The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) encompasses the offices of Science PreK-12, Mathematics PreK-12, Career and Technology Education, Information Technology, Library Information Services, and the Department of Student Support Services.  The department is responsible for:

• Creating the vision for STEM education through collaborations and partnerships with higher education, business, and industry;
• Promoting the philosophy of STEM education throughout BCPS;
• Designing curricula to implement the STEM vision and philosophy;
• Selecting equipment and resources, including print, digital, and non-print materials, to implement the written STEM curricula;Assessing student performance on the STEM curricula; and
• Providing high quality professional development to ensure successful implementation of the STEM curricula.
• Providing oversight of the efforts that focus upon students' health, social, value/character, emotional, and behavioral development in reducing barriers to learning which enable all students to achieve.

Goals for 2007-2008

• To develop a philosophy of STEM and promote that philosophy throughout BCPS;
• To remain a strong support to schools and offices in all endeavors related to student achievement of the Indicators in the Blueprint for Progress.
• To provide the leadership and support for the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to improve student achievement and teacher productivity.
• To continue successful implementation of the Chesapeake High STEM cluster grant;
• To provide direct service to schools, and conduct professional development for administrators and teachers to support the successful implementation of curriculum.
• To collaborate with all BCPS curricular offices to provide a cohesive instructional program designed to meet the needs of all children.
• To provide leadership and support to schools and offices in the development and implementation of e-Learning initiatives.
• To continue to refine alignment of all curricula with the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum and Core Learning Goals.
• To provides oversight in the following areas: alternative programs, summer school, and dropout prevention, pupil personnel services including school social work, guidance and counseling, health services, psychological services, and safe and drug-free schools.
• To support and improve student achievement and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the area of mathematics for all students through systemic collaboration.
• To develop a plan to assist schools that are not making AYP, or in danger of not making AYP in the area of mathematics.
• To develop a plan to assist students who do not pass the required high school assessments in the areas of Algebra I and biology.
• To research and implement technological trends and best practices in 21st century learning and instructional environments.