According to CPS, the Community Action Councils (CACs) “consist of 25 to 30 voting members who are directly involved in developing a strategic plan for educational success within their communities”

These members range from parents to elected officials

Introductions are beginning. Community members are being let into the virtual meeting.

The headline on http://EnglewoodPortal.org features a plea from residents asking for the ceasing of Sex Offenders being “dumped” into the Englewood Community. Check here http://www.englewoodportal.org/news/13097

Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM and the spotlight/theme for tonight’s meeting is STEM. Highlight STEM schools and students and leadership excelling in STEM.

The Englewood CAC created the proposals for the new High School given that there are 4 STEM elementary schools in Englewood (more than any other Chicago community).

They wanted the new HS to be a STEM school as it just made sense. They did face pushback from the community.

Tiffany Seay is presenting on STEM programming in Chicago Public Schools.

Mission driven, school culture, institutional capacity, and the instructional approach are pillars of the STEM Enriched Practices.

Seay says STEM is in every facet of education

Access to up-to-date technology is also critical to STEM programming and student success in CPS.

Diverse K-12 programming, STEM career pathways, and family and community engagement are also essential pillars of STEM Enriched Practices in CPS.

Seay says Englewood has a very robust professional development program that was developed by itself.

Funding for STEM programming focuses on both programming in schools and also professional development opportunities.

Many high school STEM students have received enough education and opportunity to graduate with an associates degree.

Here is a graphic on the ideal journey of a STEM student in CPS HS programs https://t.co/vGUx9vEeE3

Seay says finding pathways for STEM HS students is key. Whether it’s college placement to further their degree or access to career certification, they encourage and support advance studies in STEM for students.

Earle STEM Elementary’s Cederrall Petties begins the elementary school spotlight.

He speaks to the growth of the STEM programming in Englewood thus far.

At Earle Elementary:
- problem-solving is at the core of their STEM work
- they use the AMPLIFY Science curriculum to engage all students
- enVision Math and GoMath are curriculum used as well

Also at Earle:
- middle school students are taking geometry for HS credit
- Saturday instruction is available
- 2nd grader London’s presentation on Ruby Bridges is shown. It used interactive media like video, photo, and original text to STEM

Pilot Light (a cooking program) and a Learning Garden are also ways Earle students can put STEM into practice in the real-world and in the Englewood community

Nicholson STEM Academy is up next to speak to their programming.

• robotics is practiced through a partnership with Lego League.
  -aerospace engineering and biomedical engineering are also programs 4th and 5th grade participates in

Also at Nicholson STEM:
- code. org teachers elementary students to code through graming

Next up is Wentworth Elementary School:
- Google Classroom apps over the year of virtual learning have been mastered
- code. org as well for coding
- expanding algebra program to ensure students get HS credit

Next up is Englewood STEM HS:
- partner with Kennedy King College for access pipeline
- support career certifications for those who want to delay college + get job experience
- they have 4 different pathways for students

This graphic shows the various pathways and partnerships to ensure higher education for students https://t.co/r4r3zgRrHf

Also from ESHS:
- summer geometry program to enhance learning for students
- information technology and game programming
- healthcare path opportunities with Allied Health
- partnership w/Salesforce, Urbana Champaign, & 75th Cooridor

Also from ESHS:
- education lab that would allow students to take classes at places like Howard, Harvard, and others for duel credit
- Panther Academy which is designed by teachers, for teachers
- various clubs and extracurriculars

Up next are Chicago Connect updates (Miles Davis Magnet was not present for their presentation):

If you’ve reached data issues from Comcast because of virtual learning in Englewood, reach out to Cecil DeMello at Teamwork Englewood

The board wraps up thanking the presenters and participants.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM CST. Skipping meeting minutes and community announcements.