Iowa STEM Education Public-Private Partnerships

For Iowa to regain and retain leadership in STEM education, Iowans across the public-private spectrum need to engage directly in schooling at the local community level. Imagine the impact if, from the banks of the Missouri to the bluffs of the Mississippi, and from Spirit Lake to Keokuk, schools and businesses partnered to welcome and prepare 21st century learners.

Conversation to Forge Alliances of Business and Schools (ConFABS)

The committee that formed in the wake of the successful Iowa STEM Education Public-Private Partnerships Symposium on December 2, 2008 (linked below) proposed to conduct partnership meetings at each AEA across Iowa to help foster school-business partnerships — from Clarinda to Decorah, Canton to Keokuk, and all points in between.

These ConFABS (Conversations to Forge Alliances of Businesses and Schools), themselves partnerships of IMSEP, local AEAs, and area business representatives, are part of a mosaic of initiatives designed to elevate science and math education in Iowa to new heights.

Current Public-Private Partnerships

Select a link below to view the current partnerships or add a new one to the list.

Seed Fund for School-Business Partnerships

NOTE: The seed fund application deadline has passed for FY 2009.

Funds are available for FY2009 and must be used by June 1, 2009. The maximum request amount is $2000. Please complete the form electronically and return as an email attachment to the address given on the form.

Seed Fund Application Form (Applications are closed for FY 2009)