Jean Flanagan

What I Do

• National Standards (NGSS)

  I have expertise in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and their parent document, the NRC’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education. I was recently selected as a panelist on Achieve’s NGSS EQuIP Peer Review Panel.

• Curriculum Development

  I focus on developing research-based, standards-aligned materials for elementary and middle school science classrooms. I believe high-quality curriculum materials can be educative for both students and teachers.

• Professional Development & Training

  I train educators on understanding and implementing the NGSS, using the EQuIP rubric to identify NGSS-aligned materials, anticipating and probing student ideas, and facilitating student engagement in the science & engineering practices.

• Assessment

  I develop high-quality written- and performance-based assessments through careful review, pilot testing, and precise standards alignment.

• Writing & Editing

  I write about science, nature, and education for a variety of audiences, including teachers, students, and the general public. As an editor, I specialize in developmental and structural editing and especially enjoy opportunities for close collaboration with writers.

• Research

  I’ve served on the research team for multiple federally funded (NSF, IES) science education research studies collecting and analyzing data, including user interviews. I also specialize in translating research findings into the design of educational products – I spend a lot of time on Google Scholar.

• Project Management

  As an experienced COTR (contracting officer’s tech rep), I am often managing multiple collaborative projects. I know my way around Basecamp and Slack, and am always looking for ways to streamline processes and foster creativity.

• Photography & Photo Editing

  I’ve been a hobbyist photographer for over six years, and find editing in Lightroom just as engaging as shooting. I also shoot events for charities like City Dogs Rescue.