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NC STEM Recognition

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

In collaboration with

NC STEM Learning Network in collaboration with

The NC Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center

August 30, 2013

School/Program Name:      

School System Name:     

NC STEM Recognition

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

STEM Education: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education infuses the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to enable students to understand complex societal problems and to prepare the next generation of innovators. North Carolina’s STEM Education aligns with the Standard Course of Study and is a critical complement to courses in the Arts, Career and Technical Education, English Language, Healthful Living, Music, Social Studies, and World Languages, and to Out-of-School programs. STEM Education is one strategy North Carolina is using to build a world-class workforce that leads to graduation, postsecondary education, and careers in our global economy.

NC STEM North Carolina is providing quality STEM education. To recognize our states finest

Recognition: STEM Schools and Programs, NC has developed an application process to identify and recognize exemplary STEM Schools and STEM Programs. Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, Programs, or Future-Ready High Schools/Program of Achievement have the opportunity to submit an application highlighting their distinguished approaches to leading and learning in STEM Education. The application is built around a rubric which outlines critical strengths, eleven “Attributes”, of a high quality STEM Education schools program. Schools and programs demonstrating evidence they are implementing all eleven Attributes of a quality STEM program at the “Prepared” or “Model” level will be recognized.

NC STEM

Application Guide:

The Application Guide provides directions to Schools and Programs. The Application Contents Checklist outlines the process and procedures for the application and provides page locations.

1. Application Definitions and Guide

2. Application Time Line

3. Application Components

4. Application Directions Guide

▪ NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric(s) web address location

▪ Application Cover Page

▪ Application Contents Checklist

▪ NC STEM Summary Self-Assessment Rubric

▪ Attribute Evidence Responses

▪ Best Practice

▪ Signature Page

5. Desk Review

6. School Visit

7. Review Team

8. Recommendation

9. Submission to State Board of Education

10. School Notification

11. Application Renewal

12. Guidance to Schools

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC STEM School, Program, Future-Ready School/Program of Achievement

Recognition Application Guide and Directions

1. Application Definitions and Guide:

Choose to apply for Recognition as either a NC STEM School, NC STEM Program, or NC Future-Ready STEM High School or Program of Achievement. Complete the NC STEM Recognition Application Cover Form (Form A)

A STEM School is an entire school focused on integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education plus other content areas as needed to carry out the career cluster theme(s) of the school.

Schools are to use the following State Standards:

Science Essential Standards:

standards/#science

Technology Essential Standards: Engineering Connections: Mathematics Common Core:

For all other content areas aligned to this project, the State approved Common Core or Essential Standards are to be used. These standards are identified on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.

A STEM Program, also called an academy, is organized as a small learning community focused on a STEM career cluster(s). STEM programs (academies) have the following elements:

1. Comprised of a heterogeneous student cohort(s).

2. Plan for student cohort(s) to complete courses which integrate science, mathematics, instructional technology, and a technical curriculum: the cohort(s) must complete at least two of these courses annually for at least two years.

3. Organized curriculum around a career theme and aligned to North Carolina Future-Ready Core Course of Study Requirements including a four elective credit concentration in a STEM field.

4. Provides work-based learning and career exploration activities through partnerships with local employers.

5. Articulates postsecondary education credit access to include:

a. Career and College Promise with three options

i. Core 44 College Transfer programs in Engineering and Mathematics, Life and Health Sciences or Business and Economics

ii. Career Technical Education Pathway

iii. Cooperative Innovation High School Program

and/or

b. Access to advanced coursework in college/university courses that lead to a STEM related degree

A Future-Ready STEM High School or Program of Achievement schools applicants must meet additional student achievement measures listed below:

|Student Achievement |Target |

|Graduation Rate of STEM School or Program |90% |

|(4-year rate) | |

|College Readiness of STEM school |90% |

|or program |of students have a composite score at |

| |17 or above |

|ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science | |

|(measured junior year) | |

|Career Readiness of STEM school or program |90% |

| |of CTE Concentrators qualify for a Silver |

|WorkKeys: Locating Information, Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information |Certificate or above |

|(measured senior year) | |

Three Principles of STEM are priorities that frame quality STEM Education and are grouped as follows:

• Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards

• On-going community and industry engagement

• Connections to postsecondary education

Eleven Attributes of STEM define essential components central to 21st Century Skills: (reference page 14)

• Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards (Principle)

Attributes:

1. Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects

2. Connections to effective in and out-of-school STEM programs

3. Integration of technology and virtual learning

4. Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills

5. Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry partnerships and postsecondary education connections

6. Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and economically disadvantage

• On-going community and industry engagement (Principle)

Attributes:

7. A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities and businesses

8. STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher

9. Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls

• Connections to postsecondary education (Principle)

Attributes:

10. Alignment of student’s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s)

11. Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities

Levels of Achievement describe the level of performance attained by the School or Program.

