A Primer on Integrating STEM Into Your School’s Curriculum

What is STEM and why should it matter to school boards?

STEM is more than an acronym for "Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics." It's a teaching and learning delivery method enabling students to make connections beyond discipline boundaries. It is motivating and creates a setting for problem solving and systems thinking and fosters greater student achievement. A strong STEM program helps students develop leadership qualities and skills that will prepare them to meet the challenges and needs of tomorrow's workforce.

The local school board is ultimately responsible for setting policy, determining how these subjects are taught in public schools, and forbuilding community support. School board members and charter school trustees need to be part of the conversation.

This program will cover everything board members need to know about STEM including:

• The role of the board
• Questions to ask the superintendent
• Components of a successful STEM program
• Funding of STEM programs
• And more.

All programs run from 7—9 p.m. with registration and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will earntwo Board Member Academy credits for participating in this program.

Please join us at a date and location convenient for you:

November 14, 2012

Northern Highlands Regional High School, Allendale

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November 29, 2012

Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing

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December 3, 2012 (Rescheduled from November 5)

Lindenwold High School, Lindenwold

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December 6, 2012

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft

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School Board Members and charter school trustees may register themselves for this training program by using the links above. For questions on registration, please email callcenter@njsba.org.

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