Dr. Ralph Flori, Affiliate Director

Ben Yates, Affiliate Program Director

Terry Wilson, Assistant Affiliate Director for BMS

Allen Wilkins, IT Manager

“Of the 4 million 9th graders who began their high school careers in

2004, only 4% (167,000) will graduate in 2012 with a bachelors degree in a

STEM major.”

- National Center for Education Statistics

PLTW prepares students for the global economy through its world-class curriculum, high-quality professional

development and an engaged network of educators, students,

universities and professionals.

Nation’s leading provider of STEM Education

Programs

Students are provided with a foundation and

a proven path tocollege and career

success.

Students are highly engaged and exposed

to typically non-pursued areas of

study.

Programs offer students real-world, problem-solving andcritical-thinking skills.

Programs are dynamic, rigorousand emphasize creativity.

Innovation for Everyone

Over 5,200 programs

More than 4,700 schools

more than 10,500 teachers trained

100s of partners

Program Goals• Address critical

shortage of qualified engineering,technology,science and health professionals

• Prepare students for rigorous post-secondary education at two- and four-year colleges and universities

Meeting the needs of tomorrow by inspiring the students of today

PLTW Graduates are Shown to:

• Communicate effectively• Effectively and

efficiently problem solve• Think creatively and

critically • Practice professional

conduct• Work effectively in

teams • Understand how

research is conducted

Increased Engagement in SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Center on Education and Work (2007)More Interested in Math and Science

Evaluation of PLTW in Rockwell-Sponsored Schools (2008)

Closed the Achievement GapUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Report (2009)

Increased College Enrollment, Persistence and PerformanceTrue Outcomes (2009), MSOE, RIT

Program Benefits

Elementary• Students decide as early as 2nd and 3rd grade whether they

like, and think they are good at, math and science.

• Program is designed for students in grades K-5

• Will align with Common Core State Standards and NGSS

• Topic-based modules that engage students in collaboration, analysis, problem solving, and computational thinking

• Will include PD and assessments, appropriate for elementary teachers and students

• Piloted by approximately 40 schools during the 2013-14 school year, with national release planned for 2014-15

• Visit www.pltw.org/elementary for latest updates and registration dates

• Elementary Launch Video

Middle School

Gateway To Technology

• Design and Modeling

• Automation and Robotics

• Energy and the

Environment

• Flight and Space

• Science of Technology

• Magic of Electrons

• Green Architecture

• Medical Detectives

Gateway To Technology Program

Summary of Program Requirements

• Schools have two options for implementation. – GTT Basic implementation requires schools to

offer at least two units, which must include Design and Modeling and Automation and Robotics.

– GTT Advanced implementation requires schools to offer at least four units, which must include Design and Modeling and Automation and Robotics.

• GTT courses shall be taught in conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum.

Gateway To Technology Program

Summary of Program Requirements

• All GTT courses are designed as 45 class periods that are approximately 45 minutes long.

• Schools may offer courses from grade six through grade eight in a manner determined reasonable and appropriate for the school. Local schools will determine, after the two foundation units, the PLTW sequence of units which they will implement to fulfill their agreements.

High School

Biomedical Sciences

• Principles of the

Biomedical Sciences

• Human Body Systems

• Medical Interventions

• Biomedical Innovation

Biomedical Sciences Program

Summary of Program Requirements

• Schools must offer a minimum of three PLTW courses. (State of Missouri requires four)

• All PLTW courses require concurrent enrollment in college preparatory mathematics and science courses.

• All PLTW courses are designed as year-long courses on a standard 45-50 minute schedule. For schools with double period/block scheduling, these courses can be completed in a semester.

Biomedical Sciences Program

Summary of Program Requirements

• Schools must offer the PLTW courses in sequence. The program is flexible; students can begin the program in 9th, 10th or 11th grade. Students can take one course each year or they can double up and take two consecutive courses simultaneously.

