1. K-8 STEAM Magnet Opening August 2016
Steindorf
K-8 STEAM Magnet Opening August 2016
We talked about using an imagine of Growth…development. Maybe we talk about the ltree…..
The tree’s strong roots are symbolic of our district’s strength and ability to grow and flourish over time.

2. Objective Vision Teaching and Learning Staffing and Enrollment
Project Based Learning and STEAM
Staffing and Enrollment
Flexible Environments
Technology
Continual Communication Plan

3. Vision of Steindorf School Thinking Outside of the Box
Creating Bravely
Project Based Learning
Collaboration
Student Choice
Design Thinking
Critical Thinking
Hands on Learning
Mind-Set
Innovation
Perseverance
Civil Engagement
Vision: As the Board, what do you see as the vision for Steindorf?
(Steindorf Committee Input, Fall 2015)

4. Benefits of Project Based Learning and STEAM
Students:
Increased growth in self-reliance
Improved attitude toward learning
Development of complex skills such as problem solving and critical thinking
Teachers:
Enhanced professionalism and collaboration among colleagues
Improved relationships with students
Easier to accommodate for diverse learners
The research being done suggests improved benefits for both students and teachers who participate in Project based learning schools.
Improved relationships with students- working in a strengths based model rather than a deficit model.
Brain based research.

5. Project Based Learning and STEAM Pathway…
Relevant to student lives and community problem solving Collaborative and reflective Creative and innovative Ongoing feedback/assessment Opportunities to fail forward Build leadership and resiliency through decision making
We are building a pathway for students at Steindorf that……
Share examples of what is happening in Cambrian- people Lisa, Margaret and Barry have brought in.

6. Enrollment/Staffing Communication
All HSC meetings
Flyers out to the schools
7th Staff
10th Community
Posting for internal teachers
14th Community
Open enrollment begins
Secretary starts
Interview teachers
Pool of internal teachers identified
Open enrollment closes
Public lottery

7. Staffing Update Certificated Hiring Process
Negotiated CDTA/District MOU
Equal opportunities for all certificated
Internal posting in December. All applicants will submit a letter of intent
All internal applicants will be interviewed
Required 5 day PD in the Summer with the Buck Institute of Education
Identify a pool in February
Secretary staring January 4th, 2016
Next Steps for Hiring
Teachers will be hired based on enrollment from pool of internal applicants.
Spring of 2016
Office staff
Custodial
Process- Meeting Dec. 7th – Steindorf Interest meeting for teachers
Secretary hiring in process. Set to start Jan. 5th
Demystifying the hiring process. Internal CDTA applicants follow contract language.
There is a one year MOU for internal applicants. Required professional development/ Pool of people hired based on enrollment.
Posting in Dec. and interviewing in Feb.

8. Learning Zones Facts: 7 Regular classrooms
Classrooms are 840 square feet
Goal is to have flexible learning spaces that support the vision of the school
Classrooms will have some standard pieces
Teacher desk and chair
Kidney table (1-5)
Small group table (6-8)
Student desks and chairs
7 Regular classrooms
Living Garden
Outside Experiential Learning Spaces between Physical Buildings
Innovation Wing
Science Lab
2 Maker Spaces
Design Hub
Playground, track and Green Space
Standard Cambrian classroom 960.
Small group table- Standing desk, round table

9. Flexible Learning Environment
Student Seats
Flexibility for multiple configurations (1-6)
Writeable surfaces
Rocking Chair
Allows for movement
Favorite of teachers and students
Flip Table
Multiple functions
Collaborative space
White board
Discuss survey results and uses of these to support collaborative learning.
(Teacher and Student Surveys, Fall 2015)

10. Tools for Learning
create
design
research

11. Technology Tools Objective to go One to One student technology tool
Chrome book pilot at Fammatre (Baseline decision)
Google Platform:
Work from anywhere
Easy to use
Electronic portfolios
Apps for learning
1:1

12. Continual Communication Plan
Cambrian Education Foundation (CEF)
School Site Newsletters
District Wide Mascot Contest
Cambrian Teacher Meeting (optional)
December 7th
Community Parent Outreach Meeting December 10th and January 14th at
Price Middle School Library from
5:30-6:30 PM
Steindorf Committee
Faculty Senate
Superintendent visit all Home and School Club meetings (completed)
Principal visits to HSC Meetings in 2016
Answering questions via Steindorf Web page
Cambrian Fall District Newsletter
Explain the different kind of communication with different groups
Seeking input
Giving information
Collaboration

13. Next Steindorf Update Teaching Learning
Flexible Environments (Move Zones)
Communication Update
Areas of Interest?
Any questions related to the topics covered and if you have an area of interest for later