STEM Family Engagement

Caregiver attitudes towards STEM can strengthen youth engagement and perceptions of STEM learning. Join the Montana Afterschool Alliance to discuss research-based approaches for involving families in STEM education and supporting their child’s learning journey. Drawing from practical experiences of the Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, we will present the STEM Family Engagement Planning Tool, hear from the field, and explore activities from Montana-based programs.

Heather Jameson

In her role as the Strategic Initiatives Lead for the Montana Afterschool Alliance, Heather is leading the development of the Montana STEM Ecosystem. With a background in environmental education, Heather has served as the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Wildlife Education and Outreach Specialist for Northwest Alaska and as an Education Ranger at Glacier National Park. She is a former 5-8th grade science and math teacher and is passionate about growing STEM learning opportunities for youth in Montana.