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The STEM Immersion GuideA collaboration of the Arizona STEM Network led by Science Foundation Arizonaand Maricopa County Education Service Agency
© 2017 The STEM Immersion Guide document and the information it contains is the work product of The Arizona STEM Network, led by Science Foundation Arizona, in collaboration with The Maricopa County Educational Services Agency. Permission is granted to reproduce, use and distribute all material within the document for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that proper citation of source and copyright is clearly identified. Questions or comments may be submitted to: [email protected] or [email protected].
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsACollaborationofArizonaSTEMNetworkLedbySFAzandMaricopaCountyEducationServiceAgency
UpdatedDecember9,2014ExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
TheExploratoryModeldescribesaregularschooldayexperience,withSTEM-relatedEXTRACURRICULARopportunitiesofferedtostudentsinadditiontotheregularschoolday.Theseexperiencesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto;afterschoolclubs,summerprograms,sciencefairs,roboticsclubs,videoproductionclubs,etc.
TheIntroductoryModeldescribesaregularschooldayexperience,withSTEM-relatedexperiencesofferedinadditiontothecurrentcurriculum.Theseexperiencesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto;integratedSTEMunitsdeliveredoncethestatetestingiscomplete,supplementarystand-alonelearningunitsofferedthroughindustryornon-profitpartnerships,etc.
ThePartialImmersionModeldescribesanon-traditionalschoolexperiencewhereSTEM-relatedexperiencesareintegratedintothecurriculum.Theseexperiencesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto;teachingtoaschool-wideSTEMtheme,teachingyear-longintegratedproblem/project-basedlearningunits,teachingdual-enrollmentprograms,teachingina"schoolwithinaschool"model,etc.
TheFullImmersionModeldescribesanon-traditionalschoolexperiencewhereSTEM-relatedexperiencesdeterminetheschool’scurriculum.FullImmersionschoolslookmorelike21stCenturywork-placeenvironmentsrather20thcenturyK-12schoolenvironments.Problem-basedlearningdrivesthecurriculumandinstruction.Studentsconstantlycollaboratetosolveauthenticproblems,proposesolutions,andcontributeideastothelargercommunity.
A1.ExploratoryModelDescriptors:•SchoolordistricthasdefinedSTEMasapriority•STEMprogramsaretraditionally“standalone”•Programsareconductedoutsidetheregularlyscheduledschoolday•Programsareassignedtostaffasadditionalduties•Programsareoptional•Includesabasicleveloffamilyengagementandoutreachprograms(i.e.mathandscience
A2.IntroductoryModelDescriptors:•Implementationinadditiontotheregularschoolcurriculumduringtheschool-day•Opportunitiesareprovidedforstudentparticipationinproblem-solvingandproject-basedinstructionwithintegratedcontentacrossSTEMsubjects•Resultsinteachingthroughproductdevelopment(school/parentpresentations,sciencefairs,eveningSTEMnights,etc.)•Initialcollaborationwithoneor
A3.PartialImmersionModelDescriptors:•Integrationofproblem/project-basedlearningintotheregularcurriculumthroughSTEMsignatureprograms•Opportunitiesareprovidedforstudentparticipationinproblem-solvingandproject-basedinstructionwithintegratedcontentacrossSTEMsubjects•Interdisciplinaryinstruction•Someinter-gradelevelplanning•Emphasisonproductdevelopment•Severalcollaborationswith
A4.FullImmersionModelDescriptors:•WholeschoolapproachtoteachingSTEMeducationthroughaglobalmissionandvision•Participationbyallschoolsstaff,classroomandspecialareateachers•STEMlessonsareplannedandalignedbyallgradelevelsandspecialareaclassestobeintegrated,spiralinginincreasedcomplexityandrigor,andconstructivistinnature•Providesanopportunityforstudentparticipationinproblem/project-basedinstructionwithanendresultofteachingthroughproduct
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familynights)• StudentsexplorevariousfacetsofSTEMfromproject-basedinvestigationstopossiblecareerpathways•Initialcollaborationwithoneormorebusinesspartners,mentors,and/orSTEMadvocates
morebusinesspartners,mentors,and/orSTEMadvocates•IncludesmultiplepointsofcontactwiththefamiliesofSTEMparticipants,andatleastonefamilyintegrationactivity
businessandindustrypartnersinthegeographicalareaoccurs,alongwithmentorsandSTEMadvocates•CollaborationsandpartnershipswithHigherEducationareestablished•IncludesmultiplepointsofcontactwithfamiliesofSTEMparticipants,andaminimumofthreefamilyintegrationactivities
development•Severalcollaborationswithbusinessandindustrypartnersinthegeographicalareaoccurs,alongwithmentorsandSTEMadvocates•CollaborationsandpartnershipswithHigherEducation•IncludesmultipleandongoingpointsofcontactwithfamiliesofSTEMparticipantsincludingseveralfamilyintegrationactivities
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
LEADING LeadingwithintheExploratoryModelinvolvessupportingteachersinthecreationofextra-curricular,after-schoolSTEM-relatedexperiences(programs)forstudentsthatchoosetoparticipate.Leadersmustembraceamindsetthatincludes;leadingbyexample,creatinganenvironmentofhighexpectations,takingresponsibilityforsparkingapassionforlearning,beexcitedtopreparestudentsbothacademicallyandsociallyfortheirfuturecareers,andcreatesandcommunicatesa"sharedvision"ofpurposeandprocess.
