Engineering by Design: A Standards-Based Model Program for Technology Education

Presentation Category: 
Standards-Based Curriculum
Presentation Description: 
Seeking to increase all students' achievement in STEM? Gain insight into the Engineering byDesign™ (EbD) curriculum, the only standards-based (Technology, Science, Mathematics) national K-12 model that delivers technological literacy, and more, in an authentic, problem-based environment. This presentation will cover issues related to the overall model, courses, implementation and Professional Development.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
50%
Interactive Style: 
50%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Mauricio Castillo, Ph.D.
Title: 
Assistant Professor

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance