Our projects focus on interdisciplinary, equitable learning in STEAM through the collaborative design of spaces, pedagogies, programs, research, and communities of innovation.
CALIFORNIA EARLY MATH INITIATIVE
A partnership between the AIMS Center, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, WestEd, and the California State Board of Education with a shared mission to improve math and science outcomes for children ages 0-8 across the state of California.
PK-12 PARTNERSHIPS
Our partnerships are multi-year collaborations with schools and school districts aimed at supporting system-wide transformation through learning communities, professional development, implementation, coaching, and sustained support.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AIMS currently provides after-school STEAM enrichment programs for over 2600 students at 35 elementary and middle school sites.
hands online learning
Register for our free HANDS ONline learning webinars to engage in hands-on, interactive experiences educators can use with children and adults in their own contexts. Join us for an hour to engage, play, collaborate, and reflect!
MAKING SPACES
Making Spaces is a two-year professional learning and capacity-building program designed to support local organizations in implementing maker education. The program seeks to build a foundation for lasting, embedded change in three core areas: pedagogy and practice, culture and community, and sustainability and growth.
AIMS AT HOME
We recognize that spaces outside the classroom are equally valuable and can provide dynamic learning experiences. AIMS at Home is dedicated to supporting spaces where children live as environments where collaborative and inclusive STEAM activities can and do occur.
RESOURCES
Browse our collection of practical and concrete resources that support meaningful learning in mathematics and science. With connections to big ideas and conceptual understanding, our resources support educators and parents in developing skillful facilitation of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Aims Center for Math and Science Education