Guiding Students into STEM… Camille Clay, Leander ISD Jill Siler, Lake Travis ISD

1. Guiding Students into STEM… Camille Clay, Leander ISD Jill Siler, Lake Travis ISD

2. Guiding Students into STEM… TODAY’S SESSION: • Importance of STEM • Overview of PLTW • Marketing & Registration • Recruitment • Articulation Agreements • Student Panel Now is the time

3. The Facts… More than 2/3 of New Jobs Require Some Postsecondary Education Now is the time For www.achieve.org

4. The Facts… Students Are Dropping Out of Education… www.achieve.org Now is the time For

5. The Facts… Employment in science and engineering will increase 70% faster… http://www.tap2015.org/resource/index.html Now is the time For

6. The Facts… China graduates more than 4 times as many engineers as the US http://www.tap2015.org/resource/index.html Now is the time For

7. The Bottom Line… We need to better prepare our students for post-secondary work… Now is the time For

8. PLTW Engineering Project Lead The Way • Contextual Project / Problem Based • Integrates National Standards in Math, Science, Technology, and English Language Arts • Has Breadth & Depth of Content • Supported by Comprehensive Professional Development for Teachers Now is the time

9. PLTW Engineering Coursework LEANDER ISD • Principles of Engineering • Introduction to Engineering Design • Digital Electronics • Engineering Design and Development Now is the time

10. PLTW Engineering Courses LAKE TRAVIS ISD • Principles of Engineering • Introduction to Engineering Design • Digital Electronics • Civil Engineering and Architecture • Engineering Design and Development (09-10) Now is the time

11. MARKETING & REGISTRATION LEANDER ISD • Career Pathways • Transition Through and Beyond Graduation Now is the time

12. Rationale For Career Development System We needed to recognize that students have a need to know and understand what they are learning and how it relates to the world.

13. Goals of a Career Development System? • Broad and flexible • Developed during the student’s four • years in high school • Provides cumulative performance • based assessment of the student’s • achievements

14. GOALS Design the new curriculum structure for workforce education. Break the mold in teaching and learning. Establish a new role for employers in education. Encourage family and business support.

15. Transition Coordinator Makes the system happen!

16. Transition Coordinator Coordinate school/business relationships Coordinate Career and Technical Education Oversee Career Passport program Facilitate Community College initiatives Coordinate senior exit surveys and follow-up

17. A.C.E. Academic & Career Excellence Career Passports Rigorous Core Academics COOL Week SeniorProject

18. Academic & Career Excellence Class ACE ACE is a state innovative elective credit. All Freshmen take this ACE during first semester. Students are scheduled into Health second semester. .

19. COOL Week is a week-long, work-based experience for all 12th grade students at Leander ISD high schools. COOL Week

20. Senior Project English IV assignment Components Research Paper Product reflecting research topic – all products must have a mentor Presentation of topic before a panel of adult judges (Judge recruiting takes place early in Fall semester.) Senior Project

21. Career Passport Program Career Passports

22. Career Passports Career Passport Program: Provides a system that teachers can use to confirm that students have job readiness competencies and skills to be successful.

23. Career Passports Career Passport Program: • Provides focus for student energy and source of student pride. • Provides a coherent sequence of courses and skills consistent with their career goals. • Provides cumulative, performance-based assessment of student achievement.

25. What is a Career Passport?A Student’s Perspective Guidance Enrolling in a coherent sequence of courses (3-5 course concentration) within one of four pathways Career Passports • Marketing • Upon graduation, receipt of Career Passport document designed to market student skills, competencies and attributes to potential employers

26. Current Leander ISD Career Pathways / Career Academies Human Services, Health & AgriScience Engineering & Industrial Technology Arts & Communication Business & Computer Technology

27. Career Clusters Arts & Communication Business & Computer Technology Communications Finance, Business Management Journalism/Publications & Administration Languages Other Than English Business: Accounting Photojournalism Business: Finance Management Speech Communication Business: General Visual Communication Hospitality & Tourism Humanities Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management Advanced Humanities Hospitality: Hotel Management General Fine Arts Information Technology Performing Arts Business: Software Applications Band Computer Technology Choral Music Electronics Dance Internetworking Technology Technical Theatre Marketing, Sales and Services Theatre Arts Marketing and Management Visual Arts Public Relations Interior Design & Architecture Photography Visual Arts

