Caddo Science

Science Calendar

September 4: Claims, Evidence, Reasoning for K-2
September 5: Unit 3 Non-Life Science Collaboration for High School
September 15: Deadline for QSM
November 4-6: LATM/LSTA Joint Math Conference in Baton Rouge

Caddo Science Announcements

LDOE: Assessment Updates

Structure of LEAP 2025

After analyzing the spring 2019 assessment data and holding many conversations with stakeholders, the Department is changing the grades 3 and 8 science and biology summative assessment designs. Check out the Updated Assessment Guidance to learn more.

Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs)

Achievement-level descriptors (ALDs) describe the knowledge, skills, and cognitive processes generally demonstrated by students at each level of achievement.
ALDs are currently available for all content areas and for all state summative assessments, including the ELPT and LEAP Connect. Teachers can use the ALDs to understand what their students can generally do and what type of knowledge, skills, and cognitive processes students need to grow in achievement.

The Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM) and the Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) invite you to attend, present a session and/or exhibit during our 2019 Joint Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 4th -5th at the Baton Rouge River Center. They expect approximately 1000 formal and informal math and science educators and administrators from pre-K through college levels to attend.

Check out the pre-conference newsletter to learn more!
Need funding? Write a travel grant or apply for for a science educator award. All entry applications must be electronically submitted no later than 12 midnight on September 29, 2019. Note: You can nominate your colleagues and yourself for awards!

Join LSTA Today!

The Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) is a special group of interdisciplinary science educators. Our membership includes K-12 classroom teachers, university faculty, informal educators, concerned citizens, and business personnel.
If you are in Louisiana and a member of the science teaching community, become a member of LSTA and help ensure the highest quality science education for our children. Complete and mail an LSTA Membership application today.