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STEM Forward

STEM Forward

STEM-Forward's main emphasis is on strengthening current pedagogy with research based best practices by providing professional development that focuses on STEM pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, STEM leadership, and standards alignment that includes collaboration and reflection.

 Stem Forward Overview

STEM Implementation & Instructional Excellence

  • Promote Integrated STEM Standards and implementation best practices.
  • Provide HQCM exemplars (High-Quality Instructional Materials) and implementation deep dives.
  • Differentiate instruction using HQCM to support students at, above, and below grade level.
  • Translate standards into actionable classroom and leadership practices.
  • Align curriculum both vertically and horizontally.

Professional Development & Leadership

  • Train Indiana educators on STEM integration via professional learning opportunities.
  • Apply adult learning theory to all professional development and ongoing support.
  • Coach leaders on providing instructional feedback and sustaining curriculum alignment.
  • Anchor content in evidence-based research with full citations and resources.

Community & Equity

  • Support underserved populations through targeted instructional strategies.
  • Build local capacity by fostering sustainable community and business partnerships.

NEW THIS YEAR! Tiered Programs

We now offer tiered oprions to fit your district’s specific needs! Don’t see an option tht’s right for you? Contact Laura Unsicker, and we will develop a custom plan. 

Tier 1

Cost: $5,000 for members

  • 1 day of in-person, collaborative professional development focused on strengthening best practices in integrated STEM
  • 1 day of onsite small group or individual classroom support
  • 1 whole group virtual zoom sessions (participants should be on individual devices)
  • Bi-Weekly office hours to support STEM leadership and teachers
  • Grade-level course content for professional learning to be implemented by district STEM leaders

Tier 2

Cost: $10,000 for members

  • 2 day of in-person, collaborative professional development focused on strengthening best practices in integrated STEM
  • 2 day of onsite small group or individual classroom support
  • 2 whole group virtual zoom sessions (participants should be on individual devices)
  • Bi-Weekly office hours to support STEM leadership and teachers
  • Grade-level course content for professional learning to be implemented by district STEM leaders

Tier 3

Cost: $15,000 for members

  • 3 day of in-person, collaborative professional development focused on strengthening best practices in integrated STEM
  • 3 day of onsite small group or individual classroom support
  • 2 whole group virtual zoom sessions (participants should be on individual devices)
  • 2 small group virtual zoom sessions
  • Guide the development of a STEM leadership team and support the strategic planning of STEM integration
  • Weekly office hours to support STEM leadership and teachers
  • 1 personalized planning session to assess the need in the district and scheduled needs assesements to guide future workshop sessions
  • Grade-level course content for professional learning to be implemented by district STEM leaders

Tier 4

Cost: $20,000 for members

  • 4 day of in-person, collaborative professional development focused on strengthening best practices in integrated STEM
  • 4 day of onsite small group or individual classroom support
  • 2 whole group virtual zoom sessions (participants should be on individual devices)
  • 3 small group virtual zoom sessions
  • Guide the development of a STEM leadership team and support the strategic planning of STEM integration
  • Weekly office hours to support STEM leadership and teachers
  • 1 personalized planning session to assess the need in the district and scheduled needs assesements to guide future workshop sessions
  • Grade-level course content for professional learning to be implemented by district STEM leaders

 If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Laura Unsicker.