GROWING WHAT WORKS:

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• GROWING WHAT WORKS

IN SUPPORT OF THE AMSTEC BILL AND THE 2006 AMSTI
BUDGET REQUEST
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• Roots in the NASAs Linking Leaders Program
• Non-profit formed in 1998
• One of 35 state-based education coalitions
  (NASSMC)
• Mission to facilitate communication among its
  stake-holder/members
• Education - 68
• Business - 20
• Public Policy - 12

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Partnerships and People are Key
A K-20 Focus AMSTEC is working with the the
University Systems Office and the Alabama
Department of Education to build industry and
policy support for excellent STEM education
practices.
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Current Corporate Involvement
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An Integrated Stakeholders Approach to ..

• .changing attitudes toward and perceptions of
  math, science and technology in the 21st century
  workforce

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Stakeholder Forums

• Conducting local forums
• Huntsville
• Phenix City (NES)
• Tuscaloosa
• 1 in each of 11 in-service districts
• Resulting in four regional forums and one
  state-wide Summit

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• Huntsvilles Vision
• An integrated group of stakeholders
  that creates the environment and implements
  actions that result in a culture of creative,
  skilled, technically engaged people locally,
  regionally and nationwide.

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Huntsvilles Integrated Stakeholder
Approach
GOALS/STRATEGIES
Secure commitment from representatives of all
stakeholder groups
Align resources that impact culture change
Ensure ongoing relevance and impact
Develop or identify an organization to provide
for implementation

• STAKEHOLDERS
• Government policy makers and users federal,
  state, local
• Industry large and small businesses wide range
  of products and services
• Parents
• Educators teachers, principles, administrators
  public, private, and parochial
• Media newspaper, television, and radio
  popular culture outlets
• Students K-12, undergraduate, and graduate
• Community organizations clubs, associations,
  libraries, science centers, etc.
• Health care, law enforcement, social services

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Stakeholder Forums

• Summit teams will build a state-wide strategic
  plan based on stakeholders perceived needs and
  challenges

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STATE SUMMIT
Strategic Plan for Math, Science, And
Technology Education
Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Education
Coalition
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COMPONENTS FOR EFFECTIVENESS
GROWING WHAT WORKS Quality Mathematics,
Science, and Technology Education for all Students
Research-Based Curriculum
Mentoring, follow-up and classroom support
Materials Support
Assessment and Evaluation
Professional Development
Community Support
Administrative Leadership
Integrated Stakeholder Involvement
Leadership and Assistance for Science Education
Reform
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Student Achievement
Improved Instruction
Effective K-12 School Infrastructure
Theory of Action for Instructional Improvement
Integrated Stakeholder Buy-in
Vision for Effective Learning Teaching
Research, Best Practices Data
As modified from the work of the NSRC LASER
Center
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NEXT STEPS for legislators

• Support AMSTECs bill providing legislative
  authority to act on behalf of systemic STEM
  education reform activities (like AMSTI)
• Commit yourself or a representative to
  participate in local work sessions/forums
• Define within your stakeholder community -
  government and policymakers - your needs and
  challenges in creating a 21st century workforce
• Be prepared to support AMSTIs 15M request in
  the 2006 Board of Educations budget

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Contact information

• Robin L. Denson, Ph.D.
• Executive Directorc/o National Space Science and
  Technology Center
• 320 Sparkman Drive
• Huntsville, AL 35803
• denson_at_nsstc.uah.edu