Maryland State Department of Education
Governor’s STEM Taskforce GoalsUpdate on MD Reform Efforts
STEM Initiatives
MSPP STEM Grant
Regional Academies
Summer 2010
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STEM
Science– Inquiry based learning
Technology– New to instruction
Mathematics– Problem solving and justification
What about the “E”?
Designing solutions– Trans-disciplinary– Creative– Persevere through repeated design – test cycle– Communication
Engineering Fields
Acoustical engineering Behavioral engineering Biomedical engineering Coastal engineering Combat engineering Ecological engineering
Electrical engineering Environmental enginee
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Reliability engineering Safety engineering Tissue engineering
Computational finance Fire protection engineerin
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Food process engineering Forensic engineering Forest engineering Genetic engineering Landscape engineering Nanoengineering Security engineering Traffic engineering
Levels of Employment
Engineers– 4 year degree
Technician– 2 year certification/ AA degree
Operator– High School Diploma plus visual acuity and
manual dexterity
Governor’s STEM Taskforce
Align P-12 STEM curriculum with college requirements and workplace expectations in
order to prepare all students for postsecondary success
Triple the number of teachers in STEM shortage areas who are prepared in Maryland
programs, increase their five-year retention rate from an estimated 50% to 75%, and
enhance the STEM preparation and aptitudes for elementary and early childhood teachers
Ensure that all P-20 mathematics and science teachers have the knowledge and skills to
help all students successfully complete the college- and career-ready curriculum
Provide STEM internships, co-ops, or lab experiences for all interested high school and
college students to jump-start their successful transition to the workplace
Increase the number of STEM college graduates by 40% from the present level of 4,400
graduates by 2015
Boost Maryland’s global competitiveness by supporting research and entrepreneurship
Create Maryland’s STEM Innovation Network to make STEM resources available to all
Important Message: Reform is Coming
Maryland’s initiatives are about reform, not simply the money
Reform efforts will continue with or without the Race to the Top (RTTT) funding
The RTTT grant would accelerate Maryland’s reform
We did not become the # 1 state system of public schools in the country by being satisfied with the status quo.
Maryland’s Vision for Reform: Part 1
Revise the Maryland State Curriculum PreK – 12, assessments and accountability system based on the Common Core Standards to assure that all graduates are college and career ready.
Adopt Common Core Standards by Summer 2010 Agree with higher education on college-ready
standards Revise high school graduation requirements
– 4 years of mathematics, including Algebra II Develop interdisciplinary STEM curriculum Begin work on new assessments based on Common
Core Standards (as part of assessment consortia)
Common Core Standards
K-12 in Mathematics and English/Language Arts
Back-mapped from expectations of higher education
To be adopted by Maryland in June 2011Other Standards to follow
Maryland’s Vision for Reform:Part 2
Build a statewide technology infrastructure that links all data elements with analytic and instructional tools to monitor and promote student achievement.
Accelerate and fully implement the longitudinal data system
Develop online instructional toolkit to support new standards and assessments
Align data systems with higher education and workforce
Provide high quality professional development on the access and use of data systems
Maryland’s Vision for Reform: Part 3
Redesign the model for the preparation, development, retention, and evaluation of teachers and principals.
Define effective and highly effective teachers and principals
Develop teacher and principal evaluation frameworks with student growth being a significant component
Revise teacher preparation programs to meet the demands of the 21st century
Develop programs to prepare teachers and principals for the challenges of working in low-achieving schools
Maryland’s Vision for Reform:Part 4
Fully implement the innovative Breakthrough Center approach for transforming low-achieving schools and districts.
Cross-divisional, statewide system of coordinating, brokering, and delivering support for low-achieving schools
Builds upon Title I program success Helps maximize resources in education, business,
government, and research centers Currently in a limited number of schools and
districts
Final Race to the Top Criteria
Maryland - Before “STEM”
Magnet Math and Science Schools– Eleanor Roosevelt High School in PG County
– Argyle Middle School in Montgomery County
– Aberdeen High School in Harford County
Career and Technology Programs– Oracle, Project Lead the Way
Advanced Placement CoursesInternships and Externships
– Frederick County High Schools
– Martin Marietta Fellows
Business and Industry Partners
National Cancer Institute and USAMRIID on Fort Detrick (Frederick County)
Aberdeen Proving Ground (Harford County)Lehigh Cement (Carroll County)National Institute of Health (Prince George’s
County)NASA GoddardNational Security AgencySociety of Mechanical Engineers
Business and Industry Partners
Northrop Grumman – Scholarships – TEAACH Internship Program– REAACH Program
Lockheed Martin – Externships for Teachers
Maryland Business Round Table (MBRT)– Innovators Network
Baltimore Gas and Electric Lego Corporation
Rising Above the Gathering Storm
Chaired by Norm Augustine Dr. Grasmick was the only K-12
– Pipeline – Who are we missing?– Dedicated Funds– STEM Coordinators– STEM Advisory Groups– Maryland’s STEM Website
Concerns
Shortage of students entering these fieldsThreat to securityEconomic growthChildren’s future for jobsSocial promotion/remedial courses
STEM Grants
Began 2007Competitive grantsSystemic approach
– Support a variety of approachesEncourage multiple funding sources
– Leverage STEM funds
Recognizing STEM
Asking systems to think systemic!Start early! Pipeline!“Investing in STEM to Secure Maryland’s
Future” http://www.mbrt.org/news/2009/stem-task-force-report.pdf
A Policymaker’s Guide to 21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
STEM Initiatives
Increased access for students– Magnet schools
– Signature Programs
– After school and summer programs/clubs
Purchased technologyIncreased the number and scope of student
internships and teacher externshipsRevised curriculum
For Participants
New Technology and Software– Whiteboard, laptop, doc camera, projector, flip
camera, GPS/GIS Generalized STEM Unit for Grades 4-8
– Storm Water theme – 10 lessonsE-STEM Portfolios
– Learn electronic documentation
For MSDE
Model E-Portfolio– Structure and rubrics
Storm Water Unit– Connect to the MSDE STEM toolkit
LSS team research– Use technology acquired through grant– Connect to MSDE STEM toolkit