Middle/High Afterschool STEM Fellows Program Professional Development Opportunity – Jan 10

The Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF’s) Middle/High Afterschool STEM Fellows Program is a professional development series designed for Middle and High School District of Philadelphia (SDP) staff who work in public schools and wish to take their programs from concept to execution. We are seeking individuals who wish to enhance an existing or create a new afterschool program, administer programs or work directly with students. PEF’s McKinney Center for STEM Education will offer hands-on learning, peer support, and an opportunity to complete a practical Capstone Project.

Goals:

* Equip participants with content knowledge and skill sets to design, administer and implement afterschool STEM programming.
* Offer program participants a network of peers through which to receive feedback and support.
* Cultivate students’ STEM content knowledge and interest in STEM careers.
* Design original Capstone Projects for an afterschool program using our nuts & bolts template

Details:

* This 6-week course is for middle and high school SDP staff.
* Each session will be held virtually on zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm; January 31st, Feb 8th, 15th & 22nd, March 1st and 8th. Please note Jan 31st is a Tuesday to accommodate for parent teacher conferences.
* Each course will accommodate up to 30 participants and offer compensation by the SDP at your PD rate, a $100 stipend for supplies, a community of practice, online resources, and Act 48 credits.
* Participants must commit to attending all sessions and submit a Capstone Project. There may be some work required out of class time.

Fill out an application by January 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Shubha Sarode, STEM Professional Development & Curriculum Manager at ssarode@philaedfund.org.