What we need now is to work together. We are interested in your best practices, in perhaps pooling assessments and collaborating in a statewide effort. David Buell is Director of Enterprise Planning and Development and Assistant Director of General Education Services at Kent Intermediate School District. Nine School Characteristics Related to Success in Science 1. Successful elementary schools have a clear focus on science and a staff committed to teaching science at all grade levels.
Good communication is an essential element in successful schools.
Successful elementary schools have a teacher who is a leader in science. Successful elementary schools have departmentalized science instruction at one or more grade levels. Teachers in successful schools feel they have administrative support for science education at the building level.