Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Action Plan Summary Priorities by MaryBeth Hengelbrok

Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Action Plan Summary Priorities by MaryBeth Hengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo Wattsburg Area School District has developed this plan in collaboration with all stakeholders. en-us 2018-02-02 14:52:13 UTC 2026-01-24 16:51:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Teacher Qualifications and Development mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227530551 2018-02-02 15:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227530551 Progressing - Teacher Credentials and Training mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227531310 26% to 50% of teachers responsible for STEM content have additional formal training in STEM - specific content and pedagogy.]]> 2018-02-02 15:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227531310 Curriculum mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227532119 2018-02-02 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227532119 Assessment & Demonstration of Skills mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227532389 2018-02-02 15:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227532389 Progressing - Diversity & Breadth of STEM Curriculum mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227533059 All core science areas have STEM content aligned with the NGSS standards. 2nd year coursework is provided in science, computer science and math.]]> 2018-02-02 15:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227533059 Progressing - Curriculum Integration mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227534282 Integration is frequent,
but episodic in special projects.]]> 2018-02-02 15:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227534282 Emerging - Collaborative Planning of STEM Curriculum mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227535594 STEM teachers work together to ensure alignment of STEM with NGSS standards.]]> 2018-02-02 15:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227535594 Progressing - Authentic Quality Assessments mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227536762 STEM skills are evaluated through multiple methods. They reflect both content knowledge and mastery if inquiry-based processes.]]> 2018-02-02 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227536762 Emerging - Student Achievement mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227537976 40 % to 60% meet expected levels of proficiency on local benchmark or standardized tests in two or more STEM areas.]]> 2018-02-02 15:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227537976 Progressing - Professional Development Commitment mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227539912 In the process of creating a sustainable professional development plan that will include teacher induction, teacher training, and ongoing mentoring and coaching.]]> 2018-02-02 15:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227539912 Emerging - STEM Teacher Leadership mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227542016 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.

]]> 2018-02-02 15:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227542016 Emerging - Peer Mentoring and Coaching of Teachers mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227544622 Formal mechanisms are not in place but it is strongly encouraged.]]> 2018-02-02 15:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227544622 WASD STEM Mission Statement mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227586051 Real world content/data based team activities that incorporate the Engineering Design Process for real world career readiness.]]> 2018-02-02 17:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/227586051 Assessment mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/228773467 SMART Goal]]> 2018-02-06 18:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/228773467 Teacher Qualifications and Development mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229117281 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 ]]> 2018-02-07 14:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229117281 PD and Teacher Qualifications mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229122236 SMART Goal]]> 2018-02-07 14:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229122236 Curriculum mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229125790 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.

]]> 2018-02-07 15:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229125790 Curriculum mhengelbrok https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229133699 SMART Goal

]]> 2018-02-07 15:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229133699 ASSESSMENT https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229146471 Pits Fails:
1. Assessments should demonstrate different levels of rigor

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

What works
1. ]]> 2018-02-07 15:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mhengelbrok/uhsxudi8i6qo/wish/229146471