In 2013, the State of California adopted the Next Generation ScienceStandards (NGSS). NGSS is expected to have a profound influence on curriculum, assessment, and teacher professional development in the years ahead. Through service, leadership, professional development, and community activities, the Science staff, at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) strives to improve academic achievement, scientific literacy, classroom instructional practices and leadership strategies for students, teachers, after school program staff, and administrators by working together in supporting and implementing the new science standards aligned with state and federal guidelines.

A goal of quality science education is to help develop a strong, scientifically literate citizenry that is able to make informed decisions and contribute to their community, nation and the world. Through science education, students gain knowledge of the world they live in and learn about exciting career pathways they may aspire and work toward. Engaging science instruction lays the foundation for both. With the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) we have a guidepost to supporting curriculum and assessment that will help to guide our students toward career and college readiness in the 21st century.