LeadingwithintheIntroductoryModelinvolvessupportingteachersintheplanningandimplementingofSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatareinadditiontotheregularcurriculumandtaughttostudentsduringtheschoolday.Leadersarrangeschedulessothatteachersmayplanunitsasagrade-levelorcontent-areateam.Leaderssupportstructuresforteachersincludingcommonplanningtimewithintheschooldaytosupportdata-drivencollaborationandprofessionallearning(e.g.Gradelevelteam).Leadersmustembraceamindsetthatincludes;leadingbyexample,creatinganenvironmentofhighexpectations,takingresponsibilityforsparkingapassionforlearning,beexcitedtopreparestudentsbothacademicallyandsociallyfortheirfuturecareers,andcreatesandcommunicatesa"sharedvision"ofpurposeandprocess.
LeadingwithinthePartialImmersionModelinvolvessettingtheexpectationthatallstaffplanandimplementSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatareintegratedintotheregularcurriculum.Leadersarrangeschedulesandsettheexpectationthatteachersplanintegratedyearlongunitsasagrade-levelorcontent-areateam.Leaderssettheexpectationthatteacherstakeonmoreofafacilitatorroleinguidingstudentlearningthroughinquiry.Leaderssupportstructuresforteachersincludingcommonplanningtimewithintheschooldaytosupportdata-drivencollaborationandprofessionallearning(e.g.schoolwithinaschoolmodel).Leadersmustembraceamindsetthatincludes;leadingbyexample,creatinganenvironmentofhighexpectations,takingresponsibilityforsparkingapassionforlearning,beexcitedtopreparestudentsbothacademicallyandsociallyfortheirfuturecareers,andcreatesandcommunicatesa"sharedvision"ofpurposeandprocess.
LeadingwithintheFullImmersionModelinvolvessettingtheexpectationthatallstaffplanandimplementSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatarethemaincurriculum.Leadersarrangethescheduleandsettheexpectationthatallteachersplanintegratedyearlongunitsasacollaborativeschoolteam.Leaderssettheexpectationthatteachersactasfacilitatorsinguidingstudentlearningthroughinquiry.Leaderssupportstructuresforteachersincludingcommonplanningtimewithintheschooldaytosupportdata-drivencross-curricularcollaborationandprofessionallearning(e.g.wholeschoolmodel).Leadersmustembraceamindsetthatincludes;leadingbyexample,creatinganenvironmentofhighexpectations,takingresponsibilityforsparkingapassionforlearning,beexcitedtopreparestudentsbothacademicallyandsociallyfortheirfuturecareers,andcreatesandcommunicatesa"sharedvision"ofpurposeandprocess.
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B1.AdministrativeLeadershipprovides:• Decideprogrampurpose/content/curriculum• Supportstructuresforstudents• Selecttargetaudience• Resourceallocation(materials/supplies)• Programlocation/workspace• Implementationtimelines/calendars• Communicationstrategies• Professionaldevelopmentplanforteachers/staff• Budgetdevelopment/oversight• Programevaluationprotocols• Advocacyandmarketingforprogram• Strategiesforsustainability• Outreachtobusinessandindustry
B2.AdministrativeLeadershipprovides:• Decideprogrampurpose/content/curriculum• Supportstructuresforstudents• Solotocollaborative,orshareddecisionmaking• Professionaldevelopmentplan• Programlocation/workspace• Resourceallocation(materials/supplies)• Implementationtimelines/calendars• Communicationstrategies• Budgetdevelopment/oversight• Programevaluationprotocols• Establishmentorships,bothfacetofaceandvirtually• Strategiesforsustainability• Advocacyandmarketingforprogram• Outreachtobusinessandindustry
B3.AdministrativeLeadershipprovides:• Developsasharedmissionandvisionandprogrampurpose/content• Establishmentofanadvisorycommitteeforongoingmonitoringofmission,vision,scopeofprojectthatincludesrepresentativesfromschool,district,schoolboard,community,highereducationinstitutions,STEMindustry• Establishmentofaleadershipcadreforcollaborativedecisionmaking• Supportstructuresforstudentsincludinganon-gradedadvisory(guidance)programthatfocusesonsettingandmonitoringstudentgoalsandpersonalizingthestudentexperience• Programevaluation• Establishmentofendofcourse/programgoals• Resourceallocation(materials/supplies)• Programlocation/workspace• Facilitationsupportwithclassifiedstaff• Implementationtimelines/calendars• Communicationstrategies• Professionaldevelopmentplan• Budgetdevelopment/oversight• Evaluationprotocols• Advocacyandmarketingfor
B4.AdministrativeLeadershipprovides:• Developsasharedmissionandvisionandprogrampurpose/content• Establishmentofanadvisorycommitteeforongoingmonitoringofmission,vision,scopeofprojectthatincludesrepresentativesfromschool,district,schoolboard,community,highereducationinstitutions,STEMindustry• Establishmentofaleadershipcadreforcollaborativedecisionmakingwithdefinedrolesandresponsibilitiesmatchedtoprogramgoals• Supportstructuresforstudentsincludinganon-gradedadvisory(guidance)programthatfocusesonsettingandmonitoringstudentgoalsandpersonalizingthestudentexperience• Collaborationwithparentsandfamilies• Selectionofgradelevelparticipation• Establishesprogramreviewandevaluationthatmeasuresattainmentofprogramgoalsandincludesmetricssuchasstudentachievement,perceptualdata,attendance,anddemographics• Establishmentofendofcourse/programgoals• Resourceallocation(materials/supplies)• Programlocation/workspace• Facilitationsupportwithclassified
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program• Strategiesforprogramsustainability• Outreachtohighereducation• Outreachtobusinessandindustry
staff• Implementationtimelines/calendars• Communicationstrategies• Professionaldevelopmentplan• Budgetdevelopment/oversight• OutreachtoBusinessandIndustry• Highereducationpartnerships• Ongoingstrategiesforadvocacyandmarketing• Strategiesforsustainingprogram
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
TEACHING TeachingwithintheExploratoryModelinvolvessponsoringorleadingextra-curricular,after-schoolSTEM-relatedexperiences(programs)forstudentsthatchoosetoparticipate.
