bringing out the scientist in every child
Kids at Science STEM Specialists for the Next Generation
100 Teachers in Orange County have been selected to participate in an intensive professional development
to be key leaders for STEM Education!
Why STEM Education?
Statewide, California reports that in 2020, the number of jobs requiring a college degree will outstrip the number of jobs which do not, with most of those jobs being STEM-related. Additionally, 45% of today’s current science and engineering workforce will retire within the next few years. It is also becoming increasingly apparent that science and math proficiency are the new “must-haves” for jobs outside of the usual STEM fields including positions in the hospitality, construction and services sectors. To be prepared to join the new Orange County workforce, today’s students must receive a world-class science and math education, and understand what is needed both in terms of skill development and educational attainment to compete for these new careers. Kids at Science STEM Specialists will develop the tools to help educators meet these needs.
Professional Development Dates
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Day 1: November 27, 2012
Day 2: March 9, 2013
Day 3: May 11, 2013
Day 4: August 5, 2013
Day 5: August 6, 2013
Day 6: August 7, 2013
Day 7: June 6, 2015
Day 8: September 26, 2015
Afterschool Meetings
January 10, 2013
NGSS Focus Groups
February 13, 2013
April 25, 2013
June 6, 2013
October 10 , 2013
December 12, 2013
February 6, 2014
April 3, 2014
May 29, 2014
June 12, 2014
October 7, 2015
Noveber 4, 2015
January 16, 2015