OAR 581-017-0335
Definitions and Establishment of STEM Lab Schools

(1)

The following definitions apply to 581-017-0335 (Definitions and Establishment of STEM Lab Schools) TO 581-017-0347 (Reporting of STEM Lab Schools):

(a)

“Achievement Gap” means the gap in achievement (state test scores in science and mathematics as well as postsecondary degree attainment in STEM) that often exists between students who are economically disadvantaged, students learning English as a second language, African American, Hispanic or Native American compared to their peers.

(b)

“Authentic Problem-Based Learning” means using real world questions, problems, and tasks — often drawn from local community issues and industries — as the focus to drive the learning experiences, deepen understanding, and developing rich contextual connections across a variety of STEM and non-STEM disciplines.

(c)

“Career and Technical Education (CTE)” is a comprehensive educational program for students based on industry needs. CTE includes coursework in areas such as health care, engineering, and computer science.

(d)

“Community Engagement” means a broad collaboration and participation between multiple sectors of the community for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources to identify local needs and contribute to larger conversations on visioning planning which may include, but not limited to parent groups and advocacy groups, industry and STEM agencies, economic and workforce groups, student input, and educators.

(e)

“Effective STEM Instruction” means the use of evidence-based practices that support interconnected, relevant STEM instruction as stated in definition number fourteen.

(f)

“Effective STEM Leadership” means identifying schools, school districts, postsecondary institutions, business & industry, student-focused nonprofits and community leadership to support implementing and improving STEM teaching and learning in addition to creating a culture that fosters STEM learning with evidence-based resources. Effective STEM leadership develops an understanding of what effective and interconnected STEM education looks like in the classroom and supports the development of learning environments that empower educators to implement innovative STEM education approaches.

(g)

“Effective STEM Learning Environments” means supporting student interaction with STEM education during formal and informal settings in ways that promote deeper understanding of real-world concepts. Such learning environments must engage all students in solving complex problems, using highly interactive learning opportunities that create new opportunities for STEM learning across the core curriculum.

(h)

“Oregon Equity Lens” means the equity lens as defined in OAr 581-017-0010 (Equity Lens).

(i)

“Postsecondary Institution” means:

(A)

A community college operated under ORS Chapter 341 (Community Colleges).

(B)

The following public universities within the Higher Education Coordinating Council:
(i)
University of Oregon.
(ii)
Oregon State University.
(iii)
Portland State University.
(iv)
Oregon Institute of Technology.
(v)
Western Oregon University.
(vi)
Southern Oregon University.
(vii)
Eastern Oregon University.
(viii)
Oregon Health and Science University.

(C)

An Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education.

(j)

“Regional STEM Hub” means a commitment of a group of key stakeholders from different sectors such as, but not limited to school districts, informal education providers, postsecondary institutions, business & industry, student-focused nonprofits, students, families, community members and policy makers to advance state and local educational goals related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and career & technical education (CTE).

(k)

“School” means a public middle school, high school, community college, or postsecondary institution offering a comprehensive instructional program. A school may include a discreet comprehensive instructional program within a larger school or college.

(l)

“Statewide STEM Network” means a supportive collaboration between and across Regional STEM Hubs to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and leadership to assist other communities in their efforts to create similar STEM partnerships.

(m)

“STEAM Education” means the incorporation of strategies to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education by integrating art and design, and promoting creative possibilities.

(n)

“STEM Education” means an approach to teaching and lifelong learning that emphasizes the natural interconnectedness of the four separate STEM disciplines which mirrors the practices and rich contexts of STEM practitioners. Developing and deepening content knowledge and skills in science and mathematics is the foundation of STEM teaching and learning. The natural connections among science, mathematics and STEM are made explicit through collaboration between educators resulting in authentic and appropriate context built into instruction, curriculum, and assessment. The common element of problem solving is emphasized across all STEM disciplines allowing students to discover, explore, and apply critical thinking skills as they learn.

(o)

“STEM Lab School” means to establish a school that has a student-centered school culture of inquiry with meaningful and authentic learning environments that integrate STEM and/or STEAM education aligned with state, national and industry standards. This cutting-edge learning center will deepen connections between other educational institutions, business, industry, out-of-school educators, and the local community to create and promote STEM career pathways for students. An intentional focus of a lab school is to support the professional learning of current and future educators, the implementation of innovative education models, and educational research in a manner that increases knowledge and capacity of systems and institutions beyond the school itself.

(p)

“STEM Practitioners” refers to individuals engaged in STEM-related professions such as but not limited to, natural resources management, high-tech manufacturing and product development, information technology, industrial design, health sciences, software, scientific research, engineering, data analytics, etc.

