The primary goal of the Integrated STEM Education Cohort is to help you build an internal STEM steering committee who understands the TEA Texas STEM Education Framework and knows how to leverage the TEA STEM Toolkit to help meet your local needs and instructional initiatives.
Did you know that “STEM” education is not just about science, technology, engineering and mathematics? In Texas, STEM education is defined as a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking to prepare students for future career opportunities (Texas Education Agency STEM Education Framework). It applies to all content areas and all grade levels and is an effective way to promote research-based instructional methods across your campus or district.
What’s Included?
The Integrated STEM Education Cohort includes three components.
- Professional Learning
- All cohort members will receive TEA-designed STEM training, which includes a TEA-issued digital badge
- Program Development Support
- Tailored assistance to help you organize, evaluate, prioritize and plan according to your local needs and goals
- Co-Created Professional Learning for your Staff
- We will help you put your plans into action through a customized STEM-focused training to be facilitated by your cohort members, an ESC specialist or both
See the Cohort Options tab for full details!
Integrated STEM Cohort Options
Build your STEM capacity with cost-effective, impactful cohort experiences, and save 20% or more with Our Bundled STEM Services!
Structure
- Minimum cohort size: 3 people
- Maximum cohort size: 25 people
- Credential requirements: Each cohort member must earn at least one Statewide STEM credential. For every five Teacher credentials awarded, we ask that one Leadership credential is also earned.
| Tier 1 Bundle – $4,800 ($6,000 value) | Perfect for smaller teams ready to kick-start their STEM journey.
Includes:
- Statewide STEM Training
- Leadership Version (2 days): 3 registrations per LEA
- Teacher Version (3 days): 10 registrations per LEA
- 8 Hours of Virtual Program Development Support
- Half-Day Customized STEM Professional Learning at Your Site
- For up to 30 participants per LEA
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| Tier 2 Bundle – $8,800 ($11,000+ value) | Ideal for larger cohorts seeking deeper implementation and support.
Includes:
- Statewide STEM Training
- Leadership Version (2 days): 5 registrations per LEA
- Teacher Version (3 days): 20 registrations per LEA
- 16 Hours of Virtual Program Development Support
- One Full Day of Customized STEM Professional Learning at Your Site
- For up to 30 participants
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Both Bundles Also Include:
- TEA-issued digital badges for all members who complete Statewide STEM training
- 13% discount on additional Region 13 STEM services, including:
- Extra registrations for Statewide STEM Training
- More participants for Customized STEM Professional Learning at Your Site
- Additional hours of Program Development Support
- Priority access to grant-funded Region 13 STEM opportunities
- Bonus STEM instructional resource (Up to $75 value)
- Optional upgrade access to integrated NISE Certification support add-ons
See the Certification Support Add-ons tab for full details!
Certification Support Add-Ons for the Region 13 Integrated STEM Cohort
Extend your integrated STEM journey with nationally-recognized STEM certifications from the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE). Each of these add-ons includes certification support from an ESC specialist, as well as the cost of the certification itself.
NISE National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST) with ESC Support, for 3 Cohort Members – $2,175
NISE National Certificate for STEM Excellence (NCSE) with ESC Support, per Campus – $14,200
- Includes 5 teacher certifications per campus
- Campus certification issued by the National Institute for STEM Education
- Supports Essential Actions in all five Levers of the Effective Schools Framework
