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Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CISE

MISSION

The mission of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) is to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to the forefront of K-16 education through leadership and service. CISE is a regional center focused on enabling transformative and inspiring STEM learning experiences. We engage with K-16 students as well as pre-service and in-service teachers. Our partnerships with schools, districts, community colleges, local and national organizations, philanthropic and industry leaders serve to broaden our impact across institutions and our local and global community.

Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CISE

GOALS

1. Serve as a model and regional resource center for K-12 STEM teachers, schools, and

districts

2. Increase the interest of K-16 students in STEM careers.

3. Increase the number of students in STEM majors.

4. Increase diversity in STEM majors.

5. Increase the success rate of students entering and completing STEM educational

programs.

6. Develop the next generation of highly-qualified and passionate STEM teachers who

will be the leaders in STEM teaching practices.

7. Increase the number of credentialed teachers in the STEM disciplines.

8. Inspire STEM teachers and assist them in improving their pedagogical practices.

9. Serve as model of aspiration in STEM teaching for other CSU campuses.

► Secured over $50 million in funding

► Developed a pipeline of undergraduate and graduate programs

► Prepared more math and science teachers than any other university

► Offer more support than any other program or university

► Offer on-going financial and academic support

Center For Innovation in STEM Education, CISE

► Offer comprehensive programs from recruitment, to training, to placement, to support

► Offer exciting research and

internship opportunities

► Offer a one-stop shop-we bring the university to you

► Have staff of over 50 people dedicated to supporting our scholars

Center For Innovation in STEM Education, CISE

CSI3 Director: Dr. Kamal Hamdan

► Our Programs Undergraduate

Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Noyce Scholars Program (NSP)

Credential/Masters Transition to Teaching Hybrid (TTTH) STEM Teachers in Advanced Residency (STAR) Secondary Special Education Teacher Intervention (SSETI)

Specialized Master Teacher Fellows (MTF) Pathways Academy Women in STEM Education (WiSE) Project Reach

The CA STEM Institute for Innovation & Improvement, CSI3

Pathways To Teaching

High School or Community College

Cred SS - M/Sc/E orCred SS - M/Sc + MA or

Cred MS + ISMA orCred SPE - E/M/Sc/H

Become Teacher Leaders & Teach at a High-Need School in a High-Need

Area

MSTI or Noyce Scholar or Project Reach

(1-2 years)

Transfer to

CSUDH

Earn B.S. in Math or Science or B.A. in LBS

w/ISMA or Other Majors

TTT Hybrid Intern or STAR Resident or SSETI Intern or

TED (MS, SS, SPED)

Become a lifelong learner: join TSI, PDA, Induction Cohort, MA

Cohorts

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

CSI3 Team

• Xiomara Benitez (CSI³ Coordinator)• Noemi Gonzalez (NSP & MSTI Program

Coordinator)• Cindy Medina (MTF & STAR Program

Coordinator)• Sandra Ramos (Pathways & Project Reach

Coordinator)• Kekai Bryant (TSI & PD & Support

Coordinator) • Laura Avendano (Lab School & Support

Coordinator)• Alexandra Mena (STEM Undergraduate

Specialist)• Coral Bedolla (Assistant to the Director)• Karen Valle (Student Services Specialist)• Stephanie Estrada (Admissions

Coordinator)• Janette Benitez (Graphic Designer)

• Andrea (Student Assistant-Admissions)

• Dulce Ortega (Student Assistant-Admissions)

• Yolanda Montes (Student Assistant-Recruitment)

• Jocelyn Joyas (Student Assistant-Undergraduate Programs)

• Carla Rodriguez ((Student Assistant-Undergraduate Programs)

• Arianna Huerta (Student Assistant-Graduate Programs)

• Danielle Pena (Student Assistant-Recruitment)

• Deena Al-Suhaimi (Student Assistant-TED Office)

• Shanae Lee ((Student Assistant-CSI3 Front Counter)

• Crystal Carranza (Student Assistant-Director)

• Ivan Contreras (Student Assistant-Technology)

• Eric Adolphus (Student Assistant-Gerenal)

• Jessica Morales (Student Assistant-MSTI & NSP)

Off Campus Team Members:• Lab School Personnel: Marci

Huezo, Edwardo Melendrez, Shakara Brembri, James Borden;

• Lead Teachers: Gage MS, Orchard Academy, Bell HS, and Heber MS

• CSI³ Faculty: Cecilia Duenas, Tina Perry, Eric Renfro, …

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

What is the Noyce Scholars Program (NSP)?

