support science education.

• Continuously plan and develop professional training and enrichment for science teachers and support staff.

• Raise system-wide achievement in science.

Our Strategic Outlook

· Providing support for the use of data in planning for effective science instruction.

• Ensuring the Provision of Appropriate Tools of Science

• Provide leadership in the training of teachers in the use of best practices and technology.

• Continuously guide and facilitate the learning of science.

• Provide leadership in the creation of system wide K-12 science vertical instructional  framework to ensure continuity and focus on the essentials of science form grade to grade.

• Improved Student Achievement