• Introducing Power of Discovery: STEM2 Regional Innovation Support Providers• The OST Context• The Power of Discovery: STEM2

• The work of Regional Innovation Support Providers?• Next Steps / Timelines

Greater Bay Area (Region 4/5) The Tech Museum of Innovation, Alameda County

Office of Education (ACOE), and the Gateways East Bay STEM Network. Includes a Regional Lead partner

Orange County / San Diego (Region 9) OC STEM Initiative and the San Diego County Office

of Education Includes a Regional Lead Partner

Sacramento (Region 3) Sacramento County Office of Education Includes a Regional Lead partner

Greater Bay Area (Region 4/5) The Tech Museum of Innovation, Alameda County

Office of Education (ACOE), and the Gateways East Bay STEM Network. Includes a Regional Lead partner

Orange County / San Diego (Region 9) OC STEM Initiative and the San Diego County Office

of Education Includes a Regional Lead Partner

Sacramento (Region 3) Sacramento County Office of Education Includes a Regional Lead partner

A Vision for Quality STEM in OST:

Advancing STEM Learning through:

Quality in Expanded Learning

Setting the StageSetting the Stage

Emphasis on STEM education in California Students show less than desirable proficiency in Science and Math

as currently measured (NAEP, TIMSS, PISA)

STEM jobs on the rise in time of high unemployment. STEM jobs are the jobs of the future.

Call to action: 1 Million more students prepared to enter STEM field

Interest and engagement key to student motivation in STEM

Important and Timely Common Core State Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

After School Division focus on increasing quality

Emphasis on STEM education in California Students show less than desirable proficiency in Science and Math

as currently measured (NAEP, TIMSS, PISA)

STEM jobs on the rise in time of high unemployment. STEM jobs are the jobs of the future.

Call to action: 1 Million more students prepared to enter STEM field

Interest and engagement key to student motivation in STEM

Important and Timely Common Core State Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

After School Division focus on increasing quality

Opportunities in OSTOpportunities in OST

Over 4,500 schools throughout California 98% of schools are in low-income communities

Capacity to serve about 450,000 students daily 85% of students qualify for school meals program

Expanded learning time in a flexible learning Environment Complementary Support to Core Instructional Day

Supports implementation of the practices of the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

Over 4,500 schools throughout California 98% of schools are in low-income communities

Capacity to serve about 450,000 students daily 85% of students qualify for school meals program

Expanded learning time in a flexible learning Environment Complementary Support to Core Instructional Day

Supports implementation of the practices of the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

OST Context / QualityOST Context / Quality

After School Context / QualityAfter School Context / Quality

After School Context / QualityAfter School Context / Quality

JumpStarting STEM Student Outcomes

Overall student outcomes were relatively flat for scienceand math efficacy, as well as student interest in science or science careers.

Regression analysis illustrated that those students who reported more positive experiences in the after school programs (a reflection of program quality)Demonstrated gains in the desired student outcomes

Desired student outcomes were associated with quality relationships with staff and their peers in the program

Key Take Away

STEM outcomes are linked to overall program quality, and the quality of relationships in the program.

Achieving desired STEM outcomes cannot be separated from youth development principles of positive relationship building and general elements of program quality, specifically engaging and active learning experiences.

After School Division Vision Statement

California’s Expanded Learning Programs are an integral part of young people’s

education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for

college, career, and life.*

*Adopted on August 23, 2012 by the Design Team.

After School Division Vision Statement

California’s Expanded Learning Programs are an integral part of young people’s

education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for

college, career, and life.*

*Adopted on August 23, 2012 by the Design Team.

After School Program DivisionAfter School Program Division

After School Program DivisionStrategic Direction

After School Program DivisionStrategic Direction

After School Program DivisionPurpose

After School Program DivisionPurpose

System of Support

After School Program DivisionPurpose

After School Program DivisionPurpose

Expanded Learning / K-12 Learning

To advance high-quality STEM learning opportunities of out of school time programs and environment in California.

Advance high quality STEM

learning opportunities

through: 

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California students will increase their interest and capacity in STEM knowledge and skills through:

•Careful integration of engagement

•Program support

•Professional capacity building activities

Engage and MotivateEngage and Motivate

Communications regarding the importance of STEM, the initiative overall

Facilitation of Cross-sector partnerships in support of quality STEM learning in OST

Site Recruitment through engagement in a Needs and Readiness Assessment

Creating a year-long program plan based on the Needs and Readiness of OST program.

Including plan to assess and improve quality over time and continuation of program plan in future years.

Creating Communities of Practice to offer opportunities for peer learning.

Providing targeted technical assistance to programs based on their implementation plan

TA: Training, Coaching, Consultation, Mentoring, Brokering of Resources.

Disseminate and EquipDisseminate and Equip

• Adapting program plan / professional development plan as needed based on ongoing assessment.

• Documenting Promising Practices

• Assessment and Evaluation

• Communities of practice• Local and Statewide

Teach and LearnTeach and Learn

Theory of Change Requires all elements to have desired impact

SILICON VALLEY

CAPITAL AREA

EAST BAY

INLANDEMPIRE

SAN DIEGO

ORANGE COUNTY

CENTRAL COAST

2010: 5 Networks cover ~ 40% of CA students

CSLNETSAN

FRANCISCO

LOS ANGELES

CENTRAL VALLEY

2011: 7 Networks cover > 45% of students

2012: 10 Networks will reach > 80% of students

Growth in Regional Networks

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CSLNet Vision

2011 CSLNet Student STEM Showcase

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CSLNet Mission & Long-Term Goals

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Goal #1: Increase STEM interest, capabilities and engagement of all PK-14 students

Goal #2: Strengthen and expand access to STEM teaching and learning in schools, colleges and communities

Goal #3: Increase the number of students who pursue STEM-related credentials, degrees and careers

•Critical Thinking•Creativity•Problem-Solving

•Careers•Community•Global

STEM Defined

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Being STEM-capable strengthens one’s ability to succeed in an innovation-based

economy and society

STEM Defined

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Phase I = ActivatedPhase II = In DevelopmentPhase III = Exploration

Goal #1: Increase STEM interest, capabilities and engagement of all PK-14 students

Goal #2: Strengthen and expand access to STEM teaching and learning in schools, colleges and communities

Goal #3: Increase the number of students who pursue STEM-related credentials, degrees and careers

Strategy: STEM in Out of School

Strategy:Regional Networks

Strategy:Engineering Pathways

Strategy:Teacher Pathways

Strategy: Common Core Math +

Next Gen Science Standards

CSLNet Goals & Key Strategies

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Strategy:Digitally Enhanced

Learning

Strategy:Early Math

Strategy:STEM Digital Learning

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