OPPORTUNITIES
Below is a running list of opportunities for STEM Innovator® Online Professional Development.
Benefits:
- Gain STEM Innovator® Certification
- Access to STEM Innovator® curriculum toolkit
- Industry and University partnerships
- Community collaboration
- Students’ college and career readiness
- Earn up to 5 graduate credits
- Offer college credit to High School Students
- Exclusive access to the STEM Innovator® Facebook Network group
Details:
- Educators learn how to infuse innovation, invention and entrepreneurial mindset into classroom and community practice
- 11 online professional development sessions beginning in January & June
- Implementation sessions August - December
- Invitation to STEM Innovator® Ed Camp held onsite at The University of Iowa each summer
Special pricing for January 2021: $399/person
IOWA EDUCATORS WILL NOT BE NOT BE CHARGED THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Spring 2021 Schedule: Meets for 11 sessions on Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm CST, between January 28 and May 13
STEM Innovator® Online Professional Development may be paid by educators individually or educators may bring in additional funding to help cover their costs. Ideas for funding include: state-wide economic development funds, school district funds, grant opportunities, business/industry partner sponsorships, and more. To secure funding, work with other team members at your school interested in joining STEM Innovator® Online Professional Development. ($5,000 value)