A Strong Start to STE 2020-21
K-8
Amplify Science
KIPP’s Core Science Curriculum
K-12
FIRST Robotics
FLL Jr. | FLL | FTC
9-12
Computer Science
CSP with Code.org | CSA with Edhesive
Amplify Science is KIPP’s recommended core science curriculum for grades K-8.
COVID-19 & 19-20 Supports
Teachers: Need resources for remote teaching? Check out our remote learning resources here.
Students: Keep KIPPsters engaged and excited through our STEM Create-at-Home Challenges! These topics refresh every two weeks, and prizes are awarded to winners of each round in each topic.
Leaders: Need thought partnership in closing out the year? Join our recurring support calls every Tuesday at 9AM PT and Thursday at 1PM PT. Email Phil to join at pkim@kipp.org
Virtual Summer Training for All
KIPP Foundation will be facilitating virtual training for ALL new-to-Amplify teachers, leaders, coaches, and those wanting a refresher.
June 15-18 from 8AM - 11AM Pacific daily.
Sign up here for Summer PD. Check out the high-level agenda available here.
Preparing for 20-21
Regions should be submitting orders to Amplify ASAP. Check out the ALC Leaders Page for recordings and resources regarding Amplify purchasing.
KIPP is proud to partner with Amazon Future Engineer to support FIRST teams across the country.
Looking for Funding for 20-21?
Don’t let cost be a barrier to building out your FIRST program! Regardless of how your teams are funded, please register your school/region with KIPP to get special offers, updates, and invitations to KIPP-specific programs. Register by 6/1 and check out the KIPP FIRST Memo for:
LEGO Connections Grant link
How to get funding for rookie teams
How to get FIRST curriculum in your classroom via Class Packs
Returning Amazon Future Engineer grant recipients, please reach out to Phil (pkim@kipp.org) and Paola (pvaldivia@kippneworleans.org). You will be asked to both Register your team with KIPP AND complete Amazon’s Intent to Return Survey.
Virtual Summer Training for All
Virtual training for FLL Jr., FLL, and FTC is free, and year-round professional development will be offered through KIPP-led collaboratives!
FLL Jr.: Dates to be announced (August/September)
FLL: June 22-23, 10AM - 2PM Pacific
FTC: June 25-26, 10AM - 2PM Pacific
Note: Registering for PD does NOT mean you’ve registered your team with KIPP. Please still complete the registration form linked in the KIPP FIRST Memo.
Learn More & Get Registered!
Are you currently or going to be a FIRST Robotics coach? Learn more & register now! We encourage all new AND returning teams to register with KIPP to get special offers, updates, and invitations to KIPP-specific programs.
KIPP is grateful to our generous partners at Reboot Representation who is helping KIPPsters across the country gain access to Computer Science courses!
Looking for Funding for 20-21?
Don’t forget! In order to first close out 19-20 funding rounds for Reboot, ensure all your CSP students have completed this student survey by 6/1.
We are proud to announce that we’ve again partnered with Reboot Representation for another year, offering incentive funds for schools new to AP CSP and all AP CSA. Returning Teams can participate free-of-charge in our summer PD and year-long collaboratives!
Learn more and apply here by Friday 5/29!
Virtual Summer Training for All
Virtual training for AP CSP and AP CSA is free for all schools, and year-round professional development will be offered through KIPP-led collaboratives!
AP CSD: Schools are encouraged to find their local regional partners through Code.org.
AP CSP: July 6-10, 8AM - 2PM Pacific
AP CSA: July 20-22, 8AM - 2PM Pacific
Note: Registering for PD does NOT mean you’ve registered your team with KIPP. Please still complete the registration form linked in the KIPP AP CS Memo.
AP CS Summer PD & Collaboratives: Now Open to All Public Schools!
KIPP is committed to expanding access to Computer Science to all public high schools. Learn more and apply here by Friday 5/29!
Feedback or Questions?
Email: stem@kipp.org