Science
Strengthening Science Instruction Across Washington
Regional Science Coordinators partner with OSPI to build a strong, statewide support system that helps improve student achievement in every school.
They improve science instruction by providing equitable access to technical assistance and high-quality professional development. As teaching strategy experts, our coordinators stay informed on the latest pedagogical research to help educators implement evidence-based practices in science instruction and assessment.
Current research confirms that teaching practices aligned with state science standards significantly increase student content knowledge. Regional Science Coordinators are here to help educators translate that research into real results.
What Regional Science Coordinators Do
Regional Science Coordinators support educators and districts by:
- Providing equitable access to expert technical assistance and professional development
- Sharing instructional practices aligned with state science standards—shown to increase student content knowledge
- Offering data-driven coaching to improve instructional practices
- Supplying curriculum resources aligned to state learning goals
- Supporting assessment data analysis to measure student progress
- Encouraging cross-disciplinary integration and life skills development
- Facilitating leadership development and ongoing professional learning
- Collaborating with local communities to strengthen instructional impact
- Helping educators translate research into effective classroom practice
Washington State Fellows' Network
Washington’s statewide Fellows program, coordinated by OSPI and AESD, is a three-year initiative that brings together instructional leaders to strengthen content-area leadership, build regional connections, and support the implementation of state learning standards.
Serving as vital links between state initiatives and local classrooms, Fellows help ensure the timely and consistent flow of information and resources.
Applications are currently being accepted!
Professional Development Resources
Partners & Resources
Success Stories
Read about the successes that our educators have had learning and implementing science strategies in their classrooms.
ClimeTime Turns FIVE!
ClimeTime, a statewide program that provides professional development learning to educators, is celebrating its fifth-year anniversary. Since 2018, this grant-funded program has given teachers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of climate science. ClimeTime...
ClimeTime featured in a national publication
Washington State’s ClimeTime program was recently featured in a national publication by the National Science Teaching Association. ClimeTime supports statewide science teacher training centered on the Next Generation Science Standards and climate science. The nine...
ClimeTime featured in Seattle Times Article
An article titled Teaching the teachers how to teach kids about climate science was recently posted in the Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine and features the state-wide work that has been providing professional development opportunities for teachers to learn more and...
Regional Science Coordinator Contacts
For more information, please contact your regional coordinator listed below or click on the Request Information button to submit a form.
ESD 101
Michelle Grove
ESD 105
Luke Matlack
ESD 112
Stacy Meyer
ESD 113
Scott Killough
ESD 114
Jeff Ryan
ESD 121
Anatasia Sanchez
ESD 123
Lorianne Donovan
ESD 171
Cari Haug
ESD 189
Brian MacNevin