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Does your school or agency have:
- 5 - 25 students interested in learning about technology, problem solving and teamwork?
- Computers or mobile devices with Internet access?
- An instructor interested in teaching about technology, problem solving and teamwork?
- An administrator supportive of students assisting teachers with their technology needs?
- Parents who champion student tech leaders?
- Funding - Career Tech Ed, After-School, 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, site/district allocations, companies, foundations or service organizations (i.e. Lions Club)?
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The core elements of the program include:
Online Curriculum and Resources
- 100 hour online curriculum correlated with California and national standards
- Squad blogs and other collaboration tools
- Web-based ticket management system
- Certification with specializations in Garage Robotics / Serious Games
- Curriculum planning and management
- Monthly micro project contests
- Program assessment badges
Instructor/Coordinator Training and Support
- Hands-on trainings for instructor and site team
- Unlimited in-person and email support to ensure program success
- Spring summit for participating California sites
Project Tools and Community Resources
- Computer tool kit, flash drives, name badges and lanyards
- Recruitment, advertising and content related posters and stickers
- Identification and coordination of field trips and internships
- Volunteer partnerships to assist with squads
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Need more information to make a decision?
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Program Fee:
- The program fee of $2,000 covers licensing, training and program materials and support.
- Mini-Grants of $250 to $1,000 are available for qualified California schools. See the MOUSE Squads Funding page for more information on grants and on what is included in the fees.
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