Northwest Ohio Hub-Deep Dive into STEM Designation

STEM Deep Dive: Charting Your Path to STEM & STEAM Designation-A Daylong Professional Development Workshop for Innovative Educators

Presented by: The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) & The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education (NWO) at Bowling Green State University

Is your school ready to lead the way in innovation?

For schools pursuing official STEM or STEAM Designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, understanding the Designation Rubric and STEM Quality Model is your essential first step. Join us for an immersive, in-person workshop designed to turn the rubric from a document into a roadmap for your school’s success.

What You Will Gain:

• Deep-Dive Analysis: Explore the three core domains of the STEM Quality Model.
• Expert Guidance: Receive personalized support to assess your school’s current readiness.
• Strategic Planning: Leave with a clear plan for the next steps on your designation journey.
• Continuous Improvement: Learn how to use the framework to sustain high-quality, student-centered learning.

Exploring the Three Domains of Excellence

The Model provides a clear statewide framework to help schools design, implement, and sustain high-quality student center STEM and STEAM learning and serves as a guiding foundation for schools committed to innovation, real world learning and transformative educational practices.

We will break down the statewide framework that defines best practices in STEM/STEAM education:

• Domain 1: Culture for Learning – Cultivating innovation, inquiry, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Domain 2: Teaching and Learning – Implementing rigorous, integrated, and problem-based instruction.
• Domain 3: Pathways to Success in Careers – Building strategic partnerships that bridge the classroom and the workforce.

Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators, School Administrators, and Curriculum Staff

Space is limited to ensure personalized support for every school team.

Light morning refreshments and lunch provided.