• 2017 Fall Community of Practice Convening

    View the Convening App Get our guide here: https://guidebook.com/g/kansascitycop Android and iOS users: Tap the “Download” button to download the free Guidebook app Open Guidebook and you can find our “STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice” guide View the web version here: http://guidebook.com/guide/112967 Agenda [PDF] Session:  Role of Civil Rights Organizations in…

  • August 2017 – Parent Engagement Planning Call

    This planning session is critical to get our materials in order to launch STEM-UP, on November 2nd,  day long media campaign to increase family engagement in STEM!  Meeting agenda and resources. Date and Time Tue, Aug 1, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT  

  • August 2017 – Insight on NSF Grants from the Field

    A review of the background and focus of the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. ISEP grant awardee from Buffalo, share NSF granting priorities that have recently evolved on long range workforce development, technology, and career counseling. Hear examples from the GTEST ITEST project under ISEP.

  • June 2018 – STELAR Webinar: 2017 NSF ITEST Program Solicitation

    STELAR Webinar: 2017 NSF ITEST Program Solicitation Wednesday, June 28, 2017 – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Dear Colleague: Please join NSF Program Officers and STELAR staff for a webinar on the newly released NSF ITEST solicitation (17-565 due on September 5). During the webinar program officers will provide information about the ITEST program, review…

  • July 2017 – Making the Most of STEM in ESSA

    What are states proposing related to STEM in their ESSA plans? Which ones affect teacher professional development? Which ones touch out-of-school time efforts? And how can advocates and funders push states’ thinking on STEM beyond the boilerplate? Join for a discussion with Education First, a national education policy firm, and…

  • September 2017 – Great Lakes Bay Region Early Childhood STEM Efforts

    Great Lakes Bay Region Early Childhood STEM Efforts The webinar will include several examples of what the Great Lakes Bay Region has been doing to support STEM learning opportunities for families and young children.  Examples will include: 1. STEM Lending Library for early childhood educators, including preschools and child care…

  • July 2017 – STEM Learning Ecosystems Communications Toolkit

    Mark your Calendars! Summer Webinar – Practical Strategies for Implementation of the STEM Learning Ecosystems Communications Toolkit Tuesday, July 11, 2017 9:00am PT | 10:00am MT | 11:00am CT | 12:00pm ET 60 minutes Audience: This webinar is geared toward new members of the National Community of Practice, however, all…

  • June 2017 – Helping STEM Take Root with Young Children and Their Families

    Members of the Early Childhood Practice Group have shared this upcoming webinar. Find more information below and in the external registration link. Join ZERO TO THREE for a live interactive spotlight featuring Rebecca Parlakian, who will discuss how STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills are now a major focus…

  • May 2017 – Next Steps to Launch a Chief Science Officer Cabinet in your Region

    Next Steps to Launch a Chief Science Officer Cabinet in your Region Several STEM Ecosystems have expressed interest in learning the next steps to launch a Chief Science Officer Cabinet in their area. This webinar will guide Ecosystems members through the step-by-step process to launch a local CSO Cabinet, including…