Cal Poly Pomona
November 3, 2017
Information Conference
Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World
Welcome to the PLTW Network
PLTW is the nation’s leading provider
of K-12 STEM education programs.
Project Lead The Way’s Mission:
Empower students to thrive in an
evolving world.
What is PLTW? An Overview
About Project Lead The Way
World-Class
Curriculum
High-Quality
Professional
Development
Engaged
Network
Active CA PLTW Programs
• 306 PLTW Launch
• 467 PLTW Gateway
• 372 PLTW Engineering
• 63 PLTW Computer Science
• 140 PLTW Biomedical Science
PLTW’s K-12 Curricular Pathways
Kindergarten
through fifth gradeMiddle school High school
Post-secondary,career, and
future success
PLTW Program Highlights
• Five programs, K-12 pathways in ENG, BMS and CS
• Hands-on APPB-experiences, technology-infused
• Problem-solving strategies, critical and creative thinking, communication and collaboration
• Flexible and customizable to meet their local curricular and community needs
• Online curriculum, professional development and classroom interactions
• More than 150 colleges and universities offer Scholarships, Admissions Preference, and/or College-Level Recognition
• Aligned* with Common Core State Standards in Math and English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, and other national and state standards
*Our definition for alignment:
• Students complete a designated task(s) that demonstrates the outlined knowledge and/or skills of the specific standard or objective.
Early Access Matters
Percent of scientists and graduate
students in a 2010 study stated that their
interest in science began before middle
school.
PLTW Launch
New PLTW
Launch
Professional
Development
Model
Providing More
Options to Meet the
Needs of Teacher,
Schools, and Districts
Building Level
Training
Lead Teacher Training
Grade Level
Training
PLTW Launch Research
Why a New PLTW Launch Professional Development Model?
• Diverse level of
understanding about
PLTW
• Classroom teachers
feeling left on their own
• Lack of confidence and
readiness impacting
program buy-in and
growth
• Lack of first-hand
PLTW experience
• Varied training
experiences for
teachers
• Time constraints
• Execution prevented by
realities of schools and
districts
• Lead Teachers’ lack of
confidence and
readiness to teach and
support other teachers
• Diverse audiences with different needs
• Multiple objectives to cover and different expectations
• Must deliver unique and engaging experiences
• Reality gap between intent of current model and perceived experiences
Support Implementation and Program Growth
Benefits
• Provides districts and schools with more flexible PD options to meet their needs and
better support their program implementation goals
• Creates a better professional development experience for teachers and provides
enhanced support focused on their roles and responsibilities
• Enables district and schools to build capacity in support of sustainable program growth
• Offers a career development opportunity for teachers
Transform the learning experience system-wide, integrating
program implementation with the district/school culture and goals
3. Support District / School Transformation
2. Build Capacity and Instructional Support
Develop instructional leaders and program
champions
1. Transform Classroom
Prepare teachers to facilitate and deliver a
transformative learning experience
DISTRICT TRANSFORMATION
TRAINING
LEAD TEACHER TRAINING
CLASSROOM TEACHER
TRAINING
New PLTW Launch Professional Development
CLASSROOM TEACHER TRAINING
Understand APB instructional approach
Embrace facilitator role
Develop understanding of grade level modules
2-day training Offsite
$500 / teacher
LEAD TEACHER TRAINING
Understand the role of Lead Teacher
Deepen understanding of APB
Build instructional leadership competencies
2-day training
Offsite or Online (OCT)
$700 / teacher
Pre-requisitesClassroom Teacher Training
Teaching one module
Bring a fun activity to your classroom-for free!
Download Rosie’s Runtime- an unplugged computer science activity from PLTW Launch.
https://www2.pltw.org/pltw-microsite/rosies-runtime
Your download will include a printable game board, code cards, instructions for play, and more.
PLTW Launch
Build a Beanstalk
• As part of an introduction to the design process, the students will model a beanstalk using pipe cleaners with a goal of creating the tallest model possible.
• Now, it’s your turn!
PLTW Gateway
Nine-Week Independent Units:
• Design and Modeling
• Automation and Robotics
• Flight and Space
• Magic of Electrons
• Science of Technology
• Medical Detectives
• Green Architecture
• Energy and the Environment
• Computer Science for Innovators and Makers
• App Creators
• Design & Modeling (DM)
– Strong emphasis on the engineering design process
– Incorporates all 3 pathways: computer science, biomedical science, engineering
– Students use Autodesk® 123 Design to create virtual images of their designs
• Automation & Robotics (AR)
– Learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems.
