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Three students are collaborating on a robotics project in a classroom. One student is using a screwdriver to make adjustments, while the other two students assist and observe closely. The scene depicts teamwork and hands-on STEM learning

Rigorous testing, demanding schedules, community challenges, student needs - teachers are managing a lot! STEM Educator Initiative helps new and experienced educators leverage their expertise in the classroom to ensure all their students thrive.

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“Reflecting on the tools I learned during the three-day professional development and the time working with other teachers in faculty learning communities has helped me over the year to identify ways to help students think more critically, apply more rigorous math and science, and solve problems at a higher level. I am really proud of what I achieved to better support my students’ learning. And we had fun!” 

- AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
CHESTER COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL,
PENNOCK’S BRIDGE CAMPUS

Testimonials

  • “When used appropriately, the NEIR model indicators allow me to analyze my own teaching as I am preparing for lessons. By thinking through my lessons it allows me to put more thought into the students in my classes and improving my lessons to be more inclusive.”

    STEM teacher after attending professional development with SEI

  • “I am 5 years new to teaching and learning about different teaching models. The NEIR model has helped guide me in planning some of my lessons, and will strongly guide me in the planning of my future lessons.”

    STEM teacher after attending professional development with SEI

  • “I would love if this workshop could be done school-wide for all of the CTE teachers.”

    CTE teacher after attending professional development with SEI

  • 100% of recent professional development attendees report they feel more knowledgeable of the ways in which they can contribute to an environment that encourages all students in their classroom or school.

    RTI International, Research Report to the National Science Foundation #2135080, 2022-2024

  • "I love the work you are doing and the support I have received since joining CTE full time. I look forward to our meetings and look forward to expanding my knowledge and reach."

    CTE Administrator after attending a virtual webinar

  • "I am relatively new, and honestly I love learning how to improve my focus. Claudia asks the tough questions, and brings into perspective things you have been doing that are good and needed to be tweaked to become great. I enjoy these sessions, the professional learning community has helped me formulate new ideas and processes to reach my improvement plan goals."

    CTE Administrator after attending a technical support meeting

  • "I appreciated the small group atmosphere and many staff members to facilitate. Lots of 1-1 and customized attention."

    CTE educator after attending a professional workshop

  • "Absolutely BRILLIANT meeting!! Thank you so much for a great morning! I'm excited to see what we can take from our experience this morning and start implementing it right away!"

    CTE educator after attending a professional workshop