Science

Program Overview

The science consultant team at Heartland AEA strives to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to support the development of scientifically-literate, global citizens. It is our mission to support and advance the implementation of the Iowa Core Science Standards and the development of high-quality science experiences for all students.

Heartland AEA offers a variety of services in the area of scientific knowledge and skills. Consultants provide assistance in designing curriculum, coaching instruction and using technology for science instruction.

Areas of Support

  • Implementing the Iowa Core Science Standards and Universal Constructs
  • Designing rigorous and engaging science instruction
  • Developing science assessments
  • Reviewing or adopting new science curriculum
  • Promoting equity in science classrooms
  • Integrating STEM
  • Incorporating environmental education
  • Utilizing science resources
  • Integrating science with other disciplines
  • Supporting science PLCs

Resources

Iowa Department of Education: Science

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Important Contacts

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Delaney Ashley 9539B9B7E7E05

Ashley Delaney

  • Curriculum Consultant - Science

Education: Bachelor’s degree, history, political science and education; Master’s degree, human development and family studies; Master’s degree, curriculum and instruction; Ph.D., education

Experience: Secondary social sciences teacher math teacher and science teacher; K-12 gifted & talented teacher & administrator; Science, computer science & STEM consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2019

Expertise: Strategic planning; change management; curriculum planning and implementation; assessment design; standards-based grading and reporting; instructional design; work-based learning; integrated computer science; STEM education; science for students with significant disabilities; inquiry-based learning; problem- and project-based learning; OpenSciEd training; 21st Century skills

Professional affiliations: Computer Science Teachers Association, National Science Teaching Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, North American chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, School Science & Mathematics Association, National Association for Gifted Children, Council for Exceptional Children

How I’ve made an impact: I supported a district as it reviewed its elementary science curriculum and resources. We worked collaboratively to review and adopt high-quality instructional resources and implement research-based practices to improve the teaching and learning in its K-5 classrooms. Our professional learning and planning sessions included curriculum mapping, writing performance scales for standards-based reporting and reviewing a wealth of data to assess their current reality as well as evaluate the rollout of their new curriculum and resources.

Puderbaugh Adam E8DE336DF3818

Adam Puderbaugh

  • Curriculum Consultant - Science

Education: Bachelor’s degree, biology; Master’s degree, science education; Advanced Studies Certificate, PreK-12 Principal/PreK-12 Supervisor of Special Education

Experience: Secondary science teacher, District science coordinator, Science consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2019

Expertise: Curriculum adoption; standards-based grading; project-based learning; MTSS; Canvas; instructional design; school improvement; implementation science

Professional affiliations: National Science Teachers Association

How I’ve made an impact: I’ve supported a district in implementing research-based instructional practices in classrooms and in adopting high-quality instructional materials. Our work together ranges from creating standards-based grading scales to providing professional learning around the curriculum materials.

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