CI-STEM is a 5-year study, funded by the National Science Foundation (#1906490), with the goal to learn about the relationships between organizational culture, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and STEAM afterschool program offerings within California's expanded learning system. Our goal is to study the system and how the system's structure shapes local practice and decision-making related to CQI and STEAM. We are not evaluating people, programs, or sites... We will document how these efforts unfold over the next few years and provide insights about systems change, organizational culture change, and the role of systems thinking in CQI in California's afterschool system. Our goal is to share these insights, along with examples of best practices and important challenges, with EXLD and the field on a regular basis... You can reach out to Patrik Lundh (patrik.lundh@sri.com) for additional information and details about the overall study or to learn more about participating in our..
Also known as: CI-STEM, SRI International