2. STEM Contacts at IDOE Dr. Jeremy Eltz Assistant Director of CCR jeltz@doe.in.gov Bill Reed Secondary Math Specialist wreed@doe.in.gov Nick Flowers Elementary Math and Science nflowers@doe.in.gov Jarred Corwin Secondary Science Specialist jcorwin@doe.in.gov Mary Rinehart Technology and Engineering mrinehart@doe.in.gov mrinehart@doe.in.gov Dena Irwin Business, Marketing, and IT dirwin@doe.in.gov

3. What is STEM?? Boundaries between science, technology, engineering, and math are removed or blurred interdependent The four disciplines are interdependent opportunities all In blending science, technology, engineering, and math, STEM education seeks to create 21st century learning opportunities and skill development for all students

4. Why STEM Education in Indiana?

5. Indiana STEM Statistics Want to see more Indiana STEM statistics? Visit Change the Equation. Change the Equation.

6. 2015 STEM Certified School Winners o Natural connection between career and college readiness and STEM learning o Teachers often already teach in a way that facilitates STEM learning! o Professional Development opportunities in existence o Math in CTE Trainings o IACTE Conference o New/Newer Teacher Workshops o Advisory committees already in place o Career Centers serve the community Congratulations Walker Career Center and McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology!

7. What does a STEM classroom look like? Teachers Facilitator rather than a lecturer Guide students through real-world problems Interdisciplinary Lessons Students Work collaboratively Solve real-world problems Engage in inquirySelf-motivated Classroom Environment Classroom arranged in a way that facilitates group work Computers or other instructional technology easily accessible

9. STEM School Sample Strategic Plan

10. Be careful of “random acts of STEM” or “STEM arts and crafts” Initial: experiences not part of the traditional school day Developing: supplemental to the adopted curriculum Approaching: integrated into the curriculum Full: whole school initiatives, STEM drives the curriculum Levels of STEM You are ready to apply as a school or CTE District when you are at Full Implementation.

11. Implementation Resources Bookmark this website! IDOE Website – Bookmark this website! IDOE Website STEM School Certification Self-Assessment STEM School Certification Application Guiding Documents Implementation Matrix and Rubric Indiana’s Framework for STEM Education Elementary Curriculum Map Templates STEM Resources STEM Teacher Organizations Announcement of winning schools

12. What does the IDOE look for during a STEM school visit? Your application matches what is happening at the school Classroom environment We ask teachers what they are doing and what STEM means to them We ask students what STEM means to them We use the rubric that is on the IDOE website Complete STEM Self- Assessment Rubric Complete STEM School Certification Application STEM School Certification Visit Announcement of STEM Certified Schools by IDOE Want to be a STEM Certified School? Now/Fall Due by December Spring May

13. Questions?