NC STEM Learning Network January 26, 2012

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "NC STEM Learning Network January 26, 2012"

Hope Charles
8 years ago
Views:

1 NC STEM Learning Network January 26, 2012 Rebecca Payne NC DPI STEM Education and Leadership Mark Ezzell NC STEM Community Collaborative

2 Overview Outcomes: Review details of the NC STEM Learning Network Determine who should apply to be a part of the NC STEM Learning Network? Review of the Network Application Question by Question review Deadlines Q & A

3 Agenda An Overview of NC STEM Learning Network Who Should Apply Application Review Mark Ezzell, NC STEM Community Collaborative Rebecca Payne, NC DPI Mark Ezzell Notification/Designation Process Rebecca Payne Questions

4 NC STEM Learning Network Where the Innovative Educator Environment of North Carolina Meets National Funders, Partners, and Industry Partners Leading STEM Programs State of North Carolina Business & Industry One-Stop STEM Platform of STEM Programs, Events, and Support Innovative STEM Schools & Districts Connect Effective STEM Programs & Resources across the State Elevate Local STEM Innovations Assist Schools and Districts in Finding the Tools & Resources that may suit their unique needs Increase Scalability of Effective STEM Programs Inspire and Advance STEM Skills for all Students Measurement & Reporting on STEM Pipeline Progress State & National Partners & Foundations 4

5 5

6 Quality Applications Have. Integrated Curriculum Connections to Community Connections to business

7 Who Should Apply? STEM Focused

learning Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills Professional development on

8 Integration of Curriculum Technology Science Project based learning Connections to effective in and out-of school STEM programs Integration of technology and virtual learning Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum Outreach, support, and focus on underserved Engineering Mathematics 8

9 Community Engagement A STEM plan is adopted across education, communities, and businesses STEM work-based learning experiences in fields requiring STEM skills for each student and teacher Business and community partnerships that extend the classroom walls

10 Business and Industry

11 Postsecondary Alignment of student s career pathway with postsecondary STEM programs Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities E M S P O W E F F E P A T T E A C H T W E R L M I G N I A V Y E

12 Attributes STEM Attributes Reference STEM Implementation Rubric Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards A1) Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects A2) Connections to effective in and out-of-school STEM programs A3) Integration of technology and virtual learning A4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills A5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry partnerships, and postsecondary education connections A6) Outreach, support, and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and economically disadvantaged On-going community and industry engagement B1) A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities, and businesses B2) STEM work-based learning experiences to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills for each student and teacher B3) Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship, and other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls Connections with postsecondary education C1) Alignment of student s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s) C2) Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities

13 APPLICATION REVIEW

14 NC DPI STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric STEM Attributes describe a quality STEM Education school or program. Target Highest level of achievement representing a model Prepared Quality program meeting expectations Developing Needs improvement but program has a good start Early Beginning STEM program

15 NC STEM Implementation Rubric download at 15

16 Selected Question: example 16

17 Selected Question: example 17

18 Selected Question: example 18

19 Selected Question: example 19

21 NOTIFICATION/DESIGNATION PROCESS download application Applications due February 14, 2012 (first review begins) March 1, 2012 (deadline)

22 Notification/Designation Process STEM Learning Network STEM School/Program The Future-ready STEM School Program of Achievement

23 QUESTIONS

24 Thank You! Rebecca Payne NC DPI Mark Ezzell NC STEM 24

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction STEM Education Schools and Programs STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction STEM Education Schools and Programs STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric HIGH SCHOOL The NC STEM School/Program Implementation Rubric is built around