Science ATL’s STEM Forward program supports the deepening of STEM programming within Metro Atlanta schools by addressing their exceptional needs in STEM. From developing STEM programming to pursing STEM certification and expanding schools’ STEM presence in their community, STEM Forward seeks to stand in the gap for underrepresented communities seeking to expand their students’ engagements with STEM.
STEM Forward establishes teams of educators and student leaders in more than two dozen schools to partner with STEM professionals and shape the future of STEM education both within and beyond the school walls.
Expectations for STEM Professionals
Benefits for STEM Professionals
Participation Requirements
All STEM professionals and educators are required to:
- Participate in required events:
- September 13- In Person Kickoff and Training Session (9am-3pm, Attendance is mandatory)
- November 15- In Person Fall Conference (9am-3pm, Attendance is mandatory)
- February 13- In Person Spring Conference(9am-3pm, Attendance is mandatory)
- Monthly Virtual Meetings October – May.
- Monthly Partnership Check-In Call (partners and program facilitators)
- May/June – In Person Closing Ceremony (3pm-6pm)
- May 31- End-of-year Survey due
- Commit an additional 4 hours per month from September to May to plan, implement, document, and reflect on monthly classroom or virtual engagements. These hours include regular monthly planning/reflection calls with your partner.
- Communicate effectively and regularly with your team.
- Submit brief monthly activity reports and mid- and end-of-year surveys.
