ESD Internal STEM SummitJanuary 12, 2010

Puget Sound ESD

Welcome

Questions for the DayWhat is STEM?

What questions are districts asking related to STEM?

What are the STEM initiatives that are occurring in the regions?

What can we do to support districts in our regions?

What are the collaborative resources and strategies that can support district STEM initiatives?

AgendaOur Context

The ESDs as a NetworkEngaging in Student Preconceptions of STEMAn Educator’s Perspective of Industries’ Call for

STEMSTEM DefinitionsRegional Efforts Related to STEM

Our OpportunitiesSTEM Opportunities Implications for Regional & Shared Work

LogisticsWho’s In the Room?

Breaks & Lunch

Sign-in Sheet

Welcome

I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when you looked at it in the right way, did not become still more complicated.

~ Paul Anderson

ESD NetworkDana Anderson

Why STEM? Why Now?. . . . a pre-thinking activityINTEL Math & Science Confidence Study

Gauge US teens’ perceptions of the importance of math and science

Assess US teens’ confidence in these subjects and the implications of these attitudes

Determine teens’ perceptions of the US’ standing on math and science relative to other countries and how it relates to confidence

INTEL Math & Science Confidence StudyWhat percentage of students believe it is

important to be good at math and science?A. 99%B. 78%C. 56%D. 43%

*Intel survey of 1000 teens (13-18) between September 24 and 28, 2010more info at: www.intel.com/newsroom/education

INTEL Math & Science Confidence StudyWhat percentage of students believe that

strong backgrounds in math and science will be required of most jobs in the future?

A. 33%B. 47%C. 69%D. 91%

*Intel survey of 1000 teens (13-18) between September 24 and 28, 2010 more info at: www.intel.com/newsroom/education

INTEL Math & Science Confidence StudyWhen asked which country is best at math and

science today, what percentage selected a country other than the United States?

A. 25%B. 60%C. 74%D. 90%

*Intel survey of 1000 teens (13-18) between September 24 and 28, 2010more info at: www.intel.com/newsroom/education

INTEL Math & Science Confidence StudyOf those students who say that the United States is not

the best at math and science, what do they believe is the reason?

A. Math and science are not funded enough in school.

B.Students are not disciplined enough.

C.Heard/read that the US is not as good at math and science as in other countries.

D.They just aren’t important subjects.

*Intel survey of 1000 teens (13-18) between September 24 and 28, 2010 more info at: www.intel.com/newsroom/education

Regional PerspectiveOn a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your

districts’ overall interest in implementing STEM programs in their schools.

1 – No Interest2345 – Very high interest

Your Perspective

What do you believe to be the most important element in improving STEM learning in schools? (pick 2)

A. STEM focused curriculum

B. Improved assessment systems (performance/formative/summative)

C. Community and business partnerships

D.Creating project/problem-based learning environments

E. Increased funding

F. Improving professional development for teachers and administrators

G.Greater flexibility in school structures

A Perspective from our Industry Partners

Jeff Estes

Director of Education Programs

Pacific Northwest National Labs

Defining the landscape. . . Goals

1. Surface how our regional leaders might be defining STEM

2. Check for alignment on our personal definitions of STEM ~ Silo-busting!

Defining the landscape. . . four corners protocol

1. Reflect on the definitions of STEM.

2. Decide which is closest to the definition of STEM that is emerging in your region

3. Move to that definition and await further instructions

Defining the landscape. . . while in your corner

1. Introduce yourself to your colleagues

2. Identify key differences between current educational practices and those that would emerge from the implementation of your STEM definition

3. Identify a reporter

Defining the landscape. . . My Definition of STEM

1. Move to the definition of STEM that you advocate

2. Introduce yourself

3. Elaborate on the written definition and identify elements that make this STEM definition preferable to the other three

4. Identify a reporter who will share the thinking of your group

Break

System-wide Contextsand Resources Wiki demo

http://esdstem.pbworks.com

QuestionsWhat internal STEM-related programs/activities already

exist in your ESD or your districts? Provide title, grade level(s), one sentence description

What STEM-related businesses, industries, non-profits, etc. are active in your region?

What partnerships do these entities have with the ESD and/or local districts?

What efforts have been made to coordinate these activities/programs/partnerships across your region?

EDIT & SAVE

Cross-regional SharingFind people with a different colored dot then

yours (four colors – (Form groups no larger than 5 – Okay to have two of one color)

Identify a time keeper who will assure that each group member gets a chance to share

Cross-regional SharingShare the top 2- 3 items most intriguing items from

your regional discussionSurprising resourceDistrict or building doing something interestingGreat idea generated by your teamPartner you had not considered

LUNCH

Drivers of STEMFederal, State and Local Initiatives

21st Century Learning Skills Resources

ESD STEM Wiki

21st century skills/transition - http://www.p21.org/

Washington’s Ed Tech StandardsEALR 1 – Integration - Students use technology within all

content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems.

EALR 2 – Digital Citizenship - Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.

21st Century Learning Skills ResourcesCommon Core English Language Arts Standards

Reading & Writing Informational TextListening & Speaking

Comprehension & CollaborationPresentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Grades 6 – 12 : Science & Technical SubjectsKey Ideas and DetailsCraft and StructureIntegration of Knowledge and IdeasRange of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Drivers of STEMEdutopia: Interview with Larry Rosenstock

That’s Good . . . But . . . No charters in Washington . . . .

This is just high school . . . .what about elementary and middle school?

They had a lot of funding to get started . . . .

They have a visionary leader in Larry Rostenstock . . . .

All kids can’t learn that way . . . .

Way Cool . . . But . . . Form a mixed group using the colored dots – no more than

five members

Counter (or agree with) these yeah, buts . . . .

Should the learning & teaching described in the video be evidenced in Washington state schools?

How would the learning & teaching described in the video play out in Washington state elementary, middle and high schools in both urban and rural settings?

(Future?) Images of Success Delta High School - Richland

Science and Math Institute - Tacoma

TAF Academy – Federal Way

Aviation High - Highline

Oceans Institute?

Vancouver STEM & Evergreen Bio-medical (planning stage)

Cleveland HS (Biomedical Sciences & Engineering Academies - Seattle

STEM Connections1. Find a blank piece of chart paper and

form a group with three other people.2. Consider the following question3. Share your thoughts verbally and visually

STEM ConnectionsWhat’s emerging for you related to STEM

education? What new connections are you making?

Opportunities (Part 1)1. Individually: Consider the needs in your region and

districts . . . brainstorm opportunities for us to work together. (All nine or a small group of ESDs)

2. Share your post-its with your group members and combine ideas. Record each idea on a separate post-it.

3. Bring post-its to chart paper in front and group them with post-its already on the wall.

BREAK

Opportunities (Part 2)Select the idea that you’d like to discuss more deeply

(Teams spread your team members around the room)

Move to that table

Identify a recorder – Record discussion on the Wiki

Identify a reporter who will give a two minute “elevator speech” summarizing your discussion

Begin your discussion

Potential Funding OpportunitiesNSF STEM Funding

STEM Teacher Prep Funding Sources 2008 CA

STEM Student Pathways Funding Sources 2008 CA

STEM Education Funding Sources 2008 KY

GE Foundation

What squared (agreed) with something you already know?

What did you see from a new angle?

What did you learn that was new, that completed a circle of knowledge?

What new direction will you go in? What action will you take?

Implications for Our WorkWhat are our regional capacities and our statewide

capacity?

What are we aspiring to regionally and statewide?

What additional statewide coordination is necessary?

What’s a practical first step that you plan to take?

Report out their next stepEmail Cheryl – She will pester you . . . .