STEM Resources

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• STEM Stories: Read about successful implementation of innovative practices happening in Ohio!
• The Ohio Personalized Learning Framework
• The Integral Role of Business Advisory Councils in STEM/STEAM Education: A Crosswalk between BAC Quality Practices and STEM/STEAM School Attributes
• 2023 STEM and STEAM Summer Camp Opportunities
• Supporting Local STEM Efforts with ESSR and ARP Funds  

General Resources 

• What Defines a STEM School?
• Ohio STEM Learning Network 
• A Snapshot of Ohio: Girls Behind the STEM Equality Movement
• Project Lead The Way 
• USDOE - STEM 2026
• STEM in Higher Education - Choose Ohio First Scholarship
• STEM Equity Pipeline
• STEM Education Coalition
• Believe in Ohio STEM Forums 
• Next Generation Learning Challenges MyWays^TM Project Resources
• Framework for High Quality Project Based learning

School Legislation

• Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3326
• 40-hour and 12-hour STEM School Teaching Permit

2021 STEM and STEAM Designation Webinar Series with the Ohio STEM Learning Network

Exploring the quality model for STEM/STEAM schools and the stem/steam designation application 

What distinguishes a STEM/STEAM school from other schools? Learn how culture, curriculum and connection work together to support STEM best practices for a school-wide approach. 
Presentation Slides 
November 16th, 2021 Recording. - Access Code: #Pm6Zc+*

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STEM Curriculum: What does teaching and learning look like in a STEM school?

STEM and PBL go hand-in-hand, but what does it mean to implement project/problem-based learning and more? STEM leaders share a deep dive into PBL and demonstrate how it is used as a launching pad to personalizing student learning.
Presentation Slides
November 30, 2021 Recording. - Access Code: $ZCxQyy7

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Building community partnerships to provide real-world context 

How can partnerships deepen the education experience for students and the community? Learn the role of partnerships in STEM from the Quality Model for STEM and STEAM schools. STEM Leaders from Ohio’s STEM designated schools share their experiences and how community partnerships positively impact learning for all students. 
Presentation Slides 
December 9, 2021 Recording. - Access Code: T!%3UdMC

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Creating a culture of innovation to support STEM best practices

Shifting a school and community culture towards a STEM/STEAM mindset is a team effort. Learn tangible ways from STEM school leaders how to shift a school and community culture to include innovation, entrepreneurship, inquiry and collaboration. Topics include building a school-wide design cycle and supporting teacher innovation in the classroom while engaging parents and guardians in the process.

Last Modified: 8/31/2023 12:38:11 PM

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