• “Model” Highest level of achievement representing a model

• “Prepared” Quality program meeting expectations

• “Developing” Needs improvement but program has a good start

• “Early” Beginning STEM program

Key Elements describes the components of the Attributes.

Quality Indicators clarify the performance expectations of each Level of Achievement.

2. Application Timeline:

Submit your School or Program Application on or before March 3, 2014 due date.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Timeline Application:

September 2013 √ Application to schools

March 3, 2014 √ Application due

Review process:

March 2014 √ Desktop review

April 2014 √ Economic Region Review: School Visit (appointments will be set)

June, 2014 School Board of Education Approval

June 2014 School Notification

• Submit Application electronically. Paper copies will not be accepted.

• Received no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014.

• Submit to:

Tina Marcus, STEM Project Manager, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

E-mail tina.marcus@dpi.

• Questions regarding application may be directed to:

Tina Marcus

tina.marcus@dpi.

919-807-3423

The NC STEM Recognition Application will be released annually. Refer to page 10 for directions on application renewal.

3. Application Components:

NC STEM Recognition Application consists of the following components:

• NC STEM Recognition Cover (Form A)

• Application Contents Checklist (Form B)

• NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubrics: Are only for your school to review to understand the Levels of Achievement and expectations. This Rubric is not to be sent back as part of the application.

o Elementary School:



o Middle School:



o High School:



• NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric Summary Self-Assessment School or Program (Form C1) or

• NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric Summary Self-Assessment Future-Ready School/Program of Achievement (Form C2)

• NC STEM Attribute Response Template (Form D) which includes:

o Attribute/Key Element Response Evidences

• Best Practice Evidence Response (Form E)

• Signature page (Form F)

All components (Forms A-F) are to be submitted for the application to be considered a complete application and to be reviewed.

4. Application Directions Guide:

Instructions to submit your school or programs application are described below.

A. Review the NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric for your School or Program grade levels.

o Elementary:



o Middle:



o High:



B. Insert your School and/or Program name and your School System name on the Title page of this document.

C. Complete the NC STEM Recognition Application Cover. (Form A)

D. Submit the NC STEM Recognition Application Contents Checklist. (Form B)

1. Indicate with a check mark that all components and forms have been included in the application.

E. Complete either the NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric Summary Self-Assessment School or Program (Form C1) or the NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric Summary Self-Assessment Future-Ready School/Program of Achievement. (Form C2)

1. Self-assess your school or programs Level of Achievement. (Indicate on the Summary Self-Assessment Form check marks of your school or programs Levels of Achievement). Quality Indicators for all eleven Attributes are to be at the ”Prepared” or “Model” level of achievement to be recognized as a NC STEM School.

• “Prepared” Level of Achievement:

o To achieve “Prepared” Level of Achievement six of the eleven Attributes must be at the “Prepared” Level of Achievement; five of the eleven Attributes must be at the “Prepared” or “Model” Level

o Each Attribute may have no more than one Quality Indicator at the “Developing” level for all the Key Elements to be listed as “Prepared” on that Attribute.

o If there are less than four Key Elements in an Attribute, the school or program must indicate that all Key Elements are being implemented at the “Prepared” or “Model” Level to score “Prepared” on the entire Attribute.

• “Model" Level of Achievement

o To achieve “Model” Level of Achievement six of the eleven Attributes must be at the “Model” Level of Achievement; five of the eleven Attributes must be at the “Prepared” or “Model” Level.

o “Model” Level of Achievement may have no quality indicators below the “Prepared” Level out of all the Key Elements.

o Each Attribute may have no more than one quality indicator at the “Prepared” level for all the Key Elements to be listed as “Model” on that Attribute.

o If there are less than four Key Elements in an Attribute, the school or program must indicate that all Key Elements are being implemented at the “Model” Level to score “Model” on the entire Attribute.

F. Present Attribute Evidence Responses for each of the eleven Attributes (Form D)

1. Include narrative evidences of accomplishments for each of the eleven Attributes [not to exceed the space (1600 characters) provided in the Attribute template] as part of the application. All Key Elements for each Attribute are to be addressed separately within the Attribute. Key Elements may include electronic evidence as support documentation.

2. Provide data; use student results and outcomes in responses.

3. Remove personally identifiable information of students’ names.

4. Directions for electronic support documentation:

• Use Calibri font and no smaller than ten (10) point font.

