Engineering Your SECME Program and SECME Toolbox Lynda Byrne Ramona Bryant SECME Education Program Manager SECME Program Coordinator lynda.byrne@coe.gatech.edu ramona.bryant@coe.gatech.edu 404-894-3304 www.secme.org
Overview • Frequently asked questions about SECME • Getting Started: Who, What, When, Where, How • The “SECME Toolbox”
Frequently Asked Questions What does SECME mean… …when you talk about different “roles”? …when you talk about a “SECME Program”? …when you say “doing SECME”? …when you say “SECME Implementation Plan”?
Frequently Asked Questions: SECME Roles Different “Roles” - Classroom teacher or member of a SECME Faculty Team - School Coordinator - Program Director
Frequently Asked Questions: SECME Program A SECME Program An avenue of delivery • With a core group • You work with for the semester/year • You track / mentor / facilitate through activities and competitions
Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME “Doing” SECME Isn’t Dependent on a “Role” OR a Structured Program… The IMPACT is in changing attitudes from “ Do I have to sit in this seat? ” to “ I can’t wait to get started! ”
Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME The Impact • Student-focused, hands-on teaching • High expectations for all students • Creating a classroom atmosphere of discovery for all students • Allowing students to make connections between his/her learning and a world of opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME But “Doing” SECME does require a plan Blueprint = Implementation Plan
Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME
Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME DeKalb County High School Science Instructional Goals 2008-2009 hands-on standards-based learning environment prepare them to compete in a scientific community training in differentiated instruction strategies modify instruction based on student needs on-going support increase the passage rate resources and strategies include scientific research
Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME SECME Opportunities • SECME Annual Summer Institute and Regional Workshops • Regular contact from SECME: national and regional conferences and workshops • Regular contact from SECME: grant opportunities • SECME partnership model: universities and industry collaboration with SECME schools • SECME Master Teachers, SECME mentors from universities and industry • SECME local, regional, and national student competitions in: Engineering Design (Mousetrap Cars), Water Bottle Rocketry, VEX Robotics, Internet Science Technology Fair • SECME course as high school elective
Getting Started Engineering Your SECME Program • Who…is SECME? • What…is SECME? • When…is SECME? • Where…is SECME? • Why…is SECME?
Who is SECME? Center for Teaching and Policy: “…research shows that the quality of classroom teaching is the single most influential factor in a student’s achievement.” Y O U !
What is SECME’s Structure? An Alliance A Pre-College (K-12) Alliance linking Engineering Universities School Systems Corporate/Government Sponsors
What is SECME’s Structure? A Partnership of K-12 and higher education with future employers
Where is SECME? Anywhere there is S cience, T echnology, E ngineering, or M ath Activities! Engineering Week at SECME Partner University Field Trips to SECME Partner Industries Mentors Guest Speakers Parent Programs and Involvement Other local, state, and national STEM competitions (i.e., Science Olympiad, etc.)
Where is SECME? Anywhere there is S cience, T echnology, E ngineering, or M ath SECME National Competitions Engineering Design: Mousetrap Car Engineering Design: Water Bottle Rocketry Engineering Design: VEX Robotics Internet Technology Science Fair Essay We encourage other STEM competitions to be coordinated with SECME Competition events Science Olympiad, Banana Boat, Bridge Building, etc.
Why SECME? K eeps STEM relevant for A LL students E ncourages involvement in STEM activities for A LL students A ND focuses on historically under-represented students in STEM activities
Why SECME? Proven Success! Class of 2009 SAT Comparison: SECME Students* vs. US National Average 1200 1000 800 600 SECME Average US Average 400 200 0 SAT COMPOSITE MATH * Data self-reported on SECME Student Survey
Why SECME? Proven Success! Class of 2009 SAT Score Comparison: SECME African American Students* vs. US African American National Average 1200 1000 800 600 SECME Average 400 US Average 200 0 SAT COMPOSITE MATH * Data self-reported on SECME Student Survey
Why SECME? Proven Success! Class of 2009 SAT Comparison: SECME Hispanic SAT Average* vs National Hispanic SAT Average 1200 1000 800 600 SECME Average 400 US Average 200 0 SAT MATH COMPOSITE * Data self-reported on SECME Student Survey
Why SECME? We need YOUR data reports to keep our response relevant and meaningful.
Why SECME? Professional Development Teacher-centered, Student-focused training Modules designed and taught by SECME Master Teachers and university and industry leaders Modules immediately applicable to the classroom Flexibility SECME model addresses student needs within a structure right for your students
Why SECME? Competitions SECME students don’t just compete – but understand how the activity relates to the math and science being taught in the classroom University Partners Scholarships designated for SECME students Mentoring by undergraduate and graduate students and/or college professors – students can see themselves in a college community
Why SECME? Corporate Friends Mentoring, field trips, internships – opportunities to see possible future vocations Parent Programs SECME parent programs give the tools that encourage involvement – helping their children prepare for futures in STEM majors and engineering careers
HOW do I get started? Think like an Engineer! Let us show you…..
How to Us Your Implementation Plan Worksheet
Building Your SECME Implementation Plan Begin with the end in mind… Determine and Define Your SECME Program What kind of structure are you building?
Determine and Define Your SECME Program What will your structure look like? • Look at your school’s demographics • Look at your school’s AYP ranges in the content areas of math and science • Look at other standardized data • Look at your community’s industries Do you know where genius resides? SECME teachers know – it’s right here in their school… waiting to be found.
When is SECME? 3 Basic Delivery Models Delivered through existing educational structures Elementary, middle, and high school levels After School Program An Saturday Elective Program Class
What’s your FOUNDATION? • Which SECME Model will fit your needs? -After school? -A school course? -Saturdays? • How many days per week will you meet? • Who will be on your SECME faculty team? • How will you engage students to be a part of SECME? -School flyers? -Teacher Recommendations? • How do I engage my SECME program parents? - (EP)2 ? *SECME’s Empowering Parents Program+
What’s your STRUCTURE? Use your calendar and budget Plan around important school dates : School Holidays School Testing Dates Yearly School Trips School Events (i.e., Field Day) Other school organizations’ special events (i.e., band)
What’s your STRUCTURE? Use your calendar and budget Align School Calendar with SECME’s Calendar • Go to: www.secme.org & my District’s SECME Website SECME Regional Competition Date Needed Competition Prep Time? How many meetings? SECME National Reporting Dates
What’s your STRUCTURE? Use your calendar and budget Budget Items Activities Competitions Mousetrap Cars S cience Kits Math Manipulatives (est. cost $5.00/kit) Guest Speakers VEX Robot Kit Field Trips (est. cost $500./kit) Refreshments Water Bottle Awards Program Rocketry ($20.00/ certificates? misc supplies) Essay, Poster, & trophies? medals? Banner (art supplies)
What’s your STRUCTURE? Use your calendar and budget Budget Items Fund Raisers Public Relations PTA/PTO Newsletter Local Businesses T-Shirts Parent Donations Buttons SECME National Invite Local Mini-Grants Newspaper Posters in Media Center
What About WIRING and PLUMBING? What STEM activities will I use to meet GPS? Dynamic activities for ALL students targeting students underrepresented in STEM programs Where can I get help? SECME Summer Institute Monthly SECME Spotlight Ideas Network of fellow SECME teachers
Time to draw your Blueprint! You are ready to build a successful SECME program Write your Implementation Plan www.secme.org for template
Don’t neglect the LANDSCAPING! Yearly Reporting to SECME National Beginning of the school year: Register SECME program with the National Office Send Implementation Plan to District SECME Program Director and SECME National Office End of the school year: Submit Annual SECME Program Report
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