Model: School/program leadership participates annually in a face-to-face and at least quarterly in an active, online network of schools or school leaders which addresses STEM education issues.
9.1 - Collaboration in Network of Schools
STEM Coach meetings are held each month in Cabarrus County. The location of these meetings rotates among our four STEM schools giving coaches and STEM leads an opportunity to observe the culture and activities at each school. During the coaches meetings, the county STEM director, Bridget Jones, leads discussions focused on action steps to increase participation in the STEM pipeline, collaboration between STEM schools, improving STEM instruction (focus on NC Attribute Rubric), building community partnerships, allocating funds and best practices being utilized at each school. Members attending the meetings always include the District STEM Coordinator, STEM Coaches from each school, and occasionally administration and other district leaders.
Example of Coaches Meeting Notes. Notes are kept on a google doc for all coaches, and STEM leads to access as necessary.
STEM Coach Meeting Members
Bridget Jones, Disctrict STEM Director
Brenda Eason, STEM Coach, Patriots
Megan McNutt, STEM Coach, JN Fries Magnet Middle
Laura Cabaniss, STEM Coach, Coltrane-Webb
Bethany Gregory, STEM Coach, Central Cabarrus