«STEM-school» in the system of professional development of teachers

The article reveals the potential of the open educational resource of non-formal education «STEM- school» as an effective tool for professional development of pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical workers. The activities carried out within the STEM-school are aimed at forming the motivation, knowledge, skills and abilities of educators for the active implementation and development of STEM education. The power of the created resource is confirmed by its constant demand among the STEM pedagogical community for many years. The relevance and purpose of the educational program «STEM school - an educational resource for the professional development of teachers», its features and expected learning outcomes are presented. The structure and content of the program aimed at developing the professional competencies of teachers in the context of STEM, forming their readiness for innovation and establishing effective interaction with participants in the educational process are characterized. Further research can be aimed at studying the effectiveness of the implementation of this program and its impact on the quality of STEM education in Ukraine.