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An Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Model for STEM PreparednessDr. Marcelo CavazosNovember 4, 2016

Two STEM Labs at Every Elementary

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Two STEM Labs at Every ElementaryWhile each elementary’s new labs will look a little different, they will include the following standards developed by the STEM lab committee : Side by side High visibility Open and adaptable Ample storage Adequate square footage Lots of white board space Technology Lots of counter space for experiments and projects Plenty of outlets Student washing station Appropriate staffing

Career Technical Higher Education Investigations© Course

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Career Technical Higher Education Investigations© CourseThe CTHEI course… Covers curriculum for CTE exploring careers and

eighth-grade technology applications courses Allows students to share information and make

decisions that fit their needs Includes opportunities for counselors to meet with

students Allows students to participate in blended online

learning Hosts speakers from the community to share real-

life descriptions and stories of various higher education experiences and/or careers

Adapts yearly to reflect changes in the high school courses and in student needs and interests

Career and Technical CenterOpens Fall 2017

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AISD Career Tech Center & TCC Partnership Offer technical dual credit courses for many

courses offered at the CTE Center 2+2 Degree Program Students obtain stackable credentials Share learning space to create course opportunities

for TCC and AISD students Learning day to include evenings, weekends and

summer for technical dual credit Mix/combine AISD students with TCC students as

appropriate to maximize course opportunities

STEM Academy

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STEM AcademyStudents will: Be prepared to pursue a STEM-related career Develop professional life skills in preparation for a

career in STEM Be part of the STEM cohort - a group of students

that will take their STEM-related academic curriculum and core classes together in a collaborative environment

Have the opportunity to select a STEM pathway of greatest interest: engineering, biology/biomedical science, computer science or math/science

Earn pre-AP, AP and dual credit with UT Arlington in STEM coursework

STEM AcademyStudents will: Experience integration of STEM content into other

core classes such as English and history Have the opportunity to complete university courses

in their pathway Be prepared to pursue a college degree in a STEM-

related major in college Engage with professional and educational mentors

to assist in their own personal growth and development in the STEM field

Experience enrichment opportunities that provide meaningful STEM experiences outside of class

Participate in a capstone course and/or internship during their senior year

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Internships

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