TeachingwithintheIntroductoryModelinvolvesplanningandimplementingSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatareinadditiontotheregularcurriculumandtaughttoselectedstudents(i.e.gradelevelband)duringtheschoolday.Teachersmayplanunitsasagrade-levelorcontent-areateam.
TeachingwithinthePartialImmersionModelinvolvesplanningandimplementingSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatareintegratedintotheregularcurriculum.Teachersplanintegratedyearlongunitsasagrade-levelorcontent-areateam.Theteachertakesonmoreofafacilitatorroleinguidingstudentlearningthroughinquiry.
TeachingwithintheFullImmersionModelinvolvesplanningandimplementingSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatarethecurriculum.Teachersplanintegratedyearlongunitsasaschoolteam.Theteacheractsasafacilitatoringuidingstudentlearningthroughinquiry.
C1.Theteacher:•Takestheleadroleinplanningandfacilitatingtheincluborafterschoolprogram•Providesdirectinstructionwhileleadingstudentsthroughguidedinquiryinvestigations•Providesauthentic,realworldexperienceswithtechnologyintegration•Connectsbusiness/industryskillstoinstruction•Providesconnectionstooutreach/servicelearningprojectsforstudents•Fosterscollaboration,communicationandsocialskillswithinthelearningenvironment•Commitstoon-goingprofessionaldevelopmentinSTEMcontentandpedagogy
C2.Theteacher:•Providesdirectinstructionwhileleadingstudentsthroughguidedinquiryinvestigations•Providesanopportunityforstudentstoparticipateinguidedinquiryandproblem-solving•Selectscross-curricularSTEMcontent•Providesauthentic,realworldproblemswithinSTEMcontentwithtechnologyintegration•Connectsbusiness/industryskillstoclassroominstruction•InvolvementinProfessionalLearningCommunities(PLC)withotherinstructorsattheirgradelevelintheirschool,oracrosstheirdistrict•Commitstoon-goingprofessionaldevelopmentinSTEMcontentand
C3.Theteacher:•Encouragesstudentparticipationinidentificationofproblem/project•Provideslimiteddirectinstructionwhilefacilitatingstudentsmovingthroughopen-endedSTEMinvestigations•Providesanopportunityforstudentstoparticipateinguidedandopen-endedinquiryandproblem-solving•Assistsinselectionofcross-curricularcontentthatisembeddedintothetraditionalcurriculum•Providesauthentic,realworldproblemswithinSTEMcontent•Providesinstructionwiththeoutcomeofproductdevelopment,i.e.models,proto-types,etc.•Connectsbusiness/industryskillstoclassroominstruction
C4.Theteacher:•Facilitatesstudentparticipationinidentificationofproblem/project•Providesafacilitativerolewhilestudentsmovethroughopen-endedSTEMinvestigations•Providesanopportunityforstudentstoparticipateinopen-endedinquiryandproblem-solving•Assistsinselectionofrigorouscross-curricularSTEMcontentasthefocusoftheschoolcurriculum•Providesauthentic,realworldproblemswithinSTEMcontent•Facilitatesinstructionwiththeoutcomeofproductdevelopment,i.e.models,proto-types,etc.•Connectsbusiness/industryskillstoclassroominstruction•Fosterscollaboration,communicationandsocialskills
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pedagogy•Providesservicelearningprojectsforstudents•Fosterscollaboration,communicationandsocialskillswithinthelearningenvironment•Embedsavarietyoftechnologyintheinstructionalprocess,includingpresentationtools,i.e.PowerPoints,smartboards,multi-media,Prezi,etc.
