Literacy Assistance Center 2017-2018

STEM Cohort Series

STEM for Youth in Literacy and Workforce Programs

What does STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) have to do with ISY and OSY programs?
How does it affect programs and staff? STEM can be integrated into the classroom and youth activities. In
doing so, programs may also wish to look for ways to strengthen staffs STEM content knowledge. Each of
these needs can be addressed by joining our STEM for Youth in Literacy and Workforce Programs cohort.

To participate in the STEM cohort individuals must register for no less than two sessions.

STEMify Your Instruction: How to Integrate STEM into Your Instruction

Description: Are you tasked with helping your youth make academic gains in STEM, but not sure whats the
best approach? Join our STEM cohort. By attending this and other sessions, youll learn engaging strategies
for integrating STEM into your ISY and OSY classes.
Date: Monday, October 30, 2017
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: 85 Broad Street New York, NY Room 27B
Register: https://lac_stemcohort_session1.eventbrite.com

X Marks the Spot: Updating Your Algebra Skills for Tutoring or Teaching Youth
Description: Do you have a youth that needs math tutoring, but youre not quite sure how to help
especially with this new way they do math? How do you ensure the experience will be both effective and
positive for each of you? Join our STEM cohort, by attending this and other great sessions. This session of
our STEM cohort will focus on deepening your content knowledge in algebra and algebraic thinking.
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Location: 85 Broad Street New York, NY Room 27B
Register: https://lac_stemcohort_session2.eventbrite.com

Getting Youth STEM-excited: Strategies for Engaging Youth in STEM Activities

Description: What does an engaging and exciting STEM activity for youth look like and how can you
facilitate it? If youre tasked with or wondering how to strengthen youth in STEM, join our STEM cohort.
 Literacy Assistance Center 2017-2018
STEM Cohort Series
By attending this and other sessions, youll learn specific methods for developing in-school and out-of-
school STEM activities.
Date: Friday, December 8, 2017
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: 85 Broad Street New York, NY Room 27B
Register: https://lac_stemcohort-session3.eventbrite.com

Tutor Your Math Tutoring Skills: Strategies for Instructing Struggling Youth in Mathematics
Description: Tutoring a young person who struggles with math can be a daunting experienceespecially if
you dont feel confident with the new way they do mathematics. What are some strategies you could employ
to help the youth feel more confident in their skills? Join our STEM cohort, by attending this and other great
sessions. This session of our STEM cohort will focus on strengthening participants mathematical tutoring
skills.
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: 85 Broad Street New York, NY Room 27B
Register: https://lac_stemcohort_session4.eventbrite.com

Hard to Teach Does Not Mean Impossible: How to Approach Hard Science Concepts with Struggling Youth

Description: Learning science can be challenging for youth, some likening it to learning a new language and
vocabulary. How can we engage our youth to meet their needs? During this session you will be introduced
to researched-based strategies that support conceptual change in science education to answer these
important questions. An example from the biological sciences will be used to illustrate the strategies.
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: 85 Broad Street New York, NY Room 28A
Register: https://lac_stemcohort_session5.eventbrite.com