• Supporting evidence may be exemplified as an embedded link within the Key Element narrative or as a footnote at the end of the narrative statement.

a. No more than one link is allowed for the entire Attribute.

b. Describe links with a one sentence descriptor. For Example:

Evidence supporting Key Element 7.2: A Communicated STEM Plan is located at

G. Submit one Best Practice of STEM Evidence (Form E)

o Best Practice response is not to exceed the space provided in the template.

o Best Practice is to include one distinguishing supporting evidence exemplified as an embedded link within the statement or as a footnote at the end of the Best Practice narrative statement.

o The Best Practice page will be displayed on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website and the NC STEM Learning Network website.

o Use Calibri font and no smaller than ten (10) point font.

H. Submit Signature page (Form F)

o Obtain input from education, business, and community partners throughout the process of completing the application.

o Download Signature Page form located on page 40 in the application. Ask each partner to sign the application.

o Include the Signature Page in PDF format as an attachment to the Application.

I. Submit the application components including the Signature Page on or before March 3, 2014 by 8:00 am.

o E-mail application to Tina Marcus: tina.marcus@dpi.

o Include in the subject line: Application Submittal: NC STEM Recognition

5. Desk Review:

All complete applications will be reviewed by a team of reviewers. Schools assessing at the “Prepared” or “Model” level of achievement will be submitted for Regional Economic Review.

1. Each application will be reviewed to assure it is complete and submitted according to directions.

2. Each self-assessing application at the “Prepared” or “Model” level of Achievement will be evaluated by a team of reviewers.

3. Applications will be discussed by the group of reviewers for consensus.

4. Applications scoring at the “Prepared” or “Model” level of Achievement will be submitted for review in the Regional Economic Region.

6. School Visit:

Schools receiving a desk review of “Prepared” or “Model” level on all Attributes will receive a visit from an economic development team in the region.

1. The school will plan the agenda for a visit for approximately two hours. The school will highlight:

a. Three STEM principles

• Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards

• On-going community and industry engagement

• Connections to postsecondary education

b. Any Attribute with a “Model” Level of Achievement

c. One STEM Best Practice of the School or Program

7. Review Team:

The review team will be composed of a minimum of four persons from the following list located in the economic region where the school is located. Committee representation should be comprised of at least two business partners, one postsecondary partner, and one education partner. Additional partners may be included with business partners comprising at least half of the review team.

• Regional Economic President/Designee

• Regional NC Department of Commerce Representative

• Chamber of Commerce Representative

• Business Partner in STEM

• Community College representative

• College or University representative

• Other potential partners: Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Representative, School Board Member, Science Specialist, Technology Specialist, Engineering Specialist, Mathematics Specialist, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Regional Coordinator, Regional Curriculum and Instructional Lead, Regional Digital and Learning Consultant

8. Recommendation:

Review team will vote by consensus if the school or program is to be recommended to the State Superintendent and the North Carolina State Board of Education, based on a standard evaluation form submitted to the school before the review.

9. Submission to the State Board of Education:

1. Schools, Programs, or Future-Ready Schools/Programs of Achievement recommended to the North Carolina State Board of Education are to complete a summary form of their distinguished STEM school or program. North Carolina STEM Recognition Summary Prologue (Form G)

2. The North Carolina STEM Recognition Summary Prologue statement will be placed on stem website.

3. Forms are not due until school or program has been recommended.

10. School Notification:

Schools will be notified in June 2014.

11. Application Renewal:

Schools, Programs, or Future-Ready High Schools/Programs of Achievement receiving STEM Recognition at the “Prepared” or “Model” Level of Achievement possess their status for three years. After three years Schools, Programs, or Future-Ready High Schools/Programs of Achievement are to reapply for NC STEM Recognition consideration.

Schools or Programs may reapply annually when seeking to upgrade their current status when:

1. Elementary, Middle, or High Schools or Programs at the “Prepared” Level of Achievement status are pursuing to upgrade to the STEM Recognition at the “Model” Level of Achievement.

2. High Schools or Programs at the “Model” Level of Achievement status are pursuing to upgrade to the STEM Recognition at the Future-Ready High School/Program of Achievement.

3. Future-Ready High School/Program of Achievement at the “Prepared” Level of Achievement status is pursuing to upgrade to the STEM Recognition at the “Model” Level of Achievement.

12. Guidance to Schools

Information below was gleaned from schools piloting the NC STEM Recognition Application Process.

