1 HCPS STEM: Continued Growth and Refinement Dr. Susan P. Brown, Executive Director, Division of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Howard Eakes, Assistant Supervisor of Science Rob Limpert, Supervisor of Business, Technology and Magnet Programs
2 Harford County Public Schools… Prioritizes STEM educational opportunities for students at all levels of achievement Works closely with the community to make sure STEM education is aligned with workforce demands Focuses on continued growth and refinement of STEM programs Follows a strategic framework for STEM programming that guides resource allocation and decision-making
3 Continued Growth and Refinement Engineering is Elementary Middle School
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5 Continued Growth and Refinement HCPS/APG “STEM Center” Partnership
6 Continued Growth and Refinement Expansion of Project Lead the Way STEM Programs 1.Gateway to Technology now at five of nine middle schools 2.Pathway to Engineering now at C. Milton Wright and Aberdeen 3.Bio-Medical Program now offered at Bel Air and Havre de Grace High Schools Photos (C) Project Lead The Way, Inc. 2014
7 Continued Growth and Refinement Information Technology Computer Science Magnet Program