project lead the way began in 1997 and has become america’s leading provider of in-school...
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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY BEGAN IN 1997 AND HAS BECOME AMERICA’S LEADING PROVIDER OF IN-SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOR SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS.
OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
The Problem
AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMY HAS DRAMATICALLY INCREASED DEMAND FOR A HIGHLY-SKILLED WORKFORCE.
We must solve this problem.
WE DO THIS THROUGH…
WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM
HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AN ENGAGED NETWORK
The Solution
WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM
PROJECT LEAD THE WAYPROVIDES RIGOROUS ANDRELEVANT SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,AND MATHEMATICSCURRICULUM. PLTW COURSESARE PROJECT- AND ACTIVITYBASED AND FOCUS ONDEVELOPING CRITICALTHINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING,COLLABORATIVE, ANDTECHNICAL SKILLS.
The Solution
HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
OVER 3,000 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY TEACHERS ARE TRAINED ANNUALLY USING OUR RIGOROUS APPROACH.
The Solution
ENGAGED NETWORK
AN ENGAGED NETWORK OF COMMUNITY LEADERS,UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES, STATE DEPARTMENTS OFEDUCATION, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS HAVE HELPEDPOSITION PLTW AS AN ESSENTIAL REGIONAL, STATEWIDE,AND NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION.
PLTW Schools by School Year
PLTW Programs by School Year
PLTW National Regions
Project Lead The Way engages student learning through three programs in
schools across the nation.
Pathway To Engineering (PTE)
High School Students…
Explore the engineering design process
Link STEM principles to relevant problem-solving activities
Pathway To Engineering High School Courses
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Aerospace Engineering
Biotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Engineering Design & Development
Computer Science and Software Engineering Course for Pathway To Engineering (PTE)
The ninth course for PTE will address the need for computational thinking across all career paths and the need for more skilled professionals in computer science.
The course is currently in development and will be field tested in fall 2013.
If you would like to provide input, please email [email protected]
Biomedical Sciences Program (BMS)
High School Students Explore…
• Human medicine
• Bioinformatics
• Cell biology
• Genetics
• Disease
• And other biomedical topics
Biomedical Sciences High School Courses
Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation
Gateway To Technology (GTT)
Middle School
• Independent, nine-week units
• Students Explore:
• Aerospace
• Energy
• The Environment
• Modeling
• Robotics
• Technology
• And other STEM-related topics
Gateway To Technology Middle School Courses
Design and Modeling
Automation and Robotics
Energy and the Environment
Flight and Space
Green Architecture
Science of Technology
Magic of Electrons
Biomedical Sciences Unit for Gateway To Technology (GTT)
The eighth unit for GTT will be themed to capture student interest in topicsassociated with the Biomedical Sciences Program.
The unit will be created and field tested during the 2012-2013 school year.
If you would like to provide input, please email [email protected]
Transforming Students
THE CLASSROOM
A innovation zone filled with the latestdesign software, advanced materials,and cutting-edge equipment.
Transforming Students
ACHIEVEMENTS
PLTW students achieve significantly higher scores in reading, mathematics, and science and, have the opportunity toreceive college credit.
Standards Alignment
All PLTW courses are aligned to Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts.
Alignments will be available at alignment.pltw.org.
Support resources, including answers to general questions and a video tutorial, are also available at alignment.pltw.org.
Alignment to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be completed and available soon after they are released. Alignments to the NGSS are currently in development.
PLTW Assessment Overview
PLTW requires summative End of Course Assessments for 10 of 12 high school courses
No assessments for EDD, BI, or Gateway To Technology courses
Two Assessment Cycles• Fall/Winter: December 3, 2012 – March 8, 2013• Spring: April 22, 2013 – June 21, 2013
All students are required to take the End of Course Assessments
“PLTW did not find us, we found them! PLTW is the premier STEM program in the U.S. to me for two main reasons. Students are engaged EVERY DAY in problem solving activities and work EVERY DAY in teams! We also know that PLTW maintains its up-to-date curriculum, provides a unique and rigorous teacher professional development model, their schools are certified for quality, and they don’t compromise their certification. We very actively recruit PLTW students.”
Dennis D. Parker, A.M.North American Production Support CenterToyota, Inc.Georgetown, KY
“PLTW is 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.”
– Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State
PLTW is one of the "great models of the new CTE succeeding all across the country.”
- Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
TRANSFORMING STUDENTS
PLTW’s curriculum creates a classroom experience unlike any other.
Transforming Students
PLTW ALUMNI
PLTW alumni are studying engineering and technology in greater numbers than the national average, with a higher retention rate in college engineering, science, and related programs than non-PLTW students.
Improvements to the Assessment Program Student rostering via upload of a .csv file at the school level
One assessment per course (40-50 Items)
All assessments delivered online
Tests can be broken into two segments for short class periods
Increased security protocol to ensure fair testing
Data reporting system at my.pltw.org for teachers and administrators
Reporting of Student Data on my.pltw.org
Principals and District Delegates can submit student roster files for all students at the school level.
Principals and teachers can access current and historic student level data.
State leaders and affiliate directors will receive non-identifiable reports at the class level.
Scores will be reported as norm-referenced End of Course scores based on a stanine scale (percent correct will not be reported).
Additional reporting features such as unit sub-scores are being developed.
PLTW Programs
Common Core Alignmentand Continuous Improvement
Annual Course Revision Cycle
PLTW is transitioning to a continuous improvement model for all programs.
Teachers can expect to see improvements each year.
Biomedical Sciences Unit for Gateway To Technology (GTT)
The eighth unit for GTT will be themed to capture student interest in topicsassociated with the Biomedical Sciences Program.
The unit will be created and field tested during the 2012-2013 school year.
If you would like to provide input, please email [email protected]
Elementary STEM and Engineering
Activities to support elementary student STEM and engineering learning are in development.
If you would like to provide input, please email [email protected]
Continue the Conversation
Becoming Part of the Solution
HOW CAN I HELP?
WE’RE GLAD YOU ASKED!
Mentor PLTW students
Join a school partnership team
Financially support PLTW program implementations in your area or throughout the country
Voice your endorsement of Project Lead The Way
TOGETHER – WE ARE THE SOLUTION.
For more information visit pltw.orgor contact school support [email protected]