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The Big Bang (Theory): A Framework for maximizing a STEM program

The Big Bang (Theory): A Framework for maximizing a STEM program. Melita Wise Principal, Hanes Magnet Middle School Dr. Ronald P. Simpson 2013 Merit Awardee Magnet Schools of America Kimberly L. Marion WS/FCS Interim Magnet Director

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The Big Bang (Theory): A Framework for maximizing a STEM program

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  1. The Big Bang (Theory): A Framework for maximizing a STEM program Melita Wise Principal, Hanes Magnet Middle School Dr. Ronald P. Simpson 2013 Merit Awardee Magnet Schools of America Kimberly L. MarionWS/FCS Interim Magnet Director Winston-Salem/Forsyth County SchoolsWinston-Salem, North Carolina May 2014

  2. Session Goals: • Provide a framework for program design and development (Innovation, Leadership strands). • Discover how this framework can be used for effective strategic planning (Leadership, Sustainability strands). • Provide a model for integrating STEM into the curriculum, maintaining community and industry engagement, and embedding connections to post-secondary education (Curriculum and Instruction, Community Relations strands). Why are you here?What do you hope to gain?

  3. How many in our audience represent STEM schools? • Are there other THEMED schools represented? If so, don’t leave….. • What level of implementation of STEM (theme)? Early = 1, Developing = 2, Proficient = 3, Model = 4 • Other the last year, what have you put the most energy into …..in terms of theme implementation?

  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xgjUhEG3U *CBS/Chuck Lorre Productions/Warner Brothers Television

  5. Why do we exist? • What does a STEM school look like? • What makes us unique? • What are we doing now? • What do we need to do differently? STEM School Algorithm

  6. Our STEM theory……

  7. TAKING STOCK Program Development Recruitment Connections/Extensions Leadership TAKING STOCK Project Lead the Way Discreet, engineering- based course, hands-on learning Magnet Fair Open Houses Program Development Recruitment Magnet Minutes Connections/ Extensions Leadership Magnet Coordinator Engineer’s Week Guest speakers present to each grade level

  8. FIRST STEPS Program Development Recruitment Connections/Extensions Leadership Vision Curriculum Development FIRST STEPS Project Lead the Way Discreet, engineering- based course, hands-on learning Magnet Fair Open Houses Community Discussions Chamber, Educational institutions, businesses, district departments Business Partnerships Utilized Business partnerships to support specific events Program Development Recruitment STEM Coordinator District funded, housed in school building Magnet Minutes Connections/ Extensions Leadership Magnet Coordinator Engineer’s Week Guest speakers present to each grade level Vision Curriculum Development Refine Mission Statement Curriculum Alignment Identify interdisciplinary connections Project Based Learning Design Challenges Quarterly challenges offered at each grade level and content area

  9. SECOND STEPS Program Development Recruitment Connections/Extensions Leadership Vision Curriculum Development Sustainability SECOND STEPS Project Lead the Way Discreet, engineering- based course, hands-on learning Magnet Fair Open Houses Community Discussions Chamber, Educational institutions, businesses, district departments Business Partnerships Utilized Business partnerships to support specific events Program Development Recruitment STEM Coordinator District funded, housed in school building Magnet Minutes Connections/ Extensions Leadership Magnet Coordinator STEM Clubs Expanded offerings Engineer’s Week Guest speakers present to each grade level Vision Curriculum Development Refine Mission Statement Curriculum Alignment Identify interdisciplinary connections Sustainability Beliefs and Values Developed belief and values statements for school (embedded STEM) Robot Run District/community initiative, community discussions with Chamber of Commerce Project Based Learning Design Challenges Quarterly challenges offered at each grade level and content area District Vision Expand work on K-12 continuum Deepened classroom integration Use of learning teams, integration of STEM content and processes into classroom work

