Webinar - Michigan Standards Aligned STEM Programs

At NextWaveSTEM®, each course includes 15+, 1-hour lessons with equipment kits aligned or supported by standards from CSTA, Common Core, ISTE, P21, and relevant state standards from Illinois, Florida, Texas, New York, California and more all available in English and Spanish!

Join Hope Thompson (Senior Manager of Curriculum and Instruction at Next Wave STEM), Jai Ramakrishnan, and Marshawn Brooks from Washtenaw ISD as they explore how to align STEM education with Michigan state standards and implement effective STEM programs in your schools and districts.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

✓ The 3 pillars of STEM education (engineering design process, technology exposure, and digital skills)

✓ Michigan's computer science and digital fluency standards (K-12) ✓ Stand-alone STEM instruction vs. integrating STEM into core subjects

✓ K-12 robotics progression and pathway development

✓ Real-world STEM implementation: Washtenaw ISD's aviation-focused drone technology program ✓ How to integrate STEM into science, math, and ELA classrooms

✓ Hydroponic systems and hands-on STEM learning across grade levels

✓ Next Wave STEM's 7 pathways: robotics, drones, AI literacy, 3D design, innovation & entrepreneurship, sustainability, and game design ✓ Teacher support resources and professional development for STEM implementation

✓ Making STEM accessible and equitable for all learners

Topics Covered: STEM curriculum alignment with Michigan standards Engineering design process and computer science skills

CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways Drone and UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) certification

Project-based learning and cross-disciplinary integration Makerspace development Sustainable STEM practices Preparing students for future careers in STEM fields

Perfect for: Educators, administrators, district STEM coordinators, teachers, curriculum specialists, and anyone interested in implementing or improving STEM education programs.