Keep Your Child's Doors Open.
Too many kids look fine in school until the work gets hard—then the weak spots are too big to fix. Latimer Energy Academy builds your child's real science, engineering, and data skills now, so they have the foundation they need to keep more options open later. Real hands-on work with real tools. Not worksheets. Not videos. Real learning you can both see and celebrate.
No engineering background needed. We give you the exact questions to ask — your child supplies the curiosity.
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What Your Child Actually Does
Your child is at the kitchen table with a small sensor and a mini-computer. They wire it up, write a few lines of code, and watch real data appear from something they built themselves. When the reading looks wrong, they investigate why.
This is an LEA session. Not a screen to stare at. Not a video to watch. Real tools producing real results — with you leading the thinking and asking the questions that move the learning forward.
Your child builds things that actually work
They wire a sensor, write a few lines of code, and watch real numbers appear on screen from something they built. When it doesn't read right, they figure out why. That moment sticks.
They stay curious because the work is real
When the data comes from their own sensor, kids want to understand it. "Why did that number go up?" is a question they're actually asking — not one you had to assign.
You can guide this without an engineering degree
You prepare with our guides and videos, then lead the session yourself. We give you all the structure and support you need — the teaching interaction is yours.
How a Home Session Unfolds
Think of it as guided discovery — you bring curiosity, we bring the structure. Here’s what a typical session looks like.
You get the materials. Your child gets started.
You access the mission materials and set the stage. Your child can begin working in minutes — no setup, no accounts, no friction.
Your child builds real work
Students work with real sensors and pocket computers (microcontrollers) to collect data, test ideas, and see what actually happens. Hands-on, not screens-only. The structured mission keeps them moving.
You guide with better questions
Your job is not to be the expert—it's to help your child think it through. "What did you notice?" and "How would you try that differently?" Our guides show you how to keep the learning alive.
You both see what they built
Every mission ends with real deliverables: data analyzed, a prototype tested, or a presentation made. You get to see the proof that your child did real work with rigorous outcomes—not just participated.
Projects for Every Age
Each course is built for a grade range, with projects that can still meet your child where they are within that range.
Elementary (4th–6th Grade)
Build circuits, collect real data with sensors, and discover how much energy your home actually uses. Work that feels like discovery, not homework.
Browse projects →Ages 11–14Middle School (6th–8th Grade)
Predict energy use, analyze real data, or investigate air quality in your neighborhood. The math and science become real when the data is from your own home or town.
Browse projects →Ages 14–18High School (9th–12th Grade)
Design power systems or solve local environmental problems. Engineering work that matters, with real-world stakes and real tools.
Browse projects →Run This as a Group
Homeschool co-ops, neighborhood groups, library programs, and clubs can all run LEA. You lead as an adult. We handle the engineering expertise. Students build together, learning from each other—and from real tools that show them what works and what doesn't.
One adult you, two to thirty students, course materials, and a table. Community pricing makes it affordable for groups.
Learn about community programs →What you need to get started
- One adult leader (you!)
- Latimer Energy Academy access (Family or Community plan)
- Course materials kit (hardware + sensors)
- A table, some curiosity, and 1–1.5 hours per session
Want an Expert to Lead?
Book a professional facilitation session with Dr. Turner-Bandele or a trained LEA instructor. They'll run the project with your child or group — in-person or online. You can observe, learn how LEA works, and then lead on your own next time.
Schedule a SessionHow You Can Access LEA
Not sure how to get started? There are three paths. At least one works for your situation. We’re also building a self-serve option for families who want to explore missions at home on their own schedule — it’s not available yet, but you can join the interest list on our contact page.
Direct Family License
You buy access directly and run projects whenever you want. Good if you want full control and flexibility.
School-Backed Access
Your child's school might already have a license. If so, you get access at home for free—no separate payment. Ask your child's teacher if LEA is available.
Community or Sponsor-Backed Access
A local program, library, community group, or employer might sponsor access. You'd participate in their group—no direct household cost to you. Check with your neighborhood resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to know engineering already?
What do I need to buy for equipment?
I'm not an engineer. Can I really lead this?
Can I run this with a group of kids, not just my own?
Do they need their own computer?
How will I know if real learning is happening?
Do these line up with school standards?
When will there be a way for us to use Latimer at home on our own schedule?
Build Your Child's Foundation Now
Real tools. Real learning. Real proof that your child can do important work. It all starts at home.
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