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The approach combines evidence on OST educator needs with a NASA-funded PLANETS program, offering structured curricular units across grades 3–8 and tiered, just-in-time professional learning support. 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In addition, because OST programs serve significant populations of young people who are underrepresented in STEM, they may be able to reduce the opportunity gap for these youth and help to enhance youth learning and engagement.  \nJOËLLE CLARK, MA, MAST, is associate director for the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University (NAU) . Her interests include informal science learning and anthropology. She is principal investigator for PLANETS, the NASA-funded program described in this article.  \nNENA BLOOM, EdD, is assistant director for the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at NAU. She is interested in collecting and analyzing data to help programs make evidence-based decisions to improve teaching and learning.  \nLORI RUBINO-HARE, MEd, is a professional development coordinator/research associate for the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at NAU. She is interested in facilitating educator professional learning that enables reflection and improved practices.  \nCOURTNEY BARNES is a graduate student at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at NAU. She is interested in how culturally relevant pedagogies can be implemented in out-of-school time settings.  \nSEAN RYAN is a professional development coordinator/ research associate for the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at NAU. He is interested in building resources that promote inquiry-driven STEM learning.  \nEfforts to design high-quality STEM curricula and The PLANETS Program  \neducator professional development resources help to The OST STEM professional development resources increase opportunities for youth to engage in STEM in we designed are part of PLANETS, a NASA-funded OST. However, each OST educator has unique profes- OST program for educators and youth in grades 3–8 sional needs depending on their program. Therefore, that provides STEM learning with an emphasis on a strong STEM curriculum must include professional NASA planetary science and engineering, particularly learning support for OST educators. Few OST educa- for underserved audiences. The PLANETS program tors have formal education train- consists of three curricular units:  \ning or teacher certifications (Na- Remote Sensing (grades 6–8), tiona2006l) . AAfctecorrscdihnogoo AthsesoNciationational, [W]e noticed substantial W(gateradresin6–E8x)t, remande ESpnavirceonHmazeantrdss Afterschool Association’s national curricular negotiation at play (grades 3–5) . The units engage survey (2006), most workers had in the sites we studied. In teams of youth in the disciplinary little experience or education di- implementing the written practices and processes of scienrectly relevant to afterschool pro- curriculum, the adults tists and engineers through opengramsto pursanuedtreraiceniivnegd no paid time involved had to see to what ebnyedhe acNtaviiotineasl , aRsesreeacromchmCeonudnecdil  \nResearch demonstrates strong extent it would work in this (2009) . Learners analyze scienconnections between OST profes- time, in this place, with tific data, make and refine designsional development and benefits these girls. choices, reflect on their learning  \nrealized by program participants to solve problems set within a  \n(Bowie & Bronte-Tinkew, 2006; NASA planetary science context,  \nGarst et al. , 2014; Palmer et al. , and communicate what they learn  \n2009) . Professional development, especially in STEM with their families in a community showcase. The procontent, can improve the content knowledge of OST gram also includes professional learning resources, educ","cbCaigfXf4FIBp1S","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigfXf4FIBp1S","pdf",872780,"English","# Introducing OST STEM Educator Professional Development\n## Why OST STEM Programs Need Targeted Support\n## Key Features of the PLANETS Curriculum and Resources\n# Efforts to Design High-Quality STEM Curricula and Training\n## Connecting Professional Development to Learning Outcomes\n## Designing Resources Through Needs Assessment and Case Studies\n# Determining the Needs of OST STEM Educators\n## National Needs Assessment and Interviews\n## Case Study Research and Observation","[{\"question\":\"Why are professional development resources important for OST STEM educators?\",\"answer\":\"They strengthen educators’ content knowledge and improve teaching practices, helping OST programs meet learning goals and support youth engagement in STEM.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the PLANETS program and how does it support OST STEM learning?\",\"answer\":\"PLANETS is a NASA-funded OST program that provides STEM curricular units with an emphasis on NASA planetary science and engineering, along with professional learning resources for educators.\"},{\"question\":\"How were the professional development resources designed?\",\"answer\":\"The team used research on STEM professional development needs, including a national needs assessment survey, interviews, and case study research to create a tiered, just-in-time support system.\"}]","Designing Professional Development Resources to Meet the Needs of OST STEM Educators | PDF",1792070982,25]