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STEAM Leadership Program

Master the art of the Integrated Classroom
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12 Quarter Units

This program helps you teach what you already teach in a more engaging, hands-on, and connected way. You’ll walk away with real lessons, practical tools like AI and whiteboards, and strategies you can use immediately. You don’t need to be a STEAM expert, just someone willing to try something new.

Who is this for: TK-12th-grade educators – a STEAM lab is not a requirement!

Stated impact from our participants:

  • 91% student engagement increase
  • 96% recommend
  • 97% would share with others

2026-2027 Dates

STEAM Days will run from 9 am to 3 pm. Instructors will confirm the dates.

  • June 24 – June 26, 2026 @ the KCI
  • June 29 – June 20, 2026 (virtual)
  • October 10, 2026 @ the KCI
  • December 5, 2026 (virtual)
  • January 23, 2027, @ the KCI
  • February 27, 2027, @ the KCI

Unlock the KCI Lending Library

Don’t let a lack of equipment stall your innovation. As a STEAM Leadership participant, you can check out high-end technology for two weeks at a time—totally free.

  • Robotics: 10 LEGO Spike Prime kits & 16 Spheros.

  • Computing: 10 Piper Computer Kits.

  • Coding: Full class sets (25) of Micro:bits.

Borrow. Teach. Return. Repeat. It’s the ultimate way to pilot new tech and provide equitable access to every student in your classroom.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Artificial Intelligence Integration
  • Computer Science & Coding
  • Identity and Belonging in STEM
  • Integration of ART into STEM
  • Design Thinking
  • Laboratory Design
  • Non-Violent Communication
  • Constructivist Listening
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

Skills You'll Gain

Program Instructors

  • Cristina Bustamante
    Cristina Bustamante
    Educator and Coach
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    Cristina Bustamante is currently an AVID and math teacher in the Alum Rock Union School District. She is a Co-President of the Silicon Valley CUE Board, and she is an active member of the CUE organization.
  • Ed Campos
    Ed Campos
    Consultant
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    Ed Campos Jr. is a full-time consultant through ECJ Consulting and Executive Director of the nonprofit, Campo Creativo. A former high school math and computer science teacher, Ed now designs brain-friendly, joyful STEAM professional learning experiences for students, parents. and educators. One of his true blessings is to be the Assistant Director of the STEAM…

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Summer-intensive Week

  • Land and Body Acknowledgement
  • Storytelling
  • Equity Leadership Framework
  • Equity Imperative
  • Concept Mapping
  • SEL Practices
  • Phenomena in NGSS
  • Designing a Lantern (Geometry and Art)
  • Building Thinking Classrooms
  • Community and STEAM Leadership
  • Four Art Processes
  • Eight Mathematical Practices
  • ISTE Student Standards
  • NGSS Science and Engineering Practices
  • Anchor ELA Standards
  • Design Thinking in the Engineering process
  • Artificial Intelligence and STEAM Lesson Planning
  • Math Language Routine for Language Learners
  • Micro:bits and Computer Science

Follow-ups

  • Integration of computer science in STEAM
  • Integration of engineering in STEAM
  • Integrated Unit Development
  • Genius Hour Projects
  • Project work time

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