Self-Assessment
Intent to Apply
Apply for the Tennessee STEM School Designation and join a community of innovative educators and students. Intent to apply closes on September 12, 2024.
Develop a STEM/STE(A)M Leadership Team
It is recommended that schools interested in applying for STEM and STE(A)M Designation develop a STEM/STE(A)M Leadership Team that includes administrators and lead teachers. Schools with a team approach have been the most successful at creating a strong STEM/STE(A)M Action Sustainability Plan. (Google Docs)
Complete the Self-Assessment
Together, the STEM/STEAM Leadership Team, assess their current level of STEM/STE(A)M implementation based upon the attributes within the STEM and STE(A)M Designation Rubric. Word version can be accessed here. Teams should complete all sections of the self-assessment and submit that document in the form below. You can access a PDF and Word version of the Self-Assessment. All documents are also available on the Resources Page.
Please note that updates are forthcoming to the Rubric and Self-Assessment for Attribute 2.3 to reflect the new Computer Science requirements. For more information about Computer Science and the new Computer Science Legislation, please visit our Computer Science website.
Submit the Intent to Apply Form
TSIN staff will contact schools that submit their self-assessment through the intent to apply form below. An initial phone call will be scheduled to discuss the self-assessment responses and the next steps of the application process.
The “Intent to Apply” for the 2025 cycle will open in July 31 and closes September 12th.
A TSIN Representative Will Contact You
Schools will be contacted on a rolling basis as “Intent to Apply” forms are received. Be sure to use an email address that you check frequently in the below form. Thank you.
