Domain 4: Partnerships

We are so fortunate to have community partners who understand the phrase “It takes a village…” Local businesses have provided both funds and learning experiences for our students. Engineers teach students concepts that can be applied to many parts of students’ lives. They create hands-on learning environments where students can plant and harvest vegetables. Local musicians and artists work with students to not only “instruct’ them on how to become a better artist or musician, but to also make connections to the real world and how they can use their talents to help their community. Weisser Park Fine Arts Magnet school also contracts with STEAM coaches who train teachers on how to leverage STEAM principles in their lesson planning so that students experience high quality STEAM experiences in the classroom as well. The numerous partnerships ensure that our students experience STEAM at a high level, while also reinforcing the connection to the world around us.

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4.1 Community Partner Feedback

Weisser Park is fortunate to have an advisory board of committed individuals who are eager to support STEAM education at our school through planning events, providing ideas for future STEAM learning and feedback on our program

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4.2 STEAM Career Exploration

Students at Weisser Park are provided opportunities to explore careers through Discovery Education and Defined Learning units of study. Our STEAM lab and classrooms also expose children to careers through posters, books and teacher-led discussions.

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4.3 Community Engagement

The Fort Wayne community is a big supporter of our school's vision and mission. We are fortunate to have many partners who provide their time and resources to support student STEAM learning.

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4.4 extended learning

Weisser Park teachers have developed STEAM clubs that all students are able to participate in before and after school each day. Students choose the club(s) they are interested in and participate on a rotating basis.

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4.5 Access and Opportunity to STEAM Experiences

At Weisser Park we provide opportunities for all students to learn about careers in STEAM fields. Through books, lessons, fieldtrips, speakers and hands-on experiences all of our students, regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, are encouraged to dream big and follow their passions.

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