Educator Professional Learning Program (STEM Studio)

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Educator Professional Learning Program is a hands-on professional learning program that supports the creation of active, student-centered STEM learning environments with proven inquiry-based practices. Educators experience model lessons and activities, collaborate with peers to design inquiry-based activities and leave with resources to immediately enhance their classrooms.

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Program Activities

Educators

Participate in workshops centered on inquiry-based, student-centered STEM learning

Access resources to improve student engagement in meaningful STEM learning experiences

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Increase confidence in implementing proven STEM practices in classrooms

Increase knowledge and skills for creating inquiry-based STEM lessons

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Changes in teacher approaches to teaching about STEM concepts, practices, and careers in their classrooms

Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence)

Program Data

Educators

379 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category	Count	%
Educator Elementary	96	25.3%
Educator Middle	46	12.1%
Educator High	83	21.9%
Educator Multiple Grades	103	27.2%
Educator Undergrad	23	6.1%
Educator Grade Not Listed	28	7.4%

Educator Type

Category	Count	%
Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff	13	3.4%
Educator Position - School Administrator	4	1.1%
Educator Position - Teacher	263	69.4%
Educator Position - Other	99	26.1%

Military-Connected Educators

Category	Count	%
Military-Connected Educator	15	4%
Not military connected educator	364	96%