Organizational Info

We offer research-based science curriculum, professional learning, and leadership programs.
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
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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 fully virtual
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 fully virtual
No