Train-the-Trainer: NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS — Training Your Grades 6-12 Science Teachers to More Effectively Incorporate NGSS

The Bureau of Education & Research (BER) presents this intensive two-day Train-the-Trainer institute designed to equip science educators with the expertise needed to lead NGSS implementation across their schools and districts. Scheduled for June 22–23, 2026, this program addresses one of the most pressing challenges in secondary science education: translating the Next Generation Science Standards from policy documents into transformative classroom practice. Participants will develop deep fluency in the three dimensions of NGSS—Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts—and learn how to design professional development sessions that help fellow teachers integrate these dimensions into cohesive, phenomenon-driven instruction. The institute covers practical strategies for facilitating three-dimensional learning experiences, developing performance tasks aligned to NGSS expectations, and supporting teachers at varying stages of NGSS adoption. BER's approach emphasizes hands-on application throughout, with participants practicing facilitation techniques, examining student work samples, and building ready-to-use professional development materials they can deploy immediately upon returning to their schools. The program also addresses common implementation barriers, including how to shift from traditional content coverage to sense-making approaches, and how to support teachers in developing equitable science learning environments. This training is ideal for science department heads, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district science coordinators responsible for leading NGSS professional development for grades 6–12 educators.