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Partnerships
Partnerships
Dillsboro Elementary School is dedicated to providing their students with unique and engaging STEM learning opportunities, and they have achieved this by partnering with various organizations and community members. The school believes that by collaborating with local businesses, professionals, and community members, they can provide their students with hands-on experiences that will help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
One of the school's most notable partners is the local beekeepers association. The beekeepers work with the students to teach them about the importance of pollinators and how to maintain beehives. Purdue Extension is also a partner, providing workshops on topics such as gardening and animal husbandry. The Manchester Fire Department provides demonstrations on fire safety and basic firefighting skills, while Batesville Products offers tours of their manufacturing facility to teach students about engineering and production.
The school also collaborates with Ivy Tech and Purdue Extension to offer college-level coursework to their students. Additionally, the Dearborn County Recycling Center provides tours and workshops on recycling and sustainability practices.
The Show choir & Band and Women's Axillary organizations provide students with opportunities to learn about music and performance, while Science is Cool and Indiana 811 Education provide interactive workshops on science and technology. iMi, a local technology company, provides hands-on programming workshops for the students.
The school also partners with the Dearborn County Sheriff's Department to provide safety and awareness training for the students. Lastly, the Dillsboro Town Festival offers a variety of STEM activities and demonstrations for the students to enjoy.
Thanks to the school's partnerships with these organizations and community members, the students at Dillsboro Elementary School are provided with a unique and well-rounded STEM education. The school is proud of their partnerships and will continue to seek out new opportunities to collaborate with their community.
4.1 Community Partner Feedback
4.1 Community Partner Feedback
Dillsboro Elementary fosters a strong collaborative partnership with key community stakeholders to enhance their STEM programming. Principal Kyle Miller, ReUse Coordinator Julie Robinson, Town Manager Susan Greco, CPA Cory Elder, and Educator Stephanie Hoffmeier form the school's STEM Advisory Board. They meet regularly to share insights and expertise, enabling the school to integrate real-world experiences into their curriculum, incorporate sustainable practices, and provide relevant career pathways for students, ultimately creating a more impactful and effective STEM education for their student body.
4.2 STEM Career Exploration
4.2 STEM Career Exploration
The South Dearborn Elementary Schools recently adopted the Reveal Math Curriculum. Within each unit of this curriculum, Reveal has embeded STEM Career Exploration opportunities so students are able to learn about a variety of STEM Careers that could potentially be available to them.
4.3 Extended Learning
4.3 Extended Learning
Dillsboro Elementary School extends STEM-based learning opportunities to its students beyond the confines of the classroom, fostering a holistic approach to education. Through extracurricular activities such as Robotics Club, Gardening Club, Running Club, and Math Team, students engage in hands-on experiences that encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking, nurturing their interest and abilities in STEM subjects while promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
4.4 Access and Opportunity to STEM Experiences
4.4 Access and Opportunity to STEM Experiences
Dillsboro Elementary School has recognized the underrepresentation of female students in STEM fields and is committed to promoting inclusivity and equity in STEM education. To address this disparity, the school has developed an action plan that specifically targets this student group, providing them with tailored learning opportunities throughout the school year. The purpose of this plan is to encourage the representation of all individuals in STEM fields by creating a supportive and empowering environment that fosters the interest, confidence, and achievements of female students, ultimately inspiring them to pursue and excel in STEM-related pathways..
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