Dayton
Dayton Regional STEM School
Dubbed the “Gem City” in 1845 because of its refinement and beauty, Dayton is renowned for many innovators, chief among them Orville and Wilbur Wright. From their bicycle shop in Dayton, the Wright Brothers developed the principles of aerodynamics, designed and constructed gliders, and even portions of their first plane. The Wright Brothers capture Dayton’s innovative, can-do spirit.
Today, the region hosts numerous industrial, aerospace and technological/engineering research ventures, particularly around power and propulsion. But Dayton has not only received the world spotlight for flight. In November 1995, Dayton gained international attention with the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, at Wright–Patterson Air Force Base, bringing an official end to the war in Bosnia.
This same transformative edge is evident as partners work to build upon the region’s legacy and create bold STEM learning opportunities that reach students throughout the region. Wright State University – working in concert with the Air Force Research Laboratories, one of the nation’s premier research institutions, and the Dayton Regional STEM Center along with other regional partners – is driving the development of the Dayton Regional STEM School.
School Snapshot
What is the mission of the Dayton Regional STEM School?
“To prepare students with the skills necessary to compete in the global economy while nurturing in our young people the same enthusiasm for discovery, invention and application that launched the vision for powered flight.”
Who can attend the Dayton Regional STEM School?
Students in grades 6-12 who are residents of Clark, Greene and Montgomery Counties can attend the Dayton Regional STEM School.
What makes the Dayton Regional STEM School different?
Students attending the Dayton Regional STEM School will create a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) that will shape their educational experience and will work with faculty to design their own independent and group-based investigations. In addition, students will participate in internships with the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and local high-tech employers to work side-by-side with professionals in real-world laboratories.
What are the school’s teaching and learning philosophies?
The Dayton Regional STEM School curriculum will reflect project- and problem-based learning and will include both the STEM disciplines and the arts and humanities. The Dayton Regional STEM Center will coordinate teams of teachers, higher education faculty and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and industry partners to design the curriculum to take advantage of the region’s unique resources.
When does the recruitment start for both teachers and students?
Student recruitment will likely begin in February 2009. And the school is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Principal/Chief Administrative Officer.
When will the Dayton Regional STEM School open its doors?
Grade 9 will begin in fall 2009. The rest of the grades will be incorporated as follows:
2010-2011 Grades 8, 9, and 10
2011-2012 Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
2012-2013 Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
