Virtual
Connecting Rural STEM Teachers and University Scientists
- What:
- A webinar to learn about how rural STEM teachers can get support from pedagogical content experts and university scientists, informed by the PLC model.
- When:
- October 16 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- About:
Explore how the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model can connect STEM teachers in rural settings with experts in pedagogical content and university science departments, who are often not based locally. What kind of qualities and mechanisms are needed to facilitate these sustainable partnerships, and enhance K-12 teacher practice and retention in rural areas?
in person
School Culture Workshop
- What:
- A workshop in New York City to explore collaborative approaches to address the school culture catalysts.
- When:
- October 17 8am - 4pm
- About:
On October 17th, partners are invited to attend a workshop in New York City to explore collaborative approaches to address the school culture catalysts. During the workshop, partners will dig into our analysis of the school culture problem space, including the field’s most critical demands, and identify the opportunities prime for collective action. We aim to close the workshop with actionable next steps for partners to jointly and strategically tackle the school culture catalysts.
Register here by September 28th.
Virtual
Supporting Rural STEM Ed
- What:
- A webinar exploring research on the barriers, successes, and best practices of programs that support pre- and in-service STEM teachers working in rural areas.
- When:
- October 24 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- About:
Learn about the perspectives and approaches of those who strive to bring excellent STEM education to rural communities. Based on their first-hand experiences and others’ in the field, this team is pairing success stories with tools and resources that address specific challenges on the ground.
Virtual
Requirements for Math Teacher Prep
- What:
- A webinar exploring the diverse decision-making process on what constitutes required Mathematics coursework for secondary teachers in math teacher prep programs.
- When:
- October 30 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- About:
The requirements for math teacher education programs vary across states and reflect different understandings of what constitutes proper Mathematics coursework for secondary teachers. Explore what the team has learned from relevant stakeholders about how these decisions are made.
Virtual
Teacher Prep for High-Needs Schools
- What:
- A webinar introducing a resource library of strategies that support pre-service teachers to commit to and teach in high-needs schools.
- When:
- November 8 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- About:
How can we increase the desire, commitment, and preparation to serve high-needs schools and students? Explore a library of resources that seek to prepare teachers to be knowledgeable, ethical, and caring decision makers in high-needs schools in both urban and rural areas.
in person
Propose a Challenge to Explore at Summit 2019
- What:
- Submit a challenge to explore during Summit 2019.
- When:
- November 9
- About:
Summit offers the opportunity for diverse leaders in STEM teaching to come together and swap strategies for making progress against our shared goals. This year, we’re looking for partners to help determine the challenges we’ll explore at Summit! Using this form, tell us about a specific challenge you’re grappling with in your work. This challenge should be something you’re stuck on, or want to better understand — you’re seeking a solution or response from trusted peers across the network; and related to the Grand Challenges underlying the STEM teacher shortage.