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Partner with a K-12 Science Teacher in engaging students' interest in science and engineering
ORGANIZATION: TOPS of SCV, Part of the STEM Committee of the IEEE's Santa Clara Valley Section
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2 people are interested
The intent of TOPS of SCV is to develop Partnerships between retired science and engineering professionals with STEM teachers to enhance the students' expererience in their science curriculums. The objective is to create increased interest in these students to pursue eduction in the STEM disciplines leading to careers in science and engineering. These partnerships are intended to support the science teacher in their execution of their science curriculum requirements. The Partners would complement the science teacher's teaching ability in the classroom and in labs with their professional science and engineering experience. Partnerships are intended to be relativeliy long term, extending over the school year, building personal relationships that would be rewardiing for Students, Science Teachers, and Partners, alike.
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About TOPS of SCV, Part of the STEM Committee of the IEEE's Santa Clara Valley Section
Location:
c/o Stephen Mori, Coordinator for TOPS of SCV, 8504 Grenache Court, San Jose, CA 95135, US
Mission Statement
TOPS of SCV stands for Teaching Opportunities for Partners in Science of Santa Clara Valley. It operates under the STEM Committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer's Santa Clara Valley Section. TOPS of SCV seeks to pair retired science professionals with STEM teachers, K-12, for a long term, (school-year long) partnership with science teachers. This partnership is aimed at supporting science teachers in their curriculum to engage students' interest in pursuing study in and eventual careers in the sciences and engineering.
Description
TOPS of SCV is a completely volunteer organization of retired science and engineering professionals dedicated to supporting science teachers in executing their curriculum in STEM education. TOPS of SCV operates under the auspices of the IEEE's Santa Clara Valley's STEM Committee.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8504 Grenache CourtSan Jose, CA 95135
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2016
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N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Max: could be a day per week thru school year
- finger printing and possible TB testing, pending school district requirements