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STEM Forward

STEM Forward

STEM-Forward's main emphasis is on strengthening current pedagogy with research based best practices by providing professional development that focuses on STEM pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, STEM leadership, and standards alignment that includes collaboration and reflection. 

STEM Implementation & Instructional Excellence

  • Promote Integrated STEM Standards and implementation best practices.
  • Provide HQCM exemplars (High-Quality Instructional Materials) and implementation deep dives.
  • Differentiate instruction using HQCM to support students at, above, and below grade level.
  • Translate standards into actionable classroom and leadership practices.
  • Align curriculum both vertically and horizontally.

Professional Development & Leadership

  • Train Indiana educators on STEM integration via professional learning opportunities.
  • Apply adult learning theory to all professional development and ongoing support.
  • Coach leaders on providing instructional feedback and sustaining curriculum alignment.
  • Anchor content in evidence-based research with full citations and resources.

Community & Equity

  • Support underserved populations through targeted instructional strategies.
  • Build local capacity by fostering sustainable community and business partnerships.

 

 

 

What STEM-Forward services do we offer?

 

  • Planning sessions as needed with district leadership
  • 2 days of in-person, collaborative professional development focused on strengthening best practices in integrated STEM
  • 2 days of onsite small group or individual classroom support
  • 3 whole group virtual zoom sessions (participants should be on individual devices)
  • Guide the development of a STEM leadership team and support the strategic planning of STEM integration
  • Weekly office hours to support STEM leadership and teachers
  • Unlimited email access for teacher and leadership support
  • Scheduled needs assessments to identify STEM Integration professional development needs unique to the district.

 If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Laura Unsicker.