Grow MainStreet is a series of hands-on, competency based Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (B-STEAM) modules designed for later elementary and middle level students. Each module is aligned to academic standards, and integrates career and college exploration.
MISSION
Grow MainStreet through the delivery of a turn-key, easy-to-use, scalable, and inexpensive hands-on learning experience that can be accessed anytime, any place, and at any pace in person or online.
VISION
All students graduate career and college aware and prepared with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to Grow Main Street and thrive in a global economy.
Funding
Districts may use ESSR II funds and 23g funds to purchase material kits for student, as well as 3D printers. The platform mavin.cloud) and GMS curriculum is included at no additional cost. Five of the modules require unit kits, and two of them only require a 3D printer for students to produce their deliverables. At minimum, districts who apply will be awarded $300 per student who were identified non-proficient/partially proficient on the math and ELA portions of 3-7 MSTEP, PSAT8, and SAT. The actual allocation will be determined once the application closes on October 31 and the list of eligible districts is compiled, which may increase the per student allocation.
To be eligible for 23g, districts must develop plans that describe the evidence-based actions the district is taking to keep kids on track. The legislation also requires that plans developed for eligibility purposes be included in a district’s MICIP plan. Click on the hypertext below for step-by-step directions to update your MICIP plan by October 31, 2023, in order to be eligible for state funding.
GMS Objectives
- Increase expectations, opportunity and support for all students to engage in powerful learning opportunities that have value beyond success in school.
- Increase competence, confidence, and connection of student with B-STEAM.
- Create pathways to prosperity for all students to attain high demand, high-wage jobs in critical industries like agriculture, construction, defense, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Modernize education system and create a B-STEAM Culture.
How GMS Works
Grow MainStreet is a series of hands-on, competency based modules designed for later elementary and secondary students. Each turnkey module is aligned to academic standards, integrates career and college exploration, and can be facilitated in-person with a certified teacher, substitute, or another employee or volunteer. The seven GMS modules, emphasize competencies in:
- 3D Design
- Rapid Prototyping
- Additive Manufacturing
- Materials Science
- Computational Thinking
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Internet of Things
- Cybersecurity
- Informatics
Implementation is flexible to fit the needs and curriculum within individual schools, including:
- Adding a single module as an annual capstone activity
- Adding Multiple modules at specific grade levels to complement and extend existing units of study
- Using all of the modules within an exploratory course
- Creating a STEM based after school and/or summer enrichment program to address unfinished learning and help students prepare for postsecondary education and the workforce.
Districts may use ESSR II funds and 23g funds to purchase material kits for each student as well as 3D printers. As part of the purchase, the platform and GMS curriculum is included at no additional cost. Five of the modules require unit kits, and two of them only require a 3D printer for students to produce their deliverables.
To be eligible for 23g, districts must develop plans that describe the evidence-based actions the district is taking to keep kids on track. The legislation also requires that plans developed for eligibility purposes be included in a district’s MICIP plan.Click on the hypertext below for step-by-step directions to update your MICIP plan by October 31, 2023, in order to be eligible for state funding. (Note: $300 per non-proficient/partially proficient student on the math and ELA portions of 3-7 MSTEP, PSAT 8, and SAT as the minimum allocation for 23g if all districts apply and are deemed eligible. The actual allocation will be determined once the application closes on October 31 and the list of eligible districts is compiled.)
Construction and Design
Apparel and Fashion
Transportation and Energy
Safety and Security
Farm to Fridge
Health & Informatics
Water and Waste Management
Grow MainStreet Express Lane (9 wk Middle Level B-STEAM / Exploratory Course)