T-STEM TEA Blueprint Products

Since the onset of the pandemic, all courses and supporting services have been provided virtually. For the 2020-2021 school year, students have the option to participate in asynchronous or synchronous learning.

 

Benchmark 1 - School Design

Mentor/Induction Programs

Professional Development Plan

T-STEM instructors participate in professional development with the college and school district throughout the school year. The dual credit courses are taught by Dallas College instructors.

Leadership Meetings

Benchmark 2 - Target Population

Admission Policy & Enrollment Application

  • Admission Policy Statement
  • The T-STEM program is open enrollment. For the 2020-2021 school year, all rising 6th graders that enroll in the STEAM Academy and rising 9th graders that enroll in the STEM Engineering and Electronics pathways will participate in T-STEM.

Recruitment Materials

Communication Plan

Benchmark 3 - Strategic Alliances

Meeting Agendas

Industry Partner MOU

  • After further review, the agreement with Texas Instruments is being revised. All virtual work-based learning activities are still underway, wherever possible.

Articulation Agreement with IHE

Strategic Partners

Benchmark 4 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

4-Year Crosswalks

Master Schedule

Curriculum Alignment Documents

College Readiness Testing Calendars

  • TSI Testing Dates
  • ACT and SAT Testing Dates
  • The T-STEM program of study is waived from TSI standards so the assessment strategy will vary per student. Staff will meet with students individually to identify TSI needs and determine if students are exempt from the TSI. Students who need to meet TSI standards will receive instructions and support to prepare for the exam using free resources. Duncanville High School is a TSI testing site and provides students with several testing opportunities each semester.

Course of Study Examples

  • Sample T-STEM Graduation Plans are available here.
  • Students can choose the Engineering or Electronics pathway to earn a Level I certificate from Mountain View College and work towards an associate degree.

Benchmark 5 - Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning Documentation

Regional Workforce Reports

Aggregate Data on Work-Based Learning Experiences & Industry Credentials

  • Although we did not become a designated T-STEM until the 2020-2021 school year, students have been earning the Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Certificate from Dallas College's Mountain View Campus for several years. View our aggregate data here.

Sample Student Work

Benchmark 6 - Student Support

Student and parent supports are being provided mostly online. Some in-person supports are also available on campus.

Bridge Program Calendar and Curricula

Tutoring and Intervention Program Schedules

Family Outreach Events

Schedule of Counseling/Advisory Events & Records of Completion