What does Amsti mean?
The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, commonly referred to as AMSTI, is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve STEM teaching statewide, including improvements in the individual, as well as the integrated, STEM subjects.
How many Amsti sites are there?
Following Summer Institutes, full-time AMSTI math and science specialists from the 11 regional AMSTI Sites mentor the teachers in their classrooms until the newly trained teachers become comfortable with the “AMSTI way” of teaching.
When was Amsti founded?
AMSTI was created by the Alabama State Department of Education in 2000 to improve math and science teaching.
What is Alabama Reading Initiative?
The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) is a statewide K-12 initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare all students with the literacy skills needed to meet or exceed grade-level standards.
How do you get a STEM license in Alabama?
Hold a valid regular or alternate certificate for middle level and secondary math, science or computer science courses. Teach courses in mathematics or science in grades 6-12. Teach full time in mathematics or science, or both. Complete no less than four days of annual, high-quality Professional Development.
What is Amsti training?
The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide. Its mission is to support Alabama educators and students in learning STEM through doing STEM. Read More.
When did the Alabama reading Initiative begin?
1998
The ARI began as a K-12 pilot in the 1998-1999 school year in 16 schools statewide. By the 2006-2007 school year, all schools were participating in ARI. The ARI gained national attention both for introducing the “coaching” model to teaching and for impressive increases in student achievement in reading.
What skills will students practice in STEM lesson?
When STEM is effectively taught to students, here are some of the skills students are likely to develop:
- Critical thinking.
- Independent learning.
- Great communication and collaboration.
- Digital literacy.
- Problem-solving.
- Creativity.
- Self-reflection.
How do I become a STEM tutor?
To pursue a career as a STEM teacher, you need at least a bachelor’s degree in science, mathematics, engineering, or a technology field. If you want to teach at the primary or secondary level, you also need student teaching experience and training in education.
What is the Alabama Literacy Act?
In 2019, the Alabama legislature passed the Alabama Literacy Act. The Alabama Literacy Act was established to improve the reading proficiency of public school kindergarten through 3rd grade students and ensure that those students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of the 3rd grade.