STEM
Provide quality services and resources to build strong foundations for every Florida student in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to produce the future Florida STEM workforce.
What is STEM?
STEM education is the intentional integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to create a student-centered learning environment. During STEM education, students use multiple disciplines to investigate and engineer solutions to problems and to construct evidence-based explanations of real-world scenarios.
Mathematics and Science Standards
The mathematics and science standards, as well as standards for every subject, can be found on CPALMS.org. It is the State of Florida’s official source for standards, course descriptions and vetted resources.
Instructional Support
Parent and Student Resources
Legislation
- Florida State Statute 1003.42 - Required Instruction
- Florida State Statute 1003.4282 - Requirements for a standard high school diploma
- Florida State Statute 1003.4156 - General requirements for middle grades promotion
Staff Contact Information
PJ Duncan
Director of STEM
Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 432
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-0808
Patricia.Duncan@fldoe.org
Cassie Palelis
Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Phone: 850-245-7805
Cassandra.Palelis@fldoe.org
Courtney Starling
Secondary Mathematics Specialist
Phone: 850-245-9066
Courtney.Starling@fldoe.org
Rebecca Mead
Elementary Science Specialist
Phone: 850-245-5060
Rebecca.Mead@fldoe.org
Glenna Barber
Secondary Science Specialist
Phone: 850-245-0529
Glenna.Barber@fldoe.org