Proof & Progress

Institutional programs · South Shore, Chicago & beyond

Hands-on learning, designed for your organization.

Proof & Progress Tutoring helps students strengthen academic foundations while giving schools and community organizations access to engaging programs in math, science, engineering, technology, and design.

Who we serve

A flexible education partner for local learning.

Proof & Progress is a for-profit education vendor and program provider available to contract with partner organizations to design and deliver educational services.

Schools & educators

Academic enrichment, tutoring support, and custom instructional materials.

Libraries & park districts

Hands-on STEM activities and engineering learning experiences designed for your setting.

Youth organizations

Workshops and seasonal academic programs tailored to learners and program goals.

Community & education partners

Custom programming and materials for community-based learning initiatives.

Ways we can work together

Educational services shaped around your learners.

01 / ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

Tutoring & learning programs

Individual and small-group math and science tutoring, institutional tutoring support, math and science enrichment, and seasonal academic learning programs.

02 / STEM & ENGINEERING

Workshops through project-based learning

STEM and engineering workshops with hands-on problem solving, engineering design, prototyping, CAD, Fusion 360, and 3D-printing learning activities.

03 / CURRICULUM & PROGRAM DESIGN

Custom materials for educators

Curriculum and lesson-plan development, facilitator guides, assessments, and instructional materials shaped to your program.

Program areas

A starting point for a custom program.

These are program directions we can scope with a partner. Format, content, duration, and delivery are discussed based on each organization’s needs.

Design-to-Print STEM Academy

A possible pathway from a design challenge through prototyping and 3D printing.

Fusion 360 & 3D Printing Program

Introductory CAD and design activities with prototyping and print concepts, scoped to available equipment.

Engineering Discovery Workshops

Project-based engineering education with hands-on challenges that invite learners to design, prototype, test, revise, and explain their thinking.

Seasonal Learning Program

A seasonal academic or STEM learning experience customized to your calendar and goals.

Math & Science Enrichment

Additional opportunities to build foundations, explore concepts, and apply learning.

Custom STEM Curriculum Development

Lesson plans, activities, assessments, facilitator guides, and related instructional materials.

STEM Event & Showcase Package

One-day or weekend educational programming can include demonstrations, design challenges, a showcase, or family engagement, depending on scope.

Sponsored and licensed learning

Flexible ways to extend program reach.

Organizations may ask about sponsored educational programming or curriculum-use arrangements as part of a proposal. Scope, delivery, and terms are discussed individually; no funding or sponsorship is assumed.

Discuss an Arrangement

How learning takes shape

Active learning, practical application, thoughtful design.

Programs can combine clear academic foundations with hands-on investigation. Learners can work through a challenge, apply math and science ideas, explore an engineering design process, and reflect on their decisions and revisions.

Make and test

Use design challenges and prototyping to explore practical questions.

Think and explain

Practice problem solving, critical thinking, and communicating ideas.

Engage with learning

Connect academic concepts with active, age-appropriate learning experiences.

Built with your organization

The right scope begins with the right questions.

We work with you to develop a program plan that considers your learners, goals, resources, schedule, and budget. Proof & Progress is a professional, for-profit education vendor and program provider available to contract with organizations. Each proposal is customized to program size and scope; pricing is discussed as part of that proposal. We can also discuss applicable procurement, insurance, background-check, and vendor-registration requirements as part of the consultation.

  • Student age or grade level
  • Number of students
  • Program duration
  • Academic or STEM focus
  • Available technology and equipment
  • Organization goals
  • Budget and funding requirements

Start a conversation

Let’s plan an educational program that fits.

Tell us about your organization, the learners you serve, and what you’d like to explore. We’ll discuss scope, availability, and a proposal.

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