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Active Listening: Are You Hearing Me Or Listening?, Taylor Jones

Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative

Be able to determine the difference between hearing someone when being spoken to and actively listening to them

Do you ever talk with someone and realize they aren’t listening? Sure, they hear the words that leave your mouth but are not genuinely listening: they may not be present, texting, staring off into space, etc. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation like this, on either side, you run the risk of making someone feel neglected and undervalued, and you could miss out on important information. Active listening requires attentiveness to the speaker so you, as the listener, can understand …

Creating A Vision Board While Partnering The Actions Necessary For Success!, Taylor Jones

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

This program will help students understand they can change their lives anytime. Having a vision partnered with an action plan is a recipe for greatness

Growth Vs Fixed Mindset Program, Alyssa Gehrke

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

It is easy for adolescents, because their lives are full of constant change, to feel like any conflict, challenge, or criticism makes them a failure. However, these are actually opportunities to grow and learn, about oneself and others. They are opportunities to self-reflect, challenge your own assumptions and knowledge, expand your knowledge and skill sets, gain a broader understanding of different perspectives, and develop yourself on an individual level and within a relationship—friends, family, roommates, significant others, professional, and so on. Adapting a growth mindset during adolescence will prepare teens well for college and the professional world ahead of them. …

Boundary Setting Program, Alyssa Gehrke

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

It is difficult for anybody, but especially teens and young adults, to understand what their boundaries are and to know how to communicate them with others. This impacts this age group (teens and young adults) most specifically because when we are young, we are both implicitly and explicitly told to mold and change our wants and needs to make others feel more comfortable. So, when living away from home for the first time and living with and being surrounded by new people who they are just getting to know it can be natural for them to want to continue molding …

The Adolescent Mind & Burnout Culture Program, Alyssa Gehrke

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

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The Art Of Problem Solving, Taylor Jones

Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative

Lesson Outcomes:

• Be able to identify and resolve a problem

Purpose: Problem–solving isn’t just a skill that will be used in an academic setting; it will be used throughout a lifetime. Identifying a problem's cause, choosing how to react, and applying that solution is a vital life skill.

How To Keep A Clean Space For A Clear Mind, Taylor Jones

Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative

Lesson Outcomes: In this lesson, students will learn how to maintain a clean space for a clear and healthy mind. o Maintaining a clean space will help the student’s mental health, o Teach responsibility and cleanliness o Be considerate of others if spaces are ever shared.

Purpose: This program aims to help students maintain a clean living space and tips to keep it.

E2: Equity And Excellence Framework, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis

Publications & Research

Both the United States and the United Nations have identified, examined, and put out a call to action to address the educational inequities that have disproportionately and negatively affected racially minoritized students, as well as those from a lower socioeconomic background, and poorer countries. Data from the Nations Report Card and the Global Monitoring Report provide evidence of disparities in academic performance and access to equitable educational resources. The outcome of these inequities impacts countries throughout the world, as their residents will not possess the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society, nor possess the critical …

Building And Supporting A Research To Publication Pipeline, Sowmya Anjur, Jean Bigger, Joyce Symoniak

Publications & Research

Participants in this session will learn how IMSA is generating and disseminating scholarship and incorporating students into its research to publication pipeline.

We will also be discussing the benefits of including our student’s best work in DigitalCommons; students having the opportunity to own a publication before leaving high school and inspiring other students to do the same, witnessing their own growth in critical thinking and written communication skills, developing student portfolios, and graduating with an understanding of the importance and benefit of being connected to a global community of scholars.

The Open Educational Resources (OERs) being shared through IMSA’s institutional …

E2: Equity And Excellence Framework - A Pathway To Advancing Educational Equity And Excellence, Evan M. Glazer, Adrienne Coleman

Publications & Research

Considering there is a national and global equity focused call to action, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy engaged in a process to institutionalize and operationalize Equity and Excellence to address educational inequities. This process included creating an educational case for engaging in Equity and Excellence, policy development, capacity building to engage in equity work, an inclusive and comprehensive data collection methodology, data meaning making, as well as an equity and excellence plan and scorecard development. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of educational equity, share tools to assist educational institutions in drafting data-informed equity and excellence policy/plans, …

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 Annual Report Of The Work In Imsa’S Archives, Christian Nokkentved

Archives' Annual Report

The IMSA Archives, housed in the Leto M. Furnas Information Resource Center, serves to collect and preserve materials relating to the history and ethos of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. The Archives includes both special and general collections with materials about IMSA’s establishment, led by Dr. Leon Lederman and Governor James Thompson. There are materials about the Academy’s opening in the fall of 1986 and its development since, as well as about its ideas and programs and how they evolved. Included are sample curricula, presidential speeches, samples of student work, as well as material about and from partnership programs …

2021 Diversity Climate Survey, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

In March 2021, a survey regarding diversity and school climate was administered by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion. This survey was adapted from the National Climate Survey developed by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). There were a total of 551 survey responses, 48 of which were removed due to incomplete survey responses. Of the remaining 503 authentic responses, there were 182 Sophomores, 156 Juniors, 147 Seniors, and 18 that did not indicate their grade level. Below is a summary of the major results from the survey.

