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Empowering STEM Education with the STEM Happens Network
STEM Happens Network (SHN) is a group of experienced experts focused on promoting STEM education. We collaborate with educational institutions across the United States to enhance STEM learning. SHN helps create a clear vision and practical plans tailored to each school's needs, enabling educators to achieve STEM excellence. We emphasize high-quality professional development, ensuring teachers stay current with the latest advancements. SHN empowers schools and districts to overcome challenges and realize their STEM goals, playing a crucial role in shaping a brighter and more innovative future in STEM education.
Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of STEM Education
In today's rapidly evolving world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education has emerged as a critical component of fostering innovation and driving societal progress. To meet the demands of a dynamic landscape, educational institutions must stay ahead by providing their students with cutting-edge STEM learning experiences.
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Our Process
At SHN, we firmly believe in working closely with your teacher leaders and administrators to co-create a powerful and sustainable approach to STEM learning.
Current State Reflection & Assessment
Through conducting a comprehensive inventory of your current efforts and gathering valuable insights through staff self-reflections, we gain a profound understanding of your strengths, challenges, and aspirations, laying the groundwork for our collaborative journey.
Understanding Student Population Assessment
Through our collaborative approach, we work closely with educators and administrators to create a clear and compelling vision that aligns with your goals and aspirations. Together, we lay the groundwork for a transformative journey towards empowering students with a holistic and interdisciplinary STEM education.
Identify & Differentiate PD
With a clear understanding of your school or district's unique landscape, we embark on the journey of co-creating an action plan that aligns with your vision and goals. This plan is tailor-made to address your specific needs and objectives, ensuring a cohesive and effective integration of STEM across disciplines.
Develop Integrated STEM Units
Delve into the three pillars of our Leadership Guide: Effective Leadership, Collaborative Teachers, and Rigorous Instruction. These foundational principles serve as the cornerstones of our approach, empowering educators to create a thriving learning environment.
Standards Aligned & Essential Skills Addressed
Discover the i-STEM district team and schools, where interdisciplinary teams play a pivotal role in connecting subject areas to add relevance and meaningful experiences for students.
Leadership Support
Provide professional learning that leads to development of integrated STEM Units and understanding NGSS (connect the classroom to the real world)
At the core of our mission is the belief that empowering educators leads to empowering students. Through high-impact professional learning experiences, we equip teachers with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to augment and create interdisciplinary STEM units that truly engage and inspire learners.
Parent Engagement and Support
We offer parental support and learning opportunities that align with the cohort process, ensuring parents can actively participate and stay engaged in their child's educational journey.
SHN understands the significance of fostering local expertise and capacity. Our approach is designed to empower schools and districts from within, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable growth in STEM education. By working closely with your teacher leaders and administrators, we aim to develop a community of STEM champions who can lead the way for years to come.
If you are ready to take your STEM education to new heights, we invite you to join the STEM Happens Network. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey that leads to a future where innovative thinking, problem-solving, and creativity thrive. Let SHN be your partner in building a strong foundation for tomorrow's STEM leaders. Contact us today to get started on your path to STEM excellence!