STEM Center USA is working hard to increase access to high-quality STEM education across Colorado. We are reaching students in rural Eastern Plains, homeschool communities in Western Colorado, and urban Metro Denver through virtual and hybrid programs. Our programs spark curiosity and creativity while developing the skills students need to thrive in school, their careers, and life. Each course aligns with NGSS and Colorado State Standards for Educational Technology, Math, and Science, and is offered bilingually in English and Spanish to support inclusive learning.
Through various educational partnerships and funding sources, Colorado students are acquiring critical 21st-century skills while learning about the engineering process and designing and building hands-on projects that reflect real-world applications.
Bringing STEM to the Eastern Plains
Colorado’s Eastern Plains are home to small, rural communities and expansive ranch lands, where K–12 schools often share resources across neighboring towns. Limited enrichment funding and staffing shortages often restrict access to new and innovative STEM opportunities. To bridge this gap, STEM Center USA has partnered with Centennial BOCES and the Morgan County School District (RE-3) since 2021 to deliver afterschool and summer STEM programs for 1st–8th grade students in the Migrant Education Program.
Our live virtual sessions bring engaging, hands-on learning directly into students’ homes—whether in town or on the family farm. Lessons blend standards-aligned instruction with creative problem-solving, helping students build confidence, strengthen technical skills, and stay on track for academic success.
Expanding STEM access for Colorado's homeschooling communities
While homeschooling students in Western Colorado often enjoy rich outdoor learning experiences, opportunities for structured STEM education are harder to come by. In 2022, the Colorado Homeschool Enrichment (CHE) program partnered with STEM Center USA to broaden access to STEM learning. We now provide weekly, year-long enrichment classes for K–12 homeschoolers at Liberty Classical Academy, a private nonprofit school.
Using our signature HEART learning format, STEM Center USA instructors meet with students online in real-time to deliver dynamic, interactive instruction that reinforces their core academic studies at home. Small class sizes ensure personalized support, and each student receives a customized take-home STEM kit with all the materials needed for their projects.
Throughout the school year, younger learners explore foundational concepts using our Technical Alphabet book and “Mini Maker” projects. Meanwhile, older students dive into coding, virtual reality world-building, and 3D modeling.
Through project-based learning, CHE students build essential academic skills, explore technology, and gain confidence as innovators—all in a supportive and interactive environment.
Serving Metro Denver students
Located in Englewood, CO, a suburb of Denver, Sheridan School District #2 is often described as a “small town” within the big city. Among its schools is Sheridan High School (SHS), a recent recipient of a three-year Colorado Academic Accelerator Program (CO-AAP) grant.
The CO-AAP grant supports the development and expansion of community learning centers that accelerate student learning through academic enrichment, STEM-focused programming (particularly in math and science), and family engagement during out-of-school time. In December 2024, SHS chose STEM Center USA to implement standards-aligned distance learning, aimed at strengthening math and science proficiency for its 9th–12th-grade students.
Through HEART learning, instructors lead after-school classes that combine physical building, creative design, and real-world applications across STEM subjects. As part of this experience, Sheridan High School is among the first to complete our full Energy in Motion: Woodworks series. In this course, students explore electronics and physics by building functional objects, such as a working radio and a hand-crank lantern—projects they can continue using long after the program ends. In addition to physical builds, students also develop 3D modeling skills using TinkerCAD.com, a free platform from Autodesk. Through projects such as keychains, fidget spinners, and bookmarks, they gain practical experience with computer-aided design and insight into career paths that utilize 3D modeling.
Student voices and lasting impact
We create data-driven programs and are always looking for feedback to keep our programs the best. Our students tell us that the learning experiences we bring to their communities are both meaningful and fun:
Here’s what some of them had to say:
“I liked the activities and projects. They were very fun, and I hope I could do something like this again next year. They gets my mind off things, and are fun.”
— Centennial 6th grader
“Students need this type of program to advance in English and Spanish. I recommended.”
— Fort Morgan 8th grader
“This was fun. I really liked when we got to play with the Sprites… Also I really like the instructors. They are really nice and pretty.”
— Fort Morgan 7th grader
Partnering with STEM Center USA: Built to meet your students' needs
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution in education, and that’s why our programs are designed with flexibility and purpose. When you partner with us, you can expect:
Contact us at programs@stemcenterusa.com to learn how we can support your students!