NC STEM Recognition Process

• Involve business partners, community partners, and postsecondary partners early with input and collaborative involvement

• Share your schools progress and accomplishments with your partners throughout the application process

• Seek partners signature endorsements in advance of the Application due date

• Incorporate professional development early in the application process

• Build in whole-staff and grade-level team discussions

• Create a team to divide the work of the application

• Include multiple people in the process

• Plan 40-60 hours for completing the application

• Ask teachers to begin documenting outstanding supporting evidences

• Use student results and outcomes in responses

• Share successes with staff

• Incorporate plans for improvement in school improvement plan

• Encourage feeder schools to join in STEM Initiative

• Identify each Key Element of each Attribute separately

• Provide data or number examples

• Develop one Best Practice– identify one and only one best practice

• Select supporting evidences that best exemplifies and distinguishes your school

Benefits of NC STEM Recognition:

Benefits of a STEM School, Program, or Future-Ready STEM High School/Program of Achievement are listed below.

1. Prepare students to be career and college ready in STEM fields

2. Ensure effective communication of STEM Education among STEM programs in public schools, business/industry, community colleges, colleges/universities, and community members in the Economic Development Regions

3. Recognize the economic needs in the community in the public schools

4. Participate as part of the NC STEM Learning Network

a. Access best practices - projects, practices, research technologies

b. Convene virtual communities - on-line groups and professional development

c. Collaborate with STEM partners - businesses, organizations, other states

5. Connect with STEMx, a nineteen states membership to leverage development resources to develop STEM initiatives of value to the partnership.

NC STEM Recognition Application Cover

Form A

School Name:     School System:      

Date Application Submitted:   /  /  

Main Point of Contact Information

Name:      

Address:      

City, State, Zip:      

Email:      

Phone:    -   -    

SELECT ONE: * SELECT ONE:

High School Public School

High School Program Charter School

Future-Ready High School of Achievement Private School

Middle School Home School

Middle School Program

Elementary School

Elementary School Program

Other grade combination: (List):      

Number of Students in your School/Program:      

Number of Teachers in your School/Program:      

Career Cluster Area(s):      

Curriculum used in classrooms:

Name:      

Developed by:      

Date:   /  /  

List additional, if applicable:      

* Definitions of STEM School or Program refer to page (3). Future-Ready STEM High School or Program of Achievement refer to page (4).

|Due Date: March 3, 2014 |

NC STEM Recognition Application

Application Contents Checklist Form B

School Name:       School System:      

|Check |Application Contents |Page |

|List | | |

| |Insert your School/Program Name and School System Name on Title Page of Application |1 |

| |NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric links reviewed for your Schools level |7 |

| |STEM Application Cover (Form A) |12 |

| |STEM Application Contents Checklist (Form B) |13 |

| |NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric Summary Self-Assessment School or Program Form (Form C1) OR |14-15 |

| |NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric Summary Self-Assessment Future-Ready School/Program of Achievement Form (Form C2) |16-17 |

| |Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international| |

| |and industry standards | |

| |Attribute Evidence(s) for each below (Form D) | |

| |1) Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects |18-19 |

| |2) Connections to effective in and out-of-school STEM programs |20-21 |

| |3) Integration of technology and virtual learning |21-23 |

| |4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills |23-25 |

| |5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry partnerships and postsecondary education connections |25-27 |

| |6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and economically disadvantaged |27-28 |

| |Principle: On Going community and industry engagement | |

| |Attribute Evidence(s) for each (Form D) | |

| |7) A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities and businesses |28-30 |

| |8) STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and |30-32 |

| |teacher | |

| |9) Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls |32-33 |

| |Principle: Connections to postsecondary education | |

| |Attribute Evidence(s) for each (Form D) | |

| |10) Alignment of student’s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s) |34-36 |

| |11) Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities - High School Only |37-38 |

| | | |

| |One STEM Best Practice (Form E) |39 |

| |STEM Application Signature Page (Form F) |40 |

| | | |

| |NC STEM Recognition Summary Prologue (Form G) to be completed only upon recommendation |41-42 |

NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric

Summary Self-Assessment School or Program Form C1

School Name:       School System:      

