STEAM Leadership Program
Comprehensive program focused on the integration of STEAM practices in upper-elementary to secondary classrooms.
STEAM Leadership Program Summer 2021 online. 2021-2022 school year will be blended. Online and in-person options! (35 participants will be accepted)
Please have your endorser complete the professional endorsement form with your application.
Applications are due Monday, May 31, 2021.
For more information about any of the KCI programs, please contact programs@krauseinnovationcenter.org.
What is STEAM Leadership?
The STEAM Leadership program is designed for pre-service teachers and educators at any level who want to grow as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) leaders in their schools, districts, and/or counties. The focus of the program will be on interdisciplinary science, technology, engineering, and math topics that will provide participants with an opportunity to integrate those disciplines into all of their curriculum.
Some of the topics discussed will include data science, computer science, educational technology, digital media and design, the 2021 Revised Mathematics Framework, and how STEAM subjects can be integrated with each other to create engaging and highly effective lessons.
What is the story behind it?
For several years, KCI has been running a dynamic program called Faculty Academy for Mathematics Excellence (FAME). The program focused on increasing teachers' content knowledge and teaching skills in key pre-algebra, algebra, and transformational geometry concepts for grades 6-12.
This past year, KCI wanted to broaden the scope of the program so that STEAM educators could better integrate multiple disciplines into their teaching. We also wanted to infuse leadership, because educators who go through the program will be better positioned to take on leadership roles in their respective schools and districts.
What are the requirements to apply?
- You must be involved with a teaching pre-service program in California or currently employed by a school district and hold a California Teaching Certificate
- You must commit to participating in all of the days of the summer intensive workshop as well as four follow-up days in during the 2021-2022 school year
- You must have the endorsement of your current principal or district administrator.
What do I receive as a result of participating in the program?
- A California State Certificate of Achievement in STEAM Instructional Leadership
- 12 Foothill College quarter units
What are the known dates and what do I do if accepted?
- 3-hour Spring Orientation, date TBD (will determine with those accepted)
- Summer intensive (synchronous and online) - June 22, June 24, June 29, July 1, July 6, and July 8 from 2 pm PST to 5 pm PST.
- 4 Follow-up sessions in 2021-2022 School year, dates TBD (hybrid)
- If accepted, you will need to pay $75 to secure your spot.
Our Instructors
Cristina Bustamante
STEAM Leadership Program Co-Director
Ed Campos
STEAM Leadership Program Co-Director