•Fosterscollaboration,communicationandsocialskillswithinthelearningenvironment•InvolvedinProfessionalLearningCommunities(PLC)withotherinstructorsattheirgradelevelandadditionalgradelevels,intheirschooloracrosstheirdistrict•Commitstoon-goingprofessionaldevelopmentinSTEMcontentandpedagogy•Providesopportunitiesandprotocolsforstudentstoresearchandparticipateinoutreach/servicelearningprojects•Embedsavarietyoftechnologyintheinstructionalprocess,includingusingtechnologyasafacilitationofstudentlearningininvestigationsandproblem-solving,i.e.dataanalysis,research,creationofmulti-media
withinthelearningenvironment•InvolvementinProfessionalLearningCommunities(PLC)withotherinstructorsattheirgradelevelandadditionalgradelevels,intheirschool.•Commitstoon-goingprofessionaldevelopmentinSTEMcontentandpedagogy•Providesopportunitiesandprotocolsforstudentstoresearchandparticipateinoutreach/servicelearningprojects•ProvidesopportunitiesforstudentstoconductresearchinSTEM-basedcontentwithlinkstouniversity/collegelabs•Embedsavarietyoftechnologyintheinstructionalprocess,includingusingtechnologyasafacilitationofstudentlearninginatransformativeinstructionalmanner,i.e.usingtechnologytoolssuchasspectrometers,PCRmachines,digitalmicroscopes,robots,etc.
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
LEARNING LearningwithintheExploratoryModelinvolvesengaginginaprovidedquestionorproblemthroughanextra-curricularorafter-schoolSTEM-relatedexperiencethatmayormaynotberelatedtotheschoolcurriculum.Thelearningiscollaborativeandengagingbutmaynotberelevantorapplied.
LearningwithintheIntroductoryModelinvolvesengaginginaprovidedquestionorproblemthroughSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatareinadditiontotheregularcurriculumandtaughttoallstudentsduringtheschoolday.Thelearningiscollaborativeandengagingandmayberelevantandappliedinalocalcontext.
LearningwithinthePartialImmersionModelinvolvesengaginginselectedornegotiatedquestionsorproblemsthroughSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatareintegratedintotheregularcurriculum.Learningiscollaborative,engaging,andisrelevantandapplied,withconnectionstolocalissuesand/orindustry.
LearningwithintheFullImmersionModelinvolvesengaginginastudentposedornegotiatedquestionorproblemthroughSTEM-relatedexperiencesthatarethecurriculum.Learningiscollaborative,engaging,andisrelevantandapplied,withconnectionstolocalissuesand/orindustry.
D1.Thestudent:•EngagesinSTEMcontentinan"outofthetraditionalclassroom"experience,i.e.afterschoolclub,summerprogram•Engagesinproblem-based,teacherdirectedinvestigationsthatmayresultinsolutionorproductcreation•Collaboratesinpredeterminedgroups•Engagesinrelevantandauthenticlearningexperiencesthatmaybeconnectedatleastinparttolocalcontext•Usesavarietyoftechnologyintheinvestigativeprocessincludingvirtual,computer-based,mobile,anddatacollectiondevices•Participatesinalevelofself-
D2.Thestudent:•EngagesinintegratedSTEMcontentasanadditiontotheschoolcurriculum•Engagesinproblem-based,teacherdirectedguidedinquirythatmayresultinsolutionorproductcreation•Collaborateswithpeersingroupsdeterminedbyteacher•Engagesinrelevantandauthenticlearningexperiencesthatmaybeconnectedatleastinparttolocalcontext•Engagesincriticalthinking,problemsolving,andindepthlearningwhileexploringSTEMtopics/projects/careers•Learnsinthecontextofreal-worldconnectionswithbusiness/industry
D3.Thestudent:•EngagesinintegratedSTEMcontentaspartoftheschoolcurriculum•ExperiencestheSTEMcontentfromcross-curricular,inter-disciplinarytotrans-disciplinary•Engagesinproblem-based,studentandteacherdirectedguidedinquirythatresultsinsolutioncreationorproductdevelopment•Collaborateswithpeersingroupsdeterminedbyteacherand/orprojectandintendedoutcomes•Engagesinrelevantandauthenticlearningexperiencesthatareconnectedatleastinparttolocalcontext•Engagesincriticalthinking,problemsolving,andindepthlearningwhileexploringSTEM
D4.Thestudent:•EngagesininterdisciplinarySTEMcontentasthefocusoftheschoolcurriculum•Engagesinproblem-based,studentdirectedopeninquirythatresultsinsolutioncreationorproductdevelopment•Collaborateswithpeersingroupsdeterminedbyprojectandintendedoutcomes•Participatesincollaborativegroupsthatfosterinnovationandriskinsolutionscreationandproduct/projectdevelopment•Engagesinrelevantandauthenticlearningexperiencesthataredrivenatleastinpartbylocalcontext•Engagesincriticalthinking,problemsolving,andindepthlearningwhileexploringSTEM
