1. Science Technology Engineering and Math STEM Improvement Planning Session How Can MRSD Leverage New Legislative Funding and South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership Resources to Improve Opportunities for Students?

2. Oregon Legislature House Bills 3232, 3233, 2636, & SB 498 $70 Million Funding for PD, STEM, and CTE Revitalization Grant RFPS Aug-Dec STEM Leadership Team One Teacher-Leader from Each School Meet Once/Month for PD and Planning Facilitates STEM Work Groups District-Wide South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership Science, Engineering, & Businsess Partners, Colleges & Universities, 13 School Districts 3 Strategies: Dual Credit STEM Resource Network Teacher PD MRSD STEM Improvement Plan Catalysts With the Constant Focus of More Real-World STEM Applications for Our Students

3. STEM Needs in MRSD More Vertical Communication Between Teachers for Strategic Planning and Alignment More Familiarity with Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) Increased Opportunities for Students to Participate in Field Research, Internships, Science Fairs, and Other STEM Competitions and Clubs Timely Grant Writing to Take Advantage of New Funding Sources Passed by the 2013 Legislature

4. MRSD Gives Support for STEM Improvement by Providing Focus for Moving the Conversation Forward, Time for Professional Development, and Compensation for Teacher Leaders MRSD STEM Improvement Plan Targets Teachers Use STEM Lessons as a Framework to Teach Math and Literacy South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership Provides Training and Resources for STEM Leadership Team STEM Leadership Team Facilitates Improved Conversation, Planning, and Strategy Student Opportunities to Use STEM Skills in Class, Research, Competitions, and Workplaces

5. STEM Leadership Team Training & Resources from South Metro- Salem STEM Partneship PD for Teachers Designed & Taught by STEM Leadership Team Communication Between District Teachers Support for STEM Time & Support from MRSD Administration Release Time for Grant Writing Students will have: More STEM Lessons More STEM Field Trips, Speakers, Internships, Clubs More STEM Applications Teachers will have: Greater Knowledge of STEM Standards Better Vertical Alignment New Easy-Access STEM Strategies MRSD will have: Higher STEM Achievement Graduates with Professional, School-to-Work Skills Grant Funding for STEM Improvement Plan MRSD STEM Improvement Plan Outcomes and Strategies Outcomes Strategies

6. AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay2014 Growing STEM Support Admin, Leadership Team HS ACS Club Organize Science Kits w/ Grab-Go STEM Lessons. STEM Leadership Team Meets & Plans Building PD Robotics Clubs at MRMS and MHS Competitive Season Begins Building-Level STEM PD/Planning Awareness of New Resources District-Wide Showcase Night All Are Inviteded to Show Projects STEM Leadership Team Meets in Salem for Training Grants Due Grant Writing Team Finalizes Proposals Building-Level STEM PD/Planning Awareness of New Standards Building-Level STEM PD/Planning Increasing STEM for Next Year Next School Year Utilize Grant Money for Greater Growth! 2014 Next School Year More STEM Lessons, Clubs, Competitions Please, refer to the STEM Improvement Plan Draft for many more important details that couldn't fit onto this slide. MRSD STEM Improvement Plan Timeline

7. Simple Ways Principals Can Support STEM Cheerleading and Support for STEM Baby Steps 5-10 Minutes at a Late Start ASAP for Invite to District-Wide Showcase Night, Flyers Encouragement of STEM Leader from Your Building as They Attend Once/Month Meetings After School 2-3 Late Starts or Partial LS’s for Building-Level STEM PD Provided by STEM Leadership Team

8. Questions Best Times, Late Starts, After School for Building- Level STEM Professional Development? Other Important STEM Items for Calendar? Other STEM Improvement Goals Needed for Future Improvement? Other Issues We haven’t Considered?