WNC LASER WNC School Systems

 Increase students’ interest in STEM  Improve academic achievement related to STEM  Increase community support for STEM in schools  Increase school system awareness of local STEM careers Short Term Goals

Long Term Outcomes  Increase enrollment in advanced STEM courses  Improve science performance across WNC to above state and national averages

Long Term Goals  Encourage development of life-long science learners  Develop kit repository in WNC in conjunction with sustainable funding for school systems

Activities for WNC LASER  Professional development for participants 4 th -8 th grade from Center for Inquiry Based Learning from Durham, NC  Kits will be distributed after training to participants  NC State Science House’s Michelle Benigno will provide support to teachers during the school year. Further professional development and individual support included.  Administrative training included so they have an understanding of content and instruction.

Activities  July 31 10:00-3:00 Friday Center Meeting at WRESA for LASER leadership team  Participant Training Oct. 8,9, and 10 at WRESA Registration will be on WRESA website in August  District level leaders meetings: September Fall Leadership Meeting Oct. council January curriculum council March curriculum council