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Workforce Development Council
Anne Seifert
May 2010
Enhancing and Developing Excellence in STEM Education
for Idaho’s Future
What is STEM Education?
Using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) across disciplines to solve problems, create, innovate and lead.
Why We Need the STEM Focus
Innovation
New Job Skills
Global Citizenship
New Ways of Thinking
U.S. 15-yr olds rank 24th in math literacy and 26th in problem-solving
in 2003 global assessment.
Leading edge scientific and engineering work is being
accomplished in many parts of the world. Today, globalization, driven
by modern communication and other advances, workers in virtually every sector face competitors who live just
a mouse-click away.
4 of the 10 fastest growing industries and occupations from 2002-2012 are
expected to be high tech.
60% of all new jobs in the 21st century will require skills possessed
by only 20% of the current United States workforce.
Fewer Americans majoring in math, science & engineering 50% of the
degrees awarded to foreign nationals.
Quality STEM Education is critical to the US's competitive placement in leading the world in innovation and helps
America and Idaho’s students compete in the global workforce.
Shrinking U.S. share of global patenting, R&D, and publishing in
professional journals.
Over 70 million baby boomers will retire and they will be replaced by
only 48 million workers.
Idaho is Falling Behind• 45% H.S. graduates going on to college
• 62% of those return after their freshman year
• 30% at or above proficient on NAEP Math Scores (2005 data)
• 38% at or above proficient on NAEP Science Scores (2000 data)
Data from National Center for Higher Education Management Systems
Today’s Students in Tomorrow's Workforce
Success on Idaho’s earlier frontiers meant having access to land, doing physical labor, and utilizing raw materials.
In Today’s Workforce and Global Economy … the Driving Forces are:
Why STEM education?
• Students become problem-solvers• Students become innovators with skills and
knowledge to pursue independent investigation and develop solutions
• Students become critical thinkers • Students become collaborators• Students who seek STEM careers,
– both technical and higher education
• Students who are workforce ready
• Rural Communities– Multiple school districts
across large geographical distances
– Resources and funding are limited
– Low teachers salaries– Limited State funding
focused on professional development
– Limited partnership development
– Attraction and retention of highly qualified STEM teachers is problematic
115 School Districts for a population of ~1.5M and area of 82.75 K sq. miles
Reaching Rural Communities Poses Unique Challenges
A Broad Partnership
Building STEM Education Across Idaho
Our Solutio
n
STEM in Idaho
i-STEM Mission
Enhancing and Developing
Excellence in STEM
Education for Idaho’s Future
i-STEM Objectives• Identify Idaho’s STEM education needs• Promote the vital role of STEM education for
Idaho’s future success• Identify, complement, and collaborate with
stakeholders to advance STEM education in Idaho
• Build the bridge between resources and educators to fill the gaps in STEM education
• Provide accessible state-wide STEM education resources through an IT network.
Focus Areas
Teacher DevelopmentResources & Materials
IT Resources
Marketing/Partnerships
Provide Idaho teachers with professional development and resources for STEM education • Emphasis on project-based
learning integrated across disciplines
• Targeted to grades K-12 with distinct differences in programs for teachers of K-3, 4-8 and 9-12
• Initially focused on grades 4-8,
• Later expanding to other grades
• School-wide team implementation
• Accessible physical, technological and financial resources through regional STEM Centers
• Ongoing teacher support teams including human resources, professional development/training, instructional materials, stipends, and credits for participating teachers
i-STEM Strategy
i-STEM Products
• Idaho teachers with inquiry-based instructional skills
• Accessible physical, technological and financial resources for teachers
• Idaho students with 21st century skills based on relevant learning with real-life application who are ready for post-secondary education or the workforce
i-STEM Web Resourcesi-STEM
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/istem/
Managed and supported by the Idaho State Department of Education. Contact: Scott Smith,State Science Coordinator, [email protected]
The Idaho STEM Pipeline
www.idahostem.org
Currently managed and supported by Idaho Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in Idaho (EPSCoR) and by the National Science Foundation Contact: (208) 885-2345 or [email protected].
i-STEM Resource Centers
Physical Resourcesto Support
Project-Based and Inquiry-Based
Methodologies in the Classroom
Virtual Resources
Linking TeachersTo Professionals,
Curricula, andFunding Opportunities
Institutes,Hands-on
Workshops, and ProfessionalDevelopment Opportunities
2010 i-STEM Teacher Institutes
“Navigating the World of i-STEM: Focusing on use of Idaho Resources”
July 19-22, 2010
College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls) North Idaho College (Coeur d’Alene)
More Information available at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/istem/
i-STEM Teacher Institutes
Content Areas
• Engineering• Environment• Energy• Mathematics• Hands-on Science• Robotics• Space• Agriculture• Neuroscience• Leadership • Change Implementation
Common Events
•Keynote Address•Best Practices Presentation•Common Planning Time•Business and Industry Gallery Walk•Showcase of Idaho’s Outstanding STEM Education Programs•STEM Panel Discussion
Best Practices Inquiry-based Instruction, Problem-Solving, Project-Based Learning, Cross-Curricular Application, 21st Century Skills
Partnership Opportunities
• Participate on the i-STEM Committees• Provide Resources to the STEM Centers• Get Involved in the at the Summer Institutes
– Provide Materials and Resources for Educators at the Summer Institute – Sponsor a Booth at the “Industry Gallery Walk” – Sponsor a Meal or Reception– Provide or Sponsor a Speaker– Support a Curriculum Strand – Provide Funding Support for Educators – Participate in a Panel Discussion about Career Development and Workforce Needs– Sponsor a Teacher or a Team of Educators– Sponsor a Field Trip
• Refer a Partner
What’s In It for YOU?
Students……• Who are Interested, Motivated, and Informed.
• Who are Prepared and Trained for the Workforce.
……Ready to Compete, Lead, and Innovate in Your Workplace!
Contact:Anne Seiferti-STEM Coordinator(208) 526-8027