Harmony Public Schools STEM Program
What is T-STEM?
T-STEM is a state initiative that stands for Texas – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is a collaboration program between Educate Texas and the Texas Education Agency. T-STEM Academies are designated by the Texas Education Agency and serve as demonstration schools and learning labs, which develop innovative methods to improve science and math instruction.
T-STEM Mission
Increase the number of students entering postsecondary studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsT-STEM Objectives The T-STEM mission is to provide students access to and create a solid foundation in programs designed to prepare students for academic and professional careers in mathematics, engineering, science, and technology.
T-STEM Objectives
- Facilitate the promotion of quality school leadership that supports school redesign efforts, quality teacher recruitment and improved teacher preparation
- Assist in the long-term educational and economic development, and alignment of these fields
- Increase the number of women and minority students that go into STEM fields
- Incorporate interdisciplinary STEM projects
Harmony School of Excellence Laredo T-STEM Blue Print Products
Benchmark 1 School Design
1 Annual Training and PD Calendar and Plan for Teachers
2 Mentor/ Induction Program Plans
3 T-STEM Leadership Meetings and Agenda Notes
Benchmark 2 Target
4 Written admission policy and enrollment application
6 Brochures and marketing in Spanish, English, and/or other relevant language(s)
Benchmark 3 Strategic Alliances
8 Meeting agendas and minutes, with action items and decision logs
9 Final, signed, and executed MOU with IHE
10 Final, signed, and executed MOU with business/industry partner
Benchmark 4 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
12 Four-year crosswalk document
14 Curriculum alignment documents
15 Testing calendar and schedule for TSI, ACT, and SAT
Benchmark 5 Work-Based Learning
18 (A) Current dated regional high demand STEM occupation list
(B) Current dated regional high demand STEM occupation list: Texas Employment Outlook
19 Aggregate data describing T-STEM student participation in work-based learning experiences as well as percentage of students earning industry certification and credentials by type
Benchmark 6 Student Support
21 Bridge program calendar and curriculum
22 Tutoring and other intervention/remediation program schedules
STEM Integration K-12
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