1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education is an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that provides hands-on and relevant learning experiences for students.  STEM teaching and learning goes beyond the mere transfer of knowledge.  It engages students and equips them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and collaborative skills, and ultimately establishes connections between the school, work place, community and the global economy.  STEM also helps students understand and apply math and science content, the foundations for success in college and careers.

2. Arizona STEM Network
Vision: Arizona will be recognized in the global marketplace for a STEM literate workforce that stimulates the economy.
Mission: Facilitate a statewide Network of organizations with a common goal to graduate more students ready to succeed in the global marketplace.
Objective: Enhance collaboration to create engagement and transformative change in the state of Arizona for STEM education and training.
Value Proposition: Provide educators, investors, government and business leaders with the resources needed to make a measurable improvement in STEM education for students across Arizona.
Top level metrics:
Increase in STEM graduates at High School, Community College and University
Increase in quantity of Network members
Increase in STEM interest and academic performance

3. Education Service Providers Government Educators Community Business
VALUE PROPosiTION Providing educators, investors, government and business leaders with the resources needed to make a measurable improvement in STEM education for students across Arizona.
Education
Service
Providers
STEM
Network
Collaboration
Communication
Convening
Online tools
Metrics
Infrastructure
Government
Educators
Community
Business

4. Key Stakeholder Give to Network Get from Network Outcome Metrics
Education Service Provider
Expertise
Access to expertise of Network members
# of participants in Network
Quantity of resources available
Growth in # of students participating
Venue for student participation
Resources
Quality Programs
Connections to potential users of service
Business
Resources to support education
Highly qualified employees
Qualified STEM graduates - Lower Business labor costs, innovation, diversity
# of business advocates
# of employees participating
Existing employee satisfaction – culture of community impact
Advice to Network on business needs
High quality education system to attract new employees
Government: Local, State and Federal
Student data
Leverage Network capabilities to solicit funding
Availability of student data
Test scores
Policy Standardization
Results data
Collaboration with Network members

5. Key Stakeholder Give to Network Get from Network Metrics Educators
# of partners
# of partners matched with business
Activity in online groups – info sharing
Academic test scores
STEM graduates
Interaction with Network
K-12 – Teachers and Admin
Existing programs/curriculum
Leverage Network capabilities to solicit funding
Classroom opportunities
Vetted resources
Expertise
Communication, Collaboration, Info Exchange
Peer validation
Post-Secondary – Profs and Admin
Knowledge and advice regarding research based best practices
Mentoring opportunities for students
STEM completions (graduates)
Specialized advice
Curriculum alignment with industry
Community
Students
Why STEM is important

6. 2015 STEM Network Strategic Objectives
1.0 Create Meaningful Business-Education Connections
2.0 Strengthen Teacher Effectiveness through expanding professional development
3.0 Integrate STEM into Schools and Districts
4.0 Increase STEM Collaboration among network members
5.0 Define and proliferate metrics to measure STEM improvement
6.0 Increase STEM Network membership through increasing brand awareness and marketing

7. Next Steps Final package
Communication of final package out to STEM Network members
Next steps, Thanks for input, from Bill
Future meeting schedule
Actions of each group/individual – real commitments
Need to prioritize – which organizations are critical (actions)
Leadership team ratification
Follow up