STEM Education Community Resources for Minnesota K-12 Educators
SciMathMN in a long-term invested partner with each of the organizations listed below.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MDE)
The Minnesota Department of Education supports STEM achievement for all learners by providing guidance and technical assistance on implementation of academic standards, current literacy best practices, multi-tiered systems of intervention, and STEM policy administration. MDE LINK
STEM-FOCUSED MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS
The following member-based organizations focus on one or more aspects of STEM. Each provides opportunities for peer to peer idea exchange and professional development:
Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)
The MCTM is an organization of professionals dedicated to promoting the teaching and learning of meaningful mathematics for all students by supporting educators in their efforts to improve mathematics instruction. MCTM is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. MCTM LINK
Minnesota Science Teachers Association (MNSTA)
It is the mission of MnSTA to stimulate, coordinate, and improve science teaching and learning for all. MnSTA LINK
Minnesota Technology Education Association (MTEEA)
MTEEA is the only professional organization representing the combination of technology and computer science education, engineering and Industrial Technology teachers in Minnesota. They are an affiliate organization of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and advocate for inclusion of technology as a Minnesota graduation outcome. MTEEA LINK
MINNESOTA SERVICE COOPERATIVES (MSC)
The Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC) is a Joint Powers organization comprised of Minnesota’s individual regional Service Cooperatives. MSC, harnessing the collective effort and energy of all nine member organizations, is well positioned to convene and assemble strategic partnerships to solve problems and implement statewide initiatives. Use th link to find the cooperative serving your local community. MSC LINK
MINNESOTA REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Minnesota’s Regional Centers of Excellence (RCE) deliver a wealth of support and services straight to schools — and it’s working. Centers are staffed by specialists with a full range of expertise, including math, reading, special education, English language development, equity, graduation support, data analysis, school leadership and district support. RCE LINK