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evaluation•Multipleinandoutofschoolopportunitiestoinspireandinformunder-representedandstrugglingstudentsaboutcareersinSTEMfields•Engagesincriticalthinking,problemsolving,andindepthlearningwhileexploringSTEMtopics/projects/careers•MayengageinopportunitiestoconductresearchinSTEMbasedcontentwithlinkstouniversity/collegelabs•Mayengageinreal-worldconnectionswithbusiness/industry•Mayhaveanopportunitytoparticipateinservicelearningprojects
•Usesavarietyoftechnologyintheinvestigativeprocessincludingvirtual,computer-based,mobile,anddatacollectiondevices•Participatesinoutreach/servicelearningprojectswithintheschoolorcommunity•ParticipatesinmultiplepointsofcontactwiththefamiliesoftheSTEMparticipants,andatleastthreefamilyintegrationactivities•Multipleinandoutofschoolopportunitiestoinspireandinformunder-representedandstrugglingstudentsaboutcareersinSTEMfields•Mayparticipateinalevelofself-evaluation•MayengageinopportunitiestoconductresearchinSTEMbasedcontentwithlinkstouniversity/collegelabs
topics/projects/careers•Learnsinthecontextofreal-worldconnectionswithbusiness/industrywithpossibleopportunitiestocontributetotheknowledgebase•EngagesinopportunitiestoconductresearchinSTEMbasedcontentwithlinkstouniversity/collegelabsandpossibleopportunitiestocontributetoknowledgebase•Usesavarietyoftechnologyintheinvestigativeprocessincluding;virtual,computer-based,mobile,anddatacollectiondevices,web-basedlessons,computerapplications,researching,andreporting•Participatesinoutreach/servicelearningprojectswithintheschoolorcommunity•ParticipatesinmultiplepointsofcontactwiththefamiliesoftheSTEMparticipants,andatleastthreefamilyintegrationactivities•Multipleinandoutofschoolopportunitiestoinspireandinformunder-representedandstrugglingstudentsaboutcareersinSTEMfields•Participatesinalevelofself-evaluation
topics/projects/careers•Learnsinthecontextofreal-worldconnectionswithbusiness/industrywithopportunitytocontributetotheknowledgebase•EngagesinopportunitiestoconductresearchinSTEMbasedcontentwithlinkstouniversity/collegelabsandopportunitiestocontributetoknowledgebase•Usesavarietyoftechnologyintheinvestigativeprocessincluding;virtual,computer-based,mobile,anddatacollectiondevices,web-basedlessons,computerapplications,researching,andreporting-communicate,collaborateandcreateinwaysnotpossiblewithoutthetechnology•Participatesinopportunitiestoestablishprotocolsforresearchandparticipationinoutreach/servicelearningprojects•ParticipatesinmultiplepointsofcontactwiththefamiliesoftheSTEMparticipants,andatleastthreefamilyintegrationactivities•Multipleinandoutofschoolopportunitiestoinspireandinformunder-representedandstrugglingstudentsaboutcareersinSTEMfields•Participatesinalevelofself-evaluationusedforgoalsetting
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
EVALUATING EvaluatingwithintheExploratoryModelinvolvesinformalfeedbackonprogramsuccessthatmayincludemeasuresofself-efficacy,attitudes,interest,andmotivationtopursueadditionalSTEMrelatedclasses/experiences.
EvaluatingwithintheIntroductoryModelinvolvesformalfeedbackonprogramsuccess,whichincludesstudentassessmentdataaswellasmeasuresofself-efficacy,attitudes,interest,andmotivationtopursueadditionalSTEMrelatedclasses/experiences.
EvaluatingwithinthePartialImmersionModelinvolvesprogramreviewthatincludesqualitativeandquantitativedata.Measuresshouldincludestudentachievementdataaswellasmeasuresofself-efficacy,attitudes,interest,andmotivationtopursueadditionalSTEMrelatedclasses/experiences.
EvaluatingwithintheFullImmersionModelinvolvescomprehensiveprogramreviewthatincludesmultiplemeasuresbothquantitativeandqualitativeinnature.Thiswouldincludedatarelatedtostudentachievement,classroomobservations,attendance,andsurveysatthestudent,teacher,administrator,parent,andcommunitylevels.Dataisusedtogaugeachievementofprogramgoalsandinformdesignandimplementationdecisions.
