Presented by Justin MiranteTechnology and Engineering Teacher and Department Chairjmirante@southingtonschools.org

STEM in CTE atSouthington High School

26 course offerings within the Communications, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Engineering clusters; including PLTW

Project Lead the Way Program◦ 5 sequenced courses which students take

freshman through senior year Project-based learning throughout all

courses; students plan, build, test products

Curriculum for TEE

New initiative in district between the Southington Education Foundation (private fundraising source) and the Southington Public School district to create its own STEM online training resource for teachers

Professional Development site where teachers from every discipline can go to obtain resources relating to STEM

Goal is to have teachers create, share, and collaborate online in regards to STEM activities

Teachers throughout district will better understand how the components of STEM interrelate

STEM University

Partnerships with local industries to continually educate SHS staff on the opportunities in STEM career fields◦ SHS staff includes: TEE teachers, school counselors, math

department, administration Guide our curriculum writing so we know what skill

sets students need Internships and job shadowing opportunities still a

large component of the Advisory Board mission Creating pathways for students to get into careers

high after high school Various annual field trips to manufacturing industries

and career speakers

Advisory Boards

Architecture, Construction, and Engineering initiative to further introduce students to opportunities within these career fields

Meetings occur after school like a club SHS working with ACE Mentor Program and local

commercial construction company Newfield Construction

First project will focus on the middle school renovations occurring in town◦ Students develop a solution to a real problem the

company had

ACE Mentor Program

Woman in Science and Engineering (WISE) club advised by female school counselor

Mission of WISE is to help young women determine that engineering and science is a highly desirable career option viable for them

Exposure to STEM through various guest speakers and projects

Girls in the TEE labs generating products

WISE

Justin Mirante◦ jmirante@southingtonschools.org◦ 860-628-3229 x353

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