EDMONDS SD CTE S.T.E.M. EDUCATION INITIATIVE
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Goal 3.0: Increase Student Math Achievement through S.T.E.M. Courses
Presented by Mark MadisonSeptember 20, 2011
The Problems to Solve
Many of our secondary students … Fail to meet state performance benchmarks
in Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry) Show little interest and engagement with
Math Lose meaningful electives and subsequent
motivation for school Lack awareness and pursuit of promising
S.T.E.M. education and career opportunities
Our Strategy
Combining the Best of Both Worlds
Current Math Support Model
CTE S.T.E.M. Elective Model Concurrent
Enrollment in Math Class
Aligned with Concurrent Math Course and Curriculum
Project Based Labs and Activities
Engaging and Relevant Application of Math Concepts
S.T.E.M. Math Suppor
tClassModel
S.T.E.M. Math Support ClassesCore Attributes: Relevant and engaging projects and labs Required concurrent enrollment in Math course Labs aligned to Math course standards and
sequence Reinforcement of foundational skills as needed
S.T.E.M. Math Support Courses: STEM 1 Foundations – Math 8 Support STEM 2 (Algebra) – Algebra 1 Support STEM 3 (Geometry) – Geometry Support
Our Progress as of Fall 2011
STEM 1 Foundations Full-year 8th grade elective
course Currently 2 sections (.4) at
AMS, BTMS, CPMS, and MMS Blending of Sci-Ma-Tech with
Math 8 Support
Our Progress as of Fall 2011
College Place Middle School S.T.E.M Lab Before…
Our Progress as of Fall 2011
College Place Middle School S.T.E.M. Lab Today…
Our Initial Start-Up Costs and ResourcesSTEM Foundations 8
Start-Up Expenditures Amount
Teacher Time (Course development/Training)
$12,000
Equipment and Technology $120,000
Facility Improvements for CPMS* $14,000
Initial Materials/Supplies $5,000
Total Costs $151,000
Start-Up Resources Amount
MS CTE Grants and Funding $51,000
General Fund (School Board Approved) $60,000
Capital Funds for Meadowdale MS STEM Lab
$40,000
Total Resources* $151,000* Existing surplus and salvaged items such as tables, stools, and cabinets were used to reduce equipment and facility improvement costs.
Next Steps for 2011-12 and Beyond Provide ongoing support for STEM
Foundations course.
Design STEM 2 Algebra Support Class Implementation at four high schools targeted for 2012-13
Design STEM 3 Geometry Support Class Implementation at four high schools targeted for 2013-14
Equip and/or update S.T.E.M. Labs at EWHS, MHS, LHS, and MTHS
Seek out revenue sources to support our work
Our Anticipated Needs
Anticipated Expenditures Amount
Teacher Time for STEM 2 (Course Development and training)
$15,000
Teacher Time for STEM 3 (Course Development and training)
$15,000
Equipment/Technology/Facility Improvement for STEM Labs
$200,000
Initial Supplies and Materials $20,000
Total Anticipated Needs $250,000
Anticipated start-up costs for implementation of STEM 2 and STEM 3 courses in four high schools:
Revenue sources to seek out to support our work:GrantsCorporate and Community Investment
Questions…