E1.TheEvaluativeProcessincludes:•Teach-assess-adjust,thenre-teach-assess-adjust•Inviteindustryexperts/mentorstoevaluateprogram•Provideprofessionaldevelopmentforteachersintheevaluativeprocessandinterpretingdata•Allteachersandstudentsareimmersedinastudent-centeredenvironmentthatsupportstheuseofmultipleindicatorsofsuccess,suchasperformance,project-basedandportfolio
E2.TheEvaluativeProcessincludes:•AlignmentofprogramtointernationallybenchmarkedCommonStandards•Preandpoststudentassessmentsurveysininterest,content,andattitudes•Participantandparentfeedbacksurveys•Peerobservationanddialogueincludedinqualityassessment•Surveydatausedtoinformprogramdecisions•Research-basedauthenticandintegratedassessments•Inviteindustryexperts/mentorstoevaluateprogram
E3.TheEvaluativeProcessincludes:•AlignmentofprogramtointernationallybenchmarkedCommonStandards•Developmentofcurriculumsupportmaterialssuchasscopeandsequenceandpacingguidesforaverticallyandhorizontallyalignedcurriculumcenteredonthestate’sadoptedrigorousstandards,e.g.NextGenerationScienceStandards,21stCenturyskills,andSTEMintegration(EngineeringandTechnologystandards)•Preandpoststudentassessmentsurveysininterest,content,andattitudes
E4.TheEvaluativeProcessincludes:•AlignmentofprogramtointernationallybenchmarkedCommonStandards•Developmentofcurriculumsupportmaterialssuchasscopeandsequenceandpacingguideforaverticallyandhorizontallyalignedcurriculumcenteredonthestate’sadoptedrigorousstandards,e.g.NextGenerationScienceStandards,21stCenturyskills,andSTEMintegration(EngineeringandTechnologystandards)•Preandpoststudentassessmentsurveysininterest,content,andattitudes
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assessments•Preandpoststudentassessmentsurveysininterest,content,andattitudes•Includeinformalandformalfeedback(i.e.participantandparentfeedbacksurveys)•Peerobservationanddialogueincludedinqualityassessment•Surveydatausedtoinformprogramdecisions
•Provideprofessionaldevelopmentforteachersintheevaluativeprocessandinterpretingdata•Allteachersandstudentsareimmersedinastudent-centeredenvironmentthatsupportstheuseofmultipleindicatorsofsuccess,suchasperformance,project-basedandportfolioassessments•PerformanceassessmentsthatallowstudentstodemonstratetheirunderstandingsofSTEMcontentand21stCenturyskills
•Participantandparentfeedbacksurveys•Peerobservationanddialogueincludedinqualityassessment•Surveydatausedtoinformprogramdecisions•Research-basedauthenticandintegratedassessments•Goalsettingandmonitoringdrivenbydata•Developmentofanassessmentandinterventionplantoaddressgapsinstudentachievementandareasforextension•Developmentandimplementationofstudentself-assessment•Planforanalysisofevaluationdataandcollaborationwithleadershipteamtousethedatatoinformprogramdecisions•HighSchools:Developsaplanforstudentsuccessatthepost-secondarylevel•Includeindustryexperts/mentorstoevaluateprogram(AdvisoryBoard)•Provideprofessionaldevelopmentforteachersintheevaluativeprocessandinterpretingdata•Allteachersandstudentsareimmersedinastudent-centeredenvironmentthatsupportstheuseofmultipleindicatorsofsuccess,suchasperformance,project-basedandportfolioassessments•Performanceassessmentsthat
•Participantandparentfeedbacksurveys•Peerobservationanddialogueincludedinqualityassessment•Surveydatausedtoinformprogramdecisions•Research-basedauthenticandintegratedassessments•Goalsettingandmonitoringdrivenbydata,developmentofindividualizedlearningplansthatincludestudentinput•Developmentofanassessmentandinterventionplantoaddressgapsinstudentachievementandareasforextension•Developmentandimplementationofstudentself-assessment•Planforanalysisofevaluationdataandcollaborationwithleadershipteamandadvisoryteamtousethedatatoinformprogramdecisions•Systematiccollectionoffeedbackrelatedtooutreachactivities•Developmentofaprocessforprogramreviewthatincludesattendance,demographicsandstudentachievement•On-goingevaluationsofauthenticstudentlearningandskilldevelopmentrelatedtoindustryexpectations•Inviteindustryexperts/mentorstoevaluateprogram(AdvisoryBoard)•Best/effectivepracticeisemployedforengagement,alignmentandrigor
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allowstudentstodemonstratetheirunderstandingsofSTEMcontentand21stCenturyskills
forinstructionalimprovement•Demonstratecompetenciesinstatehighstakesassessmentsandcollegeandcareerreadiness(ex:ACT,SAT,TIMSS,PISA,PIAAC)•HighSchools:Developsaplanforstudentsuccessonthepost-secondarylevel•Provideprofessionaldevelopmentforteachersintheevaluativeprocessandinterpretingdata•PerformanceassessmentsthatallowstudentstodemonstratetheirunderstandingsofSTEMcontentand21stCenturyskills
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
BUDGETING BudgetingintheExploratoryModelinvolvesidentifyingcostsrelatedtopersonnel,facilities,equipmentandsupplies.
BudgetingintheIntroductoryModelinvolvesidentifyingcostsrelatedtopersonnel,facilities,equipmentandsupplies.
BudgetinginthePartialImmersionModelinvolvesidentifyingcostsrelatedtopersonnel,facilities,equipmentandsupplies.Specialconsiderationmaybenecessaryforprofessionaldevelopment,travel,andprogrammarketing.
BudgetingintheFullImmersionModelinvolvesidentifyingcostsrelatedtopersonnel,facilities,equipmentandsupplies.Specialconsiderationmaybenecessaryforprofessionaldevelopment,travel,andprogrammarketing.
