Elementary STEM Certification

Elissa Hozore, Project Manager Elizabeth Neal, Project Director Maryland State Department of Education

Setting the Stage for Change…

• • Governor’s STEM Task Force emphasized PreK-20 STEM education Vision of then State Superintendent, Dr. Nancy Grasmick to create an integrated STEM “Certification” – Capacity building through consortium networks – Strong Technical Assistance Model for program development

Maryland’s Race to the Top award accelerated implementation of STEM initiatives

• • • Develop STEM standards (PreK-12), curricula, resources, and assessments Professional development for teachers Develop approved programs for teacher preparation in Secondary and

Elementary STEM

Frostburg State University Hood College Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, College Park Notre Dame of Maryland University Washington College Salisbury University Elementary STEM Network

Approved Elementary STEM Programs Maryland STEM ACEI Standards of Standards Practice Key Program Assessments Clinical and Field Experiences Coursework Professional Development & Resources

Content Team Management

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Comfort Level

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Assessment Time Student Achievement

Contact Information Elissa Hozore Elementary STEM Certification Program Manager 410-767-0388 [email protected]

Liz Neal Program Approval Specialist 410-767-0421 [email protected]