Oregon’s Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Education Initiative

Oregon State Board of EducationJanuary 19, 2012

STEM education should … Integrate STEM disciplines Include authentic experiences Apply technologies Offer multiple pathways for learning Provide depth through critical thinking,

problem solving, creativity and innovation

Based on Research & Current Thinking

“An approach to teaching and lifelong learning that emphasizes the natural interconnectedness of the four separate STEM disciplines.  The connections are made explicit through collaboration between educators resulting in real and appropriate context built into instruction, curriculum, and assessment.  The common element of problem solving is emphasized across all STEM disciplines allowing students to discover, explore, and apply critical thinking skills as they learn. “

STEM Education Definition

Interconnected STEM

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Dates Activity

Fall 2009 ODE Team began developing statewide framework for STEM Education

December 2010 to March 2011 STEM Advisory Team was appointed and met to develop Oregon STEM Education Initiative Framework

March 2011 to August 2011 ODE staff developed draft Oregon STEM Education Initiative based on recommendations

August 2011 to February 2012 Collection of public feedback on Oregon STEM Education Initiative through:•Regional meetings•Conference sessions

March 2012 Oregon STEM Education Initiative release

Timeline - Development

Defines STEM education Establishes goals for college, career, and

citizenship preparation Identifies critical components Clarifies connections to other initiatives Proposes student outcomes and measures

of success Describes a mechanism for networking

Function of the Oregon STEM Education Initiative

Improving student performance in STEM related content;

Increasing interest in and improved preparation for STEM careers; and

Becoming proficient in STEM concepts necessary to make personal and societal decisions.

Student Goals

Effective Learning Environments Effective Instruction Coherent Standards, Content, and Policies Effective Leadership Community Engagement Evaluation and Research

Components

Links to Instructional Core

Improved Student Learning

Improved Student Learning

Students

Effective Learning Environments

Content

Coherent Standards, Content and Policies

Teachers

Effective Instruction

Driver Components

Evaluation and Research -- Effective Leadership -- Community Engagement

Purpose Identification of common measures Evaluation of state-wide impact Address all components and student goals

Next Step Statewide input starting February

Common Outcomes

Regional Networking

Schools

STEM Center

Business

Post-secondary

ESD

Others

Schools

STEM Center

Business

Post-secondary

ESD

Others

Oregon STEM Education

Partnerships

Portland Metro STEM Education

Center

Baker Eastern Oregon STEM

Central Oregon STEM

Southern Oregon STEM

Lane County STEM

Coast Region

Ocean STEM

Looking to the Future…Possible STEM Partnerships

Dates Activity

August 2011 Oregon STEM Education Initiative components used to guide Title IVB 21st Century Community Learning Center supplemental grants.

January 2012 Title IIB Math Science Partnership Grant RFP to be released. The grant will focus on STEM by funding development of regional STEM Learning Studios in collaboration with NCTAF.

February 2012 Meetings to develop statewide outcomes for the Oregon STEM Education Initiative.

Spring 2012 Regional STEM Design Studio work begins.

Timeline – Implementation