1. CAUTION! STEM May Cause Extreme Satisfaction! Welcome To CSU Dominguez Hills Counselors Conference

2. Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CISE MISSION The mission of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) is to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to the forefront of K-16 education through leadership and service. CISE is a regional center focused on enabling transformative and inspiring STEM learning experiences. We engage with K-16 students as well as pre-service and in-service teachers. Our partnerships with schools, districts, community colleges, local and national organizations, philanthropic and industry leaders serve to broaden our impact across institutions and our local and global community.

3. Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CISE GOALS 1.Serve as a model and regional resource center for K-12 STEM teachers, schools, and districts 2.Increase the interest of K-16 students in STEM careers. 3.Increase the number of students in STEM majors. 4.Increase diversity in STEM majors. 5.Increase the success rate of students entering and completing STEM educational programs. 6.Develop the next generation of highly-qualified and passionate STEM teachers who will be the leaders in STEM teaching practices. 7.Increase the number of credentialed teachers in the STEM disciplines. 8.Inspire STEM teachers and assist them in improving their pedagogical practices. 9.Serve as model of aspiration in STEM teaching for other CSU campuses.

4. ► Secured over $50 million in funding ► Developed a pipeline of undergraduate and graduate programs ► Prepared more math and science teachers than any other university ► Offer more support than any other program or university ► Offer on-going financial and academic support Center For Innovation in STEM Education, CISE ► Offer comprehensive programs from recruitment, to training, to placement, to support ► Offer exciting research and internship opportunities ► Offer a one-stop shop-we bring the university to you ► Have staff of over 50 people dedicated to supporting our scholars

5. Center For Innovation in STEM Education, CISE

6. CSI 3 Director: Dr. Kamal Hamdan ► Our Programs  Undergraduate  Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)  Noyce Scholars Program (NSP)  Credential/Masters  Transition to Teaching Hybrid (TTTH)  STEM Teachers in Advanced Residency (STAR)  Secondary Special Education Teacher Intervention (SSETI)  Specialized  Master Teacher Fellows (MTF)  Pathways Academy  Women in STEM Education (WiSE)  Project Reach The CA STEM Institute for Innovation & Improvement, CSI 3

7. Pathways To Teaching High School or Community College Cred SS - M/Sc/E or Cred SS - M/Sc + MA or Cred MS + ISMA or Cred SPE - E/M/Sc/H Become Teacher Leaders & Teach at a High-Need School in a High-Need Area MSTI or Noyce Scholar or Project Reach (1-2 years) Transfer to CSUDH Earn B.S. in Math or Science or B.A. in LBS w/ISMA or Other Majors TTT Hybrid Intern or STAR Resident or SSETI Intern or TED (MS, SS, SPED) Become a lifelong learner: join TSI, PDA, Induction Cohort, MA Cohorts MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

8. CSI 3 Team Xiomara Benitez (CSI³ Coordinator) Noemi Gonzalez (NSP & MSTI Program Coordinator) Cindy Medina (MTF & STAR Program Coordinator) Sandra Ramos (Pathways & Project Reach Coordinator) Kekai Bryant (TSI & PD & Support Coordinator) Laura Avendano (Lab School & Support Coordinator) Alexandra Mena (STEM Undergraduate Specialist) Coral Bedolla (Assistant to the Director) Karen Valle (Student Services Specialist) Stephanie Estrada (Admissions Coordinator) Janette Benitez (Graphic Designer) Andrea (Student Assistant-Admissions) Dulce Ortega (Student Assistant-Admissions) Yolanda Montes (Student Assistant- Recruitment) Jocelyn Joyas (Student Assistant- Undergraduate Programs) Carla Rodriguez ((Student Assistant- Undergraduate Programs) Arianna Huerta (Student Assistant-Graduate Programs) Danielle Pena (Student Assistant-Recruitment) Deena Al-Suhaimi (Student Assistant-TED Office) Shanae Lee ((Student Assistant-CSI3 Front Counter) Crystal Carranza (Student Assistant-Director) Ivan Contreras (Student Assistant-Technology) Eric Adolphus (Student Assistant-Gerenal) Jessica Morales (Student Assistant-MSTI & NSP) Off Campus Team Members: Lab School Personnel: Marci Huezo, Edwardo Melendrez, Shakara Brembri, James Borden; Lead Teachers: Gage MS, Orchard Academy, Bell HS, and Heber MS CSI³ Faculty: Cecilia Duenas, Tina Perry, Eric Renfro, …

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10. What is the Noyce Scholars Program (NSP)? ► It is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant- Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program ► Its purpose is to increase the number of highly qualified math/science teachers in hard-to-staff schools and to increase diversity in math & science majors ► It is a grant that will provide up to $10,000 per year in scholarships over the next five years to eligible upper division students enrolled in CSU Dominguez Hills ► It is a partnership between the College of Education (COE), College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences (CNBS), Community Colleges and School Districts Noyce Scholars

11. ► Individualized academic plan & pathway to becoming a math or science teacher ► Ongoing advising & support: Meet regularly with a Noyce advisor to track your progress ► Serve as a student teacher (instructional assistant-paid assignment) in a math or science classroom with a CSI3 Teacher and gain first-hand experience in the classroom ► Financial Support: Receive up to $10,000 per year for up to 2 years (junior or senior year) and qualify for a TEACH grant ($4,000) ► Participate in a CSI3 Credential Program after obtaining your undergraduate degree Noyce Benefits