F1.Budgetconsiderationsinclude:•Leadfacilitator•Supportstaff•Materialsandsupplies(dependentonlabsandplannedactivities)•Locationspace(ifnecessary)•Determineifyouwillchargeparticipantsaregistrationfee,applyforgrants,donations,oroutsidefunding•Travelcosts(ifnecessary)•DiscretionaryfundsandotherresourcesareallocatedtoadvanceimplementationofalltheSTEMstrategiesoutlinedintheprogramplan•SpecificbudgetsforcannedprogramsarealsoavailablefromCommunityEducationCenters,
F2.Budgetconsiderationsinclude:•Leadfacilitatorateachsite•Supportstaff•Materialsandsupplies(dependentonlabsandplannedactivities).Districtwideprogramscansavebybuyingmaterialsinbulk.•Locationspace(ifnecessary)•Determineifneededfundingsupportfrombusinessconnections,applyforgrants,donations,oradditionaloutsidefunding•Travelcosts(ifnecessary)•DiscretionaryfundsandotherresourcesareallocatedtoadvanceimplementationofalltheSTEMstrategiesoutlinedintheprogramplan• SpecificbudgetsforcannedprogramsarealsoavailablefromCommunityEducationCenters,
F3.Budgetconsiderationsinclude:•Personnel(allteacherssalariesandbenefits)•Supportstaff(salariesandbenefits)•Equipment(furnishings/hardware)•Materialsandsupplies(dependentonlabsandplannedactivities)•Custodialservices•Locationspace(ifnecessary)includingarchitecturalandplanreviewandpermitfees•Constructioncosts(ifnecessary)•Designastrategicplantoapplyandmanagegrants,donations,oroutsidefunding•DiscretionaryfundsandotherresourcesareallocatedtoadvanceimplementationofalltheSTEMstrategiesoutlinedintheprogram
F4.Budgetconsiderationsinclude:•School/programadministrator(includingbenefits)•School/programcurriculumspecialist(includingbenefits)•Personnel(allteacherssalariesandbenefits)•Supportstaff(salariesandbenefits)•Equipment(furnishings/hardware)•Materialsandsupplies(dependentonlabsandplannedactivities)•Custodialservices•Locationspace(ifnecessary)includingarchitecturalandplanReviewandpermitfees•Constructioncosts(ifnecessary)•Designastrategicplantoapplyandmanagegrants,donations,oroutsidefunding•Travelcosts(ifnecessary)forresearchingprograms,and
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outsidevendorsaswellasavarietyofgrantprograms•Researchandapplyingforavarietyoflocal,state,andnationalgrants•Researchandinquireaboutbusinesscommunityfundingandpartnerships
outsidevendorsaswellasavarietyofgrantprograms•Researchandapplyingforavarietyoflocal,state,andnationalgrants•Researchandinquireaboutbusinesscommunityfundingandpartnerships
plan•Travelcosts(ifnecessary)forresearchingprograms,andmarketing/recruiting.• SpecificbudgetsforcannedprogramsarealsoavailablefromCommunityEducationCenters,outsidevendorsaswellasavarietyofgrantprograms•Researchandapplyingforavarietyoflocal,state,andnationalgrants•Researchandinquireaboutbusinesscommunityfundingandpartnerships
marketing/recruiting.•DiscretionaryfundsandotherresourcesareallocatedtoadvanceimplementationofalltheSTEMstrategiesoutlinedintheprogramplan• SpecificbudgetsforcannedprogramsarealsoavailablefromCommunityEducationCenters,outsidevendorsaswellasavarietyofgrantprograms•Researchandapplyingforavarietyoflocal,state,andnationalgrants•Researchandinquireaboutbusinesscommunityfundingandpartnerships
© 2017 The STEM Immersion Guide document and the information it contains is the work product of The Arizona STEM Network, led by Science Foundation Arizona, in collaboration with The Maricopa County Educational Services Agency. Permission is granted to reproduce, use and distribute all material within the document for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that proper citation of source and copyright is clearly identified. Questions or comments may be submitted to: [email protected] or [email protected].
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TheSTEMImmersionGuideforSchoolsandDistrictsExploratoryModel IntroductoryModel PartialImmersionModel FullImmersionModel
SUSTAINING SustainingattheExploratoryLevelinvolvesprogramdevelopmentwithaninitial"startup"focus.Bycreatingongoingprogramevaluationandgatheringreliabledata,thegoalistobuildtheinitialprogramintothemorecomprehensivelevels.
SustainingattheIntroductoryLevelinvolvesprogramdevelopmentwithalong-termfocus,ongoingprogramevaluation,consistentpolicies,reliabledataandcommunityinterestandsupport.
SustainingatthePartialImmersionLevelinvolvesprogramdevelopmentwithalong-termfocus,ongoingprogramevaluation,consistentpolicies,reliabledataandcommunityinterestandsupport.
SustainingattheFullImmersionLevelinvolvesprogramdevelopmentwithalong-termfocus,ongoingprogramevaluation,consistentpolicies,reliabledataandcommunityinterestandsupport.
