Recorded Event

The Bureau of Education & Research (BER) offers a recorded version of their acclaimed 'Train-the-Trainer' institute focused on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Grades 6–12. This practical, in-depth program equips science department heads, team leaders, coaches, coordinators, and administrators with specific strategies, tools, and resources to help their science teaching teams more effectively incorporate NGSS into everyday instruction. Developed and presented by Elizabeth Mirra, a Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Science Teaching with over 18 years of classroom and coaching experience, the institute addresses the significant instructional shifts required by NGSS — from three-dimensional learning and phenomena-driven instruction to performance-based assessment. Participants receive an extensive NGSS digital resource handbook, proven step-by-step techniques for planning engaging instructional sequences aligned to the standards, and practical guidance on developing classroom assessments and scoring guides that authentically measure NGSS proficiency. As an on-demand recording, this institute offers the flexibility for educators to engage with the content at their own pace, making it an ideal option for schools and districts building internal NGSS expertise without the constraints of scheduled live events.