PROJECT LEAD THE WAY BEGAN IN 1997 AND HAS BECOME AMERICA

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY BEGAN IN 1997 AND HAS
BECOME AMERICAS LEADING PROVIDER OF IN-SCHOOL
CURRICULUM FOR SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,
AND MATHEMATICS. OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE
STUDENTS FOR THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
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The Problem
AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED
ECONOMY HAS DRAMATICALLY INCREASED DEMAND FOR A
HIGHLY-SKILLED WORKFORCE.
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We must solve this problem.

• WE DO THIS THROUGH
• WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM
• HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• AN ENGAGED NETWORK

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The Solution
WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM PROJECT LEAD THE
WAY PROVIDES RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM. PLTW COURSES ARE PROJECT-
AND ACTIVITY BASED AND FOCUS ON DEVELOPING
CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, COLLABORATIVE,
AND TECHNICAL SKILLS.
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The Solution
HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OVER
3,000 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY TEACHERS ARE TRAINED
ANNUALLY USING OUR RIGOROUS APPROACH.  
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The Solution
ENGAGED NETWORK AN ENGAGED NETWORK OF COMMUNITY
LEADERS, UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES, STATE DEPARTMENTS
OF EDUCATION, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS HAVE
HELPED POSITION PLTW AS AN ESSENTIAL REGIONAL,
STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
SOLUTION.
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PLTW Schools by School Year
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PLTW Programs by School Year
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PLTW National Regions
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Project Lead The Way engages student learning
through three programs in schools across the
nation.
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Pathway To Engineering (PTE)

• High School Students
• Explore the engineering design process
• Link STEM principles to relevant problem-solving
  activities

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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

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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
  engineeringcurriculum_at_pltw.org

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Biomedical Sciences Program (BMS)
High School Students Explore Human
medicine Bioinformatics Cell biology
Genetics Disease And other biomedical
topics
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Biomedical Sciences High School Courses

• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Interventions
• Biomedical Innovation

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Gateway To Technology (GTT)
Middle School Independent, nine-week units
Students Explore Aerospace Energy The
Environment Modeling Robotics
Technology And other STEM-related topics
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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

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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
  biomedicalsciencescurriculum_at_pltw.org

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Transforming Students
THE CLASSROOM A innovation zone filled with the
latest design software, advanced materials, and
cutting-edge equipment.
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Transforming Students
ACHIEVEMENTS PLTW students achieve significantly
higher scores in reading, mathematics, and
science and, have the opportunity to receive
college credit.
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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.

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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
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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
dont compromise their certification. We very
actively recruit PLTW students. Dennis D.
Parker, A.M. North American Production Support
Center Toyota, Inc. Georgetown, KY
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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
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PLTW is one of the "great models of the new CTE
succeeding all across the country. - Arne
Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
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TRANSFORMING STUDENTS PLTWs curriculum creates
a classroom experience unlike any other.
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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.
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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

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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.

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PLTW Programs Common Core Alignmentand
Continuous Improvement
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Annual Course Revision Cycle

• PLTW is transitioning to a continuous improvement
  model for all programs.
• Teachers can expect to see improvements each year.

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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
  biomedicalsciencescurriculum_at_pltw.org

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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
  elementarycurriculum_at_pltw.org

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Becoming Part of the Solution

• HOW CAN I HELP?
• WERE 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.

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For more information visit pltw.org or contact
school support at SchoolRelations_at_pltw.org