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Overview:
Achieving excellence in the teaching and learning of STEM is at the heart of El Centro del Futuro’s efforts. With globalization having a profound transformation effect on the Rio Grande Valley, the role of teachers and administrators must be fundamentally transformed to impact student achievement in the 21st century. STEM education is multidisciplinary and project-based, and will require teachers to be adaptable and flexible. Efforts to improve STEM education will rise or fall on the quality of the teaching force. The Center has the defining role in preparing the next generation of STEM teachers to help all South Texas high school students to be prepared and able to compete successfully in a globalized economy.
Vision
All South Texas students will be prepared to compete successfully in a globalized economy.
Mission:
El Centro del Futuro will transform teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by:
· Designing and implementing new methods for recruiting, retaining and training educators.
· Building on the strengths of a bilingual/bicultural community.
· Fostering strategic partnerships among P-16, industry, parents and the community.
Key partners:
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Center Lead |
Region One Education Service Center |
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Higher Ed |
University of Texas-Pan American Department of Engineering
University of Texas-Pan American Office of Development
UT – Austin, Dana Center,
Texas State Technical College,
UT - Brownsville
South Texas College |
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ESC |
Regions One ESC, Regional Math and Science Collaborative. |
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Districts |
Donna ISD
Laredo ISD
Rio Grande City ISD
Harlingen ISD
Hidalgo ISD
Los Fresnos CISD
Lyford CISD
McAllen ISD
Mercedes ISD
Mission CISD
Valley View ISD
Weslaco ISD
Zapata ISD |
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Business |
Texas Instruments
Academic Learning Alliance |
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Informal Sciences |
McAllen International Museum of Arts and Science |
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Nonprofit / Agencies |
McAllen Economic Development Board
Cameron Works
WorkFORCE Solutions
Tech Prep | |
Initiative: T-STEM
Areas of specialty:
- STEM
- Professional Development
- English Language Learners
Service level:
6-12 high school teachers
Location:
El Centro del Futuro T-STEM Center
Region One Education Service Center
1900 West Schunior
Edinburg, Texas 78541
Contact person & position:
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