Innovative Leaders Institute: Bridge to STEM brings together leaders of aspiring STEM and STEAM schools or those looking to re-ignite their school’s STEM culture and practices. The cohort will strengthen their knowledge of STEM education, STEM culture, and leading for change.
Grounded in the tenets of transformational leadership and the elements of the Quality Model for STEM and STEAM Schools and the STEM and STEAM Designation Rubric, this year-long program adopts a practitioner-oriented approach to:
- creating school-wide STEM culture,
- ensuring buy-in and providing supports to all stakeholders in transforming educational practices into high-quality STEM teaching and learning, and
- creating strong community supports through partnerships with business, industry, non-profits, and higher education institutions.
Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort are open now, closing May 1, 2025.