Your NGSS Adoption Partner

Making NGSS adoption easier than ever before. We provide ongoing support to equip teachers with the skills and confidence to bring the curriculum to life in their classrooms.

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100% of teachers left a Kognity professional learning session feeling more confident in designing inquiry-based investigations.

The NGSS Challenge

School districts across the country are struggling with the pedagogical shift required by NGSS standards.

For Teachers

Teachers are struggling to know where to start with NGSS. Many rely on free resources, online research, and one-off trainings to get by, leading to inconsistent results and frustration.

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For Administrators

Administrators are trying to get to the root of the problem: is it training or curriculum quality? Finding a solution that meets both teacher and student needs has been elusive.

For Students

The inconsistent implementation of NGSS affects student engagement, achievement, and their ability to develop crucial scientific thinking skills needed for future success.

I really liked the Critical Friend Group activity! I also realized myself, that I need to have students draw (make models) more than I already am. I loved the quote [...] about a person's thinking is more important than the actual event.

Teacher, Grand Island Public Schools

Best session I've experienced in 23 years!

Teacher, SMJUHSD

The session was incredibly informative and well paced. I am excited to use Kognity with my students.

Teacher, Fitchburg High School

I learned some new things to try in my classroom and I'm excited to start the year. I have also learned how to assess myself on the type of teacher I am and how I can always improve!

Teacher, Grand Island Public Schools

[One big takeaway was] the teaching strategies and tools used to draw out student thinking. Sometimes in PDs, they give a bunch of strategies without actually talking about them or modeling them. Today we got to see you model them and show how they can be used in any classroom.

Participant, NGSS Teaching Session

The Kognity Difference

More than just curriculum, we're your complete NGSS adoption partner.

Ongoing support

Teachers aren’t making this transition alone. Our dedicated professional learning specialist is there to ensure teachers have the skills and confidence to transform their science classrooms.

– Welcome Pack Resources
– Virtual or On-site Trainings
– 3 check-in sessions
– Monthly Professional Learning Community sessions

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Student-Centered Learning

With Kognity, students start thinking like scientists, asking more questions, making real-world connections, and taking the lead in their learning. Science class becomes about developing critical thinking skills, not just memorizing facts.

This isn’t a one-and-done approach, it’s a steady, supported shift that leads to lasting impact on student achievement and engagement.

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Teacher Empowerment

Teachers open their classrooms as lab spaces, inviting peers to observe, share, and learn together. By seeing these approaches in action and reflecting on what works, teachers gain the confidence to lead the way in three-dimensional, inquiry-based teaching.

Our approach recognizes that teachers know their classrooms best, and provides the support they need to make NGSS work for their unique student population.

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Kognity’s Professional Learning Series

Year-round collaborative support for high school science teachers, addressing real classroom challenges.

The Arc of Learning Series

Free 45-minute virtual sessions led by NGSS experts and experienced educators.

What you’ll gain:

– Evolve your practice: Explore advanced instructional techniques for NGSS classrooms

– Build engagement: Strengthen existing lessons for deeper student understanding

– Stay ahead: Prepare for what’s next in your school year

Professional Learning Communities

For Kognity users only. Peer-led virtual communities meeting six times per year.

What you’ll gain:

– Solve challenges: Troubleshoot classroom obstacles with fellow educators

– Exchange best practices: Share techniques and gain fresh perspectives

– Drive NGSS alignment: Get practical support to transition toward student-centered, NGSS-aligned teaching

Grace Boersma

Professional Learning Specialist

Grace has over 8 years of experience as a high school chemistry teacher and is passionate about helping teachers create engaging learning experiences through an inquiry lens. She has received multiple prestigious recognitions including the Science Innovation Hall of Fame Educator Excellence Award and the 2023 Michigan Science Teachers Association Science Teacher of the Year.

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Ready to transform NGSS adoption at your school? Book a meeting with our team to learn how Kognity can support your teachers and students with our comprehensive professional learning programs.

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