Program Mission

Our goal is to introduce underrepresented students, specifically African American students, to Science, Technology, Engineer and Math (STEM) concepts through FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and Bricks 4 Kidz Ashburn. Our programs will engage preschool through high school students by leveraging funding provided by Change X- Loudoun County Community Challenge.

Explore Team Program Plan (Ages 6-10)

Identify Title I Elementary Schools and programs within Loudoun County that serve underrepresented students, specifically African American students. Identify Title I High Schools and programs within Loudoun County to recruit volunteer coaches and mentors.

Title I Elementary Schools
• Forest Grove- Sterling, VA
• Guilford - Sterling, VA
o Principal is Lauren Sprawls (African American)
• Rolling Ridge - Sterling, VA
• Sterling - Sterling, VA
• Sugarland - Sterling, VA
• Sully - Sterling, VA

Virginia SOL content alignment

Title I High School
• Park View- Sterling, VA
o (6) Volunteer Coaches for Explore I Teams
o (6) Volunteer Coaches for Explore II Teams

Supplies

o 8 FLL Team Registration Fees
o 8 LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Kits
 (4) Explore I (K-2) Teams with 4-6 members on each team. Max 24 students
 (4) Explore II (3-5) Teams with 4-6 member on each team. Max 24 students
o Show Me Poster Supplies for 8 Teams
o Competition T-Shirts for up to 48 Students

Timeline

STEM Afterschool Enrichment Program, will meet 1 day per week after the school day
Program Start: Spring 2022 with Bricks 4 Kidz Elementary School Programming
FLL Program Start: Fall 2023