► It is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant- Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

► Its purpose is to increase the number of highly qualified math/science teachers in hard-to-staff schools and to increase diversity in math & science majors

► It is a grant that will provide up to $10,000 per year in scholarships over the next five years to eligible upper division students enrolled in CSU Dominguez Hills

► It is a partnership between the College of Education (COE), College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences (CNBS), Community Colleges and School Districts

Noyce Scholars

► Individualized academic plan & pathway to becoming a math or science teacher

► Ongoing advising & support: Meet regularly with a Noyce advisor to track your progress

► Serve as a student teacher (instructional assistant-paid assignment) in a math or science classroom with a CSI3 Teacher and gain first-hand experience in the classroom

► Financial Support: Receive up to $10,000 per year for up to 2 years (junior or senior year) and qualify for a TEACH grant ($4,000)

► Participate in a CSI3 Credential Program after obtaining your undergraduate degree

Noyce Benefits

► Be a single-subject Math or Science major (junior or senior)

► Be in good standing with the university (full-time student, minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative or 3.0 in the last 30 units; complete major requirements in 2 years)

► Be willing to participate as a student teacher in partner schools for two years

► Qualify for any form of financial aid

► Pass interview with selection committee

► MUST AGREE TO TEACH IN ONE OF OUR PARTNER HIGH NEED SCHOOLS FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS

Noyce Eligibility

► The goal of MSTI is to expand the capacity to recruit, prepare, support, and retain highly qualified middle and high school teachers to teach in high-need secondary schools within the communities served by CSUDH

► MSTI is a support program which provides counseling, academic, financial, and placement support

► Under MSTI, students can obtain either their Multiple Subjects Preliminary Credential with an Introductory Subject Matter Authorization (ISMA) in either math or science (MSTI scholars) or they can obtain a single subject preliminary credential in math or science

► ISMA is an authorization that may be added to your preliminary teaching credential (It allows you to teach the subject matter content (e.g. math or science) to grades 9 or below)

MSTI Overview

► Ongoing advising & support

► CSET Preparation (Single Subject-Math & Science)

► Accelerated credential program (single-subject option)

► Early contracts & job placement

As undergrads, serve as a teacher assistant in math/science classrooms and

gain first-hand experience

After graduation, job placement in partner districts as a full-time teacher

► Individualized course of study to complete your ISMA in math or science

► Financial Support (qualify for up $30,000 through CSI3 Credential Programs)

MSTI Benefits

The Project Reach Program is intended to…

► Develop independent & lifelong learners

► Help students develop self-confidence & improve study skills

► Strive to place qualified college students with high-need students

► Support students in order to achieve success

Project Reach

Criteria

► GPA – minimum 2.75

► Be proficient in the content area

► Pass interview

► Take diagnostic exam

► Cleared TB test & certificate of clearance

Project Reach

We are looking for…

► Current college students to tutor:

► K-2nd grade: (multiple subject)

► 9th – 12th grade (mathematics, science, English, social science, Spanish)

► Lead tutors

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

► Spring/Summer

2016

► University Intern

► Credential Only

► 12 months

► Online curriculum

with some face-to-

face

► $5,000 + TEACH

Grant

► Lab School

Participation

► Earn full time pay

& benefits

TTT Hybrid TTT (Face to Face)

STAR SSETI

► Summer 2016

► University Intern

► Credential Only

► 12 months

► Face-to-Face

► $5,000 + TEACH

Grant

► Earn full salary &

benefits

► Open to Math,

Science, & English

► Summer 2016

► Residency (student

teaching)

► Credential & Masters

► 15 months

► Face-to-Face

► $30,000 + TEACH Grant

► Semester-long internship

► Summer 2016

► University Intern

► Credential Only

► 12 months

► $7,250 + TEACH

Grant

► Earn full salary &

benefits

► Open to Math,

Science, English, &

Social Science

►Help with your application process to CSUDH

►Obtain ongoing advisement & support

► Courses taught by CSUDH faculty and district personnel

► Help with job placement (resume/interview skills preparation/application)

► Our teachers are assigned teacher assistants (first year teachers)

► Conduct structured observations and gain hands-on experience through our Saturday

lab schools and summer lab schools

► Meet with other cohort members in seminars throughout the semester to reflect on

and discuss your observations

► Professional development academy (PDA) designed just for you! Grow as a

professional

and learn from the experts

TTT STAR SSETIProgram Benefits

► Complete preliminary credential program in just 1YEAR (3 semesters)

► $5,000 stipend (plus TEACH grant)

► This is an intern program – you will earn full salary and benefits as a teacher while completing your credential courses online.

► Work under the guidance of a Master Teacher

► Complete preliminary credential and Masters in 15 months (4 semesters)

► Participate in a semester long internship to gain applied knowledge

► $30,000 stipend (plus TEACH grant)

► Specialized knowledge in Response to

Intervention (RTI)

► Complete preliminary credential program in just 1YEAR (3 semesters)

► SETTI teachers are assigned teacher

assistants during first year

► $7,250 stipend (plus TEACH grant)

Specific Program Benefits

TTT Hybrid SSETISTAR

Sample Daily Schedule8:00-8:30 Instructional Teams briefing (go over plan for the day)8:30-9:00 Instructional Teams Prep time in classroom9:00-10:20 Session I (Math or science**)10:20-10:40 Break10:40-12:00 Session II (math or science)12:00-12:30 Instructional Teams meeting/reflection12:30-1:00 Lead Team meeting/reflection

All pre-service observation hours will be conducted at the STEM Lab School You must attend an orientation before starting Lab School. More details will be

given after program admission.

STEM Lab School Details

More STEM Programs

• FUSE• WISE• CISE• STEM in Action-A Kids

Conference• Pi Day• STEM in Education

Conference • Women in STEM Series• CISE Summer Bridge• STEM Day at Community

College

See you all soon

We Look Forward To Working With You!

MSTI NSP Project Reach TTT STAR SSETI at CSUDH

310.243.2634 |csi3@csudh.edu