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Business Education Compact Make Learning Real. BEC Overview. Local Non-Profit Organization focused on student achievement Established in 1984 Professional Teacher Development - Proficiency Based Teaching & Learning Thousands of students connected to paid internships
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BEC Overview • Local Non-Profit Organization focused on student achievement • Established in 1984 • Professional Teacher Development - Proficiency Based Teaching & Learning • Thousands of students connected to paid internships • Hundreds of volunteers connected to local classrooms • Strong partnerships!
NEM & theSTEM ConnectTM Initiative Partnering to Support Our Schools
What is STEM Connect? Partnerships between community sponsors and local schools Increase interest in Math, Science … all subjects! Connect students to the world of work Target 4th and 5th grade youth identified as underserved
Why target 4th & 5th grade classrooms? Underserved students have less access and/or exposure to science related education Research shows that declined interest in Math & Science begins in elementary school Meaningful experiences with STEM can impact students’ decision to pursue STEM in the future Teacher support and impact
Community Partners – Trained and Committed Support STEM Connect classrooms through four connections Get to know their classroom Attend on-site volunteer training at their organization
Connecting with the Classroom and Community • Connection 1 • Personal connection with volunteer(s) and teacher • Connection 2 • STEM Connect activity with the classroom • Connection 3 • Follow up activity • Volunteer comes back to the classroom • Connection 4 • Partner engages the entire school community • Partner attends a back-to-school night, host a science night with Mad Science, or another community engagement activity