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Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CISE
MISSION
The mission of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) is to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to the forefront of K-16 education through leadership and service. CISE is a regional center focused on enabling transformative and inspiring STEM learning experiences. We engage with K-16 students as well as pre-service and in-service teachers. Our partnerships with schools, districts, community colleges, local and national organizations, philanthropic and industry leaders serve to broaden our impact across institutions and our local and global community.
Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CISE
GOALS
1. Serve as a model and regional resource center for K-12 STEM teachers, schools, and
districts
2. Increase the interest of K-16 students in STEM careers.
3. Increase the number of students in STEM majors.
4. Increase diversity in STEM majors.
5. Increase the success rate of students entering and completing STEM educational
programs.
6. Develop the next generation of highly-qualified and passionate STEM teachers who
will be the leaders in STEM teaching practices.
7. Increase the number of credentialed teachers in the STEM disciplines.
8. Inspire STEM teachers and assist them in improving their pedagogical practices.
9. Serve as model of aspiration in STEM teaching for other CSU campuses.
► Secured over $50 million in funding
► Developed a pipeline of undergraduate and graduate programs
► Prepared more math and science teachers than any other university
► Offer more support than any other program or university
► Offer on-going financial and academic support
Center For Innovation in STEM Education, CISE
► Offer comprehensive programs from recruitment, to training, to placement, to support
► Offer exciting research and
internship opportunities
► Offer a one-stop shop-we bring the university to you
► Have staff of over 50 people dedicated to supporting our scholars
Center For Innovation in STEM Education, CISE
CSI3 Director: Dr. Kamal Hamdan
► Our Programs Undergraduate
Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Noyce Scholars Program (NSP)
Credential/Masters Transition to Teaching Hybrid (TTTH) STEM Teachers in Advanced Residency (STAR) Secondary Special Education Teacher Intervention (SSETI)
Specialized Master Teacher Fellows (MTF) Pathways Academy Women in STEM Education (WiSE) Project Reach
The CA STEM Institute for Innovation & Improvement, CSI3
Pathways To Teaching
High School or Community College
Cred SS - M/Sc/E orCred SS - M/Sc + MA or
Cred MS + ISMA orCred SPE - E/M/Sc/H
Become Teacher Leaders & Teach at a High-Need School in a High-Need
Area
MSTI or Noyce Scholar or Project Reach
(1-2 years)
Transfer to
CSUDH
Earn B.S. in Math or Science or B.A. in LBS
w/ISMA or Other Majors
TTT Hybrid Intern or STAR Resident or SSETI Intern or
TED (MS, SS, SPED)
Become a lifelong learner: join TSI, PDA, Induction Cohort, MA
Cohorts
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
CSI3 Team
• Xiomara Benitez (CSI³ Coordinator)• Noemi Gonzalez (NSP & MSTI Program
Coordinator)• Cindy Medina (MTF & STAR Program
Coordinator)• Sandra Ramos (Pathways & Project Reach
Coordinator)• Kekai Bryant (TSI & PD & Support
Coordinator) • Laura Avendano (Lab School & Support
Coordinator)• Alexandra Mena (STEM Undergraduate
Specialist)• Coral Bedolla (Assistant to the Director)• Karen Valle (Student Services Specialist)• Stephanie Estrada (Admissions
Coordinator)• Janette Benitez (Graphic Designer)
• Andrea (Student Assistant-Admissions)
• Dulce Ortega (Student Assistant-Admissions)
• Yolanda Montes (Student Assistant-Recruitment)
• Jocelyn Joyas (Student Assistant-Undergraduate Programs)
• Carla Rodriguez ((Student Assistant-Undergraduate Programs)
• Arianna Huerta (Student Assistant-Graduate Programs)
• Danielle Pena (Student Assistant-Recruitment)
• Deena Al-Suhaimi (Student Assistant-TED Office)
• Shanae Lee ((Student Assistant-CSI3 Front Counter)
• Crystal Carranza (Student Assistant-Director)
• Ivan Contreras (Student Assistant-Technology)
• Eric Adolphus (Student Assistant-Gerenal)
• Jessica Morales (Student Assistant-MSTI & NSP)
Off Campus Team Members:• Lab School Personnel: Marci
Huezo, Edwardo Melendrez, Shakara Brembri, James Borden;
• Lead Teachers: Gage MS, Orchard Academy, Bell HS, and Heber MS
• CSI³ Faculty: Cecilia Duenas, Tina Perry, Eric Renfro, …
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
What is the Noyce Scholars Program (NSP)?
