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FOR PARENTS

STEM Development

Effective STEM workforce development takes place at both a programmatic and personal level. Individuals must first be inspired to pursue a STEM career and then must be afforded access to resources that help them discern an aptitude, pursue a STEM education, and fulfill their aspirations with a rewarding career. Hereafter are STEM programs that parents can contact to learn about how to engage and inspire Children in the K-12 grades.

Resources For Parents

Engineering is Elementary: Grades Pre-K - 8 The Connectory: Pre-K - 12 National Coalition for Aviation and Space Educators: Grades Pre-K - 12 FIRST: Grades Pre-K - 12 Great Minds in STEM: Grades K - 12 Odyssey of the Mind: Grades K - 12 Project Lead the Way: Grades K - 12 DOD STARBASE: Grade 5 Cyber Patriot: Grades 6 -8 Design Squad: Grades 6 - 8 Math Counts: Grades 6 - 8 National Math & Science Initiative's College Readiness Program: Grades 6 - 12 Team America Rocketry Challenge: Grades 7 - 12 Engineering the Future: Grades 9 - 12 Real World Design Challenge: Grades 9 - 12 National Robotics League Vex Robotics Challenger Center Boy Scouts of America – Rocket Academy Space Camp Boys and Girls Clubs of America