Choose Your Own Adventure : Fire Response!, Ethan Castro

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

Purpose: Present students with scenarios of various common fire emergencies and test their knowledge on the proper ways to respond to such emergencies, citing professionally published guidelines as resources.

Is That Really What I Look Like?, Natasha White

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose: Students are at a very fragile time in their lives. With so much change they’re experiencing along with so much stigma and pressure to combat, it can be very difficult to maintain a positive sense of self-worth; especially when it comes to their physical appearance. The intention is to help students learn to manifest and maintain a positive body image.

Professional Confidence, Mia Pidlaoan

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

• Students will display effective interpersonal communication skills such as effective conflict resolution strategies, verbal and nonverbal reactions in social situations, and how they differ amongst individuals.

• Students will develop effective leadership skills

E-Steam-Ed Individuals: The Significance Of Art In Ste(A)M, Kristen Feigel

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose: To expose students gifted with academic and/or STEM proficiency to the benefits of Art in their education and daily lives. To offer students opportunities to try different types of art to encourage creativity and different ways of thinking.

Mamba Mentality: A Blueprint For Success, Josiah Payne

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to help students develop a mindset and habits that will facilitate success in pursuing their interests.

Learning Styles And Study Methods, Brenda Perez

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

Specific Lesson Outcomes:

• Students will find what learning styles work best for them.

• Students will understand how to use these learning styles in their study habits, presentations and school work.

• Students will be able to locate resources to best help their learning style.

How To Responsibly Shop For Groceries For Yourself!, Rafael Gonzalez

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

Purpose: Students will learn about tips for buying personal groceries that will help them in the future, more specifically when they begin college and living on their own.

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Eric Greenfield

Goal 1: Social Responsibility Narrative

Students will learn about their carbon footprint, the importance of reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases, and ways that they as individuals can reduce their carbon footprints.

Don't Just Dream Of Good Sleep --- Achieve It!, Kristen Feigel

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose: To help improve students’ overall quality of sleep by establishing and maintaining healthy habits.

Gaslighting---No, It's Not Me, It's You, Robyn Norton

Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose: Students will understand the definition, concept, and signs of gaslighting in personal interactions and relationships, as well as the negative outcomes of gaslighting on one's self-esteem, confidence, and trust.

Learning To Be Selfish, Benjamin Lepak

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose:

• To start a conversation about the importance of selfishness. Talking with students about the idea that it can be ok to be selfish at times.

Battling Imposter Phenomenon, Ladonna Hawthorne

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose:

Through this program, students will learn what Imposter Syndrome is, and develop tools for overcoming Imposter Syndrome.

What Motivates You?, Natasha White

Goal 4: Intrapersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose: Students will experience burnout and procrastination frequently because they’re not fully aware of how to keep themselves motivated. The purpose of this is to help them understand what drives them and how to keep that motivation going.

The Value Of Agreeable Disagreement, Josiah Payne

Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative

Purpose:

The purpose of this program is help students understand the value of listening to and understanding opposing viewpoints and give them a basic framework for engaging in civil public dialogue.

Diversity And Equity During Covid 19: An Analysis Of Student Attitude And Understanding In Pathophysiology, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

To increase student engagement and reduce frustration over grades, data is being collected in my Pathophysiology classes on specific assessment questions which require students to think and apply what they have learned to answer assessment questions (“transfer” questions). These questions are being administered both before and after students have completed specific modules to assess their attitude and understanding of the material. Data is also being collected on student study habits before and after specific assessments for correlation with their scores on “transfer” questions. It is hoped to reduce student frustration over grades by analyzing their behavior and improving their understanding.

The Great Water Design Challenge: A Noaa Planet Stewards And Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy (Imsa) Collaboration, Elizabeth Martinez

Publications & Research

Through generous NOAA Planet Stewards funding, schools in the Northern Illinois area had the unique opportunity to participate in a one-day design challenge that focused on local and state environmental issues. Student teams, which ranged from fifth grade through high school, engaged in research and design thinking to create innovative responses and solutions to address their selected water challenge. Subject matter experts were available, both virtually and in person, for questions, conversations, and insights as teams worked. Simultaneously team sponsors engaged in their own professional development related to the NOAA Planet Stewards Program. Students showcased their work at the end …

Missed Messages: A Mental Health-Related Simulator, Mia Pidlaoan

Goal 3: Interpersonal Intelligence Narrative

About Missed Messages: Missed Messages is a visual simulation made by Angela He that stars you, a stranger, and a roommate. This story's ending is decided based on your actions and is meant to spark insightful and meaningful conversations about mental health. WARNING: This story has heavy themes surrounding depression and suicide, including verbal mentions and some graphic content. There are four possible endings. This is a guide to how to implement Missed Messages by Angela He with students.

Building A Positive Culture Around Mental Health, Kevin Kusy

Staff Publications & Research

Creating a safe and open environment for students and staff to talk about mental health and wellness is a key to developing healthy, productive students. This session will discuss how to effectively develop and sustain mental health interventions within an educational setting.