T-STEM Key Elements for Success
Benchmark 1: School Design
- Annual Professional Development Calendar
- Mentor/Induction Program Plans
- T-STEM Leadership Meeting Agendas & Notes
Benchmark 2: Target Population
- Written Admission Policy & Enrollment Application
- Recruitment Plan and Timeline
- Brochures
- Communication Plan to Target Identified Audiences
Benchmark 3: Strategic Alliances
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Memorandum of Understanding with South Texas College
- Memorandum of Understanding with Business/Industry Partners
- Strategic Partners
Benchmark 4: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
- Four Year Crosswalk, Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) & Performance Acknowledgement Plans
- Master Schedule
- Curriculum Alignment Documents
- Assessment Calendar
- Sample Course of Study Plans
Benchmark 5: Work-Based Learning
- Work-Based Learning Experinces
- Regional High-Demand STEM Occupation List
- Work-Based Students Participation & Industry Certification & Credentials
- Student Artifacts: Writings, Portfolios, Presentations & Digital Content
Benchmark 6: Students Support
- Bridge Program & Curriculum
- Tutoring Schedules
- Calendar of Family Outreach Events
- Counseling & Advisory Schedule Events and Records
Additional Requested Items
- Roles and Job Descriptions
- Design Team
- Leadership Team
- Advisory Board
- Instruction Practices
- Internship/Externship Opportunities
- Senior Capstone
- Literacy Plan