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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

familynights)• StudentsexplorevariousfacetsofSTEMfromproject-basedinvestigationstopossiblecareerpathways•Initialcollaborationwithoneormorebusinesspartners,mentors,and/orSTEMadvocates

morebusinesspartners,mentors,and/orSTEMadvocates•IncludesmultiplepointsofcontactwiththefamiliesofSTEMparticipants,andatleastonefamilyintegrationactivity

businessandindustrypartnersinthegeographicalareaoccurs,alongwithmentorsandSTEMadvocates•CollaborationsandpartnershipswithHigherEducationareestablished•IncludesmultiplepointsofcontactwithfamiliesofSTEMparticipants,andaminimumofthreefamilyintegrationactivities

development•Severalcollaborationswithbusinessandindustrypartnersinthegeographicalareaoccurs,alongwithmentorsandSTEMadvocates•CollaborationsandpartnershipswithHigherEducation•IncludesmultipleandongoingpointsofcontactwithfamiliesofSTEMparticipantsincludingseveralfamilyintegrationactivities

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.

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

program• Strategiesforprogramsustainability• Outreachtohighereducation• Outreachtobusinessandindustry

staff• Implementationtimelines/calendars• Communicationstrategies• Professionaldevelopmentplan• Budgetdevelopment/oversight• OutreachtoBusinessandIndustry• Highereducationpartnerships• Ongoingstrategiesforadvocacyandmarketing• Strategiesforsustainingprogram

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

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.

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

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

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

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

allowstudentstodemonstratetheirunderstandingsofSTEMcontentand21stCenturyskills

forinstructionalimprovement•Demonstratecompetenciesinstatehighstakesassessmentsandcollegeandcareerreadiness(ex:ACT,SAT,TIMSS,PISA,PIAAC)•HighSchools:Developsaplanforstudentsuccessonthepost-secondarylevel•Provideprofessionaldevelopmentforteachersintheevaluativeprocessandinterpretingdata•PerformanceassessmentsthatallowstudentstodemonstratetheirunderstandingsofSTEMcontentand21stCenturyskills

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

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

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

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

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