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Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy Parent Informational Meeting - AGENDA Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 6:00 p.m  Don Burton i.Welcome ii.Application Process and Timeline iii.Selection Process and Timeline iv.Notification Process and Timeline  Joy Lightner i.Power Point ii.What is Stem and why use STEM curriculum? iii.Project Lead the Way iv.DefinedSTEM  Parents/Guardians Students i.Questions and Answers

Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy Application Process & Timeline  Applications will be available on February 20, 2015, at:  Kingman Middle School Office,  Elementary School Offices, and  Online  Completed applications should be returned by March 13, 2015, to:  Kingman Middle School Office or  Elementary School Offices  Please do not return completed applications to the District Office.

Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy Selection Process & Timeline  Selection will be completed by a five-member team consisting of:  Kingman Middle School teachers and administrators  Criteria used in the selection process include:  GPA (still being determined)  ATI Benchmark Results  A Rubric will be used to evaluate student responses to the questions on the application.  Conversations with the student and their current teachers.  Our goal is to screen applications within two days of submission.  Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received and determination selection will be completed in same order.

Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy Notification Process & Timeline  Notification will be done by letter.  Letter will be mailed within three days of submission of application and will include the following:  Indication if your child has been selected to attend the Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy, or  An explanation and supporting documentation for denying your child’s application to the Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy.

Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy Rules Governing Students and Parents  T he district office, along with personnel from both Kingman High School and Kingman Middle School, are currently working on determining the rules which will govern students and parents of the Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy. (All KUSD and KMS rules will always apply to any student who attends Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy. We are finalizing the criteria, for maintaining specific grades, GPA, and behavior expectations for our Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy students.)  Rules and pledges will be provided on the application.

Upcoming Meetings for KUSD #20  FEB. 3 – 6:00 pm – KINGMAN HIGH SCHOOL  STEM Information Night for 8 th, 9 th, 10 th, & 11 th grade students and their parents  FEB. 9 – 6:00 pm – LEE WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL  Future Freshman Night showcasing Lee Williams High School for incoming freshman and their parents  FEB. 10 – 6:00 pm – KINGMAN HIGH SCHOOL  Future Freshman Night showcasing Kingman High School for incoming freshman and their parents  FEB. 10 – 6:00 pm – LEE WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL  Cambridge Night at Lee Williams High School for 8 th, 9 th, 10 th, & 11 th grade students and their parents

What is STEM?  STEM is an acronym that stands for:  S = SCIENCE  T = TECHNOLOGY  E – ENGINEERING  M = MATHEMATICS

What will STEM look like at the Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy? Engaging, hands-on curriculum tailor-made for middle school students. Creating strong links to STEM by engaging and inspiring the STEM pathway and preparing them for Kingman High School STEM Academy learning and beyond.

Why is STEM Education a National Priority? The Department of Commerce predicts that STEM occupations will grow by 17% from now until 2018, compared to 9.8% growth for non-STEM occupations. STEM jobs pay between 26% and 40% more than jobs in other fields, depending on who you ask. “STEM instruction helps students in developing conceptual understanding in science and mathematical concepts, technical and engineering practices, and translates to all areas of learning.” -ADE State Technology Educators Association The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology found the U.S. must produce 1 million more STEM grads over the next decade to meet demand – a 34% increase over current projections, if nothing changes

Why Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy at Kingman Middle School?  diversified options for KUSD students  a unique approach to teaching and learning that fosters creativity, innovative thinking skills, and hands-on experience  rigorous academic focus  preparation for 21 st century jobs  preparation for college

Teaching & Learning  product-based instruction by design  interwoven lesson across curriculum  hands-on project and problem-based learning  defined trajectory from Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy (KMS) through Kingman High School STEM Academy

STEM by School Kingman STEM Preparatory Academy  Project Lead the Way Introduction to Engineering Automation & Robotics Design & Modeling  Defined STEM Problem-based, Project-design  Language Arts  Social Studies  Science  Mathematics Kingman High School STEM Academy  Defined STEM Project Design  STEM Majors Bio Medical Engineering & Design  Educational Partnerships University of Arizona Mohave Community College

Building on What We Have What do we teach? When do we teach the concepts? How do we teach them? Arizona College & Career Ready Core Standards Project Lead the Way & DefinedSTEM Beyond Textbooks Curriculum Map & Pacing Guides

Project Lead the Way  Arizona College and Career Readiness Aligned  Designed to complement math and science courses  Used in all 50 states with more than 6,500 schools participating

Project Lead the Way & DefinedSTEM Activity-based, project-based, problem-based scaffolding for learning with rigor and relevance for student engagement Gives students a chance to apply what they know, by identifying a problem, finding unique solutions and leading their own learning, rather than being passive recipients of information. Evidence-based Understanding by Design © provides a cohesive and coherent instructional path Critical Thinking & Application PLTW collaborated with experts in academics & industry Research/Evidence-Based

DefinedSTEM  Standards based lesson design  Performance tasks  Literacy component Understanding By Design Framework Constructed responses Real World Video Connections

Partnerships & Opportunities  Univerity of Arizona Partnership  Mohave Community College Partnership  STEM Camps and Summer programs  Intersession Opportunities  Community sponsorship & employment

Resources for STEM    stemcareer.com/parents/ (This one is terrific!)  Resources.aspx Resources.aspx   osep.northwestern.edu/resources/by-audience/for- parents   (scroll down on right and click on “The Ultimate STEM Guides for Kids”)

Questions?