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Pits Fails:
1. Assessments should demonstrate different levels of rigor

2. Assessment should include a variety of options including project based.

What works
1.

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SMART Goal

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Pitfalls to Avoid
1. Appropriate and comprehensive training for staff on Engineering Design Process and NGSS Standards
2. No stand alone programs being developed.
3. H S level is not involved in decision making process at this time.

What works
1. Introduction of STEM at the Elementary level is working.
2. Introduction to coding at the middle level.

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SMART Goal

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Pitfalls to Avoid
1. New hire credentials
2. Administrative decision maker as a part of the team.
3. Teacher buy in
4. Implementation will not occur

What Works
1. Various teacher representation from all levels
2. District support

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SMART Goal

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Real world content/data based team activities that incorporate the Engineering Design Process for real world career readiness.

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Emerging - Peer Mentoring and Coaching of Teachers

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Emerging - Peer Mentoring and Coaching of Teachers

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Formal mechanisms are not in place but it is strongly encouraged.

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STEM teacher leaders and provided:

· organizational support

· professional
development

· resources for the STEM
initiative.

The STEM teacher leaders provide internal support and act as liaisons for external STEM resources.

The district provides at least one form of support such as:

· extra planning periods

· stipends

· committed financial
resources

· dedicated physical space.

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In the process of creating a sustainable professional development plan  that will include teacher induction, teacher training, and ongoing mentoring and coaching.

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40 % to 60% meet expected levels of proficiency on local benchmark or standardized tests in two or more STEM areas.

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Progressing -  Authentic Quality Assessments

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Progressing -  Authentic Quality Assessments

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STEM skills are evaluated through multiple methods. They reflect both content knowledge and mastery if inquiry-based processes.

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Emerging - Collaborative Planning of STEM Curriculum

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Emerging - Collaborative Planning of STEM Curriculum

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STEM teachers work together to ensure alignment of STEM with NGSS standards.

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Integration is frequent,
but episodic in special projects.

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Progressing -  Diversity & Breadth of STEM Curriculum

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Progressing -  Diversity & Breadth of STEM Curriculum

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All core science areas have STEM content aligned with the NGSS standards. 2nd year coursework is provided in science, computer science and math.

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Progressing - Teacher Credentials and Training

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Progressing - Teacher Credentials and Training

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26% to 50% of teachers responsible for STEM content have additional formal training in STEM - specific content and pedagogy.