Academies of LoudounCreating increased opportunities for
Exploration, Innovation, and Advancement
School Board/Board of SupervisorsTerri L. Breeden, Ed. D.
September 4, 2014
A center for STEM education and career readiness initially housing three distinct but inter-related academies:1. Academy of
Engineering & Technology (AET)
2. Academy of Science (AOS)
3. Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA)
Creating Increased Opportunities for Exploration, Innovation and Advancement
Students are motivated through: challenge, relevance, choice, and a sense of accomplishment
ACADEMY OF SCIENCEMARINE SCIENCE PROJECT 2013
3-D Design and PrintingAdvanced Computer NetworkingAdvanced Geo-CodingApplied MathematicsArtificial IntelligenceAuto Servicing TechnologyBiotechnologyBuilding ConstructionComputational PhysicsComputer GraphicsCosmetologyCulinary ArtsCyber and InformationSecurityDigital Design and AnimationDNA ScienceElectrical EngineeringElectrodynamicsElectronics
Energy SystemsGeosystems
Graphic CommunicationMasonry
Medical LaboratoryTechnology
NanoscienceNanotechnology
ProgrammingOptics
Pharmacy TechnologyPlant Science
Practical NursingQuantum Mechanics
Robotics and AutomationVeterinary ScienceWeb and Database
DesignWelding
Advanced Coursework and Flexible Course Enrollment
Creating Increased Opportunities for Exploration, Innovation and Advancement
Learning in the 21st Century is: Real projects for Real people, and Real feedback on their projects
• Time is now a variable – 24/7 learning
• Learning is for all – Students and adults
Creating Increased Opportunities for Exploration, Innovation and Advancement“This was real-world experience and Dominique approached it as a professional”“Cardinal Ridge PTO parents, they were thrilled. Dominique has done an outstanding job…we could not be more pleased.”
Monroe Technology Center’s Dominique Perez created the
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Science Performance
Country CategoryScienceMean
Shanghai-China Partners 580
Hong Kong-China Partners 555
Singapore Partners 551
Japan OECD 547
Finland OECD 545
Stone Bridge HS LCPS 544
Potomac Falls HS LCPS 542
Estonia OECD 541
Korea OECD 538
Poland OECD 526
Liechtenstein Partners 525
Canada OECD 525
Germany OECD 524
Chinese Taipei Partners 523
Netherlands OECD 522
Ireland OECD 522
Macao-China Partners 521
Australia OECD 521
New Zealand OECD 516
Switzerland OECD 515
Heritage HS LCPS 515Slovenia OECD 514
United Kingdom OECD 514
Czech Republic OECD 508
Austria OECD 506
Belgium OECD 505
Latvia Partners 502
OECD Average OECD Summary 501
France OECD 499
Denmark OECD 498
OECD Total OECD Summary 497
United States OECD 497
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All outranked the US
Stone Bridge’s and Potomac Falls’results were similar to Japan and Finland
Heritage’s results were similar to New Zealand and Switzerland
Math Performance
Country CategoryMathMean
Shanghai-China Partners 613
Singapore Partners 573
Hong Kong-China Partners 561
Chinese Taipei Partners 560
Korea OECD 554
Macao-China Partners 538
Japan OECD 536
Liechtenstein Partners 535
Potomac Falls HS LCPS 531
Switzerland OECD 531
Stone Bridge HS LCPS 524
Netherlands OECD 523
Estonia OECD 521
Finland OECD 519
Canada OECD 518
Poland OECD 518
Belgium OECD 515
Germany OECD 514
Austria OECD 506
Australia OECD 504
Ireland OECD 501
Slovenia OECD 501
New Zealand OECD 500
Denmark OECD 500
Czech Republic OECD 499
Heritage HS LCPS 496
France OECD 495
United Kingdom OECD 494
OECD Average OECD Summary 494
United States 481
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Capacity Building with Teachers Teachers piloted new STEM curriculum units during summer camps
Professional development is occurring that familiarizes teachers with new technologies and new tools
Through a partnership with Microsoft (TEALS) industry professionals work side-by-side in the classrooms with LCPS Computer Science Teachers
Through a Loudoun Education Foundation grant, a STEM cohort of 15 teachers are focused on pedagogy, inquiry instruction and curriculum development
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Curriculum Development Virtual Loudoun Online Courses were launched
Cyber security curriculum is being integrated into the Computer Systems Technology course
Engineering courses are increasing in rigor and efforts are occurring to increase access to the courses
At Blue Ridge Middle School, the keyboarding curriculum will include coding contents and activities
Integrated units of study are being piloted
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