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Invitation to Apply: Science Peer Review Panel

by , posted on 6:40 PM, November 2, 2018
Apply to Join Achieve's Science Peer Review Panel
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Achieve is thrilled to announce it is seeking applicants for the Science Peer Review Panel!

Achieve's Science Peer Review Panel ("Science PRP") is an elite group of educators who work to evaluate and share high-quality lesson sequences and units that are designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Members of the Science PRP are part of the solution to a persistent problem in the science education field: not enough examples of high-quality instructional materials designed for the NGSS.

Join the Science PRP by filling out this online application and connect with a network of educators across the country committed to advancing science education for all students, develop your expertise in the NGSS, and work to make better science instructional materials more widely available to the science education field. This opportunity includes free, valuable professional learning experiences designed to deepen your understanding of the NGSS and the evaluation process for instructional materials.

Those who are accepted to the Science PRP will receive recognition on the Achieve website, a sample press release for your district or organization announcing your acceptance to the Science PRP, and at the end of the year-long commitment, peer reviewers will be recognized with a certificate of excellence.

Any materials that are determined to be high-quality by the Science PRP will be publicly shared on nextgenscience.org/hqngss so educators and curriculum developers across all states and districts can benefit from these materials. Apply to join the Science PRP here, and learn more about it here.

 

APPLICANTS

Ideal applicants for this program will have a solid foundation in A Framework for K-12 Science Education, are comfortable navigating the NGSS across content areas (including the Appendices), and will have experience using the EQuIP Rubric for Science. Applicants will be selected based on their ability to make consistent, criterion-based evaluations using the latest version of the EQuIP Rubric for Science and communicate that evaluation clearly.

Achieve is committed to building a diverse panel and strongly encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants from a mix of rural, urban, and suburban communities will be accepted.

As we expand the Science PRP, we are looking for more representatives from the 6-8 and 9-12 grade bands in particular, but all are welcome to apply.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Interested individuals must complete this online application, which includes links to  grade-banded science lessons to evaluate with the EQuIP Rubric for Science (Version 3) (Application period is Oct 31, 2018 - Dec. 12 2018)
  2. Applicants must submit their completed EQuIP Rubric reviews for consideration. (Due no later than Dec. 12, 2018)
  3. Accepted applicants will be invited to join the Science PRP as a peer reviewer. (By  Dec. 21, 2018)
  4. Selected peer reviewers must confirm their commitment and interest. (No later than Jan. 7, 2019)

 

THE COMMITMENT

The responsibilities of the peer reviewers will include:

  1. Convening in person at least twice in the calendar year, starting with a two-day new member kickoff meeting March 6-7, 2019 in Washington, DC. Achieve covers the travel costs for these meetings.
  2. Completing a quality review process for up to ten assigned reviews per year, including submitting written, criterion-based feedback in a timely manner, participating in a consensus call with other reviewers, and developing a final consensus report.

Read more about what to expect as a peer reviewer here. While peer reviewers are committing to a one-year term, there may be opportunities to extend their involvement. A more detailed description of responsibilities will be provided to selected peer reviewers in the kickoff meeting March 6-7, 2019.

For answers to common questions, check out the Science Peer Review Panel website.