Join Karen Lippy, PEI Faculty, Chad Mullen Lower Columbia FieldSTEM Coordinator & Julie Tennis, Coastal Region FieldSTEM Coordinator, for a two-day FieldSTEM Teacher Leader Institute designed to initiate the implementation of FieldSTEM while addressing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core State Standards & Environmental Sustainability Standards.  This workshop is intended for formal K-12 teacher leaders from invited districts.

Participants will:

• Experience the FieldSTEM model which includes:

          – Performance tasks and FieldSTEM notebooks, using science content, to improve ELA and STEM achievement

         – Authentic, locally relevant field investigations

• Develop high-impact field experiences, including:

       – Pre- and post-lessons to enrich student learning

       – Identifying community collaborators

• Receive mentored planning time with examples of how districts have implemented FieldSTEM across grade levels
• Assess your current FieldSTEM implementation and create an action plan
• Receive:

           – 12 Washington State Approved STEM Clock Hours—at no cost!

            – Three PEI Guides

            – Post-workshop support from your PEI regional FieldSTEM Coordinator

Participants are eligible to earn a $150 stipend  — details provided at the workshop.

Please note that this workshop is intended for formal K-12 teacher leaders from invited districts.