GA Department of Education STEM Visit Thursday, December 1, 2016 Cooper Middle School GA Department of Education STEM Visit Thursday, December 1, 2016

Our Vision and Mission Vision Mission We will work with parents, students, and the community to teach and prepare all students for success in high school, college, and careers for the 21st century. To Ensure Academic Success for ALL Students

Why STEM at Cooper? Emphasizes 21st century skills Exposes students to STEM Pathways and Careers Exposes students to highly rigorous and relevant learning

Cooper STEM- A snapshot Enrollment-992 A. American-69% White-8% Hispanic-17% Multiracial-5% Asian-1% Free/Reduced lunch-75% SWD-14% Transiency-24%

Cooper STEM – By Gender

Our STEM Journey In 2012, the first pilot class for STEM Project-Based Learning and technology enhanced learning Interest STEM classes in all grades levels The STEM Academy was launched in all grades with a collaborative math/science/STEM model

Our Journey Continues… Collaboration with Clarkdale Elementary began with math. Later it expanded to include science For four summers a STEM summer camp has been offered Two additional STEM teachers have been recently added to the Academy

Our Journey Continues… The (CTAE) Pre-engineering technology teacher was hired two years ago and is an area of growth for our program Engineering Design Process Use of a 3D Printer and Solidworks Robotics with EV3 Legos

Our Journey Continues… STEM Competitions Atlanta Braves/GTRI Ball Launcher Competitions Future Cities G3 Drone Georgia Water Tower National Fluid Power Robotics Science Olympiad Verizon App Challenge

Our Journey Continues… Evidence of Success Average of 20 students per year accepted into county magnet programs High school Algebra I and Physical Science EOCs outperformed the county and state for two consecutive years 100% of STEM students passed the Algebra I and Physical Science Classes in 2015/16

Our Journey Continues… (Percent of students scoring at Proficient or Higher)

Our Journey Continues... Business, Community, and Post-Secondary Partnerships- Support Level

Our Journey Continues... Business, Community, and Post-Secondary Partnerships

Our Journey Continues... Business, Community, and Post-Secondary Partnerships

Our Journey Continues…- Teacher Content Knowledge All teachers are: Highly qualified in content area Gifted endorsed High school certified teachers for Algebra I and Physical science

Our Journey Continues…- Professional Learning Over the past several years our teachers have participated in and lead numerous professional learning opportunities for the county and state. Below are just a few: Summer Nuclear Institute for Educators First Lego League Coaches Training Georgia STEM Conference Atlanta Braves/GTRI/CEISMC NSTA Conference Microsoft Innovative Educator Training Cobb STEM Institute

Our Journey Continues…Cooper and PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program implemented last year 30% reduction in discipline incidents in year 1 Awarded .5 CCRPI point for personalized climate in year 1 of implementation

Looking to the Future STEM Academy enrollment increase of 50% in the 6th grade this year Media Center transforming into a Learning Commons Media Specialist-STEM Teacher Leader Academy Expansion of STEM Academy to integrate English language arts