1. + Business Education Compact Make Learning Real

2. + BEC Overview Local Non-Profit Organization focused on student achievement Established in 1984 Professional Teacher Development - Proficiency Based Teaching & Learning Thousands of students connected to paid internships Hundreds of volunteers connected to local classrooms Strong partnerships!

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4. + What is STEM Connect? Partnerships between community sponsors and local schools Increase interest in Math, Science … all subjects! Connect students to the world of work Target 4 th and 5 th grade youth identified as underserved

5. + Why target 4th & 5th grade classrooms? Underserved students have less access and/or exposure to science related education Research shows that declined interest in Math & Science begins in elementary school Meaningful experiences with STEM can impact students’ decision to pursue STEM in the future Teacher support and impact

6. + Community Partners – Trained and Committed Support STEM Connect classrooms through four connections Get to know their classroom Attend on-site volunteer training at their organization

7. + Connecting with the Classroom and Community Connection 1 Personal connection with volunteer(s) and teacher Connection 2 STEM Connect activity with the classroom Connection 3 Follow up activity Volunteer comes back to the classroom Connection 4 Partner engages the entire school community Partner attends a back-to-school night, host a science night with Mad Science, or another community engagement activity

8. + 2014 STEM Connect Sponsors