The Bay Area Science Project (BASP), one of 18 California Science Projects across the state, is a professional development network for K–8 science teacher leaders. BASP is committed to quality, standards-based science education that is equitable and accessible for all students. The goals of BASP are to:
- deepen teacher science content knowledge
- model effective teaching practices
- provide teachers with instructional strategies for integrating academic language acquisition and science content learning for English language learners
- develop teacher leadership skills.
The project is designed to meet the needs of low-performing districts by building partnerships with teachers, schools, and districts; and by strengthening the professional community of science educators in the San Francisco Bay Area. BASP hosts a three-week Life Science/ELD Academy in June, a two-week Institute in August focusing on different science content areas each year, and Saturday Seminars throughout the year. The overarching goal of this effort is to increase all students’ access, learning, and achievement in science.
Program offerings:
Professional Development
