STEM CAN Presentations

Paloma Garcia- Lopez and Jerry Valadez present on the Maker Education Intiative. This presentation identifies what Making is, the linkages between Making and STEM learning, and how to implement Making at the ground level. They also identify several valuable resources for anyone interested in incorporating Making into their out-of-school time program.

You for Youth

Professional Development for After School Science

Barbara Hillacker and Gina McGovern from the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality provide a brief overview of the STEM Youth Program Quality Assessment.

Phyllis Westrup from Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) gave a presentation at our February STEM Committee meeting about all of the great resources that RAFT has to offer. These resources include: idea sheets, tips sheets, professional development opportunities, STEM activity videos and much more. 

Kirk Brown from San Joaquin County Office of Education gave a very informative presentation on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The presentation focuses on the three dimensions of the NGSS and specifically how after school can help support these standards. 

Jessica Neely, Project Manager for Science Education for KQED, presented at our December 7, 2012 STEM Committee Meeting. Jessica presented on all of the valuable resources that KQED has to offer to educators.

In this webinar segment from the December 7th, 2012 STEM Committee Meeting, Dr. Joanne Hynes-Hunter presents on how to combine STEM education with physical activities.