High Country STEM Labs:

We offer STEM education programming and supplemental curriculum through the preK-12 Career Pathways provided by Woz Ed (scroll down for more info). We work with your committee or admin team to design a makerspace or STEM Lab based on your budget and your STEM goals. We then provide the customized STEM furniture approach, along with the modern technology products designed to enhance learning experiences. We offer professional development options and create a long-lasting partnership.

You have to crawl before you walk. Walk before you run! Our STEM Labs and makerspace team consists of former teachers and administrators with decades of STEM education experience. We have smaller suggestions for your STEM program where you may only need some curriculum and some professional development. Then, once you have a program in place, you can build upon that through our partnership for many years to come. 

Yes, we design customized STEM education programs tailored to meet specific needs of schools, after school  institutions, and community centers ensuring effective learning outcomes. We come alongside you to bring your vision to life! Whether you want to implement a full makerspace, or add on to an already existing program, we are here to help.

Makerspaces are customizable based on goals and budget. If you start with curriculum only, that ranges from $5000 to $65,000 approximately. We define a makerspace as having the appropriate furniture, mobile storage, equipment, curriculum, and professional development. All-in you would have a one time cost from as low as $65,000 and up, depending on your goals. We can always create a 3 or 5 year plan to help with budgeting longterm.

We have former teachers, principals, and STEM leaders that will consult and guide you in saving money and maximizing your STEM education impact for many years to come. 

You need a key person, or a group of people to lead the charge at your organization. Gain buy-in by sharing our website, calling us with questions, setting up a virtual meeting with us so we can highlight all that we do in planning a makerspace program. 

Schools can utilize the makerspace as a classroom setting in any teacher's room, or it can be a commons area that multiple classrooms can visit. Regardless, we will assist you in this planning and encourage you to be open to multiple ideas.

Discuss the makerspace concept with the administration team, leaders, and parents. This is an excited adventure and you want as many key stakeholders aware as possible.

Budget $60,000 to $150,000 and don't be afraid to look at various buckets of funds such as professional development, furniture, title dollars, etc.  We have school partners that get very creative in combining funds to implement the makerspace of your dreams!

Define a location for the makerspace. This can be a portion of a library, an empty classroom, a portable classroom (we have those options as well), an auxiliary gym, etc. We have seen makerspaces in some of the most creative locations.

Work with us! Whether you ultimately utilize us or not, we want to partner with you by offering suggestions on what we have seen at successful organizations. We love to share ideas and help you in your STEM adventure!