New STEM Program Information
Review Admin Guide and Complete Form 2 below:
Professional Development
New Teacher Training Information
Teachers new to CareerTech attend new teacher trainings to become familiar with CareerTech and network with other STEM teachers.
Oklahoma Summit
Annually CareerTech teachers attend Oklahoma Summit. Oklahoma Summit is a collaborative conference planned by OkACTE and CareerTech.
STEM Courses
CareerTech STEM Programs teach STEM approved courses and schools report all courses using 8000 level codes. Link to course description guide is below:
Technology Student Association
All CareerTech teachers are required to maintain an active CareerTech Student Organization, with TSA serving as the aligned organization for STEM. An active TSA chapter includes electing officers, developing and carrying out a yearly program of work, attending the Fall Leadership Conference, and competing at the State Leadership Conference. Full time STEM instructors should not have extracurricular duties beyond TSA responsibilities and standard school supervisory duties.
Advisory Committee
CareerTech Programs must hold at least one advisory committee meeting each year. The committee should help with curriculum and equipment decisions.
Reports
STEM Teacher are required to submit data about their programs annually.
- 412 Reports - spending report for pervious year
- Salary & Scheduling - courses, teacher certification and salary
- CESI - enrollment in teacher course
- Follow Up - impact of dollars on student success
Funding
STEM Program 412 Annual Funding: $9500 equipment, supplies, professional develop
STEM Teacher 411 Annual Stipend: $2200
Lottery Grants: $15,000 Annually (receive every other year)
Innovative Grants: up to $50,000 for two years (opens every two years)
