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Need Base Assessment
Research the needs base of the students in our community. Also look at current curriculum to look at how STEAM can be supported in the different area. -
Create Staff/ Parent Survey
Two different surveys created to be distributed to parents and staff. Surveys necessary to gather feedback and share with school site. -
Develop Team
Recruit school staff to present idea. In addition, share vision and gather feedback of support. -
Space at School Site
Look at space needed in the school site. Goal is to see if the lab can be supported at the school site. See if shelves are needed to hold the materials. -
Create a Budget for STEAM LAB maker space and supplies
Include stakeholders such as budgeting team and Lead Teachers. Develop vision and look at what to teach in order to gather supplies and materials needed. -
Second Meeting with Teachers
Revisit with Teachers recruited for STEAM LAB. Discuss possible ideas, and curriculum for STEAM LAB. -
Teacher Training
Teacher Training to support implementation of STEAM at school site. Additionally look into professional development and conference lead teachers can attend. -
Revisit with Lead Teachers
Talk with Lead Teachers so they can begin to discuss ideas with staff on trainings attended. Also Set opening day to begin Maker space STEAM LAB -
Prepare Makerspace for STEAM LAB
Begin to purchase materials to create Maker space lab. -
Open DAY for Maker space for STEAM LAB
Open Maker space STEAM LAB for teachers and students to use. Invite students families and community members.
