Board Meeting
January 29, 2013
Welcome
Board & Friends!
Our Agenda
11:30 - 12:15
Lunch & Networking
12:15 to 12:25
Welcome and Introductions:
12:25 to 12:40
Board Business
12:40 to 1:00
SC Science Standards - Dr. John Holton, SC SDE
1:10 to 1:20
iSTEM - Dr. Nan Dempsey, S2TEM Centers SC
1:20 to 1:30
Stretch & Networking
1:30 to 1:40
Science South - Stephen Welch
1:40 to 1:50
Science Plus - Mija Hood
1:50 to 2:00
CA2VES - Melissa Zelaya
2:00 to 2:10
ten80 Education - Beverly Simmons
2:10 to 2:30
Wrap Up, Q&A, and spare time if we are running behind.
2:30 to 3:00-ish
A tour of SIMT
Welcome and Introductions
INFORM
SC SUMMITS ON STEM EDUCATION
SUPPORT
STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION
INNOVATE
BIOBRIDGE, iSTEM, 3SP, iCOACH
RESEARCH
IQ-MS DISCIPLINARY LITERACY
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SCCMS FOUNDING PARTNERS
FUNDING PARTNERS
CURRENT PROGRAM PARTNERS
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13 Regional Mathematics & Science Hubs
• Scope of Work: 1993-98 Individual Leadership development. 1998-2003 School
Leadership Team development and SC LASER (science & math kits). As determined
by National Science Foundation.
• Oversight – SC Department of Education and local Advisory Boards.
The Hubs
1993 - 2003
8 Regional Mathematics & Science Centers
• Scope of Work: 2003-09: Instructional Coaching and standards implementation
as determined by SCDE.
• Oversight - SC Department of Education.
• SCCMS is formed.
Mathematics
& Science
Regional
Centers
2003 - 2009
8 Regional S2MART Centers
• Scope of Work: 2009-11 Instructional Coaching including literacy and multiple
projects serving Title 1 and Technical Assistance schools as determined by SCDE.
• Oversight - SC Department of Education & SCCMS
2009 - 2011
S2TEM Centers SC
• Scope of Work: Standards implementation, STEM school support, SC STEM plan, IQMS research and other efforts as identified by fee for service clients and grant funders.
• Oversight – SC Education Oversight Committee & SCCMS
Present
Board Action
Board Openings:
• Open - SC Business/Industry
• Open – DuPont
• Ex Officio – CU CWD
Start of 2012/12 - $117,485
Revenue to date: $2,768,143
Revenue pending: $181,709
Expended to date: $1,260,336
Encumbered: $2,423,632
(includes most expenditures)
Year end estimate - $500,000
Financial Report
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State Assistance Watch!
 SCDE Recommends X
 The EOC Recommends X
 The Governor Recommends X
 House Ways & Means ?
 Senate Finance ?
 Everybody is happy!
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SC Standards for Natural
Sciences & Engineering
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/TeacherEffectiveness/Standards-andCurriculum/ScienceStandardsRevisionInformationPage.cf
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Dr. John Holton
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iSTEM
Innovation Pilot
7 School Districts
9 Leadership Teams:
• 2 District Teams
• 4 Elementary Teams
• 2 Middle School Teams
• 1 High School Team
Engineers from:
• Fluor
• Lockheed Martin
S2TEM Centers SC Staff
iSTEM Goals
Leadership Teams will:
Learn about STEM partnership opportunities,
offerings, and instructional materials.
Engage in industry-based engineering
experiences, develop instructional plans,
and implement instructional materials
with an engineering focus.
iSTEM Outcomes
Educators with increased awareness of inclusive engineering
Focused STEM education strategies and resources
 Educators implementing inclusive, engineering-focused
STEM education strategies
 Students with greater awareness of and confidence in
engineering content and related skills
Science South
http://www.sciencesouth.org/
Stephen Welch
Science P.L.U.S.
http://www.ropermountain.org/P
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Mija Hood
CA2VES
Center for Aviation and Automotive Technical Education using Virtual E-Schools
SC A2 Virtual
School
Broadly
Disseminate
Melissa Zelaya
zelaya@clemson.edu
Increase access,
support
recruitment, and
improve learning
Sustainable
workforce impact
http://www.clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/cucwd/centers/caaves/index.html
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Beverly Simmons
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http://www.studentracingchallenge.co
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Next Steps for STEM Schools
September 30 to October 2, 2013
Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center – N. Charleston, SC
Registration opens February 15th:
http://www.nextstepsinscience.org
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SIMT Tour
http://www.simt.com/