STEM Presentation to the Blount County School Board December 2, 2010 Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Blount County Schools STEM Task Force Committee Heritage High School –Mark Andrews – Math –Mary Cooper – Technology –Stephanie Davis – Counselor –Colleen Mattison – Administrator –Kendall Terry - Science William Blount High School –Michael Askew - Math –Scott Bristol – Counselor –Michelle Harris - Science –Denise Long - Technology –Steve Lafon – Administrator –Jennifer Moore – Administrator Committee Chairperson - Dr. Alisa Teffeteller Consultant- Kenneth Naumann - Engineering

STEM Task Force Committee Timeline January 4, 2010 Mr. Britt and Dr. Teffeteller met to discuss the possibilities of offering STEM education January 29, 2010 Dr. Teffeteller met with Mr. Lafon and Mr. McMahan about STEM February 3, 2010 Dr. Teffeteller meet with Mr. Lafon about STEM committee members February 4, 2010 Dr. Teffeteller met with Mr. McMahan about STEM committee members February 8-19, 2010 Principals finalize selection of STEM committee members

STEM Task Force Committee Timeline March 11, 2010 STEM organizational meeting June 1-2, 2010 Site visit to Columbus, OH August 26, 2010 STEM meeting November 3, 2010 Site Visit to Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville November 15, 2010 STEM meeting December 2, 2010 STEM presentation to the board of education

STEM Task Force Committee Goals Take a snapshot of current STEM programs in the United States Initiate collaboration between Blount County High School educators Evaluate usefulness of a STEM Program in BCS Determine if scheduling, staffing and other monetary needs can be accommodated Determine if a STEM program will fit into the existing framework

The National STEM Agenda

Ohio Stem Learning Network Texas Stem Academies Colorado Stem Network Washington STEM Initiative California Stem Learning Network Tennessee Stem Innovation Network STEM in the US

Why STEM? –STEM education is linked to the prosperity of local and state economies –Today’s employers require adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, and technical competence—skills honed in STEM disciplines –Employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow 70 percent faster than growth for all occupations (National Governors Association) –STEM graduates on average enjoy better employment prospects and higher starting salaries than graduates in non-STEM fields

Proposed Regional Hub will open in Knoxville 2012

Partnering for Blount County Students

What is a STEM Initiative? Promotes 21st century skills in Critical thinking Collaboration Self-direction Communication  Inquiry

Prepares all students for college coursework in a STEM field Establishes robust partnerships with community organizations, employers and higher education Provides opportunities for students to solve real-world problems What is a STEM Initiative? Continued…

Questions?

References For more information the state initiative contact: Sky Gallegos, Director, STEM Innovation Network Scott Eddins, Office of STEM Education President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). (2010). Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future (pdf). Retrieved September 15, 201, from National Governors Association (NGA). (2007). Inovation America: Building a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Agenda. Retrieved October 13, 2010, from

Knox County Schools (2010). STEM Academy High School. DRAFT Conceptual Proposal & Work Plan (Executive Summary). Retrieved October 29, 2010, from 0STEM%20HS_work_plan_draft_7.pdf Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Mathematics, Science, and Technology Educaton Center. Metro High School, Columbus, OHIO. The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN). Hardin Valley Academy STEM Academy, Knox County Schools me.phtml?&gid=770036&sessionid=c8ca5b9b1c2434c e7520cfe0 3&t=6c7968a6e4b0cdf7a31bbf022d53439d The STEM Education Coalition. References Continued…