28. Career Clusters Engineering & Industrial Technology Human Services, Health & AgriScience Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architectural Design Graphics Animal Science Construction Electricity Horticulture & Landscape Construction Systems Veterinary Science Technology General Technology Education & Training Manufacturing Early Childhood Education Agricultural Mechanics Education Engineering Design Graphics Health Science General Agriculture Biotechnology Machining Fitness & Wellness Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Health Science Technology Advanced Math Science Medical Sciences Computer Science Sports Medicine Engineering Sciences Human Services Project Lead The Way: Engineering Cosmetology Transportation Human Relations Automotive Technology Law, Public Safety & Security Criminal Justice Technology Military Service

29. Biotechnology • 3 credits required • Prerequisites:Biology • Required: Biotechnology, Chemistry • Choose remaining credit from the following: • Medical Microbiology*, Introduction to Horticultural Sciences*, Horticulture Plant Production*, Plant and Animal Production*, AP/IB Biology, AP/IB Chemistry • Recommended: Communication Applications*, Exploring Aquaculture/Environmental Technology,Business Computer Information Systems, Research/Technical Writing*

30. 4 YEAR PLANNING DOCUMENT Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________ Career Passport: Engineering Sciences & Adv. Math/Science & Language Other than English - Spanish I.D. # __________ 9th 10th 11th 12th English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Math Geometry Math Algebra II Math *Pre-AP/IB Precalculus *AP Calculus Science Pre-AP/IB Biology Science *Pre-AP/IB Chemistry Science *Pre-AP Physics *AP Physics World Geography World History U.S. History Government/Economics ACE / Health *Introduction to CAD *Computer Science Pre-AP/IB Communication Application/Leadership P.E. Athletics P.E./Elective Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics  Athletics Athletics Athletics *Spanish I *Spanish II *Spanish III Art I Recommended Program (26 Credits): Students must add 1 credit in Technology Applications, ½ credit in Communication Applications, 2 credits of the same foreign language, and 1 credit in fine arts. Math must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Science must include Biology and 2 credits from a) IPC, b) Chemistry and c) Physics or Principles of Technology. Advanced Program (26 Credits): Additional requirements (over Recommended) include a 4th credit in Mathematics, to include Precalculus; Science credits must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics; and as part of the 26 credits, a minimum of 2 credits must be from advanced courses (i.e. Pre-AP, AP, and/or IB). Distinguished Achievement Program -DAP (26 Credits): Additional requirements (over Recommended) include a 3rd credit in the same foreign language & 4 advanced measures as explained in course catalog. A Minimum High School Graduation Plan (26 credits) is available, however, this requires that you see your counselor for discussion of this plan. Pre-AP/IB, College Board Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate areas. Texas Scholars Program:Texas Scholars Program: Gold = Advanced/DAP Program along with a completed Career Passport Silver = Recommended Program along with a completed Career Passport Bronze = Recommended without a completed Career Passport

31. What does the Career Passport documentation look like? There are 3 components: Certificate Career Passports • Letter of Introduction • Course Competencies

32. Course Competencies Every course gets a skill-based description using action verbs. TEKS help to guide skill sets. Career Passports • Word documents are produced to use as merge items for competency page.

33. Course Competency Example Architectural Graphics Demonstrates proficiency in manual and compute architectural drafting; Adjusts dimension variables for correct architectural dimensioning; Understands and draws site layout and plot plans; Draws floor, foundation, framing and roof plans; Draws exterior elevations, perspective views, building sections, wall sections, and details; Draws lighting and electrical layouts; Properly uses architectural symbols and abbreviations; Assembles the correct elements for a complete set of residential working drawings. Career Passports

34. LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL CAREER PASSPORT in Biotechnology Presented To «First_name» «Last_Name» <<Graduation Date>> ______________________ __________________ ________________ Sandra MacLachlanTodd WashburnMarjorie Palmer Transition Coordinator Principal Passport Manager

