Skafld Studio and Strategic Advisors Partnership

The El Segundo USD AI Literacy and Workforce Development Project is delivered through a strategic partnership between Skafld Studio and Strategic Advisors (SA). This collaboration brings together technical expertise, educational methodology, and implementation frameworks to create a comprehensive AI readiness program.

Skafld Studio Role and Expertise

Skafld Studio serves as the primary technical partner, bringing deep expertise in AI tools, educational technology, and curriculum design.

Core Competencies

Domain	Capability	Application to ESUSD
AI Tool Expertise	Comprehensive knowledge of current AI platforms and their educational applications	Selection and integration of age-appropriate AI tools for K-12 settings
Curriculum Design	Experience developing technical training programs for diverse audiences	Creation of tiered curriculum spanning administrator, teacher, and student levels
Workshop Facilitation	Proven track record delivering intensive training programs	Direct delivery of administrator briefings and teacher intensive training
Implementation Support	Expertise in technology adoption and change management	Ongoing technical support and troubleshooting during rollout phases

Deliverables Owned by Skafld Studio

• Administrator strategic workshop content and delivery
• Teacher Champion Cohort 1 intensive training (40 hours)
• AI-augmented lesson plan templates and examples
• Technical infrastructure recommendations
• Student AI Studio Team structure and project templates

Strategic Advisors (SA) Contribution

Strategic Advisors provides the analytical framework, research foundation, and strategic planning methodology that underpins the entire initiative.

Framework Contributions

Framework Component	Description	Value to ESUSD
Universal Project Framework (UPF)	Systematic approach to problem decomposition and solution architecture	Ensures comprehensive analysis of educational, workforce, and equity challenges
Cross-Domain Research	Pattern extraction from corporate, military, esports, and guild systems	Evidence-based design of training and mentorship structures
Pre-Mortem Analysis	Systematic identification of failure modes and mitigation strategies	Proactive risk management built into implementation plan
Value Quantification	Synthetic balance sheet and ROI modeling	Clear articulation of investment value for board and funder presentations

Deliverables Owned by Strategic Advisors

• Problem analysis and research synthesis
• Strategic architecture options and recommendations
• Stress test scenarios and resilience planning
• Measurement and evaluation framework design
• Grant narrative development support

Partnership Model and Collaboration Structure

Governance Structure

                    ESUSD Leadership
                          |
              +-----------+-----------+
              |                       |
        Skafld Studio                SA
    (Technical Partner)       (Strategic Partner)
              |                       |
              +--------- + ----------+
                         |
                  Project Team
                         |
          +--------------+--------------+
          |              |              |
    Administrator    Teacher         Student
      Tier           Tier            Tier

Collaboration Mechanisms

Mechanism	Frequency	Participants	Purpose
Strategic Alignment Sessions	Bi-weekly	ESUSD Leadership, Skafld, SA	High-level direction and decision-making
Implementation Check-ins	Weekly	Project Team, Skafld	Operational coordination and issue resolution
Data Review Meetings	Monthly	All Partners	Progress assessment against metrics
Quarterly Business Reviews	Quarterly	All Stakeholders	Comprehensive progress evaluation

Roles and Responsibilities Matrix

Activity	ESUSD	Skafld Studio	Strategic Advisors
Strategic Direction	Accountable	Consulted	Consulted
Administrator Training	Consulted	Responsible	Informed
Teacher Training Design	Consulted	Responsible	Consulted
Teacher Training Delivery	Informed	Responsible	Informed
Curriculum Framework	Approver	Responsible	Consulted
Student Program Design	Consulted	Responsible	Consulted
Evaluation Framework	Consulted	Informed	Responsible
Grant Applications	Accountable	Consulted	Responsible
Community Engagement	Responsible	Consulted	Informed
Employer Partnerships	Responsible	Consulted	Consulted

Communication Protocols

Escalation Path:

1. Project team resolves operational issues within 48 hours
2. Unresolved issues escalate to Strategic Alignment Session
3. Critical issues (budget, timeline, scope) escalate to ESUSD Leadership

Reporting Cadence:

• Weekly status report (Skafld to ESUSD)
• Monthly metrics dashboard (SA to all stakeholders)
• Quarterly comprehensive report (Joint Skafld/SA to Board)

Intellectual Property and Licensing

Asset Type	Ownership	License Terms
Curriculum Materials	Joint (ESUSD + Skafld)	ESUSD perpetual license for internal use
Training Content	Joint (ESUSD + Skafld)	ESUSD perpetual license for internal use
Research Frameworks	Strategic Advisors	Licensed to ESUSD for project duration
Student Work Products	Students	Portfolio rights retained by students
Program Data	ESUSD	Partners receive anonymized data access for research

Success Partnership Criteria

The partnership is considered successful when:

• All contracted deliverables completed on schedule
• Knowledge transfer enables ESUSD self-sufficiency by Year 3
• Evaluation metrics demonstrate measurable improvement
• Teacher feedback indicates high satisfaction with training quality
• Student outcomes validate program effectiveness
• Partnership model documented for replication by other districts

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Related Sections:

• Scope of Work - Detailed deliverables and timeline
• Curriculum Framework - K-12 AI literacy progression
• Evaluation Plan - Measurement and reporting approach