family cafe final.xps
TRANSCRIPT
SITES-M/MUREP FAMILY CAFÉOCTOBER 29, 2016
SOSI MAKONNEN,MBATRINETIA RESPRESS, ED.D.
The goals of the SITES-M/MUREP program are to:
Inspire a more diverse student population to pursue careers in STEM-related fields;
Engage students, parents/adult family members and teachers by immersing them in STEM activities involving emerging technologies and high-tech applications; and
Educate students utilizing rigorous STEM curricula, designed and implemented by NASA, and utilizing effective evidence-based strategies employed by leading STEM professionals and agencies.
Project Overview
A Hands-on, Inquiry-Based K-12 STEM CurriculaK-2 Grade Band3-5 Grade Band6-8 Grade Band
Providing Aerospace Education Laboratory (AEL) Access
Field Trips ***
Program Curriculum
WHAT IS THE FAMILY CAFÉ?
The Family Café seeks to
empower, encourage, and
enable adult caregivers by
sharing information
geared toward making
academic choices that
enhance the educational
career of the child.
• To be a voice to interface for the parents to the SITES-M/MUREP Program
• To provide parents/families with strategies, materials, and resources to support their children's educational needs
• To gain feedback in developing programs that most effectively support your children's education
• To provide expert speakers to share insightful and helpful topics
FAMILY CAFE
Provides parents/families with strategies to motivate and mentor your children.
Empowers parents/families to assert their role as a partner in the day-to-day education of your children
Introduces parents/families to
NASA resources and technology that are available to support your children's education and career choices
Connects parents/family members with other local resources and programs that are available for your children
• Week 1- October 29, 2016• Overview of the SITES-M/MUREP
Project• Meet-and- greet with other parents
• Week 2- November 11, 2016• Building your child’s portfolio and
resume • Guest Speaker
• Week 3 February 18, 2016• Hands on STEM activities
• Week 4- March 3, 2016• How to develop great study habits• How to help your child with homework
• Week 5- April 1, 2016 • Field Trip - Adventure Science Center
FAMILY CAFÉ SESSION SCHEDULE
Session October 29th
Session 2 – November 11st
Session 3 – February 18th
Session 4 – March 3rd
Session 5 – April 1st
2016SESSION MEETING
DATES
A c t i v i t y
• Divide into GROUPS as assigned • Collaborate amongst each other within
your group, and come up with about 3 – 4 Topics you might like to hear Guest Speaker Presentations at Family Café
• List these Topics on your respective Poster Sticky Chart
• Select a Leader that will be prepared to discuss your selected topics and ideas with everyone; Also state supportive reasons for your Selected Topics
CONTACT INFORMATION
Trinetia Respress, Ed.D.
• SITES-M Project Director
• 615-963-5450• 615-963-2277• [email protected]
u
Sosi Makonnen, MBA
• Sites-M Co-Project Director• 615-963-5450• 615-963-2277• [email protected]