Smithsonian K-12 Science Education Action Planning Institute

  • A screenshot of four people presenting on zoom as part of the 2021 Action Planning Institute

Smithsonian K-12 Science Education Action Planning Institute

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The Smithsonian Science Education Center's (SSEC) Action Planning Institute is a fully virtual program designed to address pressing issues in STEM education. Through a series of live and asynchronous meeting opportunities, individuals and teams have the opportunity to tackle the challenge of ensuring K-12 science education serves the needs of all teachers and learners, whether it is taking place online, in the classroom, or in a hybrid learning environment. Participants and presenters share their experiences, expertise, and lessons learned. Participants then created action plans to articulate meaningful connections between their knowledge and practice.

This institute is designed for educators, parents, community members, and industry stakeholders dedicated to providing high quality K-12 teaching and learning for all. Participants attend as individuals or teams with members of their school, district or organization. 

For questions about upcoming Action Planning Institutes, please contact Katherine P. Blanchard at BlanchardKP@si.edu

Example program structures and sessions

Institute Objectives: 

  • Investigate what innovation looks like in K-12 STEM education in 2022   

  • Explore how we can meet the needs of our students and educators by elevating diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI) in STEM education.   

  • Discover how STEM Education for Sustainable Development (STEM4SD) can prepare our students for a changing planet. 

  • Identify how the Smithsonian Science Education Center can be a resource to STEM educators to help them meet the immediate needs of their students and communities.   

  • Engage with a community of educators from across the globe who are committed to high-quality K-12 STEM teaching and learning.  

Institute Agenda:

For an accessible version of the agenda please click here.

 

Special Thanks to our 2020 Funders and Supporters:

To read about the 2020 Action Planning Institute, please see our report here.

Support for the programs that are a part of the 2021 Action Planning Institute is generously provided by:

Johnson & Johnson, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Shell Oil Company, General Motors, and Carolina Biological Supply Company logos

We are especially grateful to our colleagues and collaborators for helping make this program possible:

Access Smithsonian, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access (SCLDA), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)