35. Leander High School Leander Independent School District 3301 S. Bagdad Road Leander, Texas 78641 (512) 435-8000 Todd WashburnTom Glenn PrincipalSuperintendent Sandra MacLachlanCamille Clay Transition Coordinator Transition Administrator <<Graduation Date>>  Leander High School introduces «First_name» «Last_Name», as a recipient of the Biotechnology Career Passport. LISD’s Career Passport System sets our graduates apart by asking them to complete a career-focused major while in high school. By completing this passport, «First_name» has acquired basic knowledge of biotechnology topics as well as safety and laboratory skills while completing all of the academic courses required for graduation. In the Biotechnology Career Passport, students focus on knowledge and skills, such as, DNA and protein structure and function; applications of biotechnology; lab techniques including pipetting, electrophoresis and column chromatography; and maintenance of a lab notebook, which are documented in the Career Passport Competencies page enclosed. Our hope is that you will find «First_name» has the skills it takes to become an asset to your organization. Please review the enclosed Career Passport Competencies page, which lists the courses, competencies and skill level attained by «First_name». These specific courses and active involvement in the career focus area offer the applicant the tools for success. In addition to passport-related competencies, students practice businesslike work habits, effective communication and problem solving skills. We are pleased to present «First_name» «Last_Name» with the enclosed Biotechnology Career Passport Certificate. Consideration and the opportunity for employment with your organization by this graduate would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Marjorie Palmer Austin Community College Adjunct Faculty Career Passport Manager Enclosures: Career Passport Certificate Career Passport Competencies

36. Leander High School Career Passport Competencies in Biotechnology «F_Name» «L_Name» Skill Level «SK» Skill Level indicates a student's overall performance on the competencies listed for classes taken to attain this career passport: 1 Skilled 2 Moderately Skilled 3 Limited Biology Understands and demonstrates proper laboratory safety procedures; Demonstrates manipulative laboratory skills through classifying, measuring and acquiring data through problem solving by sequencing an investigation, organizing and evaluating data, and communicating the information; Recognizes the importance of living organisms and their relationships with one another and their surrounding environments; Understands the basic concepts of scientific investigation, cellular biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology. Biotechnology Identifies and uses proper safety procedures and equipment in the laboratory; Describes the structure of DNA, its role in protein synthesis, and the techniques of DNA and protein manipulation; Examines the field of biotechnology from historical, career and bioethical perspectives; Produces a lab notebook following industry guidelines; Follows standard operating procedures in all laboratory work; Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the equipment associated with biotechnological procedures (i.e. micropipettes, centrifuge, balances, electrophoresis chambers, thermocycler, meters, etc.); Identifies, gathers, and prepared materials needed for a given protocol (i.e. solutions, diluting, gels, enzymes); Explores the applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, forensics and the environment. Chemistry Demonstrates knowledge of the structure of matter and chemical reactions. Can solve quantitative problems dealing with amounts of substances. Utilizes laboratory equipment safely; demonstrates a variety of laboratory techniques for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Analyzes data and draws sensible conclusions. Introduction to Horticulture Sciences Understands employment and entrepreneurship skills needed in horticultural business; Identifies horticultural structures and equipment; Identifies common pests and applies safe control practices; Describes methods of plant propagation, growing components, and plant growth; Demonstrates horticultural marketing and management skills. Medical Microbiology Demonstrates techniques and safety standards associated with medical procedures and pathological conditions as they relate to microorganisms.

37. Exploration and preparation through the Career Development System will help students transition with a clearer focus on their future. Career Passports ACE Rigorous Core Academics Senior Project COOL Week

38. MARKETING & REGISTRATION LTISD INSTITUTES OF STUDY • Advanced Science & Medicine • Veterinary & Agricultural Science • Math, Engineering & Architecture • Business, Finance & Marketing • Humanities, Technology & Communications • Fine Arts

39. Foundation Course of Study: What all students must take… Career Exploration Emphasis: Courses that will allow students to study the area in-depth.

40. Post-Secondary Preparation: Advanced Certifications, Licensures, etc. for students Selective Course of Study: Recommendations for other courses to take to enhance this area of study. Corresponding Career Clusters

41. Institute of Advanced Science & Medicine

42. Institute of Veterinary & Agricultural Science

43. Institute of Math, Engineering & Architecture

44. Institute of Business, Finance & Marketing

45. Institute of Humanities, Technology & Communications

46. Institute of Fine Arts

47. RECRUITMENT – MS CAMPS LEANDER • Summer Camps in Engineering & Media Productions • Incoming 7th and 8th Grade • $150 per student • Parent Showcase

48. RECRUITMENT – MS CAMPS LAKE TRAVIS • Engineering Camp for Middle School Students • Funded by grant from SME • Designed & tested bottle rockets, sumo robotic cars • 50+ students • 42% GIRLS! • 29% Minority • Six Flags Trip

49. A Week At the Institutes 2008… 2008 Middle School Camps: • Engineering • Web Page Design & Computer Programming • Film Production ~ 70+ Students ~ Parent Showcase ~ Unbelievable Reviews!

50. RECRUITMENT – FLL / ROBOTICS LAKE TRAVIS & LEANDER • First Lego League (Middle School) • Robotics (High School) – B.E.S.T.