High School

Pathway To Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Principles Of Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Biotechnical Engineering

• Civil Engineering and Architecture

• Computer Integrated

Manufacturing

• Digital Electronics

• Engineering Design and

Development

• Computer Science & Software

Engineering (coming 2014-15)

Pathway to Engineering Program

Summary of Program Requirements

• Schools must offer a minimum of three PLTW courses over a three-year period. These three courses must include IED and POE and a minimum of one specialization and/or capstone course of the school’s choice. (State of Missouri requires four)

• Schools that wish to be certified must offer four courses. (Missouri school programs must be certified)

• All PLTW courses require concurrent enrollment in college preparatory mathematics. Concurrent enrollment in college preparatory science is strongly recommended.

Pathway to Engineering Program

Summary of Program Requirements

• All PLTW Pathway To Engineering courses are designed as year-long courses on a standard 45-50 minute schedule. For schools with double period/block scheduling, these courses can be completed in a semester.

• Local schools will determine the PLTW sequence of courses they will implement after the Foundation course. – Schools offer the required courses in the order

previously listed (IED, POE, then specialization). – They can be offered concurrently.

Professional Development

Teacher Professional Development

• The three phases within the PD model are identified as Readiness Training, Core Training and Ongoing Training.

• In order to bridge the educational gaps of STEM subject-specific educator preparation and ensure positive student learning experiences, all PLTW educators are required, by signed school district agreements, to participate in all three phases of the professional development model.

• By actively participating in all three phases of professional development, educators have the opportunity to increase their depth of content knowledge, skills and pedagogy related to specific PLTW course instruction.

Readiness Trainingis focused on ensuring that participants have basic technical and content knowledge prior to participating in pedagogy, skill and knowledge-enhancement training experiences.

Core Trainingis an intensive and immersive, in-person training experience. As outlined in PLTW school district agreements, educators must successfully pass Core Training for every PLTW course they wish to implement and instruct. During Core Training, educators are immersed in course-specific curriculum and assume the role of the student to directly inform their expertise in content instruction.

What is expected of me?• Complete all PLTW Professional Development

Readiness Training modules

• Download and install all required course-specific Core Training software

• Arrive on opening day, usually a Sunday, with a laptop that meets or exceeds PLTW computer specifications, as outlined in the Computer Requirements document, with required course-specific software loaded.

• Establish network access.

• Arrive on time at all daily class sessions. Classes begin at 8AM and finish at 5PM (attendance will be taken twice daily).

• Actively participate in classroom instruction.

• Complete all required assignments and assemble a portfolio.

• Attend evening sessions at your hotel as necessary (most enrichment activities are optional unless your instructor indicates otherwise).

• Turn all cell phones off during classroom instruction unless absolutely necessary, and then please set to vibrate. Only critical calls should be made or answered outside of the classroom.

• Treat all participants and instructors professionally and with respect.

Participant Expectations

Participant Progress Reports

• Designed to facilitate successful completion

• Every effort will be made to work with participants to address specific learning needs so that they can successfully complete their Core Training.

• All participants who could benefit from additional support and guidance will be started on a progress report.

• Successful completion of your course is dependent on satisfactory completion of ALL required activities (not seat time).

Am I Ready To Teach?• All participants at CT are required to maintain a

portfolio of activities, projects and problems as assigned and reviewed by the Core Training Instructors (CTI).

• The portfolio provides evidence that the participant has successfully completed the material. A CTI will initial each activity when he/she determines that the participant demonstrates adequate competency with the particular subject matter – not merely because a specific activity is complete.

• Due to limited time constraints, CT provides an introduction to select activities, projects, and problems within the course. In preparation to teach the course, it is the responsibility of the participant to continue to familiarize themselves with the entire course curriculum upon completion of Core Training.

• All teachers are encouraged to visit the PLTW LMS to access the curriculum and supplementary online lessons.

