I-STEM
The I-STEM (Indiana – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Resource Network supports K–12 education towards STEM literacy for all students. I-STEM focuses on teaching, learning, applied research, community partnerships, and network development. The focus on teaching supports STEM teachers with continuing education and addressing academic standards. Addressing learning disseminates information for students on educational opportunities and the daily importance of STEM. Applied research focuses on effective practices and policies for teachers and schools. Community partnerships support district-level improvements in STEM education. Network development promotes resource awareness and communication for STEM education.
- Highlights of recent I-STEM Resource Network activities include:
Eleven Regional Lead Institutions have signed agreements to participate in the I-STEM
Resource Network. Regional partners will develop and implement activities in
cooperation with the I-STEM Resource Network. The key to the state’s success will be
the collaboration and coordination among the regions. - The I-STEM Resource Network website has been launched and is located at
http://www.istemnetwork.org. The purpose of the website is to provide a central
organized location for STEM educational resources and to promote communication for
STEM education. - The members of the I-STEM Mathematics Committee have developed a sequence of
graduate coursework that provides teachers of middle level mathematics with content and
instructional skills to help prepare students for rigorous mathematics courses starting in
high school. - The I-STEM Science Committee is developing an initiative to improve science education
in Indiana. The initiative will include providing professional development for K-12
teachers of science, the use of research-based science kits in K-8 classrooms, and hosting
an annual science symposium.
The Indiana High School Grade Report has been reactivated in conjunction with the
Independent Colleges of Indiana and will provide feedback to schools about the
performance of Indiana high school graduates at Indiana institutions of higher education.
The reactivated 2007 Grade Report will include 10 years of longitudinal data. - The I-STEM Resource Network is supporting collaboration among Indiana’s institutions
of higher education through the I-STEM Policy Committee meetings and the I-STEM
Regional Facilitator meetings.- The Policy Committee consists of Provosts, Deans, and Vice Presidents from the
institutions of higher education and represents the administrative commitment to
I-STEM. - The Regional Facilitators include experts in STEM education dedicated to
improving STEM literacy in Indiana.
- The Policy Committee consists of Provosts, Deans, and Vice Presidents from the
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