OpenSciEd at Rutgers CMSCE:
Rutgers CMSCE is an OpenSciEd Certified Professional Learning Provider. We are able to offer both the traditional OpenSciEd Launches as well as tailored support that helps educators deliver engaging, high-quality science instruction. At CMSCE, we are able to provide guidance and tools needed for a smooth and effective implementation, including running curriculum launches to coaching throughout the year.
OpenSciEd is an innovative science education initiative designed to provide high-quality instructional materials for elementary, middle, and high school students. Developed in collaboration with educators, researchers, and education leaders, OpenSciEd’s curriculum aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world relevance, and student-driven inquiry. Its goal is to make rigorous, equitable science instruction accessible to all classrooms, supporting both teacher growth and student success.
Here are a variety of professional learning opportunities we can provide for you to help support the OpenSciEd curriculum in your school(s) and district.
For any questions or inquiries about our offerings, please reach out to CMSCE@docs.rutgers.edu.
Launch of OpenSciEd
Each option would be for around 50-60 teachers per trainer.
Option 1: OSE Traditional 4-day Launch
- Middle School 4-day OSE Launch
o 1 Trainer for Full day rate = $2,500
- 4 days x $2,500 = $10,000
Option 2: OSE 2-day Launch
- Middle School 2-day OSE Launch
o 1 Trainer for Full day rate = $2,500
- 2 days x $2,500 = $5,000
Unit Specific Training
1-day In-Person Unit Specific PD: Teachers will be walked through the upcoming unit
- Middle School will require 5 days throughout the year to accommodate the 5 additional units
o 1 Trainer for Full day rate = $2,500
- 5 days x $2,500 = $12,500
90 min Virtual PD per Unit: Teachers will be walked through key points of the upcoming unit
- Middle School will require 5 sessions throughout the year to accommodate the 5 units
o 1 Trainer for 1.5 hrs rate = $450
- 5 sessions x $450 = $2,250
Virtual Q&A for Teachers Once a Month: Teachers can ask the trainer questions about the unit they are teaching and get support to implement the unit.
- 60 min virtual meeting, one per month September – June
o 1 Trainer for 1 hr rate = $400
- 10 sessions x $400 = $4,000
Administrator, District Science Point Leaders, and Science District Team Training
½ day PD for Administrators on OSE
o 1 Trainer for ½ day rate = $1,450 (in-person), virtual would be $1,250
90 min Monthly Check-in with District Science Point Leaders
o 1 Trainer for 1.5 hrs rate = $450
- 10 days (September – June) × $450 = $4,500
2-Day Train the Trainer with District Science Point Leaders
o 1 Trainer for Full day rate = $2,500
- 2 days × $2,500 = $5,000
Bi-monthly check-in with the Science District Team
o CMSCE assistant-director, program coordinator, and/or Trainer will meet with the Science District Team virtually bi-monthly to check in on OSE PDs and training progress. These meetings will take place over the school year, and CMSCE will coordinate dates.
Additional Opportunities
Coaching: We recommend having several days of coaching so teachers are able to build their skills and knowledge of how to implement OSE best. For coaching to work, we would request at least 3 to 5 meetings with the same teachers.
- Full-day coaching with 2 – 4 science teachers per day
o 1 Trainer for full day rate = $2,500
- Half-day coaching with 1 – 2 science teachers per day
o 1 Trainer for ½ day rate = $1,450
Lesson Study: Pre-observation meeting, the trainer teaches the lesson to the students while the teachers observe the lesson, and post-observation/debrief.
Half-day Lesson Study
o 1 Trainer for ½ day rate = $1,450 (in-person)