Our Work
STEM Learning Design
TIES transforms learning environments through innovative STEM curriculum and school design that integrates engineering principles, real-world problem-solving, and cutting-edge technologies. Our comprehensive approach ensures educational spaces and programs prepare students for future success while addressing immediate learning needs.
Partner with TIES to reimagine your educational spaces, curriculum, and programs for maximum impact.
STEM School Design
TIES has extensive experience designing STEM strategies, learning experiences, schools, and physical spaces. We provide customized recommendations based on client needs and constraints, applying an engineering-design methodology to create effective STEM learning environments. Our collaborative approach ensures all aspects of design and implementation are carefully identified, considered, and monitored.
Key Activities:
- Comprehensive STEM strategy design
- Physical STEM school and learning space creation
- Research-based STEM education advising
- Cross-sector connection building
- Digital fabrication integration support
- Technical assistance and implementation coaching
STEM Curriculum Design
TIES designs STEM curriculum and learning experiences with a focus on engineering design principles and real-world applications. We empower educators with practical implementation strategies and curated resources for integrating emerging technologies across subject areas. Our collaborative development process ensures the curriculum is engaging, standards-aligned, and prepares students for future challenges.
Key Activities:
- Teacher recruitment and coordination
- Curriculum review and quality assurance
- Educational standards alignment
- Emerging technology curriculum integration
- Real-world learning opportunity development
- Project timeline and communication management
STEM Program Design
TIES designs comprehensive STEM learning experiences for both in-school and out-of-school settings, creating engaging and meaningful opportunities for students. We emphasize practical applications of STEM knowledge through Project Based Learning, Capstone Projects, and experiential methods that align with educational standards and workforce needs. Our programs connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
Key Activities:
- Innovative Project Based Learning design
- Capstone Project development and implementation
- Project Based Learning educator support
- Technical assistance and program coaching
- Educational standards and curriculum alignment
- Engineering Design Process framework utilization
Professional Learning & Training
TIES serves as a multifaceted STEM Professional Learning provider, offering services that enhance STEM education and workforce development. We design and deliver professional learning experiences to build educators' capacity in emerging technologies, data science, and STEM curriculum implementation. Our approach combines strategic planning, customized development, and practical implementation strategies.
Key Activities:
- Educator train-the-trainer facilitation
- Technology platform onboarding
- STEM community of practice cohort development
- STEM curriculum implementation coaching
- STEM professional learning needs assessment
- STEM standards alignment
