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Community Based Learning

S.T.E.A.M. Hub

The S.T.E.A.M. Hub ​i​s a ​collaborative effort ​between Community Based Learning (CBL) and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS)​, and is funded through an annual grant awarded by the California Department of Education (CDE). It is the intent of this partnership to establish and reinforce science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics education in Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP) throughout Fresno County. This is done through a series of Community of Practice training sessions designed for a collaborative working environment with the goal to promote collective ​and hands-on learning, problem solving, and practical application, as well as resource sharing among Expanded Learning Opportunity Program leaders.

  • Co-lead the STEAM Hubs' Community of Practice
  • Develop and coordinate STEAM Professional Development opportunities with Expanded Learning staff
  • Participate in meeting set by CDE Expanded Learning Division
  • Assist in annual planning for STEAM Hub
  • Expand STEAM Hub network through Aerospace Academy & CBL coomunity/profesional contacts
  • Develop innfrastructure for implementation of coding in after school programs at selected sies
  • Build S.T.E.A.M. capacity in Expanded Learning Programs
  • Build knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to create a coherence with the instructional day
  • Increase the quantity and quality of S.T.E.A.M. learning opportunities to students
  • Build confidence and competence of staff to facilitate S.T.E.A.M. learning experiences in Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP)

Spring 2025

 
Day

Date

 Description Time Location
Thursday February 20 Community of Practic: Introduction 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420
Tuesday March 4

Workshop: Robotics in the Classroom

 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420
Thursday March 13 Community of Practic: NGSS and CCSS 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420
Thursday April 3 Workshop: Science + Art in the Classroom 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420
Thursday April 24 Community of Practic: Resource Sharing 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420
Thursday May 15 Workshop: Leaning into Competition 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420
Thursday May 29 Community of Practic: Wrap-up/ Reflection 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ED 420

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