A Florida Catholic Conference STREAM certified school intergrates science, technology, religion, engineering, the arts, and math education. All Catholic schools do this to some extent but, the STREAM schools go futher. Characteristics are:
The missionandCatholicidentity are fullyintegratedintoevery aspect oftheschool.
All classrooms are centersof fullyengaged 21st century learners.
The curriculumisarranged in such a waythat the subjects are coordinated to supporteachother andpromote a natural way of learning.
Interdisciplinaryproject-based,inquiry-basedlearningisevidentthroughout the school.
Studentsdemonstrate anincreasedSTREAMliteracy.Studentshave an understandingof religious,scientific, artistic, technological, mathematical,andengineeringconceptsandprocesses for personaldecisionmakingandparticipationincivicandculturalaffairs.
Professional development for allstaff membersis a priority. The individualprofessional developmentplans flow from the school’sgoals,focusing on innovativedata-driveninstruction.
The professional learningcommunities within the school and with other professional educatorshighlight the STREAMtopics,improvementofinstructionandlearning,useofdatato make instructionaldecisions,innovativeintegrationof technology,andmethods to continue to improve the Catholiccultureof the school.
Authentic use of technology by both the teachersand the studentsis an integral part of the teachingandlearning.
The designatedcurriculum and/orSTREAMcoordinator oversees the STREAM program to ensure a cohesive plan is implemented throughout the entire school.
There are currently 15 FCC STREAM schools and more that are currently working on the STREAM certification.