(q)

“Student-Focused Nonprofits” means an organization that meets all of the following requirements:

(A)

Is established as a nonprofit organization under the laws of Oregon;

(B)

Qualifies as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as defined in ORS 314.011 (Definitions); and

(C)

Is focused on providing services to students or educators whose goal or mission is focused on improving student outcomes in STEM education.

(r)

“Underserved Students” are students whom systems have placed at risk because of their race, ethnicity, English language proficiency, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, differently abled, or geographic location.

(s)

“Underrepresented Students” in STEM are from demographic groups whose representation in STEM fields and industries does not mirror regional and national focus populations specifically, women, African American, Native American, Hispanic and Pacific Islander students which systems have provided insufficient or inadequate balance of opportunity.

(2)

The STEM Lab Schools Grant is established as part of the Connecting to the World of Work Program.

(3)

The purpose of the STEM Lab School Grant is to:

(a)

Engage middle school, high school and/or community college students in authentic, inquiry-based learning environments that increase experiential learning opportunities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and design-related industries to improve, enhance, and enrich students’ problem-solving capabilities and to foster 21st Century Skills.

(b)

Address ongoing access, opportunity, interest and attainment gaps for underserved and underrepresented students in STEM and design-related industries consistent with the Equity Lens.

(c)

Promote more effective STEM and design-related industries instructional practices consistent with Common Core State Standards, Oregon State Science Standards and Oregon State Arts Standards by offering educator professional learning opportunities.

Source: Rule 581-017-0335 — Definitions and Establishment of STEM Lab Schools, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-017-0335.

