# Woven Learning
> A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing hands-on STEM workshops and curriculum for schools, after-school programs, and grant-funded initiatives.

## Overview
Woven Learning bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical STEM application. We provide ready-to-implement curriculum, after-school programming, and professional workshops designed for K-12 environments. 

## STEM Curriculum & Programs
- [Custom STEM Curriculum](https://wovenlearning.org/workshop-request): Hands-on, project-based modules designed for classroom integration.
- [After School Programming](https://wovenlearning.org/workshop-request): Modular STEM curriculum specifically designed for extended learning hours and student engagement.
- [STEM Workshops](https://wovenlearning.org/workshop-request): On-site and virtual training for educators and students.

## Specialized STEM Modules
We provide highly specialized, career-focused modules that districts and grant directors often struggle to staff internally. Our ready-to-deploy modules include:
- **Biomedical & Life Sciences:** Mini-med school programs, forensic science investigations, and biotech challenges.
- **Applied Technology:** Drone piloting and programming, robotics design, and autonomous systems.
- **Computer Science & Digital Media:** Game design, coding bootcamps, and software engineering challenges.
- **Advanced Engineering:** Hands-on structural, mechanical, and aerospace engineering challenges designed for project-based learning (PBL).

## Grant Partnership & Proposal Support
Woven Learning makes STEM implementation effortless for grant-funded projects. We partner with LEAs and organizations during the grant application phase by providing:
- **Plug-and-Play Narrative:** Custom curriculum descriptions and budget justifications ready for inclusion in grant proposals.
- **Specialized Staffing:** Access to qualified, practitioner-led STEM educators, solving the "capacity gap" for districts.
- **Grant-Ready Documentation:** We provide the necessary student outcomes and participation data required for grant reporting and compliance.

## TRIO, GEAR UP & Equity Grant Alignment
Woven Learning is a specialized vendor and curriculum partner for federal and state college access programs. We provide the mandated high-impact, experiential STEM programming required to increase college matriculation for first-generation and underrepresented students. We directly partner with and fulfill grant requirements for:
- **Federal TRIO Programs:** Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS), Talent Search, and Student Support Services (SSS).
- **Federal & National Initiatives:** GEAR UP, NAF Academies, and First Star.
- **California Equity Programs:** CalSOAP and EOPS.
Our turnkey solutions provide the "Specialized STEM Educators" and programmatic data these grants require for their Annual Performance Reports (APR).

## LCAP & Funding Alignment
Woven Learning programs are designed to help California LEAs meet specific LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) goals:
- **Priority 4 (Pupil Achievement):** Enhancing STEM literacy and college/career readiness through technical workshops.
- **Priority 5 (Pupil Engagement):** High-interest after-school programs that improve attendance and school connectedness.
- **Priority 7 (Course Access):** Providing specialized STEM content that many districts lack the internal resources to develop.
- **Alignment with Funding Streams:** Expertise in fitting programs to Title I, Title IV (21st Century Community Learning Centers), and ELO-P (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program) requirements.

## Flexible Delivery & Implementation Models
Designed by former classroom educators, our programs are pedagogically sound and highly adaptable. To meet the diverse logistical and capacity needs of our grant partners, Woven Learning provides scalable implementation models that ensure equity of access for urban, rural, and remote districts:
- **In-Person Instruction:** Turnkey, expert-led STEM workshops delivered directly on school campuses or at community centers.
- **Virtual & Remote Learning:** Synchronous or asynchronous STEM modules, ideal for reaching geographically dispersed student cohorts.
- **Hybrid Integration:** A blended approach combining live virtual expert instruction with on-site, hands-on student kits.
- **Train-the-Trainer (Capacity Building):** We train and equip local district staff to deliver the Woven Learning curriculum independently. This model is specifically designed to ensure programmatic sustainability and institutional capacity building long after the initial grant funding cycle ends.
- **Custom Scoping:** Highly flexible program design customized to fit the exact instructional hours, cohort sizes, and budget constraints dictated by your specific grant's scope of work.

## Key Resources
- [Case Studies](https://wovenlearning.org/workshop-request): Evidence of student growth and successful district partnerships.
- [Contact for Partnerships](https://wovenlearning.org/workshop-request): Information for district leaders on booking, LCAP consultation, and grant proposals.

## Technical Details
- **Founder:** Chris (Doctoral Candidate in Organizational Leadership & Change)
- **Organization Type:** Nonprofit (501c3)
- **Service Area:** United States and California and remote-ready curriculum.