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S cience T echnology E ngineering M athematics. STEM. Presentation to the Blount County School Board December 2, 2010. Heritage High School Mark Andrews – Math Mary Cooper – Technology Stephanie Davis – Counselor Colleen Mattison – Administrator Kendall Terry - Science.

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  1. Science Technology EngineeringMathematics STEM Presentation to the Blount County School Board December 2, 2010

  2. Heritage High School Mark Andrews – Math Mary Cooper – Technology Stephanie Davis – Counselor Colleen Mattison – Administrator Kendall Terry - Science William Blount High School Michael Askew - Math Scott Bristol – Counselor Michelle Harris - Science Denise Long - Technology Steve Lafon – Administrator Jennifer Moore – Administrator Blount County SchoolsSTEM Task Force Committee Committee Chairperson - Dr. Alisa Teffeteller Consultant- Kenneth Naumann - Engineering

  3. STEM Task Force Committee Timeline • January 4, 2010            Mr. Britt and Dr. Teffeteller met to discuss the possibilities of offering STEM education • January 29, 2010          Dr. Teffeteller met with Mr. Lafon and Mr. McMahan about STEM • February 3, 2010          Dr. Teffeteller meet with Mr. Lafon about STEM committee members • February 4, 2010          Dr. Teffeteller met with Mr. McMahan about STEM committee members • February 8-19, 2010     Principals finalize selection of STEM committee members

  4. STEM Task Force Committee Timeline • March 11, 2010            STEM organizational meeting • June 1-2, 2010              Site visit to Columbus, OH • August 26, 2010           STEM meeting • November 3, 2010        Site Visit to Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville • November 15, 2010      STEM meeting • December 2, 2010        STEM presentation to the board of education   

  5. Take a snapshot of current STEM programs in the United States Initiate collaboration between Blount County High School educators Evaluate usefulness of a STEM Program in BCS Determine if scheduling, staffing and other monetary needs can be accommodated Determine if a STEM program will fit into the existing framework STEM Task Force Committee Goals

  6. The National STEM Agenda

  7. California Stem Learning Network Washington STEM Initiative Colorado Stem Network Ohio Stem Learning Network Tennessee Stem Innovation Network Texas Stem Academies STEM in the US

  8. Why STEM? • STEM education is linked to the prosperity of local and state economies • Today’s employers require adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, and technical competence—skills honed in STEM disciplines • Employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow 70 percent faster than growth for all occupations (National Governors Association) • STEM graduates on average enjoy better employment prospects and higher starting salaries than graduates in non-STEM fields

  9. Proposed Regional Hub will open in Knoxville 2012

  10. Partnering for Blount County Students

  11. What is a STEM Initiative? Promotes 21st century skills in • Critical thinking • Collaboration • Self-direction • Communication  Inquiry

  12. What is a STEM Initiative? Continued… • Prepares all students for college coursework in a STEM field • Establishes robust partnerships with community organizations, employers and higher education • Provides opportunities for students to solve real-world problems

  13. Questions? Science Engineering Mathematics Technology

  14. References For more information the state initiative contact: • Sky Gallegos, Director, STEM Innovation Network • Sky.gallegos@tn.gov • Scott Eddins, Office of STEM Education • Scott.eddins@tn.gov • President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). (2010). Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future (pdf) . Retrieved September 15, 201, from http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/pcast/docsreports • National Governors Association (NGA). (2007). Inovation America: Building a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Agenda. Retrieved October 13, 2010, from http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0702INNOVATIONStem.pdf

  15. References Continued… • Knox County Schools (2010). STEM Academy High School. DRAFT Conceptual Proposal & Work Plan (Executive Summary). Retrieved October 29, 2010, from http://agenda.knoxschools.org/docs/2010/RS/20101103_76/555_Knox%20STEM%20HS_work_plan_draft_7.pdf • Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Mathematics, Science, and Technology Educaton Center. http://www.stemresources.com • Metro High School, Columbus, OHIO. http://themetroschool.org • The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN). http://www.osln.org • Hardin Valley Academy STEM Academy , Knox County Schools http://stem.hardinvalleyac.knoxschools.org/modules/groups/integrated_home.phtml?&gid=770036&sessionid=c8ca5b9b1c2434c5619761e7520cfe03&t=6c7968a6e4b0cdf7a31bbf022d53439d • The STEM Education Coalition. http://nstacommunities.org/stemedcoalition/

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