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I-STEM Resource Network. Promoting K-12 STEM Education in Indiana. I-STEM Resource Network. The I-STEM Resource Network is a partnership of Indiana’s institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, business, and government.
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I-STEM Resource Network Promoting K-12 STEM Education in Indiana
I-STEM Resource Network • The I-STEM Resource Network is a partnership of Indiana’s institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, business, and government. • It is dedicated to measurably improving K-12 student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
I-STEM Resource Network • Seventeen Institutions of Higher Education from 10 geographic areas form the I-STEM Resource Network • Conduct Regional Meetings • Collect information on regional STEM activities • Organize opportunities for STEM professional development and activities • Build capacity and regional partnerships • Encourage participation at a regional level
Website Development • http://www.istemnetwork.org • Statewide STEM web portal for events, programs, activities and resources • Teachers • Administrators • Students • Parents • Other Stakeholders • Regional content development • Online content development will be ongoing
Mathematics Initiatives • Middle Level Mathematics • Provide teachers with content and instructional skills to help prepare students for rigorous mathematics courses in high school • Algebra and Functions • Geometry and Measurement • Data Analysis and Probability • Number Sense and Operations
Mathematics Initiatives • Algebra Readiness Initiative • For middle school mathematics teachers, algebra I teachers, and administrators to prepare students for success in algebra • Nationally-recognized experts conducted sessions on cognitive demand, algebraic habits of mind, and formative assessment • Five Regional Workshops • Funded with the Indiana Department of Education through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title II, Part A
Science Initiatives • Indiana Science Education Reform • Collaborative initiative between I-STEM, Office of the Governor, Indiana DOE, and BioCrossroads • Partnership with NSRC • Building Awareness Symposium • Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats analysis • Strategic Planning Institute
Engineering and Technology Initiatives • Co-chairs for committee • Charlie Feldhaus • Mike Fitzgerald • Evaluating state of Engineering and Technology Education
Indiana Grade Report • Originally developed by the Independent Colleges of Indiana • Provides feedback to Indiana high schools on the first semester performance of their Indiana college-attending graduates • The reactivated report will include enhancements • Specific science feedback in chemistry, biology, physics, and possibly earth science. • Specific math feedback in college algebra, trigonometry, and calculus • Online report preparation and disaggregation • Ten years of longitudinal data (available in second year)
Contact Information I-STEM Resource Network http://www.istemnetwork.org istem@istemnetwork.org 765-494-2757 or contact any of the Regional Lead Institution Facilitators