Future-Ready Students Start With Strong Foundations Today
Your students deserve science, engineering, and computer science instruction that connects to the real world. Latimer Energy Academy brings hands-on projects—aligned to NGSS and CCSS Math, with integrated coding, sensors, and data analysis—rooted in real energy systems, real data, and real tools. No separate CS period required. Built-in assessment shows you exactly what students understand and where they need support.
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Why This Matters Now
Too many students pass through school without building strong enough science, math, engineering, and computer science foundations early enough to matter. Most don’t see the gaps until the work gets harder. By then, foundational skill deficits become harder and more expensive to fix.
Latimer Energy Academy works differently. Our projects find weak spots early—and provide the hands-on engagement and data-backed proof that lets you fix them while there’s still room to grow. Students who use real tools, real data, and real energy systems develop visible capability. They can explain what they’ve learned. Adults see clearly who needs more support and who’s ready to advance.
Next Generation Science Standards — mapped to every project
Hands-on coding, sensors, and data analysis woven into every mission
Real data analysis building quantitative reasoning
What LEA Changes in Your Classrooms
Three concrete outcomes your teachers and administrators will see.
Engaged students doing real work.
Physics and algebra shift from abstract to concrete when students measure actual electricity consumption, optimize a real microgrid model, or analyze air quality data from sensors they deployed. The work has stakes. Students feel the momentum of discovery.
No separate computer science overload.
Coding logic integrates directly into science and math projects. One teacher, one classroom period, same academic block. Students learn programming in context—solving energy problems, not solving abstract programming puzzles in isolation.
Visible student mastery.
Every project produces a real deliverable: a technical design, a data analysis, an engineering briefing. Built-in assessments map to NGSS and CCSS Math, with integrated evaluation of computing and data skills. You get actionable insight into what each student can do.
Computer Science Without Schedule Expansion
The reality: most schools cannot add another special topic course. Latimer Energy Academy solves this by weaving computer science and coding logic directly into your existing science and math blocks. One teacher leads the entire project. Students learn science, engineering, math, and coding logic together on the same project.
This is not a workaround. This is how modern technical work actually happens. Real engineers don’t solve problems in separate silos. Neither should your students.
- Real coding on actual devices, not simulations
- Data collection, interpretation, and evidence-based claims
- Computer science practices embedded throughout NGSS science instruction
- No separate CS elective or tech teacher required
Standards Alignment: NGSS and CCSS Math with Integrated Computing
Mapped to NGSS and CCSS Math performance expectations. Computing and data analysis practices are integrated throughout. Reference materials are included for curriculum review and professional development.
| Course | Grade Range | NGSS | CCSS Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smart Meter: Energy Investigation | 4th–8th Grade | 4-PS3-24-PS3-43-5-ETS1-13-5-ETS1-23-5-ETS1-3MS-ETS1-4MS-ETS1-2MS-ETS1-3 | 4.OA.A.3MP.2MP.4MP.57.EE.3 |
| The AI Smart Meter: Future Prediction | 4th–8th Grade | 4-PS3-24-PS3-43-5-ETS1-13-5-ETS1-23-5-ETS1-3MS-ETS1-4MS-ETS1-2MS-ETS1-3 | 4.OA.A.3MP.2MP.4MP.57.EE.3 |
| The Microgrid: Optimization & Resilience | 9th–12th Grade | HS-PS3-3HS-ETS1-3HS-ESS3-2HS-ETS1-4 | MP.2MP.4 |
| The Air Quality Sentinel: Portable Monitoring & Community Action | 9th–12th Grade | HS-ESS3-6HS-ESS3-4HS-ETS1-1HS-ETS1-2HS-ETS1-3HS-PS3-3HS-PS4-5 | MP.2MP.4HSA-SSE.A.1HSA-SSE.B.3 |
Partnership & Licensing Options
Our licensing is structured to ensure your team has everything it needs to succeed. We customize every engagement based on your specific scope and scale.
Foundational school-site partnership
Curriculum + Teacher Training
- School-wide curriculum license (1 year, all current + future courses)
- Teacher Training & Alignment — available in half-days or full in-person days
Comprehensive partnership for immediate impact
Full Implementation Package
- School-wide curriculum license (1 year)
- Teacher Training & Alignment — available in half-days or full in-person days
- Founder-Led Instruction — covers teaching one full project
- Implementation Coaching & Support — covers one full project, scoped to your number of class sections
- Classroom hardware kit included
- Performance report documenting student outcomes
Multi-campus strategic rollout
District License
- Multi-campus access across all schools
- Professional development sessions included
- Founder-led kickoff available
- Custom onboarding timeline
Professional Services
Expert support for immediate impact. Our professional services are available now to help you launch and scale.
Teacher Training & Alignment
Multi-day professional development for your teachers — available in half-days or full in-person days. We provide the technical grounding and pedagogical alignment your team needs to lead hands-on energy projects with confidence.
Founder-Led Instruction
Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele, PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and curriculum creator, teaches your students directly in the classroom. The engineer who designed the course delivers the experience.
Implementation Coaching & Support
The founder coaches your teachers as they deliver the course. Through observation, feedback, and troubleshooting, we ensure your team can translate complex energy concepts into student success. Expert guidance from the person who designed the curriculum.
Custom Course Development
Need a mission tailored to your school or district's specific career technical education (CTE) pathways or local state science standards? We engineer custom curriculum from the ground up, ensuring every lesson is technically accurate and pedagogically sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is assessment built in?
How does this fit into our existing schedule?
Is student privacy protected?
What standards do you cover?
Can we start with one classroom and scale?
How does pricing work?
Can we implement Latimer Energy Academy on a self-serve basis?
Ready to See It in a Real Classroom?
Start with a single classroom. Real student outcomes. Clear expansion decision. When you see the impact, broader adoption follows naturally.
See how LEA works in your state
Choose your state to explore your local energy landscape and find courses that build the skills students need for energy careers.