A True Story STEM In times of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future The learned usually find themselves beautifully equipped to live in a world that no longer exists Eric Hoffer ID: 420023
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The Intersection of the Big FiveA True Story
STEMSlide2
“In times of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves beautifully equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.” - Eric Hoffer Slide3
THE 8-STEP PROCESSEstablish a Sense of UrgencyCreating the Guiding Coalition Developing a Change VisionCommunicating the Vision for Buy-inEmpowering Broad-based ActionGenerating Short-term WinsNever Letting UpIncorporating Changes Into the Culture
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In the beginning there was a sense of urgency…“…fewer and fewer American students are interested, or able, to enter demanding science and engineering programs.” 2006 fraction of foreign undergraduate students:engineering reached 45%computer science 44%physical sciences 40%2007 fraction of foreign students receiving doctorates:
62% in engineering 73% in electrical engineering57% in computer science (NSF S&E Indicators, 2010)Slide5
How Is our school doing with “College Readiness?”Data Source: MA Student Information Management System (SIMS) and National ClearinghouseSlide6
How about for our biggest subgroup?Data Source: MA Student Information Management System (SIMS) and National ClearinghouseSlide7
The Guiding CoalitionWho Are We?
Why Are We?Slide8
Initial brainstorming…Who’s in the room?LeadershipTeachersParentsIndustry
Students What are the big questions?
Will this raise achievement?
How is this equitable? Should we do this if it’s not across the board?
Is this for high flying students or low achieving students? How can it be both?
How will this help our industry goals?
How will this help me in high school and beyond?Slide9
Crafting a VisionWhat Do We Want To Build Together? Slide10
What’s working and who can help?TeamingMHS Academy ProgramEarly College DesignVisited University ParkInterdisciplinary PBLFundingSlide11
MPS STEM Early College High School 1.0Grades 6 Through 8Students participate in Project/Problem-Based learning acrossStudents participate in a full year of EngineeringFreshmen Year
All Honors (no leveling)
Teachers are teamed – Math, Science, History, ELA, and Engineering
Students are required to participate in Project/Problem-Based learning
Students are required to participate in a full year of Engineering
Sophomore Year
All
Honors (no leveling)
Teachers are teamed – Math, Science, History, ELA, and Engineering
Students are required to participate in Project/Problem-Based learning
Junior/Senior Year
Students may participate in
early college pathway optionsSlide12
Essential Question How do you sustain and grow an innovative program?Slide13
Bringing It All Together Slide14
It takes a village! STEM 2.0 Evolves With YCCSlide15
No…a bigger village!Slide16
Increased PBL and Engineering/CS at Middle-LevelSlide17
9TH AND 10TH Grade Course Sequence 2015-16 Grade 9 Schedule2016-17 Grade 10 ScheduleHonors Algebra 1Honors GeometryHonors Intro to Physics
Honors BiologyHonors English 9Honors English 10
Honors World History 2
Honors or AP US History I
Engineering & Architecture/
Robotics & Exploring Computer Science
STEM Pathway Elective (see Pathway guide)
World
/Classical Language
World
/Classical Language
Wellness Requirement
/
Art Foundations (STEAM)
Wellness Requirement
/Elective
STEM
PBL 9
STEM PBL 10Slide18
Alternative Model2015-16 Grade 9 Schedule2016-17 Grade 10 ScheduleHonors Algebra 1Honors GeometryHonors Intro to Physics Honors Biology
Honors English 9Honors English 10Honors World History 2Honors or AP US History I
Robotics & Exploring Computer Science/
Wellness Requirement
Engineering & Architecture/
Wellness Requirement
World
/Classical Language
World
/Classical Language
Academic Support
or ELD
or
Full-year
Fine Arts Elective
Academic Support
or ELD
or Full-year Fine Arts Elective
STEM
PBL 9
STEM PBL 10Slide19
Entry-level Skills Developed Through PBLSlide20
Higher Education MOUs Proposal Includes:MPS students acquire 12 concurrent credits prior to graduationReduced tuition rate for MPS students continuing at QCCFull access to college campuses and servicesFuture Goals:Adjunct professor training for MPS staffAccreditation of Advanced Placement coursework for all participantsAccreditation of articulated coursework for all participants Additional pathway options Slide21
CTE & Core Academic Early College OfferingsSlide22
Individual Development / Learning Plans (IDPs/ILPs)The Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is a student-directed, multi-year, dynamic tool that maps: academic plans;personal/social growth;career development activities… while taking into account the student’s unique, self-defined interests, needs, and goals for the attainment of postsecondary success.Naviance’s Family Connection is web-based,
password protected site that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning and offers a multitude of tools to help students think about their interests
and
strengths in relation to college
and career
.
Naviance is the primary tool for IDP/ILP development through structured whole-group experiences, individual reflection, and planning in concert with counseling staff.Slide23
Gallup StrengthsExplorer® Assessment & ReflectionSlide24
The Career Speakers Bureau: Connecting STEM ECHS Students and Industry PartnersSlide25
How can Industry Invest in Work-Based-Learning (WBL)? Slide26
Industry Involvement Strengthens Project-Based-LearningPTC leads Product-Development Work Day with STEM 9th GradePTC collaborates with STEM Team on IoT, Internet of Things.STEM Team introduces IoT concept with a hands-on challenge.PTC presents components of design to 90 STEM students.
PTC presenters hear teams’ product ideas and questions.Students present designs to PTC, including: hardware; connectivity; sensors; data analytics and user interface/ apps.
Students Say …
I like how I could see the concept connected to my life and the things I use.
This relates to our electricity course and how wireless things talk to each other.
The Internet of Things is cool and really innovative
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Getting the Ball Rolling on Work-Based-Learning9th Gr. students & STEM teachers tour Dow Students present to Dow STEM Ambassadors.Shadow Engineering and R&D Tour Fabrication Lab and ManufacturingLunch & Conversation with Dow team.
I learned a lot like the way chips are meant to be taken care of. No dust particles should touch the chips or the product will be ruined.
The presentation was really scary in front of professionals – I didn’t want to make a fool of myself. But I felt happy when they actually listed to what I know, who I am and what I want to do.
Lunch was amazing. It was the best pizza, even better than Domino’s! I felt important – they didn’t treat us like kids, but more like adults. They really respected us.
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Jessenyea
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Industry Site Tour Familiarizes and Inspires STEM 9th GradersIt was the best field trip I’ve ever had. It was so interesting to see how they make everything, like chips and processors. I learned a lot and I would love another chance to go. Working at Dow is what I want to do someday...Lunch was great, to sit with professionals and get to know them. They treated everyone very well.
Igor
It was fun to wear the chemical suits. They were really friendly and surprisingly it was not that awkward.
Florence
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Industry Enhances Student Learning at STEM Expo2015 STEM Expo Attracts Over 75 Professionals to Judge Student ProjectsCompanies send up to 10 employees to participate and advertise
20+ companies return three consecutive years, responding to quality of student work and positive word of mouth. Slide30
2014-15 Accomplishments 100% P/A on all 2014 MCAS exams55% College readiness success rate for 2014-15 sophomores on all Accuplacer exams78% of 2014-15 11th graders placed in H, AP, or college courses93% of 2014-15 11th
graders passing core areas with C or better at mid-year (98.3% passing rate overall) 100% graduation rate in 2015 for STEM95% college placement in 2015 for STEM
52% of STEM seniors pursuing STEM in college