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Engineering Your SECME Program and

SECME ToolboxLynda Byrne

SECME Education Program [email protected]

Ramona BryantSECME Program [email protected]

404-894-3304www.secme.org

Overview

• Frequently asked questions about SECME

• Getting Started: Who, What, When, Where, How

• The “SECME Toolbox”

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

Different “Roles”

- Classroom teacher or member of a SECME Faculty Team

- School Coordinator

- Program Director

Frequently Asked Questions: SECME Roles

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: SECME Program

“Doing” SECMEIsn’t Dependent on a “Role”OR a Structured Program…

The IMPACT is in changing attitudesfrom

“Do I have to sit in this seat?”to

“I can’t wait to get started!”

Frequently Asked Questions: Doing SECME

•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

The Impact


But “Doing” SECME does require a plan

Blueprint = Implementation Plan


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


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


Engineering YourSECME Program

• Who…is SECME?

• What…is SECME?

• When…is SECME?

• Where…is SECME?

• Why…is SECME?

Getting Started

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.”

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What is SECME’s Structure?An Alliance

A Pre-College (K-12) Alliancelinking

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?

Activities!Engineering Week at SECME Partner University

Field Trips to SECME Partner IndustriesMentors

Guest SpeakersParent Programs and Involvement

Other local, state, and national STEM competitions (i.e., Science Olympiad, etc.)

Anywhere there is

Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

Where is SECME?

SECME National CompetitionsEngineering Design: Mousetrap Car

Engineering Design: Water Bottle RocketryEngineering Design: VEX RoboticsInternet Technology Science Fair

Essay We encourage other STEM competitions to be coordinated with SECME Competition events

Science Olympiad, Banana Boat, Bridge Building, etc.

Anywhere there is

Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

Why SECME?

Keeps STEM relevant for ALL students

Encourages involvement in STEM activities for

ALL students

AND focuses on historically under-represented

students in STEM activities

Why SECME?Proven Success!

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Class of 2009 SAT Comparison: SECME Students* vs. US National Average

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Class of 2009 SAT Score Comparison: SECME African American Students* vs. US African American National Average

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Class of 2009 SAT Comparison: SECME Hispanic SAT Average* vsNational Hispanic SAT Average

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Why SECME?

We need YOUR data reportsto keep our response

relevant and meaningful.

Professional Development Teacher-centered, Student-focused training Modules designed and taught by SECME Master Teachers and university and industry leadersModules immediately applicable to the classroom

Flexibility SECME model addresses student needs within a structure right for your students

Why SECME?

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 studentsMentoring by undergraduate and graduate students and/or college professors –

students can see themselves in a college community

Corporate FriendsMentoring, 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

Why SECME?

HOW do I get started?

Think like an Engineer!Let us show you…..

How to Us Your Implementation Plan Worksheet

Begin with the end in mind…

Determine and Define Your SECME Program

What kind of structure are you building?

Building Your SECME Implementation Plan

Determine and Define Your SECME ProgramWhat 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?

Delivered through existing educational structures

Elementary, middle, and high school levels

After School Program

Saturday

Program

An Elective

Class

3 Basic Delivery Models

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’ specialevents (i.e., band)


Align School Calendar with

SECME’s Calendar• Go to: www.secme.org& my District’s SECME Website

SECME Regional Competition Date

Needed CompetitionPrep Time?How many meetings?

SECME NationalReporting Dates

http://www.secme.org/


Budget Items

ActivitiesScience KitsMath ManipulativesGuest SpeakersField Trips RefreshmentsAwards Program

certificates? trophies? medals?

CompetitionsMousetrap Cars

(est. cost $5.00/kit) VEX Robot Kit

(est. cost $500./kit)Water Bottle

Rocketry ($20.00/ misc supplies)

Essay, Poster, &Banner (art supplies)


Budget Items

Public Relations Newsletter T-Shirts Buttons Invite Local

Newspaper Posters in Media

Center

Fund Raisers PTA/PTO Local Businesses Parent Donations SECME National

Mini-Grants

What About WIRING and PLUMBING?

What STEM activities will I use to meet GPS?Dynamic activities for ALL students

targeting studentsunderrepresented in STEM programs

Where can I get help? SECME Summer Institute Monthly SECME Spotlight IdeasNetwork of fellow SECME teachers

Time to draw your Blueprint!

You are ready to build a successful SECME program

Write your Implementation Planwww.secme.org for template

http://www.secme.org/

Don’t neglect the LANDSCAPING!

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

Yearly Reporting to SECME National


SECME “Compliance” InformationSince 1975 SECME, Inc. has continued its strong history of supporting

STEM education initiatives by positioning ourselves as the conduit to create alliances of K-12 schools, engineering universities, and industries and government agencies.

It is critical for SECME school and district programs, in partnership with the SECME National Office, to demonstrate value to our university and funding supporters. As a nonprofit organization that encourages inclusion not based on financial return on investment, it important that we establish other measures as “requirements” to be considered a “SECME Program.”

To be considered “compliant,” the requirements to be a participating SECME Program from the SECME National Office perspective include the following basic requisites:


SECME Compliance InformationNot all SECME programs have SECME Program Directors at the district-level. A goal for SECME National is to encourage district leadership to designate a SECME Program Director for all districts with more than three participating SECME schools.

School District Program DirectorsThe District Program Director has responsibility for guiding School Coordinators and for following:Registering new participating schools and updating the district profile in the

SECME National database for the current school year.Communicating with SECME National as to the status of district schools

participating in SECME.Working with School Coordinators to ensure school compliance.Working with a local University Partner to coordinate regional/state SECME

competition. Working with school principals, other district personnel, and the SECME National

Office to coordinate SECME teacher training and professional development through the Annual SECME Summer Institute.


SECME Compliance InformationAll SECME schools are required to have a point of contact, or School Coordinator, who is responsible for guiding a school SECME Program and for submitting data to the National Office. If a district has a Program Director (PD), the School Coordinator can assure program compliance by updating data after the PD has registered the school with SECME National. If a new school (only) does not have a Program Director, the lead SECME faculty member, or School Coordinator, can assure program compliance by updating data after the school’s principal has submitted a signed “Commitment” form to SECME National. National will register the school and the School Coordinator will then be able to access the online database for data submission.

School CoordinatorsSchool Coordinators have responsibility for the following:Updating school profile for the current school year in the SECME National database.Identifying students participating in SECME by registering new students and by

updating existing students in the SECME Student Management System database.Ensuring SECME students participate in a minimum of one SECME National

sanctioned competition (as a class project, at the school or local competition level, or at a regional competition level). Completing SECME National Annual Summer Report.Encouraging and facilitating SECME students to complete SECME National Student

Surveys.

AND… Don’t neglect the Engineer!SECME

Professional Development:

Annual Summer Institute

SECME Annual Summer Institute:Igniting Minds Through STEM Education

Brings ALL partners in the

SECME alliance together to collaborate

Addresses STEM activities

national-to-state alignment

Celebrates student and

teacher accomplishments

Addresses concerns

specific to all student achievement, especially underserved students

More Questions?

Contact the SECME National Office. We are here to help you with technical assistance.

404-894-3314

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