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New Hampshire STEM Task Force

New Hampshire STEM Task Force. Presented by Dr. Brian J. Blake Superintendent of Schools, SAU #17 President, NHSAA. Key Take- Aways. Understanding of the charge of the STEM Task Force Up-to-date information on Task Force work Understanding next steps of Task Force How can you be involved?.

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New Hampshire STEM Task Force

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  1. New Hampshire STEM Task Force Presented by Dr. Brian J. Blake Superintendent of Schools, SAU #17 President, NHSAA

  2. Key Take-Aways • Understanding of the charge of the STEM Task Force • Up-to-date information on Task Force work • Understanding next steps of Task Force • How can you be involved?

  3. Task Force Proclamation Executive Order 2014-01 An order establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education http://www.governor.nh.gov/eo-2014-01.pdf

  4. Press Release on Task Force “To help young people develop the skills and innovative thinking needed for jobs that growing businesses are creating here in New Hampshire, we need to come together as a state to ask tough questions about how we can best educate our young people, especially in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math.” Governor Hassan

  5. Task Force Membership • Dr. Ross Gittell, Chancellor of the Community College System of NH is chairing the Task Force. • Barbara Couch, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility at Hypertherm Inc. and a member of the state’s Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council, representing New Hampshire’s business community; • Joyce Craig, Manchester Alderman and mother of three children who attend Manchester public schools; • Dr. Susan D’Agostino, math professor at Southern New Hampshire University, representing New Hampshire’s private colleges and universities; • Greg Hallowell, member of the Nashua Board of Education and scientific researcher at MIT Lincoln Laboratory; • Mary Kate Hartwell, District Curriculum Coordinator for Raymond Schools, representing the New Hampshire Science Teachers Association; ·

  6. Task Force Membership • Joseph J. Helble, Dean of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and a Professor of Engineering, representing New Hampshire’s private colleges and universities; • Caroline Herold, Middle Level Teacher at Lurgio Middle School in Bedford, representing the New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics; • Jeremy Hitchock, CEO & Chairman of Dyn, representing New Hampshire’s business community; • Dean Kamen, New Hampshire entrepreneur, President of DEKA Research & Development and Founder of FIRST, representing New Hampshire’s business community; • Todd Lamarque, Principal at Lancaster Elementary School and former chair of the science department at Gorham Middle High School, representing the New Hampshire Association of School Principals; • Paul Leather, Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education, designee of Department of Education Commissioner Virginia Barry; • Dr. PalligarnaiVasudevan, Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Interim Senior Vice Provost at UNH, representing the University System of New Hampshire

  7. STEM In NH:A Labor Demand-Supply Analysis STEM occupations are expected to grow by 17.3%, compared to 10.4% for the state as a whole. STEM occupations are expected to account for about 14% of the projected annual job openings. Of the estimated openings, more than half are Research, Development, Design, or Practitioner occupations. About 27% require Associates Degrees, 42% Bachelor’s and 16% Advanced degrees.

  8. Math & Science Teachers: Availability & Effectiveness • NH is producing roughly half of the math and science teachers to fill current openings • New licensure changes have a focus on content depth; but alternative licensure processes may need additional streamlining to help increase numbers • NH teacher preparation programs are not ranked highly by national sources • The public university system has a greater share of the teacher preparation burden • Depth of educator math and science content knowledge is critical; with increased licensure requirements, teacher prep programs must up their game • Practicing math and science teachers need more effective support • Focus and increase effective teacher professional development • Differentiate recruitment, retention and compensation strategies where needed • Teacher effectiveness and evaluation model will help differentiate needs of practicing teachers Source: NHDOE, NCTQ Teacher Prep Review 2013: http://www.nctq.org/dmsView/Teacher_Prep_Review_2013_Report,,

  9. So, What’s the Problem?

  10. NH STEM Pipeline: What We’ve Learned • Even in your high performing state, the STEM Pipeline narrows early and relentlessly • There is a great deal of STEM activity outside the classroom, but it is difficult to judge the true impact of that activity on student achievement and interest (see Asset Database & Heat Map) • Greatest opportunities for increasing STEM talent are impacting three key points in the pipeline: • Science in grades K-8 • Math in grades 8-13 (first year postsecondary) • Increased number of candidates in programs fully aligned to employer needs in computer systems (networking, programming, software development) and engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial) • It will require leadership focus and alignment, policy change, program redesign and accountability

  11. Foundation Question: How do “we” excite NH children and youth (k-12 students) about STEM, and about STEM career pathways?

  12. Early Work Groups Team A: How do we get students excited about STEM? Team B: How do we empower educators? Team C: What standards/requirements should be in place?

  13. Team A Competitions Exposure Subject matter expert visits Camps CTE-CC Career Academies Pathways STEM Initiatives within Curriculum Magnet Schools

  14. Team B Make STEM teaching part of every day at every grade level Integration of STEM Curriculum Create STEM Curriculum Kits/Modules Incentivize PD for Teachers in STEM Support Educators Teaching Rigorous 21st Century Standards Integrate Educator Pedagogical Training into STEM PD Differentiate STEM PD for Educators in k-8 from 9-12

  15. Team C Are the NH Standards for Math and Science Adequate? Science, k-8 Exposure, Hands-on Experience Change/enhance Math Requirements at HS Including Computer Science Requirement Experiential Learning Internships, Co-op Programs Engineering Capstone Projects Career Pathway Mapping in Grades 7 and 10

  16. Team A (How do we get kids excited about STEM?) Magnet Schools Structure of Career and Technical Education Programs STEM Exposure Pathways Discussion

  17. Team B (How do we empower educators?) Make Science part of every day for every student k-8 Provide teachers with science kits/resources (esp. k-6) to empower educators Create NH STEM Education and Resource Training Centers

  18. Team C (What standards/requirements should be in place?) Reconsider k-12 Science Requirements in NH Reconsider Math Requirements Reconsider current teacher preparation for teaching of Science and STEM Review evaluations and assessment of NH Science and Math Standards

  19. Phase 1 Report out- 13 Primary recommendations Team A 1. C-cubed (Challenges, Competitions, and Capstones) 2. NH Stem Centers of Excellence 3. Steps 4. iSTEM 5. Pathways for Students

  20. Phase 1 Continued Team B 1. Teacher Prep and PD 2. Curriculum Integration 3. STEM Centers and Ambassadors/Champions

  21. Phase 1 Continued Team C 1. Engineering and Technology Curricula 2. Mathematics Curricula 3. Next Gen Science Standards 4. Teacher Prep and PD 5. STEM and NGSS Coordinator

  22. Phase 2 Work Groups 1. C-cubed Combined A1 and C1 2. NH STEM Early College Academies of Excellence 3. STEM Support Network Combined A3 and B3 4.Curriculum Integration Combined A4 and B2 5. Pathways 6. Teacher Preparation and PD Combined B1 and C4 7. Math Curriculum Pathways 8. Next Gen Science Standards Combined C3 and C1

  23. Status Reports September 16 Group 2: Early College Academies Group 7: Math Curricula Pathways Group 5: Pathways Group 6: Teacher Prep and Professional Development

  24. Status Reports September 25 Group 1: C-Cubed Group 3: Stem Support Network Group 4: Curriculum Integration Group 8: Next Generation Science Standards

  25. Next Steps Final review of recommendations and commentary Development of Draft Report

  26. Timeline October 7 Final Review of Draft for Governor’s feedback October 14 Review and discussion of report and feedback November 4 Final Report Reviewed and Approved November 14 Final Report Submitted to Governor

  27. Questions?Thank you! Resource Link for all info on STEM Taskforce: www.stemnh.org

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