STEAM Innovator Accreditation

Promoting and recognizing excellence in STEAM education globally by aligning educational organizations with the best practices in STEAM curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

 

Digital Media Academy STEAM Accreditation
STEAM Innovator Accreditation Badge
STEAM Innovator Accreditation Badge

By becoming STEAM Accredited, schools demonstrate their capacity to future-proof students and equip them with 21st-century skills.

Global Recognition

Digital Media Academy is led by Stanford Educators and industry experts and is a recognized leader in STEAM education, with a long reputation for excellence in teaching and innovation.

Alignment with Best Practices

Our research-based educational standards align your school with the best practices in STEAM education, ensuring you stay at the forefront of academic excellence.

Networking and Support

Accreditation comes with Leading STEAM Schools in the World membership, which offers access to a network of like-minded educational institutions, resources, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Anatomy of the STEAM Innovator Educational Standards

Our STEAM Standards for K-12 schools are organized under three groupings that create the foundation for excellence in STEAM education.

STEAM Learning Culture
Schools have an established STEAM culture of learning that is evident throughout the school.Schools have an established STEAM culture of learning that is evident throughout the school.
STEAM Learning Experiences
Schools promote interdisciplinary STEAM learning experiences to equip students with the 21st-century skills needed to be successful in a rapidly evolving digital world.
STEAM Learning Outcomes
Schools prioritize the well-being and 21st-century education needs of every student.

What is excellence in STEAM education?

The three groupings are further broken down into 10 categories that make up the foundation for STEAM Innovator Accreditation and continuous improvement. These guide members to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes that are future-proofing students. Each of these categories has a group of educational standards. Download the brochure to view them all.

01

Innovation

02

Communication and Collaboration

03

Equity and Sustainability

04

Digital Literacy and Citizenship

05

Student-centred Learning

06

Thinking for Learning

07

Transdisciplinary Learning 

08

Authentic Assessment

09

STEAM-specific Learning

10

Reflective Practice

STEAM Accreditation Process

The accreditation process is ‘light-touch’ and has three phases that do not require in-person visits.

The process takes approximately 4-5 months. This includes 4 weeks for planning and preparation, 8-12 weeks for collecting evidence, and 4 weeks for evaluation of evidence.

STEAM Accreditation Process
Phase One

In the first phase, schools prepare by reviewing standards and criteria, appointing an accreditation coordinator, and developing a plan for meeting the standards.

Phase Two

In the second phase, evidence is collected to demonstrate that the school meets the standards, or has clear frameworks in place to achieve them.

Phase Three

In the third phase, the Digital Media Academy Accreditation Board evaluates the evidence and prepares a report outlining its findings.

About Digital Media Academy

Led by leading educators and industry experts, the Digital Media Academy has been preparing the next generation of global leaders with world-class STEAM programs since 1999.

Our programs have been taught in world-renowned institutions like Stanford, NYU, Georgetown, UCLA, Oxford, and McGill University. Today, we’ve left our mark in over 1,000 schools across 125 countries, introducing 500,000+ students to the world of STEAM.

Our vision is a world where STEAM education is the standard in all K-12 schools globally. Through cutting-edge experiences, we aim to unlock the full potential of every school, educator, and student and prepare the next generation of global leaders to succeed in a digital future.

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STEAM Innovator Accreditation Standards

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If your school is committed to delivering innovative STEAM education and wants to achieve excellence, we invite you to explore the STEAM Innovator Accreditation program. Let’s work together to future-proof your students and equip them with the skills they need for success in our rapidly evolving digital world.

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