COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE SESSION STEM Education: Communication Tools and Collaboration Opportunities May 20, /20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

LEARNING TARGET  To understand the implication of recent STEM education initiatives and programs on students, their schools and communities. 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

LEARNING ACTIVITIES  Discuss key questions related to STEM Education policies, programs and practices  What is STEM Education?  What impact will new initiatives have on my child or my students?  What new partnership opportunities might be on the horizon? 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

OUTCOMES  Create an FAQ Document  Update SW Washington STEM program inventory  Identify interest in forming a STEM Learning Network 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice THE DIFFERENT FACES OF STEM  What comes to mind when you hear the word STEM?  Turn and talk to an elbow partner

THE DIFFERENT FACES OF STEM SMET

WASHINGTON STATE DEFINITION  STEM literacy is the ability to identify and apply concepts and content from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to understand and solve challenges or problems that cannot be resolved by any one disciplinary approach. Recommendations for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Report to Christine Gregoire, Governor, and the Washington State Legislature (2010) 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

8  “ Reaffirming and strengthening America’s role as the world’s engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation is essential to meeting the challenges of this century. I am committed to making the improvement of STEM education over the next decade a national priority.” -President Barack Obama; November 23, 2009 Grow and build strong STEM multi- sector partnerships. Rapidly increase the number of outstanding STEM teachers. Set high world- class STEM standards for all students. Provide greater opportunity for “hands- on” learning in STEM fields. National STEM Agenda; Four Key Priorities A Renewed National Commitment

IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND STUDENTS  How will this new emphasis on STEM education impact my child or my students?  At your table, discuss potential impacts and record any questions you have on your feedback sheet. 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

10 4/22/2011 Oregon Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Partnership College & Career 4 K KNOWLEDGE SKILLS EXPERIENCES DISPOSITIONS DEVELOPING IDENTITIES OF SUCCESSFUL STEM LEARNERS What is Science? Technology? Engineering? Math? Acquiring person al contexts for STEM Aware of and considering career choices in STEM STEM career presentations Work with peers on science projects Student research with mentors Internship opportunities Visits to STEM sites Computing, Graphing, Thinking scientifically Critical thinking in STEM Identifying patterns, Making connections Asking questions, Recording data Categorical: observe, identify, sort Conceptual: describe, demonstrate, predict Analytical: research, synthesize, evaluate Integrated: discuss, interpret, apply 12

Open engagement consumes classroom time with well- intentioned, unaligned and non-targeted programs. Our STEM Center for College and Career Readiness will engage our collective partnership to align and target investments from our core and collaborating partners to each school’s STEM education strategic improvement plan The STEM Center for College and Career Readiness will also work with schools to monitor and assess the impact of partnership interventions on student learning and identity acquisition as successful STEM learners. The results of these assessments will be communicated back to the partners and used to improve partnership programming. COLLECTIVE IMPACT: A LEARNING NETWORK Higher Ed Banks & Foundations High School Middle School Elementary School Business Museums Parks 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

SUCCESSFUL COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVES  Five Conditions:  Commitment to a common agenda  Shared performance measures and mutual accountability  Focused on improvement  Systems to facilitate effective communication and support  Cost-effective, practical, and sustainable model Collective impact. Kania, J., & Kramer, M. (2011). Stanford Social Innovation Review (Winter). 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

COLLECTIVE IMPACT  In what way are we working towards best practice models where schools, districts and community partners are working together to move this vision forward?  At your table share one or more ways your district has begun to work differently around STEM and record that information your feedback sheet. 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

ESD STEM WEBSITE / SW WA LINKS   Lighthouse Schools  ESD 112  Inventory of STEM Program 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

FEEDBACK FORM  Are you interested in forming a STEM Learning Network?  What about this session stands out for you? 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice

 THANK YOU 5/20/11Superintendents Community of Practice