G1.Sustaining:•Establishesleadershipandsupportthroughcommongoalsandmission•Establishescollaborativeteamtoprovidefeedbackbasedonassessmentsandevaluations•Establishesplanformaterialsreplenishment•Buildscapacity•Collectsfeedbackandrefinesprogramimplementationfromstudents,teachersandparents•Establishesatwoyearfiscallyresponsiblebudgetplantoassuresustainabilityofschool/program•Establishesconnectionsto
G2.Sustaining:•Establishesleadershipandsupportthroughcommongoalsandmission•Establishescollaborativeteamtoprovidefeedbackbasedonassessmentsandevaluations•Ensuresthatstrategicplanandannualactionplanaddressesinvestmentinprofessionaldevelopmentforpersonnel•Establishesplanformaterialsreplenishment•Buildscapacity•Collectsfeedbackandrefinesprogramimplementationfromstudents,teachersandparents•Establishesatwoyearfiscally
G3.Sustaining:•Establishesleadershipandsupportthroughcommongoalsandmission•Establishescollaborativeteamtoprovidefeedbackbasedonassessmentsandevaluations•Ensuresthatstrategicplanandannualactionplanaddressesinvestmentinprofessionaldevelopmentforpersonnel•Establishesplanformaterialsreplenishment•Buildscapacity•Collectsfeedbackandrefinesprogramimplementationfromstudents,teachersandparents•Establishesathreetofiveyearfiscallyresponsiblebudgetplanto
G4.Sustaining:•Establishesleadershipandsupportthroughcommongoalsandmission•Establishescollaborativeteamtoprovidefeedbackbasedonassessmentsandevaluations•Ensuresthatstrategicplanandannualactionplanaddressesinvestmentinprofessionaldevelopmentforpersonnel•Establishesplanformaterialsreplenishment•Buildscapacity•Collectsfeedbackandrefinesprogramimplementationfromstudents,teachersandparents•Establishesafivetosevenyearfiscallyresponsiblebudgetplanto
© 2017 The STEM Immersion Guide document and the information it contains is the work product of The Arizona STEM Network, led by Science Foundation Arizona, in collaboration with The Maricopa County Educational Services Agency. Permission is granted to reproduce, use and distribute all material within the document for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that proper citation of source and copyright is clearly identified. Questions or comments may be submitted to: [email protected] or [email protected].
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businessesandindustryrepresentativeswithemphasisonworkplacecompetencies•Providesproject/productdevelopmentprotocolstoassessstudentsuccessintheSTEMprogram•Developsgrantwritinginitiativeswithbusiness,industriesanduniversitypartnerstofund,expand,orsupplementtheprogram•AssistsinthedevelopmentofaK-12STEMpipelinewithanendinmindtodeterminewhomthestudentsareandwheretheywillbegoing•Strivestobe“futurefocused”
responsiblebudgetplantoassuresustainabilityofschool/program•Establishesconnectionstobusinessesandindustryrepresentativeswithemphasisonworkplacecompetencies•Providesproject/productdevelopmentprotocolstoassessstudentsuccessintheSTEMprogram•Developsgrantwritinginitiativeswithbusiness,industriesanduniversitypartnerstofund,expandorsupplementtheprogram•AssistinthedevelopmentofaK-12STEMpipelinewithanendinmindtodeterminewhomthestudentsareandwheretheywillbegoing.•WorkswithState’sSTEMNetwork(i.e.ArizonaSTEMNetwork),HigherEducationandotherstovalidateeffectivenessofschoolsinnovativecurriculum,instructionandassessmentasevidencedbystudentachievementandreadinessforcollege,careerandSTEMindustry
assuresustainabilityofschool/program•Establishessustainedconnectionstobusinessesandindustryrepresentativeswithemphasisonstudentmentor/internships,careercounselingandworkplacecompetencyskills•Providesproject/productdevelopmentprotocolstoassessstudentsuccessintheSTEMprogram,shadowingandinternships• Developsgrantwritinginitiativeswithbusiness,industriesanduniversitypartnerstofund,expandorsupplementtheprogram•AssistsinthedevelopmentofaK-12STEMpipelinewithanendinmindtodeterminewhomthestudentsareandwheretheywillbegoing.•WorkswithState’sSTEMNetwork(i.e.ArizonaSTEMNetwork),HigherEducationandotherstovalidateeffectivenessofschoolsinnovativecurriculum,instructionandassessmentasevidencedbystudentachievementandreadinessforcollege,careerandSTEMindustry
assuresustainabilityofschool/program•Establishsustainedconnectionstobusinessesandindustryrepresentativeswithemphasisonstudentmentor/internships,careercounselingandworkplacecompetencyskills.•Providesproject/productdevelopmentprotocolstoassessstudentsuccessintheSTEMprogram,shadowingandinternships• Developsgrantwritinginitiativeswithbusiness,industriesanduniversitypartnerstofund,expandorsupplementtheprogram•AssistinthedevelopmentofaK-12STEMpipelinewithanendinmindtodeterminewhomthestudentsareandwheretheywillbegoing.•WorkswithState’sSTEMNetwork(i.e.ArizonaSTEMNetwork),HigherEducationandotherstovalidateeffectivenessofschoolsinnovativecurriculum,instructionandassessmentasevidencedbystudentachievementandreadinessforcollege,careerandSTEMindustry