– Use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects.
AR Assembly Line
PLTW Gateway
• Computer Science for Innovators
and Makers
- Students will develop and design a
physical computing device,
interactive art installation, or
wearable.
- Students will plan and develop code
for microcontrollers that bring their
physical designs to life.
• App Creators
- Students are introduced to the field of computer science and the concepts of computational thinking through the creation of mobile apps.
- Students will customize their experience by choosing a problem that interests them (health, environment, emergency preparedness, education, community service, school culture).
PLTW Gateway
Specialization Units: Computer Science
PLTW Gateway
• Flight and Space (FS):
- Exploration of the science behind aeronautics
• Magic of Electrons (ME):
- Exploration of the science of electricity, behavior of atoms, and sensing devices.
• Science of Technology (ST):
- Apply concepts in physics, chemistry and nanotechnology to STEM activities.
• Medical Detectives (MD):
- Hands-on projects that require students to solve a variety of medical mysteries.
• Green Architecture (GA):
- Explore dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability using 3D software.
• Energy and the Environment (EE):
- Explore sustainable solutions to our energy needs and investigate its impact on the world.
PLTW Gateway
PLTW Recommendations for Implementation
(Beginning 2017-2018 Academic Year)
Pathway Implementation
PLTW Gateway Units Computer
Science
Engineering Biomedical
ScienceDesign and Modeling X X X
Automation and Robotics X
Energy and the
Environment
X
Flight and Space X
Green Architecture X
Magic of Electrons X
Science of Technology X
Gateway Computer
Science I
X
Gateway Computer
Science II
X
Medical Detectives X
PLTW Gateway
PLTW Recommendations for Implementation
(Beginning 2017-2018 Academic Year)
PLTW recommends implementing PLTW Gateway
using one of the following approaches:
• Sequenced Implementation
• Pathway Implementation
• Feeder School Implementation
• Access for Every Grade Level
PLTW Gateway
PLTW Recommendations for Implementation
(Beginning 2017-2018 Academic Year)
Feeder School ImplementationPLTW Gateway Units Related PLTW High School Course/Program
Design and Modeling Introduction to Engineering Design
Automation and Robotics Principles of Engineering
Energy and the Environment Environmental Sustainability
Flight and Space Aerospace Engineering
Green Architecture Civil Engineering and Architecture
Magic of Electrons Digital Electronics
Science of Technology Principles of Engineering
Gateway Computer Science I Computer Science Principles (formerly known
as Computer Science and Software
Engineering)
Gateway Computer Science II Computer Science Principles (formerly known
as Computer Science and Software
Engineering)
Medical Detectives PLTW Biomedical Science Program
PLTW Gateway
Los Alisos Middle School Implementation
Program started in 2011-2012
• Seventh and eighth grade students only
• Foundational courses: DM and AR
Specialization courses added in 2013-2015 • Added EE, FS, ST, and ME
• Added MD after piloting in 2013
• Added ICS I and II after piloting in 2015
Expanded program to include 6th grade students in 2016
• Added EE and DM
PLTW Gateway
PLTW Gateway spreads
throughout NLMUSD
• In 2015, 4 additional middle schools implement Gateway
– Started with DM and AR
– Specializations added based on feeder school pathways.
• In 2016, all 6 NLMUSD
middle schools
participated in Gateway.
Biomedical Science- High School Program
Students play the roles of biomedical
professionals as they investigate and study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health.
PLTW Biomedical Science
PLTW Biomedical Science
PLTW Biomedical Science
Full-Year Courses:
• Principles of Biomedical Science
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Interventions
• Biomedical Innovations
PBS HBS MI BI
PLTW Biomedical Science
PLTW Recommendations for Implementation
(Beginning 2017-2018 Academic Year)
PLTW recommends implementing PLTW Biomedical
Science using one of the following approaches:
• Sequenced Implementation
• Accelerated Implementation
Norwalk High School Biomedical Sciences
Pathway Implementation
PLTW Biomedical Science
• Implemented program in 2014– Program started in summer due to high
demand – Additional courses added each school year
to complete the pathway
• Class of 2017 Biomedical Pathway was our district’s first pathway graduates
• Currently largest of the PLTW pathways at NLMUSD
PLTW Biomedical Science
Contact:
Kelly Garcia
PLTW Coordinator
Still Have Questions???
