MA Action Plan PresentationMay 17, 2007

Intel ISEF Educator Academy

Massachusetts

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IntroductionsTeam members

1. Cora Beth Abel– Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. (MSSEF) – Executive Director2. David McCauley– Massachusetts Board of Higher Education– Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Director, STEM Pipeline

Fund3. Jake Foster– Massachusetts Department of Education– Director, Science and Technology/Engineering4. Sandra Mayrand– Director, Regional Science Resource Center, University of Massachusetts

Medical School, and Chair, Mass. Middle School Science & Engineering Fair

5. William Rigney– Marlborough Public Schools– Science Coordinator, grades 6-12.6. Rob Richardson– Intel East Coast Education Manager

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Goal #1: Run and Expand Existing Ed Academy-

spawned Course from 2005: Blueprints for Science

Offer Course – 3rd year

Fully enrolled w/ waitlist

Blueprints Faculty Team (BFT)

Jun-07

Expand into 2nd region

Enrollee(s) from 2nd region

BFT & U-Mass Lowell STEM Network

Jun-07

Pilot a teacher-leader (TL) program

1-2 TLs get follow-up training to adapt Blueprints in their region

U-Mass Lowell STEM Network, MSSEF and EDC

2007-2008

BFT trains new faculty

Training completed

BFT & BHE 2008-2009

Objective Metric Who When

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Goal #2: Revise Blueprints for Broader Dissemination as part of Curious Minds Initiative (CMI)

Objective Metric Who When

Infuse course with latest IBL research; adapt materials & content as model for CMI

IBL expert makes recommendations that are vetted and incorporated by BFT

IBL expert, Blueprints Faculty Team, MSSEF

Mar-08

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Goal #3: Develop CMI support and outreach system

Objectives Metric Who When

Convene regional science fair boards

1-2 meetings of regional MSSEF Fair directors

MSSEF 2007-2008

Identify organizations that support teachers/students to work on science fair projects

Develop and disseminate a list of existing organizations.

MSSEF 2007-2008

Fundraising for CM Submit 3-5 proposals

MSSEF Ongoing

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Goal #4: Articulate teacher outcomes for IBL PD Objectives Metric Who When

Articulate elements and teacher outcomes for IBL in PD

Consensus on IBL in PD definition as guideline for other courses

DOE, BHE, MSSEF

2008-2009

Engage all stakeholders, including industry advocates, and convey need for IBL in PD at meetings and events

Raised visibility for IBL at networking meetings and PD events

DOE, BHE, MSSEF

Ongoing from 2008

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Goal #5: Integrate IBL into existing and new PD programs

Objectives Metric Who When

Embed IBL teacher outcomes into state-sponsored In-Service PD courses

IBL teacher outcomes in DOE PD Institute and STEM Pipeline Network course(s)

DOE, BHE

2009

Explore potential for IBL-focused Pre-Service Course offerings

Meetings and responses from Higher Education Institutions to offer IBL-focused courses

BHE, MSSEF, DOE

Ongoing from 2007

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Goal #6: Long Range Vision/Goals

Objectives Metric Who When

Work to include IBL expectations in state revision of Licensure Requirements

Engage in licensure revision process

DOE, BHE

2008-2010

Explore development of Regional Resource Centers to support teachers/students to work on science fair projects

Explore collaborations with MOS, City Lab, STEM Networks, UMass, Industry, museums, universities MSSEF

2010-2012

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Intel ISEF Educator Academy• Key Learning & Value

• Better sense of how IBL could and should be integrated into PD system, and its relation to science fairs.

• Successes and challenges are similar in other regions/countries.

• Time together as a team• Opening Ceremony & address by Intel Chair

Craig Barrett• Meeting and learning from other attendees• Intel’s commitment communicates respect

for education and teachers.

THANK YOU!

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Optional Pictures Slide