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Gifted and Talented Students in Florida's Small and Rural Districts FloridaLearns Foundation, Inc. Support |
RECEIVE multiple opportunities to gain and internalize rigorous,
personalized content knowledge in mathematics, science, engineering and
technology ENGAGE with role models from colleges, universities and those
working in STEM fields. CONNECT with peers, college and university faculty members, and
those in the workplace who share interests in STEM. DEVELOP appreciation for the utility of STEM subjects in the
workplace. |
Recognizing the need for small and rural districts to enhance
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula for gifted
and talented secondary students, the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium
(PAEC), in partnership with the Heartland Educational Consortium (HEC), and
the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) will implement the FloridaLearns
STEM Scholars (FLSS) program. This program includes innovation to make more rigorous STEM
courses available, STEM Summer Challenges led by university staff and STEM professionals,
increased opportunities for real-world STEM problem-solving and research, and
academic and career guidance from qualified counselors. The program will also
enhance educators’ ability to provide instruction addressing specific
learning needs and building on the strengths of each student. This initiative
will enable participating students to make informed career choices and create
a framework to increase the likelihood of their success in post-secondary
STEM curricula or in the workplace. Two significant by-products are the
collaboration of students from across the state and the networks fostered
among business, post-secondary, agency, military and education professionals. |
FloridaLearns
Foundation, Inc. Support
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The FloridaLearns Foundation, Inc. supports efforts to improve
student learning through professional development programs. The FloridaLearns
STEM Scholars Project currently being implemented by the three educational
consortia in Florida is a very worthwhile venture that serves 28 small and
rural school districts. This project has great potential for establishing a
model for structuring career directed programs for gifted and talented
students and possible application for all students in Florida. This project is federally funded from the "Race To The
Top" program through the Florida Department of Education. The funds
provide for many enhanced activities and learning experiences for teachers
and students, however federal funds may not be used for food or incentives
for participants. The restriction causes some issues while providing regional
activities for student STEM immersion activities. These immersion activities
or Forums will be held on regional college campuses and will require travel
away from the home school sites. While travel expenses are provided in the
grant, funds for lunches for students while traveling are not provided. FloridaLearns Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization, seeks
donations and contributions to provide additional support to the students from
small and rural districts participating in the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars
Project. |
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There are
several ways to donate or contribute to the support effort underway to
supplement the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars Project. The funds will be used to
support the project activities being provided by all three consortia in their
service areas. Your gift will benefit students. |
Pay By Check Donation Form
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You may use
a credit card or a PayPal account to make a donation. When you click the
button to the left, you will be shown a shopping cart. There will be dollar categories
of donations (i.e. $25, $100, $1000, etc). You may select the quantity of the
dollar amounts you would like to donate to equal the amount of your donation
(i.e. $25 category x qty 5 = $125). FloridaLearns Foundation, Inc. has chosen
PayPal as the vendor for registrations and donations. You may use your PayPal
account to make payment or you may use your credit card to make payment. The
options for both will be shown during the process of checkout. If you
would prefer to make a donation by sending a check, please click the form
button on the left to print out a donation form. Please complete the form and
mail to the address on the form. Donations
by either method will result in a letter of appreciation for your donation to
a tax-exempt organization in support of student and teacher enhanced
learning. Thank you for your donation and support! |