Community Based Learning

S.T.E.A.M. Hub

Community Based Learning x Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

About the 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 and beyond.* This is done through a series of Community of Practice Workshops, where each meeting is 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. 

*Available to districts in FCSS Region 7. You can register for workshops and CoP sessions if you work in after school or expanded learning programs in one of the following counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, or Tulare

 

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What is a Community of Practice?

A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common interest in, and pasion for, a topic. Community members are given a space to come together and collaborate to fulfill both individual and group goals. Communities of practice often focus on sharing ideas and experiences as well as creating new knowledge. Interaction on an ongoing basis is an integral part of CoPs as they are meant to function as an ongoing community and resource for participants. 

 

What is the STEAM Hub CoP?

Once you are signed up to be a part of the S.T.E.A.M. Hub CoP,  you will have priority registration for the workshops we provide. These workshops will cover different topics and grade levels, but they will all work toward the common goal of reinforcing science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics education in Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP) throughout Fresno County. 

 Seats fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up for our CoP Mailing List to get priority registration for our upcoming workshops! 

Sign-up for the STEAM Hub CoP Mailing List!
 

Fall 2026

 
Day

Date

 Description Time Location
Friday October 23rd CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420
Friday November 13th CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420
Friday December 11th CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420

Spring 2027

 
Day

Date

 Description Time Location
Friday January 22nd CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420
Friday Febuary 19th CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420
Friday March 5th CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420
Friday April 9th CoP Workshop: Topic TBD 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ED 420
In collaboration with FCSS, Comunity Based Learning aims to:
  • Co-lead the STEAM Hubs' Community of Practice
  • Develop and coordinate STEAM Professional Development opportunities with Expanded Learning staff
  • Participate in meetings set by CDE Expanded Learning Division
  • Assist in annual planning for STEAM Hub
  • Expand STEAM Hub network through CBL community/professional contacts
  • Develop infrastructure for implementation of coding in after school programs at selected sites
  • 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)

If you have any questions about the S.T.E.A.M. Hub, please email dflores@fcoe.org