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Join the LAUSD STEM/STEAM Certification process to build a culture of innovation at your school, align with district goals, and empower students for the future. Apply by Sept 28, 2018.
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STEM/STEAM Certification Phase 2.0 2018-2019
Objective • Learn about the district STEM/STEAM Certification • Develop an understanding of the purpose for the certification process: • To build, refine, and document the STEM/STEAM culture at your school • To become part of a STEM/STEAM Network dedicated to explore emerging research on interdisciplinary instruction and best practices
Los Angeles Unified School District STEAM Vision The vision for K-12 STEM/STEAM education in Los Angeles Unified School District is to empower school communities to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through the process of critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration to foster innovation not just for today, but the future.
Alignment to District Goals Supporting schools to design and implement a quality STEM/STEAM program that will result in student achievement, meeting and exceeding the district goals: • 100% Graduation • Proficiency for All • 100% Attendance • Parent and Community Engagement • School Safety
LAUSD Certification Process The Certification process will help schools identify qualities to which it can calibrate, refine, and validate its STEM/STEAM program.
LAUSD STEM/STEAM Certification • All schools in the certification process will be supported in implementing a STEM/STEAM program. Certification is valid for four years with: • Annual self reflection • Validation visit in year two
STEM/STEAM Framework • Vision • STEM/STEAM Culture • Infrastructure • Instruction • Essential Skills • Partnerships
STEM/STEAM Facilitator Team At least three members representing your school including • One Administrator • One Teacher • One member of school’s choice
STEM/STEAM Facilitator Team Roles & Responsibilities • Build a STEM/STEAM portfolio • Engage in self-reflection and self-study • Explore emerging research • Join a STEM/STEAM network
Intent to Participate The Intent to Participate Application window is September 4 - 28, 2018 Link to application http://bit.ly/STEAMCert2018
Questions If you have any questions regarding the STEM/STEAM Certification please complete the google form found at http://bit.ly/STEAMQuestions2018 You should receive a response within 2 - 3 working days
Thank you Contact Information: Amy Pedersen, aka7154@lausd.net Jaspreet Sandha, jaspreet.sandha@lausd.net