AoP Tech STEM Lending Library
The AoP Tech STEM Lending Library is a resource of STEM equipment available for use by Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary and Secondary Schools to promote STREAM cross-curricular learning across the school community. Schools are able to reserve items for up to a two week period to utilize in a specific unit project or demo for future full curriculum integration. 
  • Open to AOPS Elementary and Secondary Educators from late September 2019 - May 2019
  • Borrowing periods for up to two weeks borrowing period, Thursday-Thursday for reservations from the Brother's House location or Tuesday-Tuesday from the Lansdale Catholic location. 
  • Coordinating teachers will meet with an AoP Tech Technology Integration Coach for a 1 hour introduction and integration planning session, using a STREAM planning model.
  • Schools are responsible for picking up and returning equipment, schools are responsible for any missing parts or damage to the equipment.
  • Schools may only borrow one piece of equipment at a time.
  • Teachers and Administrators are both required to complete the evaluation forms at the conclusion of the borrowing period.
General Availability Calendars 
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Please use the above calendars to preview items available on your preferred dates. Please note that availability shown on this calendar is not guaranteed. Check out periods are weekly or bi-weekly with time allotted for pick up, returning, and refreshing devices. 

Please preview the Lending Library Breakage form. The educator borrowing will sign this each time equipment is borrowed on behalf of the school. 
Our coaches will use a STREAM planning template to help educators develop an integration plan. Any and all educators are welcome to utilize this template.
Please utilize this form to put in a reservation request for equipment. Please allow 48 hours for a response from the AoP Tech Team. 
Both the borrowing educator and building administrator are asked to complete this evaluation form within 14 days. Failure to do so many hinder the school's ability to borrow in the future.