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http://www.advanc-ed.org/source/advanced-launches-stem-certification-pilot
Beginning in August 2014, AdvancED STEM Certification was launched as a pilot and offered to schools that had an accreditation review scheduled for the school year 2014-2015 and implemented STEM principles as part of their comprehensive curricular program or within the school, such as in specific grades. The purpose of the pilot phase of STEM Certification was to test the content validity of the Standard and Indicators and the effectiveness, pliability and reliability of the certification process.
The AdvancED Managing Offices worked with the pilot project leads to promote and inform schools of this opportunity to seek the certification status and subsequently, receive a comprehensive report of findings from an on-site review conducted at each school. Interested schools were provided consultation by the project leads to gain an understanding of the Protocol, STEM Standard and Indicators, and self-assessment process prior to totally committing to participate in the pilot.
Seaside School - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
STEM Indicator: Students use technology resources to conduct research, demonstrate creative and critical thinking, and communicate and work collaboratively.
Students at Seaside School have many learning opportunities that require them to problem solve real world issues that are of interest to them. Projects have included building a city, learning and using statistics, and working collaboratively to compete in robotics. Using technology to journal, keep lab notes, and anecdotal notes is a requirement for each phase of the projects. High school students are engaged in dual enrollment, which affords them with opportunities to graduate with an Associate of Arts or Associates of Science degree upon their completion of high school.
http://www.advanc-ed.org/source/advanced-launches-stem-certification-pilot
Beginning in August 2014, AdvancED STEM Certification was launched as a pilot and offered to schools that had an accreditation review scheduled for the school year 2014-2015 and implemented STEM principles as part of their comprehensive curricular program or within the school, such as in specific grades. The purpose of the pilot phase of STEM Certification was to test the content validity of the Standard and Indicators and the effectiveness, pliability and reliability of the certification process.
The AdvancED Managing Offices worked with the pilot project leads to promote and inform schools of this opportunity to seek the certification status and subsequently, receive a comprehensive report of findings from an on-site review conducted at each school. Interested schools were provided consultation by the project leads to gain an understanding of the Protocol, STEM Standard and Indicators, and self-assessment process prior to totally committing to participate in the pilot.
Seaside School - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
STEM Indicator: Students use technology resources to conduct research, demonstrate creative and critical thinking, and communicate and work collaboratively.
Students at Seaside School have many learning opportunities that require them to problem solve real world issues that are of interest to them. Projects have included building a city, learning and using statistics, and working collaboratively to compete in robotics. Using technology to journal, keep lab notes, and anecdotal notes is a requirement for each phase of the projects. High school students are engaged in dual enrollment, which affords them with opportunities to graduate with an Associate of Arts or Associates of Science degree upon their completion of high school.