Put your mask on first before assisting others.
As many as 67% of teachers report insufficient PD for STEM as a key challenge
SYIS for STEM PD.
We provide STEM professional development (PD), so you can . . .
SYIS reflects our belief and our research that all students can benefit from culturally responsive and contemporary approaches to science or STEM learning. What is more, our research and practice have also shown the potential for increasing behavioral and cognitive engagement in science learning. These foundations allow us to provide impactful professional and program development.
Confidently provide
high-quality and learner-centered STEM education
Get beyond
hype about culturally responsive STEM teaching, and get to it
Get your after-school
or in-school program up and running with our program development expertise
Connect with others
where your program may be limited by cultural, geographical or other boundaries.
Reliable measures for STEM program effectiveness and quality are essential.
Our Multicultural Students’ Engagement in Science Survey (MSESS by CLEC) measures learner’s types and levels of engagement in science learning.
The PEAR Institute’s DoS (Dimensions of Success)© Observation Tool, we are certified to use, provides 12 indicators to ensure and sustain high-quality STEM education.
Using these Tools, we provide training and coaching so you can . . .
MSESS
Pinpoint learner engagement and maximize STEM interest
Use STEM activities and experiences that meet diverse interests
Do less as learners do more due to their intrinsic motivation
Better gauge learners’ interest in pursuing a STEM-related career
Increase your own engagement in STEM learning
DoS
More effectively plan and deliver authentic STEM education
Standardize or improve coaching and feedback for staff
Gather and use data important to stakeholders
Utilize youth voice to increase STEM interest
Opt for certification in using the Tool
Joy is very driven and dedicated to STEM (Science, Technology, Electronics, Mathematics) introduction, as well as follow-up, with students. Joy understands the importance of STEM for all students. In addition to creating learning experiences, students will enjoy and understand, Joy works very hard to utilize talented staff who share her passion and enthusiasm for STEM education. Anyone who utilizes her services will soon see that passion, enthusiasm and results!
SEL (Social emotional Learning)
American education takes a $7Billion/year hit in turnover of staff and administrators due to stress and burnout.
From the classroom to the boardroom, adults also need support in their social emotional learning and development.
Dr. Joy Vann-Hamilton CEO, CLEC
American business takes a $300 Billion/year hit as 70% of workers report disengagement due to workplace stress.
SEL for STEM PD.
We provide SEL Professional Development (PD), so you can . . .
Our expertise is strong and proven as we work with diverse organizations like your, near and far.
Recognize and attend
to your own social emotional and mental well-being
Recognize learners’
and others’ SEL perspectives
Promote stress management
for mental and emotional well-being
Create healthier learning
and workplace environments
Back in the day in the College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, we used the language of “developmental assets” for the “soft skills” professional development trainings offered to students to complement their engineering skills. The outcomes were pervasive and phenomenal. Today, we are certified through The PEAR Institute: Partnerships in Education and Resilience to train others in SEL using their Holistic Student Assessment (HSA)© and the Clover Model© tools.
Using these Tools, we provide training and coaching so you can . . .
See and understand what learners’ think about their SEL and related strengths, challenges and needs
Learn to use strengths to mitigate struggles and to foster resiliency
Be proactive in recognizing individual strengths and struggles
Identify and implement interventions that support individual and organizational needs
What professionals are saying about their SEL training with Joy.
Gave me a chance to reflect – which I do too little of!
Missouri Afterschool Network (MASN) Conference Participant
A note of gratitude for working with our team. You have, in a good way, helped us to better understand the PEAR Survey and how we can use the data to guide our RTI action plans. The data has already begun to drive deeper thinking with regard to how we can better support all of our students. You have a beautiful way about you that I can clearly see is bring “on” and “bring out” thoughts and ideas from all team members that will drive our action plans. I, personally, really appreciate this about you.