  10. THIRD STEPS Program Development Recruitment Connections/Extensions Leadership Vision Curriculum Development Sustainability Teacher Development School Improvement THIRD STEPS Project Lead the Way Discreet, engineering- based course, hands-on learning Magnet Fair Open Houses Summer Programming Robotics camp Community Discussions Chamber, Educational institutions, businesses, district departments Business Partnerships Utilized Business partnerships to support specific events Program Development Recruitment STEM Coordinator District funded, housed in school building Magnet Minutes Connections/ Extensions Leadership Magnet Coordinator STEM Clubs Expanded offerings Celebration of STEM Showcase events, publicity, student recognition Engineer’s Week Guest speakers present to each grade level Vision Curriculum Development Refine Mission Statement Curriculum Alignment Identify interdisciplinary connections Sustainability Teacher Development Beliefs and Values Developed belief and values statements for school (embedded STEM) Robot Run District/community initiative, community discussions with Chamber of Commerce Project Based Learning School Improvement Design Challenges Quarterly challenges offered at each grade level and content area District Vision Expand work on K-12 continuum Expansion of Partnerships To include community colleges and universities NC STEM Initiative Participation in rubric development Deepened classroom integration Use of learning teams, integration of STEM content and processes into classroom work STEM Expansion To include 5 schools, support for programming, K-12 continuum District Advisory Council

  11. Utility Tool: Rubric

  12. North Carolina STEM Education Strategic PlanOutlines the priorities and strategies for implementing STEM schools and programs in North Carolina. (pdf, 1.1mb) Framework at-a-Glance for North Carolina Statewide STEM Education Strategic Plan(pdf, 354kb) Priority 1: Increase STEM Achievement through a set of Attributes for STEM schools and programs (pdf, 97kb) Priority 2: Bolster community understanding and support Priority 3: Connect, leverage, and increase STEM Resources http://www.ncpublicschools.org/stem/overview/

  13. POST-RUBRIC Project Lead the Way Discreet, engineering- based course, hands-on learning Magnet Fair Open Houses Expanded Summer Programming Multiple camps Partnerships with Educational Institutions Connecting Experts with Teachers for Learning Summer Programming Robotics camp STEM Advisory Committee Business, Industry, Educational Institutions Community Discussions Chamber, Educational institutions, businesses, district departments Monthly STEM Themes Business Partnerships Utilized Business partnerships to support specific events Program Development Recruitment STEM Coordinator District funded, housed in school building Lunch and Learn and Student Field Experiences and Design Challenges Magnet Minutes Community Advisory Committee Chamber of Commerce Connections/ Extensions Leadership Magnet Coordinator STEM Clubs Expanded offerings Collaborative Projects School and Community Celebration of STEM Showcase events, publicity, student recognition Engineer’s Week Guest speakers present to each grade level Vision Curriculum Development Refine Mission Statement Beliefs and Values Aligned with partner institutions Curriculum Alignment Identify interdisciplinary connections K-12 Continuum Development Partnerships, teacher development, collaboration, planning Sustainability Teacher Development Expansion of Clubs Beliefs and Values Developed belief and values statements for school (embedded STEM) Robot Run District/community initiative, community discussions with Chamber of Commerce Project Based Learning School Improvement School STEM Committee Expanded Teacher Ownership and Leadership Strategic Planning Development of Strategic Plan with targeted goals Design Challenges Quarterly challenges offered at each grade level and content area District Vision Expand work on K-12 continuum Expansion of Partnerships To include community colleges and universities NC STEM Initiative Participation in rubric development Deepened classroom integration Use of learning teams, integration of STEM content and processes into classroom work School Improvement Targets Underrepresented Groups Teacher Learning Aligned with SIP Understanding by Design Curriculum Framework Teacher STEM Learning Experiences STEM Expansion To include 5 schools, support for programming, K-12 continuum District Advisory Council

  14. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County SchoolsWinston-Salem, North Carolina Melita Wise Principal, Hanes Magnet Middle School mawise@wsfcs.k12.nc.us (336) 703-4171 Kimberly L. MarionWS/FCS Interim Magnet Director klmarion@wsfcs.k12.nc.us (336) 727-2519 ext. 4

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