Select either School or Program Select School Level

North Carolina STEM School Elementary Middle High

North Carolina STEM Program Elementary Middle High

|STEM Attributes |Early |Developing |Prepared |Model |

|Reference NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric at: |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |

|stem/schools | | | | |

|Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, | | | | |

|aligned with state, national, international and industry standards | | | | |

|1) Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects | | | | |

|1.1 Frequency of Project-based Learning | | | | |

|1.2 Frequency of STEM Integration | | | | |

|1.3 Collaborative Professional Learning Communities | | | | |

|1.4 Physical Space | | | | |

|2) Connections to effective in and out-of-school | | | | |

|STEM programs | | | | |

|2.1 STEM Network | | | | |

|2.2 Students and STEM Professionals | | | | |

|2.3 Research and Development | | | | |

|3) Integration of technology and virtual learning | | | | |

|3.1 Instructional Technology for STEM | | | | |

|3.2 Instructional Technology Resources for STEM | | | | |

|3.3 Computer & Web-based Technology | | | | |

|3.4 Tech Support | | | | |

|4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills | | | | |

|4.1 Authentic Assessments | | | | |

|4.2 Teachers Collaboratively Develop Assessments | | | | |

|4.3 Celebrate STEM Work | | | | |

|4.4 Culture of Innovation | | | | |

|5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry | | | | |

|partnerships and postsecondary education connections | | | | |

|5.1 Individualized Professional Development (PD) | | | | |

|5.2 Job-embedded PD | | | | |

|5.3 Specific to Teachers and Students | | | | |

|5.4 Frequency of PD | | | | |

Summary self-assessment Rubric continued on next page

|STEM Attributes |Early |Developing |Prepared |Model |

|Reference NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric at: |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |

|stem/schools | | | | |

|6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, | | | | |

|and economically disadvantaged | | | | |

|6.2 Culture of Inquiry | | | | |

|6.2 Recognize Under-Represented Students | | | | |

|On-going community and industry engagement | | | | |

|7) A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities and | | | | |

|businesses | | | | |

|7.1 STEM Program Plan | | | | |

|7.2 Communicate STEM Program Plan | | | | |

|7.3 Program Data | | | | |

|7.4 Resource Allocation | | | | |

|8) STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and abilities in | | | | |

|fields requiring STEM skills, | | | | |

|for each student and teacher | | | | |

|8.1 Learning Connected to Industries | | | | |

|8.2 Students Work in Teams | | | | |

|8.3 Applied Learning for STEM Teachers | | | | |

|8.4 Students Interact with STEM Industries | | | | |

|(High School Only) | | | | |

|9) Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and other STEM | | | | |

|opportunities that extend the classroom walls | | | | |

|9.1 Collaboration in Network of Schools | | | | |

|9.2 Communication Tools | | | | |

|9.3 Stakeholders and Funding | | | | |

|Connections with postsecondary education | | | | |

|10) Alignment of student’s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s) | | | | |

|10.1 Vertical Planning | | | | |

|10.2 Information Sharing | | | | |

|10.3 Diverse Course Selection (High School Only) | | | | |

|10.3 Career Exploration for Students | | | | |

|(Elementary and Middle Schools Only) | | | | |

|10.4 Counselor and Student Relationships | | | | |

|(High School Only) | | | | |

|10.5 Counselors and Teachers (High School Only) | | | | |

|11) Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities – High | | | | |

|School Only | | | | |

|11.1 Credit of Completion Availability (High School Only) | | | | |

|11.2 Student Enrollment (High School Only) | | | | |

|11.3 Comprehensive Advising (High School Only) | | | | |

NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric

Summary Self-Assessment Future-Ready School/Program of Achievement Form C2

High Schools Only

Select One: North Carolina Future-Ready STEM High School of Achievement

North Carolina Future-Ready STEM High Program of Achievement

|Student Achievement |Target |% Score |Composite Score/Certificate|

| | | |Level |

|Graduation Rate of STEM School or Program |90% |    % | |

|(4-year rate) | | | |

|College Readiness of STEM school |90% |    % |    Composite |

|or program |of students have a composite score at | | |

|ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science |17 or above | | |

|(measured junior year) | | | |

|Career Readiness of STEM school or program |90% |    % | |

|WorkKeys: Locating Information, Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information|of CTE Concentrators qualify for a | |      Certificate level |

|(measured senior year) |Silver Certificate or above | | |

|STEM Attributes |Early |Developing |Prepared |Model |

|Reference NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric at: |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |

|stem/schools | | | | |

|Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, | | | | |

|aligned with state, national, international and industry standards CONTINUED from| | | | |