12. ► Be a single-subject Math or Science major (junior or senior) ► Be in good standing with the university (full-time student, minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative or 3.0 in the last 30 units; complete major requirements in 2 years) ► Be willing to participate as a student teacher in partner schools for two years ► Qualify for any form of financial aid ► Pass interview with selection committee ► MUST AGREE TO TEACH IN ONE OF OUR PARTNER HIGH NEED SCHOOLS FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS Noyce Eligibility

13. ► The goal of MSTI is to expand the capacity to recruit, prepare, support, and retain highly qualified middle and high school teachers to teach in high-need secondary schools within the communities served by CSUDH ► MSTI is a support program which provides counseling, academic, financial, and placement support ► Under MSTI, students can obtain either their Multiple Subjects Preliminary Credential with an Introductory Subject Matter Authorization (ISMA) in either math or science (MSTI scholars) or they can obtain a single subject preliminary credential in math or science ► ISMA is an authorization that may be added to your preliminary teaching credential (It allows you to teach the subject matter content (e.g. math or science) to grades 9 or below) MSTI Overview

14. ► Ongoing advising & support ► CSET Preparation (Single Subject-Math & Science) ► Accelerated credential program (single-subject option) ► Early contracts & job placement  As undergrads, serve as a teacher assistant in math/science classrooms and gain first-hand experience  After graduation, job placement in partner districts as a full-time teacher ► Individualized course of study to complete your ISMA in math or science ► Financial Support (qualify for up $30,000 through CSI3 Credential Programs) MSTI Benefits

15. The Project Reach Program is intended to… ► Develop independent & lifelong learners ► Help students develop self-confidence & improve study skills ► Strive to place qualified college students with high-need students ► Support students in order to achieve success Project Reach

16. Criteria ► GPA – minimum 2.75 ► Be proficient in the content area ► Pass interview ► Take diagnostic exam ► Cleared TB test & certificate of clearance Project Reach We are looking for… ► Current college students to tutor: ► K-2 nd grade: (multiple subject) ► 9 th – 12 th grade (mathematics, science, English, social science, Spanish) ► Lead tutors

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18. ► Spring/Summer 2016 ► University Intern ► Credential Only ► 12 months ► Online curriculum with some face-to-face ► $5,000 + TEACH Grant ► Lab School Participation ► Earn full time pay & benefits TTT HybridTTT (Face to Face)STARSSETI ► Summer 2016 ► University Intern ► Credential Only ► 12 months ► Face-to-Face ► $5,000 + TEACH Grant ► Earn full salary & benefits ► Open to Math, Science, & English ► Summer 2016 ► Residency (student teaching) ► Credential & Masters ► 15 months ► Face-to-Face ► $30,000 + TEACH Grant ► Semester-long internship ► Summer 2016 ► University Intern ► Credential Only ► 12 months ► $7,250 + TEACH Grant ► Earn full salary & benefits ► Open to Math, Science, English, & Social Science

19. ► Help with your application process to CSUDH ► Obtain ongoing advisement & support ► Courses taught by CSUDH faculty and district personnel ► Help with job placement (resume/interview skills preparation/application) ► Our teachers are assigned teacher assistants (first year teachers) ► Conduct structured observations and gain hands-on experience through our Saturday lab schools and summer lab schools ► Meet with other cohort members in seminars throughout the semester to reflect on and discuss your observations ► Professional development academy (PDA) designed just for you! Grow as a professional and learn from the experts TTT  STAR  SSETI Program Benefits

20. ► Complete preliminary credential program in just 1YEAR (3 semesters) ► $5,000 stipend (plus TEACH grant) ► This is an intern program – you will earn full salary and benefits as a teacher while completing your credential courses online. ► Work under the guidance of a Master Teacher ► Complete preliminary credential and Masters in 15 months (4 semesters) ► Participate in a semester long internship to gain applied knowledge ► $30,000 stipend (plus TEACH grant) ► Specialized knowledge in Response to Intervention (RTI) ► Complete preliminary credential program in just 1YEAR (3 semesters) ► SETTI teachers are assigned teacher assistants during first year ► $7,250 stipend (plus TEACH grant ) Specific Program Benefits TTT Hybrid SSETI STAR

21. Sample Daily Schedule 8:00-8:30 Instructional Teams briefing (go over plan for the day) 8:30-9:00 Instructional Teams Prep time in classroom 9:00-10:20 Session I (Math or science**) 10:20-10:40 Break 10:40-12:00 Session II (math or science) 12:00-12:30 Instructional Teams meeting/reflection 12:30-1:00 Lead Team meeting/reflection All pre-service observation hours will be conducted at the STEM Lab School You must attend an orientation before starting Lab School. More details will be given after program admission. STEM Lab School Details

22. More STEM Programs FUSE WISE CISE STEM in Action-A Kids Conference Pi Day STEM in Education Conference Women in STEM Series CISE Summer Bridge STEM Day at Community College

23. See you all soon See you all soon We Look Forward To Working With You! MSTI  NSP  Project Reach  TTT  STAR  SSETI at CSUDH 310.243.2634 |csi3@csudh.edu