STEM
In collaboration with the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership, our STEM consultant works to expand educator and student access to science, technology, engineering and math courses and experiential learning.
STEM program visioning, planning and implementation
We support districts and teachers with:
Equity-focused analysis of their K -12 science programs
Co-development of lessons in line with K-12 science education best practices and state standards
Integration of STEM and Career Connected Learning into other content areas
Assistance in securing grants to support local and regional STEM education goals.
Guidance on adopting curriculum and implementing equitable systems. Find curriculum and adoption resources from the Cross-ESD Curriculum & Adoption Collaborative:
STEM education opportunities outside of the classroom
We help districts plan after-school and summer science programs and STEM/STEAM Nights for their community. Grant funding from the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership or other agencies may be available to support STEM education events.
Educational technology
We connect educators to STEM resources, including tools, technology and makerspaces.
Explore our new STEAM Lending Library with BeeBots, Sphero indi and BOLT, Makey Makey kits, and more — all available for Clackamas County educators to borrow for free!
Professional development
We facilitate professional development opportunities, individualized coaching from specialists in K-12 science education and a community of learning among regional science educators.
Upcoming STEM workshops
Program Contacts
Teaching & Learning News
SB 141: What it means for families & students
View as a PDF Oregon has a new education law called SB 141. The goal is to help schools better understand how students are doing during the school year, not just at the end of the year. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students in grades [...]
One word, many lessons: Clackamas County educators explore morphology
A single word can contain an entire lesson. At a recent training at Clackamas Education Service District, educators began with photograph. They separated it into the Greek elements photo, meaning “light,” and graph, meaning “write or record.” Then the word expanded into a family: photographer, photography, and photographic. In a [...]
The places summer learning took us
Summer at Clackamas ESD was filled with discovery, connection, and plenty of fun. From learning in parks to science experiments, lemonade stands and workplace tours, students, families, and educators explored new skills, built confidence, and made meaningful connections all summer long. Big adventures for our youngest learners Our early intervention [...]