581‑017‑0005
Definitions 581‑017‑0010
Equity Lens 581‑017‑0020
Timelines and Performance Measures 581‑017‑0100
Definitions 581‑017‑0105
Establishment 581‑017‑0110
Eligibility 581‑017‑0115
Implementation Grant Funding 581‑017‑0200
Definitions 581‑017‑0205
Establishment 581‑017‑0210
Eligibility 581‑017‑0215
Implementation of Grant Funding 581‑017‑0220
Timelines and Performance Measures 581‑017‑0287
Definitions 581‑017‑0291
Purpose 581‑017‑0294
Funding 581‑017‑0297
Reporting 581‑017‑0301
Definitions 581‑017‑0302
Fiscal Agent for CTE and STEM Grants 581‑017‑0306
Establishment of Regional STEM Hubs 581‑017‑0309
Eligibility of Regional STEM Hubs 581‑017‑0312
Criteria of Regional STEM Hubs Awards 581‑017‑0315
Implementation of Grant Funding of Regional STEM Hubs 581‑017‑0318
Reporting of Regional STEM Hubs 581‑017‑0321
Establishment of the STEM Innovation Grants 581‑017‑0324
Eligibility of STEM Innovation Grant 581‑017‑0327
Criteria of STEM Innovation Grant 581‑017‑0330
Implementation of STEM Innovation Grant 581‑017‑0333
Reporting of STEM Innovation Grant 581‑017‑0335
Definitions and Establishment of STEM Lab Schools 581‑017‑0338
Eligibility of STEM Lab Schools 581‑017‑0341
Criteria of STEM Lab Schools 581‑017‑0344
Implementation of Grant Funding of STEM Lab Schools 581‑017‑0347
Reporting of STEM Lab Schools 581‑017‑0350
Definitions 581‑017‑0353
Regional Promise Grant Program Establishment 581‑017‑0356
Eligibility 581‑017‑0359
Implementation of Grant Funding 581‑017‑0362
Timelines and Performance Measures 581‑017‑0365
Definitions: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices 581‑017‑0367
Establishment: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices 581‑017‑0369
Eligibility: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices 581‑017‑0371
Criteria: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices 581‑017‑0373
Funding: Tribal Attendance Promising Program 581‑017‑0375
Reporting: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices 581‑017‑0380
Definitions 581‑017‑0383
Establishment 581‑017‑0386
Eligibility 581‑017‑0389
Criteria 581‑017‑0392
Funding 581‑017‑0395
Reporting 581‑017‑0430
Noncompetitive Farm-to-School Grant 581‑017‑0432
Definitions: Farm-to-School Education Grants 581‑017‑0435
Purpose: Competitive Farm-to-School Grant 581‑017‑0438
Eligibility: Competitive Farm-to-School Grant 581‑017‑0441
Application Process and Criteria 581‑017‑0444
Awarding and Using Competitive Oregon Farm to School Program Education Grants 581‑017‑0447
Performance Measures and Reporting for Oregon Farm-to-School Education Grant Funds 581‑017‑0448
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Technical Assistant Grants 581‑017‑0450
Establishment 581‑017‑0453
Eligibility 581‑017‑0456
Criteria 581‑017‑0459
Funding 581‑017‑0462
Reporting 581‑017‑0466
Definitions 581‑017‑0470
Establishment 581‑017‑0474
Eligibility 581‑017‑0478
Criteria 581‑017‑0482
Funding 581‑017‑0486
Reporting 581‑017‑0550
African American/Black Student Success Plan Grant Program: Definitions 581‑017‑0553
African American/Black Student Success Plan Grant Program: Establishment 581‑017‑0556
African American/Black Student Success Plan Grant Program: Eligibility 581‑017‑0559
African American/Black Student Success Plan Grant Program: Criteria 581‑017‑0562
African American/Black Student Success Plan Grant Program: Funding 581‑017‑0565
African American/Black Student Success Plan Grant Program: Reporting 581‑017‑0601
Definitions: FFA Summer Duty Extended Contract Grant 581‑017‑0604
Purpose: FFA Summer Duty Extended Contract Grant 581‑017‑0607
Funding: FFA Summer Duty Extended Contract Grant 581‑017‑0610
Eligibility: FFA Summer Duty Extended Contract Grant 581‑017‑0613
Criteria: FFA Summer Duty Extended Contract Grant 581‑017‑0616
Annual Report: FFA Summer Duty Extended Contract Grant 581‑017‑0620
Definitions: SSA Summer Program Grant 581‑017‑0623
Eligibility: SSA Summer Program Grant 581‑017‑0626
Funding: SSA Summer Program Grant 581‑017‑0629
Requirements: SSA Summer Program Grant 581‑017‑0632
Program Requirements: SSA Summer Program Grant 581‑017‑0635
Reporting: SSA Summer Program Grant 581‑017‑0640
Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program: Definitions 581‑017‑0642
Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program: Eligibility 581‑017‑0644
Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program: Purpose 581‑017‑0646
Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program: Criteria 581‑017‑0648
Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program: Funding 581‑017‑0650
Accelerated College Credit Instructor Grant Program: Reporting 581‑017‑0651
Reengagement Grants: Definitions 581‑017‑0653
Reengagement Grants: Fund and Grand Administration 581‑017‑0655
Reengagement Grants: Funding Criteria 581‑017‑0660
Early Indicator and Intervention System: Definitions 581‑017‑0663
Early Indicator and Intervention System: Eligibility 581‑017‑0666
Early Indicator and Intervention System: Criteria 581‑017‑0669
Early Indicator and Intervention System: Funding 581‑017‑0672
Early Indicator and Intervention System: Reporting 581‑017‑0675
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan Grant Program: Definitions 581‑017‑0678
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan Grant Program: Establishment 581‑017‑0681
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan Grant Program: Eligibility 581‑017‑0684
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan Grant Program: Criteria 581‑017‑0687
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan Grant Program: Funding 581‑017‑0690
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan Grant Program: Reporting 581‑017‑0693
Latino/a/x and Indigenous Student Success Plan Grant Program: Definitions 581‑017‑0696
Latino/a/x and Indigenous Student Success Plan Grant Program: Establishment 581‑017‑0699
Latino/a/x and Indigenous Student Success Plan Grant Program: Eligibility 581‑017‑0702
Latino/a/x and Indigenous Student Success Plan Grant Program: Criteria 581‑017‑0705
Latino/a/x and Indigenous Student Success Plan Grant Program: Funding 581‑017‑0708
Latino/a/x and Indigenous Student Success Plan Grant Program: Reporting 581‑017‑0711
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Procurement Grant: Definitions 581‑017‑0714
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Procurement Grant: Establishment 581‑017‑0717
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Procurement Grant: Eligibility 581‑017‑0720
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Procurement Grant: Criteria 581‑017‑0723
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Procurement Grant: Funding 581‑017‑0726
Competitive Oregon Farm-to-School Program Procurement Grant: Reporting 581‑017‑0729
Intensive Program & Student Success Teams: Definitions 581‑017‑0732
Intensive Program & Student Success Teams: Purpose 581‑017‑0735
Intensive Program & Student Success Teams: Eligibility 581‑017‑0738
Intensive Program & Student Success Teams: Criteria, Agreement and Establishing Improvement 581‑017‑0741
Intensive Program & Student Success Teams: Funding 581‑017‑0744
Intensive Program & Student Success Teams: Reporting
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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