STEM Certification
Using Cognia’s STEM Certification Standards, Osceola Magnet Elementary School (OMES) and Storm Grove Middle School (SGMS) examined its current effectiveness as well as its capacity and capability to achieve its vision and goals for the future of its STEM education model. OMES and SGMS successfully earned STEM Certification which demonstrates a strong and effective STEM focus. STEM certification from Cognia empowers each school to:
- Convey to parents and staff your commitment to high-quality STEM education;
- Build awareness in your community and increase expectations for STEM education; and
- Encourage enrollment with a unique differentiator
Performance Standards for STEM
Cognia Values-Driven Award of Excellence
On September 11, 2023, the School District of Indian River County was awarded the Cognia Values-Driven Award of Excellence. This award is one of three state-level awards given by Cognia, and is presented to one education organization that systematically and systemically models the following values through their daily efforts to improve outcomes for their students:
- Dream Big
- Stand for the Learner
- Be Bold and Daring
- Drive Potential
- Be Tenacious
- Build Connections
Superintendent of Schools, David K. Moore, Ed.D., stated, “I am so proud of the work that is being done by our teams at both school and district levels that yielded this commendation. The contributions of our team members are both exceptional and a clear testament to their commitment to and investment in supporting high-quality education for our students.”