Computer Science Pathway Updates
Column1
Introduction to
Computer Science
(ICS, ICS1, ICS2)
PLTW Gateway CS
for Innovators
and Makers
PLTW Gateway
App Creators
High School
Computer Science
Essentials
When will the new
courses be available?
This course will be
available and
supported through the
2018-19 school year for
current schools ONLY
2017-18 2017-182017-18
(Beta release)
Schools planning first-
time implementation
in 2017-18
Not Available
When will Core
Training be available
for new teachers?
Not Available
Summer 2017
Similar in duration
to other Gateway
units (course
length 5 days)
Summer 2017
Similar in duration
to other Gateway
units (course
length 5 days)
Fall 2017
Concurrent Online
Core Training ONLY
(course length 10 to
12 week)
PLTW Computer Science
Courses:
• Computer Science Essentials
• Computer Science Principles*
• Computer Science A
• Cybersecurity
*Computer Science Principles (CSP) is formally known as
Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE).
PLTW Computer Science
Computer Science Essentials
• 1 year course
• Empowers students to develop computational thinking
skills that prepare them to advance to CSP and CSA.
• Students will use a visual programming language and
advance to text-based programming.
• Will be offered as a beta version starting in fall 2017, for
the 2017-2018 school year.
PLTW Computer Science
Computer Science Principles (CSP)
• 1 year course
• Projects and problems include app development,
visualization of data, cybersecurity, & simulation
PLTW Computer Science
• 1 year course
• Students complete an app development cycle independently from the ground up
• Exceeds the College Board’s requirement of 20 hours of lab activity
Computer Science A (CSA)
PLTW Computer Science
Cybersecurity (SEC)
• Available 2018-2019
• 1 year course
• Introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and
encourages students to create solutions that allow
people to share computing resources while protecting
privacy
• Students solve problems by understanding the
vulnerabilities of computational resources
PLTW Computer Science
PLTW Recommendations for Implementation
(Beginning 2017-2018 Academic Year)
PLTW recommends implementing PLTW Computer
Science using one of the following approaches:
• Sequenced Implementation
• Accelerated Implementation
• Start with Computer Science Principles
PLTW Engineering
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Computer Science Principles*
• Environmental Sustainability
• Engineering Design and Development
*Computer Science Principles (CSP) is formally known as Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE).
PLTW Engineering
• All PLTW Engineering courses are designed as year-long courses on a standard 45-50 minute schedule.
• Local schools will determine the PLTW sequence of courses they will implement.
Program Requirements Summary
PLTW Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)• Introduces the design process and how
engineers use it to solve problems using 3D modelling software (CAD)
• Assumes student has successfully completed or is simultaneously enrolled in Algebra I
IED Cube
PLTW Engineering
POE Marble Sorter
Principles of Engineering (POE)• Survey course where students explore a
broad range of engineering topics
(mechanisms, the strength of materials and
structures, automation, and robotics)
• Strongly recommended: successful
completion of IED & Algebra I; concurrently
enrolled in Geometry
Aerospace Engineering (AE)• Students learn the fundamentals of
atmospheric and space flight using industry
standard software
Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)
• Students design both residential &
commercial projects using Autodesk® 3D
architectural design software
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Teaches students about manufacturing
processes, product design, robotics, &
automation
PLTW Engineering
CIM 2015
Computer Science Principles (CSP)*
• Projects and problems include app
development, visualization of data,
cybersecurity, & simulation
Digital Electronics (DE)
• Provides foundation for students interested
in electrical engineering, electronics, or
circuit design
• Students exposed to circuit design tools
used in industry
PLTW Engineering
Environmental Sustainability (ES)
• Students investigate & design solutions in response to real-world
challenges. Topics include: food supply issues, renewable energy
resources
*Computer Science Principles (CSP) is formally known as Computer Science and Software
Engineering (CSE).
Engineering Design and Development (EDD)
Problem Solving in Teams Juried Presentations
Capstone Course
PLTW Engineering
EDD Summer Core Training
• Students identify an issue and then research, design, and test a
solution.
