EDMONDS SD CTE S.T.E.M. EDUCATION INITIATIVE

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Goal 3.0: Increase Student Math Achievement through S.T.E.M. Courses

Presented by Mark MadisonSeptember 20, 2011

The Problems to Solve

Many of our secondary students … Fail to meet state performance benchmarks

in Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry) Show little interest and engagement with

Math Lose meaningful electives and subsequent

motivation for school Lack awareness and pursuit of promising

S.T.E.M. education and career opportunities

Our Strategy

Combining the Best of Both Worlds

Current Math Support Model

CTE S.T.E.M. Elective Model Concurrent

Enrollment in Math Class

Aligned with Concurrent Math Course and Curriculum

Project Based Labs and Activities

Engaging and Relevant Application of Math Concepts

S.T.E.M. Math Suppor

tClassModel

S.T.E.M. Math Support ClassesCore Attributes: Relevant and engaging projects and labs Required concurrent enrollment in Math course Labs aligned to Math course standards and

sequence Reinforcement of foundational skills as needed

S.T.E.M. Math Support Courses: STEM 1 Foundations – Math 8 Support STEM 2 (Algebra) – Algebra 1 Support STEM 3 (Geometry) – Geometry Support

Our Progress as of Fall 2011

STEM 1 Foundations Full-year 8th grade elective

course Currently 2 sections (.4) at

AMS, BTMS, CPMS, and MMS Blending of Sci-Ma-Tech with

Math 8 Support

Our Progress as of Fall 2011

College Place Middle School S.T.E.M Lab Before…

Our Progress as of Fall 2011

College Place Middle School S.T.E.M. Lab Today…

Our Initial Start-Up Costs and ResourcesSTEM Foundations 8

Start-Up Expenditures Amount

Teacher Time (Course development/Training)

$12,000

Equipment and Technology $120,000

Facility Improvements for CPMS* $14,000

Initial Materials/Supplies $5,000

Total Costs $151,000

Start-Up Resources Amount

MS CTE Grants and Funding $51,000

General Fund (School Board Approved) $60,000

Capital Funds for Meadowdale MS STEM Lab

$40,000

Total Resources* $151,000* Existing surplus and salvaged items such as tables, stools, and cabinets were used to reduce equipment and facility improvement costs.

Next Steps for 2011-12 and Beyond Provide ongoing support for STEM

Foundations course.

Design STEM 2 Algebra Support Class Implementation at four high schools targeted for 2012-13

Design STEM 3 Geometry Support Class Implementation at four high schools targeted for 2013-14

Equip and/or update S.T.E.M. Labs at EWHS, MHS, LHS, and MTHS

Seek out revenue sources to support our work

Our Anticipated Needs

Anticipated Expenditures Amount

Teacher Time for STEM 2 (Course Development and training)

$15,000

Teacher Time for STEM 3 (Course Development and training)

$15,000

Equipment/Technology/Facility Improvement for STEM Labs

$200,000

Initial Supplies and Materials $20,000

Total Anticipated Needs $250,000

Anticipated start-up costs for implementation of STEM 2 and STEM 3 courses in four high schools:

Revenue sources to seek out to support our work:GrantsCorporate and Community Investment

Questions…