STEM Education
Robert Martinez, Education Specialist • (361) 561-8587 • [email protected]
The Science/STEM Department provides services that build teacher, campus, and district capacity to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This targeted support assists districts in implementing the Texas STEM Education Framework and the revised Technology Applications TEKS. Our team helps bridge the gap between STEM theory and classroom practice, ensuring students develop critical fluency skills—such as computational thinking and innovative design—to prepare for future career opportunities.
Services
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Targeted support for implementing the Texas STEM Education Framework and high-quality STEM indicators.
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Assistance with the integration of K-8 Technology Applications TEKS into science and other core content areas.
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Strategies for developing cross-curricular engineering design challenges anchored in science standards.
Technical Assistance
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Customizable campus visits for STEM programs.
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Instructional modeling for hands-on engineering and technology integration.
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On-site support for the STEM implementation.
Sample Professional Development Opportunities
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STEM CON: The STEMvolution
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Technology Applications Integration: Unpacking the revised K-8 standards for mandatory implementation.
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Engineering Design in the Classroom: Developing standards-aligned challenges for Grades 6-8.
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STEM Fluency Skills: Training on fostering creativity, collaboration, and adaptability in students.
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Data-Driven STEM Instruction: Custom workshops tailored to district-specific academic goals.