Innovative Educational Solutions Institute, Inc.

Our mission is to provide free educational services related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The students we have worked with come from at-risk and culturally-diverse backgrounds. Many have been low achievers and/or lacked basic foundation skills (e.g. math and reading). For some, English was their second language. Our challenge is to develop lesson plans sensitive to these conditions. We believe learning is an inner process, not an outer process. In addition, we believe people learn in different ways including learning by doing. Therefore, all our courses are implemented using multiple Intelligence approach with a project-focus. To facilitate the Multiple Intelligence (MI) aspect of the courses: We simplify instructions via demonstrations, diagrams, movies, pictorial illustrations and simplified directions (e.g., LEGO robotics project assembly with directions as pictorial illustrations). Students increase vocabulary by researching definitions either in a dictionary and/or online. We give periodic quizzes on the definitions. Students learn math and science principles. We show them how to use the principles to analyze and measure activities/tasks results. Students give presentations on project activities and tasks. They are to explain the purpose of the activity or task and what they learned. Moreover, students are to set up a written portfolio of their activity. Finally, we assessed the performance of students using course competencies. IESI has taught STEM courses at various schools in the Milwaukee area. The courses were certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) allowing students receive course and transfer credit. Your donation of $25, $50, or $100+ helps us help the unemployed, underemployed, and veterans within our community. Donate today at http://www.iesiinc.org/donations/. Thank you for your contribution.

Website

http://www.iesiinc.org/

External link for Innovative Educational Solutions Institute, Inc.

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Company size

2-10 employees

Headquarters

Milwaukee, WI

Type

Nonprofit