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Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Registration
Through a partnership between the Texas Education Agency and Learning Undefeated, the Texas Mobile STEM Lab will provide STEM engagement opportunities for students during the 2022-2023 school year. The mobile lab provides engaging, hands-on educational experiences for K-8 students and teachers using a custom-outfitted STEM learning space.
The application to request to participate in the Mobile STEM Lab is now open. All Texas public schools which offer classes for grades K-8 are eligible to register for a free visit during the 2022-2023 school year. The last day to register is on May 27, 2022. At least one school district from each educational region will receive a visit.
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Public Comment Period for STEM Courses
At the April 2022 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the SBOE approved for first reading and filing authorization proposed new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for kindergarten-grade 8 technology applications, CTE computer science courses, and CTE cybersecurity courses. The SBOE is scheduled to consider the proposed new TEKS for second reading and final adoption at its June 2022 meeting.
The official public comment periods for these TEKS opened May 6, 2022, and will conclude June 10, 2022.
Public Comment Webpage
Texas Online Course Reviewers Needed
Do you want to make a difference in the quality of courses offered through the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN)? Do you want to earn a stipend and build your resume in the process? Quality Matters, Inc. (QM) conducts course reviews for the TXVSN and is looking for certified, Texas educators to join the review team. Apply to become a QM certified course reviewer today.
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Events
Texas Mobile STEM Lab:
April 15-May 27: Texas Mobile STEM Lab Registration Window
June 17: Texas Mobile Lab 2022-2023 Schedule Announced
State Board of Education:
May 6-June 10: Public Comment Period for CTE Computer Science Courses, CTE Cybersecurity Courses, K-8 Technology Applications TEKS
June 14-17: SBOE June Meeting
Lone Star STEM Grant:
May 4-July 5: Continuation Grant Application Window
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Statewide STEM Professional Development
Across Texas, Education Service Centers are gearing up for summer training. Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the TEA Statewide STEM training this summer.
K-12 State-wide STEM Leadership and Teacher Training
TEA is excited to announce during the summer of 2021 each ESC across Texas will be offering K-12 STEM Leadership and Teacher training to support STEM education in Texas. Check local ESC workshop catalogs for the dates of these trainings.
STEM Leadership Training
This two-day immersive professional development prepares campus administrators to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their districts and campuses. Participants will learn by doing, engaging directly in the instructional approaches most critical to the STEM endeavor: project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking.
STEM Teacher Training
This three-day professional development prepares teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing them directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high-impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking.
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STEM Teacher (T) and Leadership (L) Training Dates:
ESC 1 (T) July 29-30 (L) August 8
ESC 3 (T) June 14-15 (L) June 17
ESC 4 (T) May 17-18 (T) July 27-28 (L) July 25-26
ESC 7 (T) July 18-19 (L) July 20
ESC 12 (T) June 29-July 1 (L) July 21-22
ESC 15 (T) June 8-10 (T) July 11-13 (L) June 6
ESC 18 (T) June 7 (L) June 1
ESC 20 (T) June 11 (T) June 18 (L) June 25
Contact the ESC STEM Lead for training details.
(Pictured Below: Region 4 teachers attending the Statewide STEM Teacher Training)
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Federal STEM Highlight
My STEM Adventure App The Department’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)-funded the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education (STEMIE) Center and created My STEM Adventure App. The app is a fully accessible/born accessible app that will guide families or other adults in children’s lives to engage in STEM activities with young children from birth to 5 years old. The app provides step-by-step guidance for families or teachers to lead young children, including those with disabilities, on adventures in their homes or neighborhoods to learn about STEM. The prototype is now available and has been tested with families and practitioners with young children with disabilities. STEMIE is continuing to develop more adventures and additional accessibility features this year.
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Southside ISD Texas Mobile STEM Visit and STEM Night
Southside ISD's Heritage Elementary had 373 students from 3rd-5th grade explore and learn on the Texas Mobile STEM Lab. Students designed solutions for engineering problems dealing with pollination, flooding, balance, and circuitry. After a week in the lab, students brought their families to participate in the Texas Mobile STEM Night. About 63 Heritage family members enjoyed building prototypes together and touring the Texas Mobile Lab. The picture features Heritage Elementary families at the STEM Night kick-off meeting.
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Medina ISD Texas Mobile STEM Visit
The Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory stopped in Region 20 during the month of April. About 272 LaCoste Elementary K-5 students visited the mobile lab. The K-2nd grade students enjoyed STEM design challenges anchored in the storybooks The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, Jack and the Beanstalk by Carol Ottolenghi, and Magnets Push Magnets Pull by David Adler. The 3rd-5th graders put on their engineering hats to design hand pollinators and redesigned a toy using their knowledge of circuits. The picture features Desurae Matthews leading LaCoste students through the pollination design challenge.
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The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
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