|previous page | | | | |

|1) Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects | | | | |

|1.1 Frequency of Project-based Learning | | | | |

|1.2 Frequency of STEM Integration | | | | |

|1.3 Collaborative Professional Learning Communities | | | | |

|1.4 Physical Space | | | | |

|2) Connections to effective in & out-of-school STEM programs | | | | |

|2.1 STEM Network | | | | |

|2.2 Students and STEM Professionals | | | | |

|2.3 Research and Development | | | | |

|3) Integration of technology and virtual learning | | | | |

|3.1 Instructional Technology for STEM | | | | |

|3.2 Instructional Technology Resources for STEM | | | | |

|3.3 Computer & Web-based Technology | | | | |

|3.4 Tech Support | | | | |

|4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills | | | | |

|4.1 Authentic Assessments | | | | |

|4.2 Teachers Collaboratively Develop Assessments | | | | |

|4.3 Celebrate STEM Work | | | | |

|4.4 Culture of Innovation | | | | |

Summary self-assessment rubric continued on next page

|STEM Attributes |Early |Developing |Prepared |Model |

|Reference NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric at: |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |[pic] |

|stem/schools | | | | |

|5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry | | | | |

|partnerships and postsecondary education connections | | | | |

|5.1 Individualized Professional Development (PD) | | | | |

|5.2 Job-embedded PD | | | | |

|5.3 Specific to Teachers and Students | | | | |

|5.4 Frequency of PD | | | | |

|6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, | | | | |

|and economically disadvantaged | | | | |

|6.2 Culture of Inquiry | | | | |

|6.2 Recognize Under-Represented Students | | | | |

|On-going community and industry engagement | | | | |

|7) A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities and | | | | |

|businesses | | | | |

|7.1 STEM Program Plan | | | | |

|7.2 Communicate STEM Program Plan | | | | |

|7.3 Program Data | | | | |

|7.4 Resource Allocation | | | | |

|8) STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and abilities in | | | | |

|fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher | | | | |

|8.1 Learning Connected to Industries | | | | |

|8.2 Students Work in Teams | | | | |

|8.3 Applied Learning for STEM Teachers | | | | |

|8.4 Students Interact with STEM Industries | | | | |

|9) Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and other STEM| | | | |

|opportunities that extend the classroom walls | | | | |

|9.1 Collaboration in Network of Schools | | | | |

|9.2 Communication Tools | | | | |

|9.3 Stakeholders and Funding | | | | |

|Connections with postsecondary education | | | | |

|10) Alignment of student’s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s) | | | | |

|10.1 Vertical Planning | | | | |

|10.2 Information Sharing | | | | |

|10.3 Diverse Course Selection | | | | |

|10.4 Counselor and Student Relationships | | | | |

|10.5 Counselors and Teachers | | | | |

|11) Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities - High| | | | |

|School Only | | | | |

|11.1 Credit of Completion Availability High School Only | | | | |

|11.2 Student Enrollment High School Only | | | | |

|11.3 Comprehensive Advising High School Only | | | | |

NC STEM Attribute Response Template Form: D

School Name:       School System Name:       Date:   /  /  

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|1.1 Frequency of Project-based Learning |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|1.2 Frequency of STEM Integration |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|1.3 Collaborative Professional Learning Communities |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|1.4 Physical Space |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|2) Connections to effective in- and out-of-school | | |

|STEM programs | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|2.1 STEM Network |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|2) Connections to effective in- and out-of-school | | |

|STEM programs | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|2.2 Students and STEM Professionals |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|2) Connections to effective in- and out-of-school | | |

|STEM programs | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|2.3 Research and Development |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|3) Integration of technology and virtual learning | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review (indicate your |Reviewer     |

|3.1 Instructional Technology for STEM |schools self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|3) Integration of technology and virtual learning | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|3.2 Instructional Technology Resources for STEM |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|3) Integration of technology and virtual learning | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|3.3 Computer & Web-based Technology |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|3) Integration of technology and virtual learning | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|3.4 Tech Support |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|4.1 Authentic Assessments |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|4.2 Teachers Collaboratively Develop Assessments |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|4.3 Celebrate STEM Work |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills | | |

| | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|4.4 Culture of Innovation |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry | | |

|partnerships and postsecondary education connections | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|5.1 Individualized Professional Development PD |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry | | |

|partnerships and postsecondary education connections | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|5.2 Job-embedded PD |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry | | |

|partnerships and postsecondary education connections | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|5.3 Specific to Teachers and Students |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry | | |

|partnerships and postsecondary education connections | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|5.4 Frequency to PD |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and | | |

|economically disadvantaged | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|6.1 Culture of Inquiry |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and | | |

|economically disadvantaged | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|6.2 Recognize Under-Represented Students |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|7) STEM Attribute: A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, | | |

|communities, and businesses | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|7.1 STEM Program Plan |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|7) STEM Attribute: A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, | | |

|communities, and businesses | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|7.2 Communicate STEM Program Plan |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|7) STEM Attribute: A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, | | |

