Partners' Post
Douglas County Partners for Student Success newsletter
March 2016 Edition
In this newsletter you'll find:
- New STEAM hubs boost opportunities for educators as well as students
- Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub nets grant for Douglas County CTE/STEAM summer camps
- Digital learning in classrooms spikes through Ed Tech Summit 2016
- See our News-Review column on CTE programs in local schools
STEAM hub network expands to 11 regional outlets
It's simple math: The more members you have, the farther your reach extends. The Oregon Department of Education and the state Chief Education Office have issued a joint announcement of the creation of five new STEAM hubs in Oregon. That equates to more professional development opportunities for educators.
CTE/STEAM summer camps get green light in Umpqua Valley
More Douglas County students will be able to hone their career skills as a result of a $198,060 grant for middle and high school summer camps. The Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub was awarded the grant, with funding available for two summers, to extend camp experiences that emphasize CTE programs of program in high schools and UCC.
Scale the peaks at Ed Tech Summit 2016
For teachers who have been wondering how to get more robotics, coding, free Microsoft tools and other digital learning into the classroom, this April 15 workshop at Southern Oregon University may be just the ticket.
Growing a crop of local employees
We're proud of the Douglas County schools offering fine Career & Technical programs, several of which provide an opportunity for students to earn college credit.
Students can either carry those skills straight to a career or take short-term jobs to furnish money to further their educations.
Learn more about these great educational options by reading the Feb. 28 News-Review column by DCPSS Executive Director Gwen Soderberg-Chase.
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