The OSDE Math & Science Partnership Mini Grant aims to increase teacher content knowledge and skills in STEM subjects through a workshop. Key goals of the workshop include increasing the use of technology, developing aligned lesson plans, and exposing teachers to STEM professionals. The workshop will pair elementary and secondary teachers to develop leveled lesson plans together. It will also address administrator concerns about the lack of collaboration between teachers of different levels and with higher education. Presenters will provide workshops on topics like instructional technology, literacy in STEM, and problem-based learning. Teachers must complete a flight report after the workshop applying what they learned. The conference supports ongoing professional development needs in the district.

1. OSDE Math & Science Partnership
Mini Grant

2. Key Goals Activities
Increasing Science/Math teacher content
knowledge
Workshop topics will include content specific
information related to STEM
PromotingTeaching Skills Topics will be offered to increase use of
technology in the classroom
Developing curricula or aligning to state
standards
Participants will be required to develop leveled
lesson plans along with a peer teacher.
Peer mentoring by teachers Elementary and Secondary teachers will be
paired with one another to develop lesson
plans
Exposure to STEM Professionals Professionals from CareerTech and Higher Ed
will be available to present at the conference
K-8 Science/Math Expertise Building STEMTopics will be offered to increase rigor in
grades K-8
Key Goals

3. OCCT Math Proficiency
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
8
2011
2012

4. EOI Math Proficiency
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Algebra I Algebra II Geometry
2011
2012

5. OCCT / EOI Science Proficiency
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Science 5 Science 8 Biology
2011
2012

6. •63% of Administrators state that teachers in their building seldom
or never collaborate with teachers at other grade levels.
•91% say that teachers in their building seldom or never
collaborate with Higher Ed regarding classroom instruction.
•82% would like to see more Professional Development
opportunities offered for teachers in Math and Science
•100% of administrators polled said that Professional
Development would have a positive impact on teacher effectiveness
and student achievement.
Administrator Survey

7. • Blast Off with Math & Science, 2013
• Math & ScienceWorkshop
• October 25th and 26th
• Partner withTulsaTech andTulsa Community College
• Meet with Engineering, Science, and MathTeachers in K-12,Tech, and
Higher Ed
• District Math & Science Faculty will participate in workshops on a variety
of topics:
• InstructionalTechnology
• Literacy in Math and Science
• InnovativeTeaching Strategies
• STEM Resources forTeachers
• Problem Based or Active Learning
• Designing Inquiry Based Activities
Addressing the Goals

8. • Friday, October 25, 2013
• 18:00 - RoundTable Discussion about Math & Science with
Workshop Presenters
• 19:00 – 20:30Workshop #1
• Pair withTeachers from another level (Elementary with
Secondary)
Lift Off

9. • Saturday, October 26th
• 09:00 – 10:30: Workshop 2
• 10:45 – 11:45: Workshop 3
• 13:00 – 14:30: Workshop 4
• 14:45 – 16:00: ClosingCeremonies
Flight Plan

10. •Conference Presenters
• Mandi Cloud
• Teacher, LimestoneTechnology Academy, SSPS
• Lisa Seay
• Technology EngineeringTeacher, Clyde Boyd MS, SSPS
• Shawn Beard
• InstructionalTechnology Coach, SSPS
• Rita Montgomery
• Principal, Northwoods FineArts Academy, SSPS
• Terry McDevitt
• Associate Professor of Mathematics,TCC
• RoxAnn Davenport
• Associate Professor of Biology,TCC
• Carole Forsberg
• Pre-Engineering Instructor,TulsaTech
• Elaine Clark
• Pre-Engineering & Mathematics Instructor,TulsaTech
Mission Control

11. • November 26, 2013
• Flight Report Due
• Teams of Elementary and SecondaryTeachers
• Utilize knowledge gained from Mission
• Develop Flight Report containing leveled lesson plans in their
field.
• Lesson plans must fit prescribed format and address Common
Core Standards
Splash Down

12. •This conference supports ongoing professional development
• Technology Integration classes offered year-round
• InstructionalTechnology Coach available for support
• New Contact with Higher Ed and Career Tech Professionals will broaden
educators’ Professional Learning Community
• Addresses need for Technology Integration
• 65% or more of faculty have indicated they are unfamiliar with
instructional technologies
• 74% of faculty have expressed a need for Common Core and STEM Skills
and Training
District Professional Development

13. Pre and PostWorkshop Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DM6N7YZ
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