|communities, and businesses | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|7.3 Program Data |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|7) STEM Attribute: A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, | | |

|communities, and businesses | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|7.4 Resource Allocation |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|8) STEM Attribute: STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and | | |

|abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|8.1 Learning Connected to Industries |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|8) STEM Attribute: STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and | | |

|abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|8.2 Students Work in Teams |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|8) STEM Attribute: STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and | | |

|abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|8.3 Applied Learning for STEM Teachers |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|8) STEM Attribute: STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and | | |

|abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|8.4 Students Interact with STEM Industries (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|9) STEM Attribute: Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and | | |

|other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|9.1 Collaboration in Network of Schools |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|9) STEM Attribute: Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and | | |

|other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|9.2 Communication tools |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|9) STEM Attribute: Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and | | |

|other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|9.3 Stakeholders and Funding |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|10) STEM Attribute: Alignment of students career pathway with postsecondary STEM | | |

|program(s) | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|10.1 Vertical Planning |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|10) STEM Attribute: Alignment of students career pathway with postsecondary STEM | | |

|program(s) | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|10.2 Information Sharing |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|10) STEM Attribute: Alignment of students career pathway with postsecondary STEM | | |

|program(s) | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|10.3 Diverse Course Selection (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|10) STEM Attribute: Alignment of students career pathway with postsecondary STEM | | |

|program(s) | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|10.3 Career Exploration for Students (Elementary and Middle Schools Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|10) STEM Attribute: Alignment of students career pathway with postsecondary STEM | | |

|program(s) | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|10.4 Counselor and Student Relationships (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|10) STEM Attribute: Alignment of students career pathway with postsecondary STEM | | |

|program(s) | | |

|Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|10.5 Counselors and Teachers (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|11) STEM Attribute: Credit Completion at community colleges, colleges and or | | |

|universities * HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|11.1 Credit Completion Availability (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

|STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|11) STEM Attribute: Credit Completion at community colleges, colleges and or | | |

|universities * HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|11.2 Student Enrollment (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| STEM Principle: Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|curriculum, aligned with state, national, international, and industry standards | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|11) STEM Attribute: Credit Completion at community colleges, colleges and or | | |

|universities * HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Reviewer comment:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Key Element |School Review |Reviewer     |

|11.3 Comprehensive Advising (High School Only) |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

| |Self-Assessment |State Reviewer |

|Best Practice | |KEY Score |

| | | |

|Title of Best Practice:       | | |

| |KEY CODES |KEY CODES |

| |M= Model |M=4 |

| |P= Prepared |P= 3 |

| |D= Developing |D= 2 |

| |E= Early |E= 1 |

| | |O= Omitted= Ø |

|Evidence |School Review |Reviewer     |

|Reviewer Comment:       |(indicate your schools | |

| |self-assessment | |

| |level here)     | |

|      |

NC STEM Recognition Program Application

Signature Page

Partners: The list below represents partners who endorse this STEM School, Program, or Future-Ready School/Program of Achievement. The partners have collaborative involvement with the STEM School or Program.

School Name:       School System Name:      

Signatures are required for the following:

Superintendent:       Email:      

Signature:

Principal:       Email:      

Signature:

Local School Board Member Name:       Email:      

Signature:

School STEM Leader:       Title:      

Signature:

Community College Representative Name:       Email:      

Community College Name:      

Signature:

College or University Partner Name:       Email:      

College/University School Name:      

Signature:

Business Partner Name:       Email:      

Business Organization Name:      

Signature:

Other Partner Name:       Email:      

Affiliation Name:      

Signature:

North Carolina STEM Recognition Summary Prologue

Name of School/Program:       School System Name:      

Name of Future-Ready High School: School/Program Location:      

| |School/Program Highlights |SBE Region |Economic |

| | | |Region |

|Program Highlights |      |      |      |

|Provide a brief overview of | | | |

|your program. Include student | | | |

|and teacher strengths. | | | |

| |      |      |      |

|School or Program Achievements| | | |

|Include student graduation | | | |

|rates, postsecondary rates, | | | |

|honors, credentials, etc. | | | |

|Interdisciplinary Curriculum |      |      |      |

|Resources: (in and | | | |

|out-of-school) | | | |

| |School/Program Highlights |SBE Region |Economic |

| | | |Region |

|Community Partners Initiatives:|      |      |      |

|Industry Partner Initiatives |      |      |      |

|Postsecondary Partner |      |      |      |

|Initiatives | | | |

|Career Pathway Initiatives |      |      |      |

|Other Highlights |      |      |      |

For More Information, please contact:

Project Manager Name:      

E-Mail:      

Contact Phone:      

Principal’s Name:      

School Name:      

School System Name:      

School/Program Name:      

School Address:      

Website:      

Acknowledgements

The following individuals and organizations are acknowledged for their collaborative efforts and their integral contribution in the designing, developing, and piloting the NC STEM Recognition Application Process.

