Resources

STEM and STE(A)M Designation Rubric

The Tennessee STEM and STE(A)M School Designation Rubric is broken down into 5 key priority areas that thoroughly identify and define the STEM/STE(A)M attributes and levels of implementation within a well-rounded STEM/STE(A)M program.

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Sample Partnership Agreement Form

STEM and STE(A)M Designated Schools have developed strong partnerships with community, business, and higher ed partners in their regions. This sample partnership form identifies how the expectations for school partnerships.

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STEM Action & Sustainability Plan

Looking for guidance on how to develop a strong STEM/STE(A)M-focused school action plan? This document walks schools through each priority area of the STEM and STE(A)M Designation Rubric and asks essential questions to ensure your school’s action plan is comprehensive.

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Self-Assessment

Schools complete this document as part of Step 1. This Self-Assessment gives schools a starting point for evaluating their level of STEM integration into their school’s culture, instruction, and more. Access a Word Document here or PDF below.

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Designation Timeline

Download this timeline to begin the planning process for applying for STEM or STE(A)M Designation for the 2024-2025 cycle.

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STEM and STE(A)M Designation FAQs

This document will help answer your frequently asked questions about the STEM and STE(A)M School Designation process.

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STEM and STE(A)M Needs Assessment

This document is meant to for schools going through the Designation process on a 2 year plan.

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Project/Problem-Based Learning Template

This template has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Education and incorporates the essential components of a high quality PBL lesson/unit.

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Evaluation Crosswalk

Is your faculty unsure of how STEM and STE(A)M School Designation affects their performance evaluations? The Evaluation Crosswalk document identifies connections between the TEAM Administrator and TEAM Educator evaluation rubrics.

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Reimagining School Culture

This impact report highlights Tennessee’s efforts through the TSIN and Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) partnership to reimagine school culture through the lens of the TN STEM/STE(A)M School Designation model.

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STEM Competition Finder

Search for STEM competitions for all grade levels.

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Community Partner Advisory Board

This resource outlines the initial steps to create and plan for a community partner advisory board meeting. The primary objectives should be to listen, learn, and share insights with community partners.

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2023-24 Webinar Designation Webinar Series

Explore the 2023-2024 TN STEM and STE(A)M Designation Process. Schools can select to apply for STEM or STE(A)M Designation. The next webinar series is August 5-8, 2024. Registration links are on the Home page.

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2023-24 Webinar Designation Webinar Series

Explore the most recent updates to the TN STEM and STE(A)M Designation Process. This series will be updated as the webinar’s occur.

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