Or. Admin. Code § 581-017-0301 - Definitions
The following definitions apply to 581-017-0301 TO 581-017-0333:
(1) "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.
(2) "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.
(3) "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.
(4) "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.
(5) "Education service
district" or "ESD" means an education service district as defined in ORS
334.003.
(6) "Effective STEM Instruction" means the
use of evidence-based practices that support interconnected, relevant STEM
instruction as stated in definition number one.
(7) "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.
(8)
"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 complex concepts. Such learning environments
need to engage all students in solving complex problems, using highly
interactive learning opportunities that create new opportunities for STEM
learning across the core curriculum.
(9) "Oregon Equity Lens" means the Oregon
Equity Lens as defined in OAR 581-017-0010.
(10) "Postsecondary Institution" means a:
(a) A community college operated under ORS
Chapter 341.
(b) The following
public universities within the Oregon University System:
(A) University of Oregon.
(B) Oregon State University.
(C) Portland State University.
(D) Oregon Institute of Technology.
(E) Western Oregon University.
(F) Southern Oregon University.
(G) Eastern Oregon University.
(c) Oregon Health and Science
University.
(d) An Oregon-based,
generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education.
(11) "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).
(12) "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.
(13) "STEM Education" means an approach to
teaching and lifelong learning that emphasizes the natural interconnectedness
of the four separate STEM disciplines. 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
real 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.
(14) "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.
(15) "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; and
(c) Is focused on providing services to
students who's goals or mission are focused on impacting and improving outcomes
in STEM education.
(16)
"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.
(17) "Underrepresented
Students" in STEM are from demographic groups who's 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.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072)
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