1. GA Department of Education STEM Visit Thursday, December 1, 2016
Cooper Middle School
GA Department of Education STEM Visit
Thursday, December 1, 2016

2. Our Vision and Mission Vision Mission
We will work with parents, students, and the community to teach and prepare all students for success in high school, college, and careers for the 21st century.
To Ensure Academic Success for ALL Students

3. Why STEM at Cooper?
Emphasizes 21st century skills
Exposes students to STEM Pathways and Careers
Exposes students to highly rigorous and relevant learning

4. Cooper STEM- A snapshot
Enrollment-992
A. American-69%
White-8%
Hispanic-17%
Multiracial-5%
Asian-1%
Free/Reduced lunch-75%
SWD-14%
Transiency-24%

5. Cooper STEM – By Gender

6. Our STEM Journey
In 2012, the first pilot class for STEM Project-Based Learning and technology enhanced learning
Interest STEM classes in all grades levels
The STEM Academy was launched in all grades with a collaborative math/science/STEM model

7. Our Journey Continues…
Collaboration with Clarkdale Elementary began with math. Later it expanded to include science
For four summers a STEM summer camp has been offered
Two additional STEM teachers have been recently added to the Academy

8. Our Journey Continues…
The (CTAE) Pre-engineering technology teacher was hired two years ago and is an area of growth for our program
Engineering Design Process
Use of a 3D Printer and Solidworks
Robotics with EV3 Legos

9. Our Journey Continues… STEM Competitions
Atlanta Braves/GTRI Ball Launcher Competitions
Future Cities
G3 Drone
Georgia Water Tower
National Fluid Power
Robotics
Science Olympiad
Verizon App Challenge

10. Our Journey Continues… Evidence of Success
Average of 20 students per year accepted into county magnet programs
High school Algebra I and Physical Science EOCs outperformed the county and state for two consecutive years
100% of STEM students passed the Algebra I and Physical Science Classes in 2015/16

11. Our Journey Continues… (Percent of students scoring at Proficient or Higher)

12. Our Journey Continues...
Business, Community, and Post-Secondary Partnerships- Support Level

13. Our Journey Continues...
Business, Community, and Post-Secondary Partnerships

14. Our Journey Continues...
Business, Community, and Post-Secondary Partnerships

15. Our Journey Continues…- Teacher Content Knowledge
All teachers are:
Highly qualified in content area
Gifted endorsed
High school certified teachers for Algebra I and Physical science

16. Our Journey Continues…- Professional Learning
Over the past several years our teachers have participated in and lead numerous professional learning opportunities for the county and state. Below are just a few:
Summer Nuclear Institute for Educators
First Lego League Coaches Training
Georgia STEM Conference
Atlanta Braves/GTRI/CEISMC
NSTA Conference
Microsoft Innovative Educator Training
Cobb STEM Institute

17. Our Journey Continues…Cooper and PBIS
Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program implemented last year
30% reduction in discipline incidents in year 1
Awarded .5 CCRPI point for personalized climate in year 1 of implementation

18. Looking to the Future
STEM Academy enrollment increase of 50% in the 6th grade this year
Media Center transforming into a Learning Commons
Media Specialist-STEM Teacher Leader Academy
Expansion of STEM Academy to integrate English language arts