Copyrighted PLTW Material on the Internet

• PLTW materials should not be posted in part or as a whole on the Internet in any form without the advance written consent of PLTW.

• PLTW material is not to be forwarded, duplicated or otherwise made accessible to persons except as specifically allowed under your school’s agreement with PLTW.

• PLTW material is not to be placed on school internet sites for the use of students or others except as specifically allowed under your school’s agreement with PLTW.

Ongoing Trainingconsists of self-paced e-Learning resources designed to provide remediation and enhancement opportunities to educators.

Partnerships

Biomedical Sciences National Affiliates

West Central Midwest EastWest

Engineering National Affiliates

West Central Midwest EastWest

Pre-Service University Affiliates

West Central Midwest EastWest

Sustainability

"PLTW is preparing students today to be the innovators of the future. For California to remain the innovation leader it is critical for our students to enter into the workforce pipeline that have not only math, science and engineering skills, but are also able to solve problems, work as a team and take risks. PLTW is a program that gives the students the tools they need to compete in the global marketplace.”

- Michael Jacobsen, Intel Corporation“PLTW’s track record of preparing students for college engineering programs is unparalleled.”

- Jim Knotts, Lockheed Martin

“Project Lead The Way plays a vital role in recruiting middle and high school students into engineering fields by offering the resources and professional development needed to support a rigorous pre-engineering curriculum.”

- Thomas H. Lane, American Chemical Society

The U.S. Department of Education recommends PLTW as “[A]n exemplary program for integrating

rigorous and relevant STEM curricula and professional development and improving student achievement in mathematics, science, and English language arts.”

“PLTW makes the connection between theory and practice that helps generate interest in math and science and increase overall academic performance.”

- Dr. Ronald Bennett, Minnesota Center for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence

“PLTW is one of the most effective science, technology, engineering, and math programs in the country. We haven’t seen another program that engages students the way PLTW does.”

- Jim Rahn, Kern Family Foundation

We endorsed PLTW because of the network’s “proven curricula and teacher training that allow schools to both improve technical education and excite students about careers in technology fields.”

- Lawrence P. Farrell, National Defense Industry Association

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called PLTW “[A] promising program that is both changing the lives of middle and high school students nationwide and helping

to build a workforce that meets the needs of the 21st century.”

Sustainability

• Partnerships– Federal, State and Local

• Purchasing Power– Equipment, Supplies and Software

• Program Quality– School Certification

• Assessment and Evaluation– Student, Course and Program

Missouri Program Statistics

Program Statistics

• 95% intend to pursue a post-secondary degree– Vs. 67% nationally (National Center for Education Statistics)

• 70% say they will study a STEM-related post-secondary degree program– Vs. 32% nationally (Center on Education and Work)

• The percentage of female students in PLTW engineering programs continues to be about 19% and is on the rise. Some schools report female enrollment has high as 50% – Vs. 18% nationally (American Society for Engineering

Education)

School Resources

The PLTW Logo & Icon

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Vertical Icon

Logos can be found on the PLTW Extranet under “Resources” tab. Email Jcahill@pltw.org with any questions.

State PLTW Logos

State logos are available by contacting your state leader, or email Jcahill@pltw.org.

PLTW Brand Guide

• Gives detailed information for

- General & state logos and icon

- Spacing & non-interference zones

- Color

- Typography

PLTW Brand Guide can be found on the PLTW Extranet under “Resources” tab. Email Jcahill@pltw.org with any questions.

Where Do I Find Logos and the Brand Guide?

• Log on to the PLTW Extranet and click on the “Resources” tab

Program Support & Marketing Materials

PLTW.org > Program Support > Grow Your Program•High resolution files for printing bi-fold pamphlets, posters & brochures•Logos•Information on promoting your program to parents and students

PLTW.org > Program Support > Marketing Materials•Order bi-fold pamphlets•Innovation Zone video•Overview of PLTW programs

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