Supporting Excellence in STEM Programs and Teaching
The National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) certifies teachers, campuses, and districts in STEM teaching. Using a competency-based, academic coach-led online learning platform, educators produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency across 15 STEM teacher actions.
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1 STEM Certifying Teachers
- Self-paced, mentor-led, competency-based certificates.
- Learn and apply the 3 domains of STEM teaching.
- Understand the pedagogy necessary for an effective STEM classroom.
- Increase student achievement through improved teaching techniques.
- Earn the National Certificate for STEM Teaching.
2 STEM Certifying Districts And Schools
- Self-paced, mentor-led, competency-based certificates.
- Learn and apply the 3 domains of STEM teaching; develop a common language for a STEM campus.
- Understand the pedagogy necessary for effective STEM classrooms.
- Increase student achievement through improved teacher ability, campus-wide culture alignment, and accountability system for teachers, administrators, and district leaders.
- Earn the National Certificate for STEM Excellence.
3 STEM Micro Certificates
- 3-hour online courses
- High-impact content focused on specific instructional strategies
- Asynchronous professional learning
- All materials and resources provided
- Rolling admissions (when and where you want)
- Earn digital badges
