Community Organizations and Government
Why should I get involved with EMSP?
EMSP envisions an East Multnomah County community where children, youth, and adults have equitable access to and are engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) learning that results in a skilled workforce and increased economic opportunity.
Every student, regardless of where they live in Oregon, deserves access to the learning experiences that will inspire you to be innovators and prepare you to help solve the challenges of tomorrow.
As an actively contributing partner of EMSP, you will have the unique opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and connections through fun and interesting STEAM activities in and out of school; learn about high-wage, high-demand jobs in our region accessible through STEAM education; and Contribute to the future of STEAM education by joining EMSP in a variety of leadership roles.
Click Below for Community Organizations, Nonprofits, or Government Agencies
Click Below for Government Representatives
The above Partner Commitment Form surveys will input you as a partner in our dynamic map system. If you want to update your directory and map entry AND your organization has already completed a Partner Commitment Form in 2020, please reach out to EMSP at eastmetrosteam@gmail.com for a link to your personalized form, instead of creating a new one.
Professional Development
Portland Metro STEM Partnership Workshops & PD
The Partnership provides access to courses and workshops for educators, in-school and out of school.
Resources
Common Sense Media educator training and curriculum allows educators to learn the basics of teaching students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in the digital world.
STEM Education Coalition & After School Alliance An afterschool guide to partnering on career and technical education.
STEM Next Opportunity Fund Changing the Game in STEM with Family Engagement: A White Paper for Practitioners and Field Leaders to Empower Families in STEM
NASA for Educators strives to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by supporting education in the Nation’s schools and to engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery by supporting informal education and public outreach efforts.
Raspberry Pi is a series of credit card-sized single-board computers developed in the United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to promote the teaching of basic computer science in schools and developing countries.
NSTA resources for NGSS aligned curriculum and activities.
ISTE’s mission is to empower learners to flourish in a connected world by cultivating a passionate professional learning community, linking educators and partners, leveraging knowledge and expertise, advocating for strategic policies, and continually improving learning and teaching.
The Oregon Educator Network is a dynamic tool for sharing and discovery of practices, resources, model programs, and professional development.
 Scratch for Educators prepares educators to lead their students through projects using Scratch to code their own interactive stories, animations, and games. In the process, youth learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively essential skills for everyone in today’s society.
Donors Choose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
youcubed inspires Math Success for all students through growth mindsets and innovative teaching.
Mindset Works is the global leader in growth mindset training for educators and students, leveraging the pioneering research of co-founders Carol Dweck and Lisa Blackwell. The mission at Mindset Works is to enable a world in which people seek and are fulfilled by ongoing learning and growth.
