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Northwest Regional Advisory Board Members
A special thank you to the STEM Advisory Board
of NW Iowa
Teresa Alesch, Emmetsburg
John Bedward, Storm Lake
Kathleen Bottaro, Sioux City
Derek Brower, Orange City
Beth Bunkers, Primghar
Eric Forseth, Sioux Center
Linda Gray, Everly
Nancy McDowell, Sheldon
Sherry McGill, Sergeant Bluff
Mark Zabawa, Spencer
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Your Community -
Your Events
Learning happens inside and outside of the classroom.
Learning can happen to anyone at any age.
so
learning can happen anywhere, anytime, for anyone.
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STEM is the foundation for innovative problem-solving and discovery through exploratory learning. It is important for teachers, students, parents, businesses and communities to connect and have awareness, and access to world-class STEM education opportunities. In Northwest Iowa, we are committed to growing STEM education and opportunities.
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2017-18 Scale-Up professional
development schedule
If you are a recipient of a 2017-18 STEM Scale-Up Program Award, watch for information on upcoming professional development sessions in the next couple weeks. Each Scale-Up provider will schedule PD events this summer and early fall. If you have not received information from your provider, please notify
Mary Trent, NW Iowa Regional STEM Manager.
Reminder - Completing the work set by each individual program is a requirement to receive the Scale-Up Award. Scheduling challenges will occur so let Mary know of any concerns you may have during the next few weeks.
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FAST-Track Iowa's Future:
a Future Ready Iowa conference to make
work-based learning and STEM work
for you.
The TIME IS NOW! If you haven't registered for the Fast-Track Iowa's Future: A Future Ready Iowa Conference to Make Work-Based Learning and STEM Work for You, please check out the updated DRAFT AGENDA and
REGISTER TODAY!
There will be many resources shared, examples of programs and activities that can be replicated, and great networking opportunities! Feel free to pass this on to anyone in your network that you would feel would benefit from attending!
This will be a great event for the following:
- K-12 Leaders, Administrators, Principals, Educators and Higher Education Professionals hoping to connect students, counselors and teachers to STEM work-based learning opportunities through School + Business Partnerships and Teacher Externships;
- Iowa Employers and Community Business Leaders interested in connecting with school districts, colleges and universities to develop and enhance STEM work-based learning in their organization and those interested in learning about registered apprenticeships, workforce training programs and opportunities;
- Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Chamber of Commerce Professionals that want to develop programs in their region and grow School + Business Partnerships; and
- Non-Profit Organizations and School to Work Advocates with workforce related programs, connecting Iowans to Work-Based Learning opportunities, and growing your network.
In addition to the conference on June 21, an ED Chat and Reception is scheduled for the evening before. If you are looking for hotel accommodations, there are rooms reserved for the conference. Check out the website for more details and reserve your room today!
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STEM Council invites proposals for
15 STEM BEST
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models in 2017
Rocket Manufacturing, Rock Valley High School
Communities eager to work as one, bridging partnerships between schools, businesses and other local organizations, now have the opportunity to change the future of education.
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council is currently seeking proposals, 15 of which will be Iowa's next
STEM BEST®
(Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) models. STEM BEST drives community collaboration where schools work together with local employers to create work-based learning experiences for students linked to business and industry applications. Since 2014, the STEM Council has awarded 18 STEM BEST models now serving as examples for Iowa and uniting the expertise of business and education that strengthens the continuum from the classroom to careers.
The STEM Council invites school-business partnerships across Iowa to submit their proposal to establish a STEM BEST model at
www.IowaSTEM.gov/STEMBEST/Proposal.
All Iowa K-12 private and public schools and school districts are eligible to apply.Awarded applicants will receive $25,000 to be matched with local cost-share, each earning designation as an Iowa STEM BEST Partner. The application window will close on Friday, September 15, and recipients will be announced in late October.
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STEM BEST
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planning tips
STEM BEST® applications are due September 15. Consider these planning tips:
- Change happens when the entire community comes together. Form a core committee of people, making sure to invite student voices.
- Let the workforce drive your program. What economic sectors live in your community and how can the school support those? Include business and industry partners when planning core curriculum for the program.
- Consider space and furniture needs. Develop a long-term, sustainable budget.
- Create an on-going advisory board that meets often to assess student needs, business requirements, and school curriculum.
- Develop a database of community partners, noting their talents, skills and interests.
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Gilmore City-Bradgate Elementary School
hosts gardening workshop
Kelsey Upah,
Seed-to-Table Garden Manager at Gilmore City-Bradgate Elementary School hosted a gardening workshop for students, parents, and community members on
Thursday, May 11, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Participants enjoyed hands-on activities at several stations presented by local businesses, Iowa State Extension Office, and NW STEM. Plants that the students grew from seeds were available for purchase in the school's greenhouse. Proceeds from the event will go to sustaining the program. Kelsey plans to continue the learning process in the fall when students will learn how to cook some of the plants they grew from seed.
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Check out NW STEM Website!
Northwest STEM Calendar
- Stay up-to-date on all Northwest STEM
regional opportunities and even a few state-wide. Use this calendar to share your STEM events with others.
Don't forget to connect with NW STEM on social media as well!
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