In this session, middle school instructional leaders will have the opportunity to understand the shifts called for in the new Colorado Academic Standards for Science (based on the Next Generation Science Standards) and explore the new middle school science curriculum, Amplify. This session will set school leaders up to support their teachers in implementing the new standards and curriculum with tools and resources for observing and coaching. This session is co-hosted by Lawrence Hall of Science, the research institution responsible for writing the Amplify curriculum.