South-Metro Salem STEM Partnership

The South-Metro Salem STEM Partnership is a collaborative educational initiative focused on enhancing STEM education in the Salem-to-Portland-Metro area. It brings together various stakeholders such as regional school districts, universities, community colleges, businesses, out-of-school programs, and community leaders. The partnership's main goal is to foster a supportive community for STEM learning by providing innovative resources and methods that spark curiosity and enrich the learning experiences of K-12 students. ### Offerings: - **STEM Teaching Resources**: Access to a variety of resources including robots, coding kits, and cutting-edge teaching tools designed to engage and educate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - **Educator Support**: Offers professional development opportunities for K-12 educators to enhance their skills in STEM teaching. Provides networking opportunities that help educators connect with regional STEM initiatives. - **Out-of-School Programs**: Supports educators who facilitate STEM learning outside traditional classrooms, offering specialized STEM experiences to broaden student engagement.