Welcome to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) STEM department. Below you will find information about events happening around the state. Other pages will guide you to resources and opportunities to learn more about STEM.
Elementary STEM
Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Educator Licensing
Elementary STEM Endorsement Course Framework
Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers
Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers
Mathematics for Teaching K-8 Data Analysis and Problem-Solving
Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers
Nature of Science and Engineering
STEM Practices with a Focus on Technology and Problem-Based Learning
Informal Science Education Enhancement (ISEE)
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
2015-2017 School List | Becoming a Designated STEM School
Google Docs
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in the eighth annual cohort of the STEM Institute. We have repurposed and redesigneed the experience to assist principals, directors, assistant principals, STEM Leaders, and curriculum leaders in leading STEM efforts in their schools. The purpose for this institute is to increase capacity, identify instructional "look fors" for both formal in informal observations in STEM courses, network with other administrators, increase awareness of available resources, and more. The institute will require participants to commit to five all-day sessions spread throughout the school year held at various locations throughout the state. Sessions will include classroom observations and visits to schools and other STEM sites. For this opportunity, there is no distance learning option available. Participation between sessions will keep us connected throughout the year. Intersession participation may include conducting informal classroom observations, visits from USBE staff, or other STEM related options.
Session 1
October 2, 2018
Weber School District Office
5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
Ogden, Utah 84405
Session 2
November 6, 2018
Green Acres Elementary School
640 East 1900 North
North Ogden, Utah 84414
Session 3
February 13, 2019
Weber Innovation Center
1007 West 12th Street
Ogden, Utah 84404
Session 1
October 29, 2018
Session 2
November 15, 2018
Session 3
February 26, 2019
Locations to be Deteremined!
Session 1
October 19, 2018
Iron County School District
1685 West Midvalley Road
Cedar City, Utah 84721
Session 2
November 16, 2018
North Elementary School
550 West 200 North
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Session 3
February 15, 2019
Iron County School District
1685 West Midvalley Road
Cedar City, Utah 84721
Application for 2018-2019 Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant
Instructions for Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
iSEE is a collaborative partnership between Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway, The Leonardo, The Living Planet Aquarium, Red Butte Garden, Natural History Museum of Utah, HawkWatch International, Thanksgiving Point, and the USBE.
iSEE programs serve K-12 teachers and students and are designed to spark students’ natural curiosity and sense of wonder by providing exciting opportunities to experience science, practice science skills, and gain a deeper understanding of science.
A Request For Proposals (RFP) has been released to the public for new institutions interested in joining iSEE with provisional status. This grant opportunity is open to any non-profit institution that meets all the requirements outlined therein. This funding is available pending Utah Legislative approval and proposals are due on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 5 p.m.
iSEE Competitive Grant Application:
Title II, Part B
The MSP grant was a federally funded (Title II, Part B) competitive grant program. The MSP grant was discontinued by the Federal Government with the adoption of the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Centers Initiative Application
USTAR's goal is to create USTAR Centers that will enhance the ability of district and charter schools to attract and retain mathematics and science teachers while simultaneously offering more opportunities for students and effectively using the capacity of capital facilities.
2017-2018
The last USTAR application period occurred for Utah Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in spring of 2017 for three-year funding from Fiscal Year 2018 to Fiscal Year 2020. During this past application and review period, all USTAR legislative funding was awarded to the LEAs that applied and funding is now fully encumbered through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. All LEAs that are currently interested in applying for USTAR future funding will need to wait for the next application period which is not expected to occur until Spring 2020 for Fiscal Year 2021.
Note: The funding of all USTAR grants is contingent on continued funding from the Utah State Legislature.
Application instructions, forms, and documents from the previous review period are available here for reference in future application periods.
RFP Application Instructions | RFP Application 2017-2018 Form
Application Programming Descriptions | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Secondary Mathematics Previous Winners:
Student and Parents
Summer Camps:
