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OPAS 2009 - 2011

For the 2009-2011 biennium, OPAS has aligned its committees with the Bright Future strategy segments. Committees will provide review of proposals submitted in response to RFPs, monitor ongoing project progress analagous to a Board of Directors, and plan for the 2011-2103 biennium while continuing to foster connection and collaboration among stakeholders in the future of Oregon engineering, computer science and materials science education.

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OPAS Recap & Press Releases - pdf - more Bright Future Strategy -pdf - more "In the OPASsphere" e-newsletter
ODE and OPAS - more Ongoing work -

Steering In-Class OST
Marketing BFFund more
Papers, Presentations, References
History - more OPAS Logo Word template - doc Vision & Mission - more
Rosters
Map & Parking Directions
 

 

OPAS Recap
Bright Future Strategy

Press Releases

  • ETIC Grant Awards Dec 2009 - pdf
  • ETIC Grants for PLTW, eCHAMP Feb 2010 - pdf

2009-2011 Biennium Implementation and Oversight

Planning for 2011-2013 Biennium (starting July 1, 2011)

Oregon Dept. of Education & OPAS



ODE and OPAS- pdf - presentation February, 2009

Science Standards - pdf
Math Standards - pdf
Advanced Math Standards - pdf
Graduation Requirements - pdf

Essential Skills Definition - pdf

Applied Academics - Brief -pdf
Applied Academics Guidelines - pdf
PLTW - Diploma / PLTW - CTE - Perkins recap - pdf

Connecting New Diploma Requirements, Presentation at TechStart Spring Conference 2010 - pdf

Papers, Presentations & References

Program Development & Evaluation Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusivity Curricula & Pedagogy

Logic Models

Kellogg Foundation Logic Model - pdf
Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook - pdf
Kellogg Foundation Weblink (right-hand column)

SMILE Logic Model Exemplar - pdf

White Paper: "Fostering STEM Diversity" 2007 - pdf

WICHE: HS graduate demographics 2022 - pdf

Overview of the Engineering & CS Frosh Survey v4.4 - pdf

  • Highlights Oct 16, 2009 - pdf
  • Summary Oct 16, 2009 - pdf
  • Crosstab Oct 16, 2009 - pdf

"Why Not TEams?" - pdf - Ryan Collay's short sweet advocacy/best practices for inclusive pedagogy in STEM education based on "Why sTEm?" slides, April 2009 - pdf - the recommendations referenced are here - color pdf

BEC on Proficiency - pdf

DRAFT White Paper "Learnings on Program Development and Accountability" - pdf - docx

Workshop Winter 2009 webpage

Trip Report April 2009: NWREL/NGCP Encouraging Girls in Math & Science workshop - pdf

Encouraging Girls in Math, Science and Engineering - 2 pg pdf

Survey of Engineering Curricular Programs - pdf

ETIC, OPAS & PLTW presentation to PLTW Counselor Conference Oct 2009 - pdf

PLTW Advocacy webpage

 

Pathways & Statewide Articulation

Boyanovsky Presentation at OACTE, April 2007 - supporting materials webpage

Brower's Paper to ASEE, Feb 2009: Linking High School Pre-Engineering with University E and ET Programs - pdf

Kirkwood Presentation at OACTE, April 2008 - pdf

Making Math and Science Matter to Students (PLTW/eCHAMP), presentation to OSBA Nov 2009, Oshiro, Schmurr, Manny, Smith - pdf -

Trip Report June 2009: NCWIT/NSF Broader Participation in Computing Outreach to K-12 - pdf

DRAFT Environmental Scan: CS Teaching, Learning & Outreach in Oregon K-12 - pdf

CS: re: TeachScheme - pdf

CS: re: About cs4hs - pdf

eCHAMP Pilot, funded by Lemelson & Intel

Trip Reports for Site Visits

  • SMILE/ 4-H Teacher Wkshop, Jan '10 - pdf
  • Saturday Academy ASE, Feb 2010 - pdf
Volunteer Survey link Engineering in K12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects, NAE - weblink
  • emphasize engineering design (Oregon Science Standards)
  • incorporate important and developmentally appropriate mathematics, science, and technology knowledge and skills (STEM sweet spot)
  • cultivate engineering habits of mind (especially applicable to OST)

Ongoing Work by Committee

Steering
[ roster ]
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webpage ]
  • Bright Future RFPs
  • Planning
  • Conceptual Frameworks, Models, Tools
  • Engineering/CS Matriculators Survey
    • Frosh Survey 2009 ff project overview & survey printout - pdf
      • highlights Oct 16, 2009 - pdf
In-Class
[ roster ]
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webpage ]
  • PLTW
    • OPAS PLTW in Brief,8.5.2008 - 1 pg pdf
    • PLTW Advocacy Page
    • PLTW Presentation at the ODE/COSA Superintendent Summer Institute, August 2008 Page
  • CS
    • CS: Learning, Teaching Outreach DRAFT - pdf
    • Trip Report: NCWIT/BPC conference June 2009 - pdf
    • A Community Conversation -- Diversity in the CS Classroom Workshop, August 19, 2008 supporting materials webpage -- report -- 7 pg pdf
Out-of-School-Time (OST)
[ roster ]
[ webpage ]
  • OST Grades 4-9/ Diversity
  • eCHAMP
    • Engineering CoacH And Mentor Program (eCHAMP) pdf - website
  • Internships
Marketing
[ roster ]
[
webpage ]
 

Status & Activity Updates

All-OPAS Updates
  • February 4, 2010 - pdf
  • December 3, 2009 - pdf
  • October 22, 2009 - pdf
  • September 17, 2009 - pdf
  • August 5, 2009 - pdf
   

History

2007-2009
2005 - 2007
  • Grants
    • Open Awards Summary - pdf
    • Award Project Summaries - pdf
  • Committees 2006 - webpage
  • Workshop 2006 - webpage
Summit 2005