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AI & STEAM curriculum for schools in Chicago

Chicago schools want AI literacy that survives a board presentation and a parent night. NASCA brings a full Grade 1 to Grade 12 pathway aligned to Illinois Learning Standards, AP Computer Science and IB, with assessment evidence at every grade.

Quick answer

NASCA partners with K-12 schools in Chicago, United States to deliver AI-native STEAM curriculum, robotics labs, and teacher training. Supported from the NASCA USA office in Florida, with scheduled Midwest campus visits. Our scope and sequence maps onto Illinois Learning Standards, AP and IB, and every partnership is World STEM Federation accredited.

Signature Chicago partners include Independent schools across Chicagoland, Charter networks with STEM specialisms, IB and AP campuses in the North Shore suburbs. New schools onboard every term. Typical timeline from first call to classroom rollout is 21 days.

Chicago partner schools

Built for Chicago classrooms.

Partnerships include faculty certification, lesson kits and an annual expo where students present their builds to industry mentors.

  • Independent schools across Chicagoland
  • Charter networks with STEM specialisms
  • IB and AP campuses in the North Shore suburbs
On the ground

Local team, not a remote vendor.

Supported from the NASCA USA office in Florida, with scheduled Midwest campus visits.

City
Chicago
Region
Illinois
Country
United States
Accreditation
WSF

Chicago school FAQs

Which Chicago schools does NASCA work with?

Independent schools across Chicagoland; Charter networks with STEM specialisms; IB and AP campuses in the North Shore suburbs. We onboard new partner schools in Chicago every term.

Does NASCA offer in-person teacher training in Chicago?

Supported from the NASCA USA office in Florida, with scheduled Midwest campus visits.

What AI and STEAM subjects can my Chicago school offer with NASCA?

Sixteen sub-streams spanning AI, Data Science, Coding, App Development, Robotics, Sensors and Actuators, Electronics, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Quantum, Blockchain, Computational Thinking, Digital Technologies, Design Thinking and Backyard Science.

Is NASCA's curriculum board-aligned for Chicago schools?

Scope and sequence maps onto Illinois Learning Standards, AP and IB, with World STEM Federation accreditation.

How do I bring NASCA to my school in Chicago?

Request a call from our partnerships team and we'll arrange an on-campus visit within 7 working days.