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Page 1: ●A growing network comprised of local funders invested in the improvement of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Page 2: ●A growing network comprised of local funders invested in the improvement of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

● A growing network comprised of local funders invested in the improvement

of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning in Orange County.

● We partner with community stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, businesses, and funders)

OC STEM

Page 3: ●A growing network comprised of local funders invested in the improvement of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The Orange County STEM Initiative believes that the

development of a STEM competent workforce and citizenry

begins with preschoolers and continues at every step of the

education continuum thereafter.

What is unique to OC STEM?

Who is OC STEM?

● Allergan Foundation ● Broadcom Foundation● Children and Families ● Cotsen Foundation Commission of OC ● Edwards Lifesciences Fund● JP Morgan Chase Bank ● Kaiser Permanente● Kay Family Foundation ● OCTANe● Opus Community Found ● Orange County Dept. of Ed.● OC United Way ● Samueli Foundation● The Boeing Company ● Tiger Woods Learning● Time Warner Cable Foundation/Center ● UC Irvine School of Eng.

Page 4: ●A growing network comprised of local funders invested in the improvement of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Organizational Structure

• Goal: Build a sustainable structure to support the ongoing implementation of successful STEM programs

STEM Communication Strategy

• Goal: Promote awareness of STEM competencies and why they are important

STEM Learning• Goal: Create an ongoing interest among PreK-college students to

pursue the practice and reinforce the development of STEM knowledge, skills and abilities

Professional Development

• Goal: Promote educator's STEM knowledge, competencies and pedagogy

Workforce Development

• Goal: Bridge the gap between an educated workforce and Orange County businesses' demands

Research and Evaluation

• Goal: Promote rigorous research-based approaches to STEM teaching and learning

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Toolkit Cover

3 Customized Toolkits

• Parents & Students

• Teachers & Administrators

• Business & Community Leaders

Page 6: ●A growing network comprised of local funders invested in the improvement of the quality and outcome of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Toolkit Contents

• What is Common Core?

• Video

• Fact Sheet

• Key Messages• Face-to-Face

• 6 Tips to Start the

Conversation

• Common Core Minute

• PowerPoint Presentation

• Reaching Out– Newsletter / Website Items– Poster– Video Testimonials– Public Service Announcement

(TBD) – Facebook Posts – Tweet Sheet– Op-Ed / Letter to the Editor

• Key Terms• Resources /

Acknowledgements


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