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GATEWAY PROJECT SUMMER INSTITUTE july 29-31, 2014

GATEWAY PROJECT SUMMER INSTITUTE july 29-31, 2014. Leicester Public Schools. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS STEM TEAM MEMBERS. JUDITH PAOLUCCI, Superintendent CHRISTINE BUGBEE, Grade 5 Teacher SETH DESILETS, Middle School Technology Teacher

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GATEWAY PROJECT SUMMER INSTITUTE july 29-31, 2014

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  1. GATEWAY PROJECT SUMMER INSTITUTEjuly 29-31, 2014 Leicester Public Schools

  2. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSSTEM TEAM MEMBERS • JUDITH PAOLUCCI, Superintendent • CHRISTINE BUGBEE, Grade 5 Teacher • SETH DESILETS, Middle School Technology Teacher • CHRISTINE KILMONIS, High School Special Education Teacher • DAVID SOCHA, Middle School Science Teacher

  3. leicester public school SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT • LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL • GRADES 9 TO 12 • LEICESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL • GRADES 6 TO 8 • LEICESTER MEMORIAL SCHOOL • GRADES 3 TO 5 • LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL • PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 2

  4. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSCOMMUNTIY DEMOGRAPHIC DATA The Town of Leicester is a town that throughout its history has remained largely rural and agricultural. However, a closer look at the community reveals Leicester’s industrial past. • Population - Approximately 11,000 • Student Population - 1,900 [1650 in district] • Senior Citizen Population - 2,200 • Town Government – New England Town Meeting Style with Town Manager and 5 member Board of Selectmen • Over 300 businesses, including restaurants, golf courses, farms, Wal-mart, Tractor Supply, and numerous personal and professional service businesses

  5. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSDISTRICT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA 2013-2014 Enrollment by Grade

  6. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSTECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING OVERVIEW • Primary School – only using computers for applications and games • Memorial School – Grade 5 STEM Unit on Design Structures and Problem Solving • Middle School – Grade 7 computer technology including applications, hardware, software, drafting introduction and communications systems.Grade 8 technology includes designing houses, CAD (isometric and multi-view drawings), manufacturing (catapults and paper airplanes), transportation safety, bridges, materials, tools and machines. • High School – graphic design, computer applications, and web design

  7. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSSUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM • STEM is a goal on our District 3 Year Plan • Rewiring infrastructure is ongoing to support STEM initiatives • Collaboration between Leicester, WPI, and Becker has been initiated • Technology Integration Specialist position included in staffing plan • Partnership with local cable organization (LCAC) strengthened

  8. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSTECHNOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS • CHALLENGES • Funding • Having certified teachers • Other pressing goals get in the way • Momentum needed • Technology infrastructure & instructional materials are insufficient

  9. LEICESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSgateway project goals • GOALS WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE GATEWAY PROJECT • Secure funds and partnerships that may support leading edge technology & engineering programming in Leicester schools. • Develop a multi-year plan that includes something specific to implement in each of our schools in year 1 in order to gain momentum.

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