Staff Development Guides

Click2Science staff development guides are designed for trainers and coaches to use when providing professional development to frontline staff or volunteers. These downloadable step-by-step professional development guides include agendas, social and experiential learning activities, video-based learning modules, supporting documents, and handouts. Visit About Staff Development Guides to learn more about the situations and lengths of guides.

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Careers with Code

Participants will explore the resources "Careers with Code" and develop ways to incorporate it in their programs to create awareness of the importance of computer science with youth.

Strategy:

Supporting Youth Development Through STEM

Skill:

Making Connections to STEM Careers

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

30 minutes

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Assessing Youth using Graphic Organizers

Participants will watch the Assessing Youth Using Sticky Notes video-based learning module and identify ways to use a stick note chart during STEM activities.

Strategy:

Developing STEM Practices & Mindset

Skill:

Making Authentic Assessments

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

30 minutes

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Discussing Testing in the Design Process

Participants will do a chalk talk around engineering design and testing in order to incorporate thoughtful testing and local resources.

Strategy:

Developing STEM Practices & Mindset

Skill:

Modeling Engineering Practices

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

30 minutes

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Using a Focus Question

Participants will develop a focus question in order to make learning objectives more apparent.

Strategy:

Preparing for Success in STEM

Skill:

Preparing STEM Learning Opportunities

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

35 minutes

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Technology for Assessment

Participants will evaluate technology that can be used for assessment purposes within lessons.

Strategy:

Developing STEM Practices & Mindset

Skill:

Making Authentic Assessments

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

35 minutes

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Strategies for Making All Youth Feel Included

Participants will view the DIVEE Video-Based Learning Module and identify strategies for facilitating inclusive learning experiences.

Strategy:

Supporting Youth Development Through STEM

Skill:

Facilitating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

30 minutes

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Stories of Failure

Participants will identify their role and attitude towards failure and discuss strategies for creating an environment where failure feels okay.

Strategy:

Supporting Youth Development Through STEM

Skill:

Facilitating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

40 minutes

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Developing Your Best Strategies

Participants will choose the best of three documentation strategies for supporting the paperclip airplanes activity.

Strategy:

Developing STEM Practices & Mindset

Skill:

Supporting Documentation of STEM Learning

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

30 minutes

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Connecting Skills to Careers

Participants will analyze the Design Squad Paper Tables activity in order to help youth connect the skills they are using to STEM Careers.

Strategy:

Supporting Youth Development Through STEM

Skill:

Making Connections to STEM Careers

Situation:

Meeting (small group)

Length:

30 minutes

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