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Detroit Public Schools Community District is proud to offer three STEM Enrichment Programs: Academic Games, Chess, and Robotics!
STEM Enrichment Programs are designed to improve student outcomes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. Students who participate in enrichment programs sustain their interest in STEM, perform better in their courses, and are more likely to pursue careers in these fields. Moreover, research indicates that enrichment programs facilitate student success in STEM programs by providing opportunities for students to gain experience and cultivate relationships with their coaches or mentors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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STEM Enrichment Programs Available
Schools can offer after Academic Games, Chess, and Robotics after-school programs.
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How to Become a Coach
If you would like to coach an after-school STEM Enrichment program at a particular school, first connect with the school’s principal to get approval to start a STEM Enrichment after-school program.
If your principal says yes, then contact Kevin Fite of the STEM Enrichment program at kevin.fite@detroitk12.org for next steps.
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New Coach Training
If you have no experience coaching in any of the three programs listed (Academic Games, Chess, and Robotics), that's okay!
DPSCD will provide training for all three programs. Please reach out to Kevin Fite at kevin.fite@detroitk12.org to schedule training.
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External Coaches
If you know someone that wants to coach one of the three after-school programs, but they don’t work for the District, they are still able to coach!
External (non-DPSCD employees) coaches are welcome! Reach out to Kevin Fite at kevin.fite@detroitk12.org so he can set up an appointment for them to do a background check with the DPSCD police department.
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How Coaches Submit Coaching Logs
If you're currently an Academic Games, Chess, or Robotics coach, and are trying to submit your hours worked, please access the following coaching log pages:
For Academic Games: Academic Games Coaching Logs 2024-2025
For Chess: Chess Coaching Logs 2024-2025
For Robotics: Robotics Coaching Logs 2024-2025
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STEM Enrichment
3011 W. Grand Blvd.
9th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1962Liz Triden
Executive Director, Science and Social Studies
elizabeth.triden@detroitk12.orgLaShawn Sims
Senior Director, STEM Enrichment and Computer Science
lashawn.sims@detroitk12.orgKevin Fite
Curriculum Leader, STEM Enrichment
kevin.fite@detroitk12.org