Virtual
Mentor Teacher Networks
- What:
- A webinar to learn about promising approaches to establishing statewide STEM mentor teacher networks.
- When:
- August 23 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
- About:
Learn about specific and applicable approaches to establishing statewide STEM mentor teacher networks. Recognizing that teacher retention is a major factor in the STEM teacher shortage in every state, how can we ensure that all teachers have access to a network of mentor teachers as they progress in their careers?
Virtual
Connecting Teacher Prep to Regional Needs
- What:
- A webinar sharing resources to help teacher prep programs better meet the needs of K-12 schools in their region.
- When:
- September 5 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- About:
Learn about a new hub of resources created to help school districts and prep programs work together to ensure that regional teacher preparation aligns with the actual needs of local K-12 classrooms, especially around STEM.
Virtual
Perception of STEM Teaching
- What:
- A webinar sharing a research-informed resource toolkit for educators and recruiters, focused on encouraging the perception of STEM teaching as a valuable and viable career option.
- When:
- September 11 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- About:
Misperceptions about the teaching profession discourage STEM undergraduates from exploring it as a viable career option, even when they have an interest. Learn about a new research-informed booklet for faculty, teachers, and recruiters to change the nature of conversations they have with undergraduate students (and each other) about the value of middle and high school STEM teaching.
in person
Back-to-School Gatherings
- What:
- Register to attend a Back-to-School Gathering to build relationships with partners in your region and connect on shared work with both new and familiar faces.
- When:
- September 13–27
- About:
Washington, D.C. @ George Washington University: Sept. 13 / Register here.
New York City, NY @ American Museum of Natural History: Sept. 14 / Register here.
Austin, TX @ Center for STEM Education, UT Austin: Sept. 20 / Register here.
Bay Area, CA @ Genentech: Sept. 25 / Register here.
Southern California @ California State University/EnCorps STEM Teachers Program: Sept. 26 / Register here.
Phoenix, AZ @ Freeport-McMoRan Foundation: Sept. 27 / Register here.
Virtual
Data-Driven PD
- What:
- A webinar to learn about how Arizona organizations evaluated their teacher needs assessments to strengthen local professional development.
- When:
- September 25 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
- About:
Learn about how organizations in Arizona conducted an assessment of professional development needs in order to ensure equal and well-distributed support across the state. Using a data-driven approach, how can the insights collected inform decision-making by school, district, and funding leaders, and set priorities based on the real needs of teachers?
projects
Collaboration Grant Application
- What:
- An application for funding to enable in-person gatherings of two or more partners. Only 100Kin10 Partners may apply.
- When:
- September 30
- About:
Collaboration Grants enable gatherings of two or more partners with the intention of discussing ideas and uncovering whether there is possibility for longer term collaboration.
They are an excellent way of discussing the potential of a Project Team – or just getting together with other partners to learn more about their work.
This opportunity is limited to 100Kin10 Partners.