Lower School Areas of Challenge • Training for General Studies teachers to continue infusing STEM into existing curriculum • Follow Up/Accountability • Regular and targeted mentorship Action Steps to Meet Lower School Challenges • Dedicated weekly time for K-8 General Studies teachers to meet with STEM Coordinator for coaching/mentorship of Levine’s STEM initiative • Scheduled follow up/check-ins after collaborative lessons are taught • Co-teach options for teachers needing extra support/modeling of STEM approach Middle School Strengths • Strong offerings for STEM Electives (Makerspace, Robotics, Coding, Forensics, Biomedical Careers, Sustainable Agriculture, Extreme Weather, Engineering and Architecture, Genius Hour, STEAM Fashion) • STEM electives are full each trimester • Student buy-in • Strong teacher relationships and comfort with collaborative teaching Middle School Areas of Challenge • Teacher buy-in • Mentoring and follow-ups • Summative Assessments for Curriculum Effectiveness Action Steps to Meet Middle School Challenges • Dedicated weekly time for K-8 General Studies teachers to meet with STEM Coordinator for coaching/mentorship of Levine’s STEM initiative • Scheduled follow-ups/check-ins after collaborative lessons are taught • Co-teach options for teachers needing extra support/modeling of STEM approach • Implement a 6th grade cornerstone project and an 8th grade capstone project The STEM Self-Study Committee Jackie Kirkendall Committee Chair, K-4 STEM Specialist, K-8 STEM Coordinator Liz Lawlor K-8 Principal Louise Crain K-8 Curricular Technology Specialist Debbie Sukenic 4th Grade General Studies Teacher Anna Shalev 3rd Grade General Studies Teacher Stephanie Barta EC STEM Teacher Heidi Bacon 6th and 7th STEM Teacher
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