Action Plan Presentation May 17, 2007 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Saudi Arabia

2 Introductions NameSchool, District, Government Position Role Dr. Amal Al HazzaGiftedDirector of Strategic Planning Dr. Jamal DabaalAramcoPlanning consultant Amr AlMadaniTalents CenterISEF project manager Salma RaadDharan schoolProgram coordinator Khaled AdasIntelEducation Mgr

3 High Level Goals long term goals (3-5 years) –Define a Gov policy to support National, Districts, and School Science Fairs –Implement a policy at MOE to integrate research and inquiry into national curriculum –Create “ Science Clubs” & link it to King initiative to enhance education for after school activities Short term goals –Develop a scalable plan to enhance Teachers PD’s Create 15 Instructional Resource Centers Conduct research using inquiry & Rules –Establish an online bank of mentors / volunteers, sponsors, teachers to assist students & fairs logistics & funding. –National week of science. –Build a core team “SRC, judging, Influencing,” committies

4 Objectives GOV commit budget for Teachers PD 1M student participation in fairs increases from 20%; over a 3 yrs. Implement science inquiry in 30% of all K-12 schools (10K schools) Localize content for inquiry research curricu. Train the Trainer to reach 1,000 teachers Conduct 13 districts science fairs for Middle & High School Team of mentors that increases 15% YoY

5 Action Plan ActionMeasurable OutcomePerson Responsible By when Awareness program to secretary general & Gov officials Conduct Forum and gain High level commitment Dr Amal / Adas 6/2006 Influence MOE to propose Law for National fairs & integrate research in Curriculum Develop a plan, Sign MOU to Gain commitment Dr. Sabti / Amal / Adas 6-12/07 Define & Localize package of Teachers & Students training curriculum to encourage science research. Evaluate content from educators academy & Develop 40 hr local course., Students As Scientes, Salma / Amal8/07 Teachers DPTrain 20 ST on inquiry research course Train 200 class room Teachers RST’s / ST’s9/07 Develop Judging criteriaRubrics, and BKM listJamal8/2006 Apply for affiliationSend forms, web re-affiliationAmr7-9/07 Conduct Local school & district fairs 5 district Fairs, 200 SchoolsAmr / Salma10/07 Conduct 2 national affiliated fair with target 200 projects 6 projects to go to Intel ISEF’082/2007 Award ceremonyMotivate winnersMawhiba3/08

6 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Reflection - To be done Thursday As a result of your participation in the 2007 Educator Academy, reflect on your experience. –Highlight what your team felt was the key learning from the Educator Academy What impressed you the most? –Which Shop Talks were the most beneficial for your team? –What types of Shop Talks were missing?

7 Optional Pictures Slide If you would like to include a picture or a small group of pictures of your team experiencing the Intel ISEF Educator Academy, please do so on this slide only.