► It is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant- Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
► Its purpose is to increase the number of highly qualified math/science teachers in hard-to-staff schools and to increase diversity in math & science majors
► It is a grant that will provide up to $10,000 per year in scholarships over the next five years to eligible upper division students enrolled in CSU Dominguez Hills
► It is a partnership between the College of Education (COE), College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences (CNBS), Community Colleges and School Districts
Noyce Scholars
► Individualized academic plan & pathway to becoming a math or science teacher
► Ongoing advising & support: Meet regularly with a Noyce advisor to track your progress
► Serve as a student teacher (instructional assistant-paid assignment) in a math or science classroom with a CSI3 Teacher and gain first-hand experience in the classroom
► Financial Support: Receive up to $10,000 per year for up to 2 years (junior or senior year) and qualify for a TEACH grant ($4,000)
► Participate in a CSI3 Credential Program after obtaining your undergraduate degree
Noyce Benefits
► Be a single-subject Math or Science major (junior or senior)
► Be in good standing with the university (full-time student, minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative or 3.0 in the last 30 units; complete major requirements in 2 years)
► Be willing to participate as a student teacher in partner schools for two years
► Qualify for any form of financial aid
► Pass interview with selection committee
► MUST AGREE TO TEACH IN ONE OF OUR PARTNER HIGH NEED SCHOOLS FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS
Noyce Eligibility
► The goal of MSTI is to expand the capacity to recruit, prepare, support, and retain highly qualified middle and high school teachers to teach in high-need secondary schools within the communities served by CSUDH
► MSTI is a support program which provides counseling, academic, financial, and placement support
► Under MSTI, students can obtain either their Multiple Subjects Preliminary Credential with an Introductory Subject Matter Authorization (ISMA) in either math or science (MSTI scholars) or they can obtain a single subject preliminary credential in math or science
► ISMA is an authorization that may be added to your preliminary teaching credential (It allows you to teach the subject matter content (e.g. math or science) to grades 9 or below)
MSTI Overview
► Ongoing advising & support
► CSET Preparation (Single Subject-Math & Science)
► Accelerated credential program (single-subject option)
► Early contracts & job placement
As undergrads, serve as a teacher assistant in math/science classrooms and
gain first-hand experience
After graduation, job placement in partner districts as a full-time teacher
► Individualized course of study to complete your ISMA in math or science
► Financial Support (qualify for up $30,000 through CSI3 Credential Programs)
MSTI Benefits
The Project Reach Program is intended to…
► Develop independent & lifelong learners
► Help students develop self-confidence & improve study skills
► Strive to place qualified college students with high-need students
► Support students in order to achieve success
Project Reach
Criteria
► GPA – minimum 2.75
► Be proficient in the content area
► Pass interview
► Take diagnostic exam
► Cleared TB test & certificate of clearance
Project Reach
We are looking for…
► Current college students to tutor:
► K-2nd grade: (multiple subject)
► 9th – 12th grade (mathematics, science, English, social science, Spanish)
► Lead tutors
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
► Spring/Summer
2016
► University Intern
► Credential Only
► 12 months
► Online curriculum
with some face-to-
face
► $5,000 + TEACH
Grant
► Lab School
Participation
► Earn full time pay
& benefits
TTT Hybrid TTT (Face to Face)
STAR SSETI
► Summer 2016
► University Intern
► Credential Only
► 12 months
► Face-to-Face
► $5,000 + TEACH
Grant
► Earn full salary &
benefits
► Open to Math,
Science, & English
► Summer 2016
► Residency (student
teaching)
► Credential & Masters
► 15 months
► Face-to-Face
► $30,000 + TEACH Grant
► Semester-long internship
► Summer 2016
► University Intern
► Credential Only
► 12 months
► $7,250 + TEACH
Grant
► Earn full salary &
benefits
► Open to Math,
Science, English, &
Social Science
►Help with your application process to CSUDH
►Obtain ongoing advisement & support
► Courses taught by CSUDH faculty and district personnel
► Help with job placement (resume/interview skills preparation/application)
► Our teachers are assigned teacher assistants (first year teachers)
► Conduct structured observations and gain hands-on experience through our Saturday
lab schools and summer lab schools
► Meet with other cohort members in seminars throughout the semester to reflect on
and discuss your observations
► Professional development academy (PDA) designed just for you! Grow as a
professional
and learn from the experts
TTT STAR SSETIProgram Benefits
► Complete preliminary credential program in just 1YEAR (3 semesters)
► $5,000 stipend (plus TEACH grant)
► This is an intern program – you will earn full salary and benefits as a teacher while completing your credential courses online.
► Work under the guidance of a Master Teacher
► Complete preliminary credential and Masters in 15 months (4 semesters)
► Participate in a semester long internship to gain applied knowledge
► $30,000 stipend (plus TEACH grant)
► Specialized knowledge in Response to
Intervention (RTI)
► Complete preliminary credential program in just 1YEAR (3 semesters)
► SETTI teachers are assigned teacher
assistants during first year
► $7,250 stipend (plus TEACH grant)
Specific Program Benefits
TTT Hybrid SSETISTAR
Sample Daily Schedule8:00-8:30 Instructional Teams briefing (go over plan for the day)8:30-9:00 Instructional Teams Prep time in classroom9:00-10:20 Session I (Math or science**)10:20-10:40 Break10:40-12:00 Session II (math or science)12:00-12:30 Instructional Teams meeting/reflection12:30-1:00 Lead Team meeting/reflection
All pre-service observation hours will be conducted at the STEM Lab School You must attend an orientation before starting Lab School. More details will be
given after program admission.
STEM Lab School Details
More STEM Programs
• FUSE• WISE• CISE• STEM in Action-A Kids
Conference• Pi Day• STEM in Education
Conference • Women in STEM Series• CISE Summer Bridge• STEM Day at Community
College
See you all soon
We Look Forward To Working With You!
MSTI NSP Project Reach TTT STAR SSETI at CSUDH
310.243.2634 |[email protected]
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