2026 Program Timeline

Dream Center Academy XR Education Roadmap

A strategic year-round program delivering 42 sessions across four quarters, serving 120+ Title I students with proven outcomes: +40% math gains, +85% reading improvements, 100% engagement, zero dropouts.

Year-Round Structure

2026 Program Calendar

Four strategic quarters designed to prevent learning loss and accelerate STEM proficiency. Total investment: $21,000 annually. Based on proven Summer 2025 pilot with 27 students achieving exceptional outcomes.

Q1 Winter Intensive

Jan 6 - Mar 28 | 12 weeks | 30-35 students | $6,000 | Foundation building with VR Math & AR Reading

Q2 Spring Continuation

Apr 7 - Jun 13 | 9 weeks | 28-32 students | $4,500 | STEM Prep & Fluency momentum maintenance

Q3 Summer Enhanced

Jun 8 - Aug 31 | 8 weeks | Dual cohorts | $6,000 | Accelerated growth with AI Learning Paths

Q4 Fall Reinforcement

Oct 5 - Dec 18 | 9 weeks | 28-32 students | $4,500 | Year-end mastery with showcase & certifications

Achievement Levels
Progress through 5 mastery levels
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Beginner

First 3 workshops completed

0-100 pts
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Intermediate

6 workshops + 1 project

101-300 pts
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Advanced

10 workshops + 2 projects

301-600 pts

Expert

Full program + capstone

601-1000 pts

Master

Mentoring other learners

1000+ pts
Challenges & Quests
Complete missions to earn bonus points

Weekly Skill Challenge

+50 pts

Complete a specific skill module and pass the assessment

3 of 4 completed this month

Monthly Innovation Quest

+200 pts

Create an original project using AI or XR technology

Project in development

Quarterly Competition

+500 pts

Win or place in the quarterly showcase competition

Showcase in 6 weeks

Community Impact Mission

+300 pts

Use your skills to solve a real community problem

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Detailed Timeline

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Each quarter builds on the previous, taking you from foundation to mastery with rotating locations and increasing complexity.

Quarter 1: Pilot Phase
Months 1-3 • 12 Weeks • Foundation & Launch
Q1

Month 1

Weeks 1-3: Training

4 locations across Louisville

Kentucky Science Center
UofL STEM+ Hub
LFPL Makerspace
Amped Innovation Center

Week 4: Showcase

Middle School Focus

In-person + Online + Metaverse

Month 2

Weeks 5-7: Training

4 new locations

DuPont Manual HS
Jefferson Community College
Sun Valley Community Center
REBECCA TechHub

Week 8: Showcase

High School Focus

Expert Panels

Month 3

Weeks 9-11: Training

4 additional locations

Mercy Academy
Kentucky Country Day
Muhammad Ali Center
The Parklands

Week 12: Grand Showcase

College & Community

Certificate Ceremony

Q1 Skills Focus

VR BasicsAI Fundamentals3D DesignCoding IntroProject PlanningTeamwork
Quarter 2: Scale & Refine
Months 4-6 • Expansion & Advanced Skills
Q2

10-Week Skill Training Focus

Advanced AI integration, XR development skills, STEM project-based learning, and industry certifications across 12 new neighborhood locations.

Advanced VRMachine LearningAR DevelopmentData ScienceIndustry Certs

Month 4 Showcase

Middle School Focus

Month 5 Showcase

High School Focus

Month 6 Grand Showcase

College & Community

Quarter 3: Specialization
Months 7-9 • Skills Workshops & Simulators
Q3

AI Skills Track

  • • Machine learning basics
  • • AI ethics & responsible use
  • • AI-powered tools

XR Skills Track

  • • VR content creation
  • • AR app development
  • • 3D modeling & design

STEM Skills Track

  • • Robotics & automation
  • • Data science & analytics
  • • Engineering design

STEAM Integration

  • • Digital art & design
  • • Music technology
  • • Creative coding

Skills Simulators

Virtual lab environments, industry-standard software training, real-world scenario simulations, and gamified skill assessments.

Virtual LabsIndustry SoftwareReal ScenariosSkill Assessments
Quarter 4: Mastery & Certification
Months 10-12 • Capstone & Grand Finale
Q4

Final Skill Training (10 weeks)

Capstone project development
Industry mentorship
Portfolio building
Career readiness

Grand Finale Showcase

Month 12: ALL participants across all tiers in simultaneous multi-platform event

Middle School ShowcaseHigh School ShowcaseCollege ShowcaseCommunity Celebration

Grand Finale Features

Expert Panels

Industry leaders and subject matter experts

Community Recognition

Parents, partners, sponsors, volunteers, donors

Credentials & Awards

Certificates, badges, industry certifications

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