WNC LASER2011-2014

WNC School Systems

Increase students’ interest in STEM

Improve academic achievement related to STEM

Increase community support for STEM in schools

Increase school system awareness of local STEM careers

Short Term Goals

Long Term Outcomes

Increase enrollment in advanced STEM courses

Improve science performance across WNC to above state and national averages

Long Term Goals

Encourage development of life-long science learners

Develop kit repository in WNC in conjunction with sustainable funding for school systems

Activities for WNC LASER Professional

development for participants 4th-8th grade from Center for Inquiry Based Learning from Durham, NC

Kits will be distributed after training to participants

NC State Science House’s Michelle Benigno will provide support to teachers during the school year. Further professional development and individual support included.

Administrative training included so they have an understanding of content and instruction.

2012-2013 Activities

July 31 10:00-3:00 Friday Center Meeting at WRESA for LASER leadership team

Participant TrainingOct. 8,9, and 10 at

WRESARegistration will be on

WRESA website in August

District level leaders meetings:

September 27 @ Fall Leadership Meeting

Oct. 18 @curriculum council

January 17 @ curriculum council

March 21 @ curriculum council