▪ Nathan Allison, Assistant Principal, AC Reynolds High School, Buncombe County Schools

▪ Paige Badgett, Principal, Gentry Middle School, Surry County Schools

▪ Taylor Baldwin, Teacher, AC Reynolds High School, Buncombe County Schools

▪ Julie Barbee, Principal, Coltrane-Webb Elementary, Cabarrus County Schools

▪ Katy Benton, Teacher, Contentnea-Savannah, K-8 School, Lenoir County Schools

▪ Steven Bookhart, Principal, Patriots Elementary, Cabarrus County Schools

▪ Lara Cabaniss, Teacher, Coltrane-Webb Elementary, Cabarrus County Schools

▪ Crystal Cheek, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director, Buncombe County Schools

▪ Joe Childers, Principal, Atkins High School, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

▪ Summer Clayton, Principal, Exploris Middle School, Charter School, Wake County

▪ Dr. Keica Coln, Principal, JN Fries Magnet Middle School, Cabarrus County Schools

▪ Dr. Jeni Corn, Director of Evaluation Programs, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University (NCSU)

▪ Robert Epler, Assistant Principal, Brentwood Elementary, Wake County Public Schools

▪ Victor Eure, Technology Director, Perquimans County High School, Perquimans County Schools

▪ Mark Ezzell, Coordinator, NC STEM Learning Network

▪ Malinda Faber, Research Associate, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NCSU

▪ Jeff Faullin, Principal, Brunson Elementary, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

▪ Eric Fitts, Principal, Brentwood Elementary, Wake County Public Schools

▪ Aaron Fleming, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director, Lee County Schools

▪ Gary Hales, Principal, Wayne School of Engineering, Wayne County Schools

▪ Emily Hardee, Teacher, Brentwood Elementary, Wake County Public Schools

▪ Frances J. Herring, Principal, Contentnea-Savannah, K-8 School, Lenoir County Schools

▪ Steven Hill, Executive Director, North Carolina's Eastern Region, STEM East

▪ Dr. Sam Houston, Director, North Carolina Science, Mathematics, Technology Education Center

▪ Amy Jones, Teacher, Contentnea-Savannah, K-8 School, Lenoir County Schools

▪ Chante Jordan, Principal, Perquimans County High School, Perquimans County Schools

▪ Kim Marion, STEM Instructional Coach, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Acknowledgements, continued

▪ Dr. Steve Mazingo, Superintendent, Lenoir County Schools

▪ Al McArthur, STEM Teacher, SanLee Middle School, Lee County Schools

▪ Dr. Sandra McCullen, Associate Superintendent, Wayne County Schools

▪ Sonja McKay, Teacher, Exploris Middle School, Charter School, Wake County

▪ Claire McLaughlin, STEM Coordinator, Science Chair, Brunswick Early College High School, Brunswick County Schools

▪ Megan McNutt, Teacher, JN Fries Magnet Middle School, Cabarrus County Schools

▪ Scarlett Mooney, Curriculum Coordinator, Hanes Magnet Middle School, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

▪ Jill Reinhardt, Director of Secondary Education/Career and Technical Education, Surry County Schools

▪ Sonya Rexrode, Learning Team Facilitator, Atkins High School, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

▪ Doris Sellers, Principal, AC Reynolds High School, Buncombe County

▪ Vicky Snyder, Principal, Brunswick Early College High School, Brunswick County Schools

▪ Kenna Wilson, Principal, SanLee Middle School, Lee County Schools

▪ Melita Wise, Principal, Hanes Magnet Middle School, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Thank you for your participation.

Rebecca Payne Tina Marcus

Director, STEM Education and Leadership Project Manager, STEM Education and Leadership NC Department of Public Instruction NC Department of Public Instruction

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With an X mark your school’s Level of Achievement on this STEM self-assessment form after completing the Attribute Key Elements evidences beginning on page 18.

With an X mark your school’s Level of Achievement on this STEM self-assessment form after completing the Attribute Key Element evidences beginning on page 18.

Narrative evidences are to be included for each key element on this form

Form E

Form F

Form G

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North Carolina STEM Recognition

Schools, Programs, and Future-Ready Schools/Programs of Achievement

This form is to be filled out upon recommendation. See Application Directions Guide # 9 on page 10.

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