EVIDENCE

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STEM Learners
STEM Outreach Plan-
-The school/program has a STEM outreach plan with measurable goals to significantly
increase enrollment, support, and retention of students from under-represented groups
ST1.1 3 and can demonstrate progress meeting such goals. ST1.1

-Outreach activities to support and retain students from under-represented groups are
systematic, numerous, varied, and proactive.
Goals for the STEM Program
Outreach activities (i.e. tours, informational sessions, younger STEM students working
with older STEM students)
Data on the achievement of outreach and support goals (CCRPI, STAR, Milestones)

Learning Experiences-
-Learning experiences focus onreal-world, locally-relevant, complex, open-ended
problems that require problem identification, investigation, and analysis. (or include -3)
ST1.2 4 ST1.2
-Creative problem solving is highly valued and encouraged.

-Students have multiple opportunities to work independently and collaboratively to

solve problems.

Examples of instructions to students for approaching problem-solving

Examples of open-ended problems in the taught curriculum
 Multiple and Frequent Opportunities to be Owners/Managers of their STEM Learning
-Students have some opportunities to personalize and self-direct their STEM learning
experiences.
ST1.3 3 ST1.3
-STEM educators frequently serve as facilitators who provide guidance and support for
students as self-directed learners.
Examples of self-management and metacognition skills
Learning contracts (Need to develop and incorporate during PBL Unit 3)
Computer assisted learning
Videos of teachers dialoguing with learners
Examples of resources secured for students to support their self-directed learning

Use of Technology Resources to Conduct Research and 4C's

-Most students use a range of technological resources in their STEM learning experiences
during, after and away from school. (4)
ST1.4 3 ST1.4
-Most students use technology to conduct research, demonstrate critical and creative
thinking, and communicate and work collaboratively. (3)
Examples of instruction through mobile devices (Pictures of students using ipads and
Chromebooks, students during GOALS Academy using cameras, etc.)
Virtual and remote laboratories
Examples of Immersive learning environments such as game-based learning, simulation-
based learning, and virtual 3D worlds (Pictures of students using Minecraft, Google VR,
HP Sprout, Z-Spaces and Interactive table)
 Multiple Opportunities to Demonstrate STEM Learning through Performance
Assessments
-All students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their STEM learning through
performance assessments. (4)
ST1.5 4 ST1.5
-All students have multiple opportunities to present their STEM learning to a range of
stakeholders within and outside of the school. (4)

-Most students have multipleopportunities to clarify, elaborate on, and defend their
thinking and conclusions using verbal, symbolic, and visual means. (3)
Exhibitions (Science Fair, Technology Fair)
Investigations (Pictures of students conducting science lab explorations, making
observations, etc.)
Demonstrations (Pictures during PBL Night)
Written and oral responses (Samples of student work)
Journals (Grade level STEAM Journals)
Portfolios

STEM Educators
 Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Curriculum
-The curriculum is mapped and aligned to internationally accepted standards and/or
benchmarks. (4)

-The curriculum integrates learning across and beyond STEM disciplines. (4)

-The curriculum is organized around multiple interdisciplinary and authentic problem-

ST1.6 4 ST1.6
based learning experiences. (4)

-The curriculum provides learning experiences for all students that develop cross-cutting
competencies (e.g., collaboration) necessary for college and career. (4)

-The curriculum engages all students in science, technology, engineering and

mathematical processes and practices. (4)
List of cross-cutting competencies that the school/program has identified as high
priorities (See narrative)
Written curriculum (Curriculum map and PBL Unit plans)
Representative problem-based learning experiences (Student PBL quality work samples
and pictures)

Collaboration and Planning

-STEM educators meet on a frequent and regular schedule with an established agenda to
collaborate, innovate, plan andadjust integrated STEM learning experiences. (4)
ST1.7 4 ST1.7
- STEM educators regularly review student work togetheras an interdisciplinary team. (3)

--Teachers have regular common planning time to collaborate and discuss integrated
STEM curricular and instructional practices. (3)
Schedules of interdisciplinary team meetings (Gather from IC)
Examples of student work reviewed with examples of action taken in response
Meeting minutes of interdisciplinary team meetings
 List of attendees to interdisciplinary meetings
Meeting agendas for interdisciplinary teams meetings

ST1.8 3 Data on Students' STEM Content Knowledge ST1.8

Portfolio assessments
List of indicators of STEM literacy as defined by the school/program
Local qualitative and quantitative assessments demonstrating STEM literacy
Data on students’ achievement of cross-cutting 21st century skills/competencies
Data on students’ achievement of content specific skills
Standardized test results in STEM disciplines

STEM Professional Learning

-All STEM educators are alwaysprovided opportunities to stay current about practices in
the STEM world through professional learning. (4)
ST1.9 3 ST1.9 2
-STEM educators have multiple opportunities to expand their proficiency in the use of
technology. (3) (In order to recieve a 4- ongoing opportunities)

-Professional learning for all STEM educators is based on individual needs. (4)
Schedules of STEM professional learning
Survey and other data on teachers’ STEM learning needs
STEM Professional Learning Plan (school and/or individual)
Survey and other data on teachers’ STEM learning needs

The STEM Experience

Community, Post-secondary, Business Partners and Falimies that Support the STEM
ST1.10 3 ST1.10
Program
Names and positions of STEM partners
 Dates of STEM stakeholder meetings
Minutes of STEM stakeholder meetings
List of STEM board goals
Description of STEM resources secured by STEM partners

Students Participate in Extended Day Opportunities

ST1.11 3 Clubs, programs, competitions in which STEM students are engaged ST1.11
Description of mentorship, apprenticeship, internship, research, and job shadowing
programs
List of partners
Student work/products from apprenticeships, internships, research with partners
Calendar of student activities with partners
Schedules of student mentorships, apprenticeships, internships, research, and job
shadowing
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ST1.1 ST1.1

ST1.2 ST1.2

ST1.3 ST1.3

ST1.4 ST1.4

ST1.5 ST1.5

ST1.6 ST1.6
ST1.7 ST1.7

ST1.8 ST1.8

ST1.9 ST1.9

ST1.10 ST1.10

ST1.11 ST1.11