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WHAT IS A STEM SCHOOL?
The National Inventors Hal l of Fame® School…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Learning
2004 Partnership Concept Paper
Akron Public Schools, the City of Akron, The University of Akron and the National Inventors Hall
of Fame came together with an eye to the future and a desire to capitalize on Akron’s rich foundation in the
sciences to create a new learning center that will reshape teaching and learning and that will prepare children for the rapidly-changing, technology-driven
future ahead of them.
THE BEGINNING…
2004
Spring 2004
Partner Governing Boards and Councils approve
development of Science, Mathematics and
Technology Community Learning Center
Concept… Spring 2004Subcommittees convene…
Partner representativ
es on each committee…
Summer 2004
Research Committee begins site
visits…
December 2004
Funding proposal to
Ohio Schools Facilities
Commission (OSFC)!
March 2004
Potential Partner
Meeting…
Timeline
PartnersExecutiv
e Committ
ee
Project Manageme
nt
Facility
Legal
Technology
Operations
Funding
Curriculum
Communication
Research
Planning Committees
Facts
Fal l 2009: School opening at 400 West Market wi th around 210 fi fth and s ixth grade students The program wi l l serve students of a l l abi l i ty leve ls .
August 2010: School i s housed wi thin the Nat ional Inventors Hal l of Fame fac i l i ty in new and renovated technology dr iven space.
2011-2012: School i s at fu l l capaci ty wi th roughly 400 students in grades 5-8 f rom Akron Publ ic Schools and schools in the region.
The school i s a Profess ional Development School for The Univers i ty of Akron Col lege of Educat ion undergraduate and graduate programs
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning
Partnerships
History of Innovation
Vision
Economic Development
WHY STEM?
Goodyear Polymer Center-The University of Akron
Charac te r i s t i cs
I n n o v a t i o n a n d i n v e n t i o n h i g h l y p r i z e d i n a l l s t u d e n t e n g a g e m e n t
A c u l t u r e o f q u e s t i o n i n g , c r e a t i v i t y a n d p o s s i b i l i t y
R i g o r i s d e fi n e d u s i n g b e n c h m a r k i n g o f d e s i g n p r o c e s s w i t h s t u d e n t o u t c o m e s
Te s t i n g o f s t u d e n t s t h r o u g h p e r f o r m a n c e b a s e d a s s e s s m e n t s
Te a c h e r s h a v e t h o r o u g h k n o w o f t h e s u b j e c t a n d h o w s t u d e n t s l e a r n
A l l p r o f e s s i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t f o r t e a c h e r s y e a r l o n g w o u l d u s i n g c l a s s r o o m m a t e r i a l s , i n t e g r a t e S T E M a c r o s s t h e c u r r i c u l u m a n d i s c o n s t r u c t i v i s t i n n a t u r e ( H o r i z o n R e s e a r c h N S F, 2 0 0 6 )
C o m p l i a n t i n s t a t e t e s t i n g a n d s t a n d a r d s a s t h e fl o o r n o t t h e c e i l i n g
A d m i n i s t r a t i v e d e c i s i o n s d a t a d r i v e n w i t h i n t h e m i s s i o n o f t h e S T E M A c a d e m y
J a n i c e S . M o r r i s o n , T I E S ( 2 0 0 6 )
WHAT IS A STEM SCHOOL?
WHY A MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Ability to impact more students and keep them in the “pipeline” of STEM education
Build readiness for a STEM high school program to augment learning and readiness for college and other postsecondary programs
Work with parents about the importance of postsecondary education and the importance of the STEM areas
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE NIHF-STEM
SCHOOL…
NIHF-STEM School Vision
To provide the highest quality education experience for students that ensures creativity
and inventive thinking through a focus on science, mathematics,
engineering and technology.
NIHF-STEM School Goals
Acquire 21st century knowledge and skills
Advance science, mathematics, engineering and technology programming and student achievement
Develop innovative teaching and learning techniques that challenge students and use each partner’s expertise through a Professional Development School
Capitalize on the City of Akron’s rich metropolitan resources for expanding learning and strengthening the community
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning
Our Core Values:Innovation: Creation rising from thought, study
and experimentation
Inquiry: Seeking information by asking questions,
exploring and investigating
Inspiration: Igniting ambition and creativity in
ourselves
and others
Integrity: Truth, honor and trust: Doing the right
thing even when no one is watching
Imagination: The ability to use the creative power
of the mind
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning
At the Akron STEM School, problem-based learning (PBL) is a
foundation in the
curriculum. To ensure its effectiveness for both learners and learning
coaches,
each PBL activity meets several standards.
Problem-based learning activities integrate several content areas.
• Learners work with community experts to solve problems.
• The materials covered include the Ohio Content Standards.
• Learning coaches meet with the program specialist to plan and
monitor status of projects.
Student Success
High Performanc
e Standards Leadership
Knowledgeable and Skilled
Educators
Curriculum, Instruction
and Assessmen
t
Environment for
Learning
Family, Community and School Partners
Student as Learner
Systems for
Sustainable Operations
Learning Organizatio
n
School Design
Core Knowledge
ScienceMathematics
Digital TechnologiesEngineering
Engl ish, Reading or Language ArtsSocial Studies (Economics, Geography, History, Government &
Civics) World Language
Fine Arts (Music, Visual)Physical Education, Health
Student Outcomes
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning
General
OAT Scores
OGT Scores
Attendance Rates
Standardized Test Scores
Graduation Rate
Average SAT Scores
AP Part ic ipation & Achievement
Cost per learner
Serious Incident Reports
Educator turnover/attendance
Diff erentiators
Achievement of 21st Century knowledge, ski l ls and l i teracy
Educators satisfaction survey
Customer satisfaction survey
Community/parent Part ic ipation
% Applying to col lege
% Accepted to 1st or 2nd choice inst itut ions
Formal research experience
Electronic Portfol ios
Performance Assessments
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning
Nationally recognized leader in teaching creativity
• Featured in Newsweek - Summer 2010
• Featured on AC 360/Perry’s Principles - Fall 2010
• Presentations given at national and local education and technology conferences
• Featured in a 5-day front page series inthe Akron Beacon Journal
National Inventors Hall of Fame School®…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Learning