(5) Submit Evidence for Community Connection

5.1 STEM SCHOOLS NETWORK

Model: The school has direct relationships with other STEM-focused schools across North Carolina and uses these connections to exchange successes and challenges in face-to-face events, not including conferences, at least twice per year (school visits, working meetings, shared professional development, etc.).

The school leadership has direct, online relationships with other STEM-focused schools and/or STEM-focused school networks outside of North Carolina and uses these connections to exchange successes and challenges at least once per year (e.g., school leaders participate in online network, school leaders attend national meeting, direct communication with other school leaders, etc.).

5.2 STEM BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Model: The school has a business advisory council with representatives from multiple local or regional STEM industry organizations that meets at least twice per year to provide advice and feedback on school STEM education activities.

5.3 COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Model: One-way communication tools (e.g., websites, newsletters) and/or two-way tools (e.g., social media platforms, webinars, and meetings) are used quarterly to communicate internally and externally about STEM education activities.