• Some schools have students present projects in a “trade show”
PLTW Engineering
PLTW Recommendations for Implementation
(Beginning 2017-2018 Academic Year)
PLTW recommends implementing PLTW Engineering
using one of the following approaches:
• Sequenced Implementation
• Accelerated Implementation
• Community-Oriented Implementation
• Start with Computer Science Principles
“A-G” Approved PLTW Engineering Courses
Approved as “g” electives:
• Aerospace Engineering (interdisciplinary)
• Civil Engr. & Architecture (interdisciplinary)
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (other)
• Digital Electronics (math)
• Engineering Design and Development (interdisciplinary)
• Environmental Sustainability (under dev.)
• Intro to Engr. Design (interdisciplinary)
• Principles of Engineering (interdisciplinary)
**All PLTW Engineering Courses are “A-G” Approved
Except Environmental Sustainability
PLTW High School Courses
PLTW High School Courses
“A-G” Approved PLTW Engineering Courses
Approved as “f”, Visual & Performing Art:
• Introduction to Design– (optional approval for modified version of IED)
– Supplemental material found at www.pltwcalifornia.org)
– District (not UC or PLTW) usually requires an art credential.
Approved as “d”, Lab Science:
• Engineering Research and Development– Modified EDD Listed as Eng. Research & Development (ERD)
– District (not UC or PLTW) usually requires a science credential.
PLTW High School Courses
“A-G” Approved PLTW Biomedical Science
Courses
Approved as “d”, Lab Science:
• Principles of Biomedical Sciences (1st course)
• Human Body Systems (2nd course)
• Medical Interventions (3rd course)
- All 3 courses approved as D lab science.
- Your district will likely require a science credential to
offer this for graduation science credit but UC has
no such requirement.
• Biomedical Innovations (4th course)
- Has been approved as a G elective
PLTW High School Courses
PLTW Computer Science Courses are
Approved as AP G Electives
• Computer Science Principles (CSP)
• Computer Science A (CSA)
You must submit the PLTW Approved Course Outline to the
College Board first to get your own approval number and
then include it in your UC Submission.
Details on how to do this: www.pltw.org
• All PLTW courses are considered “previously approved”
even though your school has not yet offered them at your
school site.
• All PLTW courses have program status and have already
been reviewed by a faculty committee for approval.
• Most applications will be automatically approved within a
few days of submission.
• Updates available at www.pltwcalifornia.org
PLTW High School Courses
How to Submit PLTW Courses for A-G Approval
• Lab Science Courses
- Must have the appropriate required prerequisite in order
to be approved for your school.
- For Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS), application
must show biology as a prerequisite.
- However the teacher may wave any prerequisite for
students that have demonstrated the required ability and
knowledge some other way.
• Step-By-Step Instructions (www.pltw.org)
- Instructions for standard courses
- Instructions for AP courses
- Instructions on how to submit your course outline to the
College Board for approval prior to making your UC
submission
PLTW High School Courses
How to Submit PLTW Courses for A-G Approval
Important Things to Know
Do you have STEM opportunities at your
school?
How can PLTW enhance STEM education
within your organizations?
5 minutes
• Annual Participation Fee (includes software):
• PLTW Launch $750
• PLTW Gateway $750
• PLTW Engineering $3,000*
• PLTW BMS $2,000*
• PLTW CS $2,000*
• Applicable participation fee(s) are due by August 31st
each year.
Implementation & Cost
Participation Fee Model
*Note: The participation fee for a school or site that elects to offer all 3 high school
programs (Engineering, Computer Science, and Biomedical Science) is $5,000.
What does the participation fee cover?
• The participation fee covers program support features including:
• Readiness and on-going professional development for teachers
• Unlimited seats for all required software
• Live school and technical support
• Student recognition and scholarship opportunities
• Transparency to post-secondary opportunities (credits, admissions preference,
etc.)
• Opportunities to interact with PLTW corporate partners
• Best practice sharing
• Expanded teacher pipeline
• Customizable print materials
• Access to a suite of support applications, including:
Curriculum is still free to participating schools!
Learning Management System
End of course assessments
Teacher forums
On-line e-Catalog
Reporting tools
Registration and rostering system
Score reporting tool
Implementation & Cost
What is not included in the participation fee?
• Teacher Core Training costs and related expenses
• Equipment and supplies, including consumables
• Unlimited print materials
• Any outside services (e.g. fees for Industry
Certification [Certiport])
Implementation & Cost
PLTW Professional Development
Renowned Professional Development for TeachersThree phases:
Conducted in partnership with nearly 60 colleges and universities across the country.
More than 35,000 teachers trained nationwide
Readiness
Training
Core
Training
Ongoing
Training
Who Offers Summer Core Training?
Professional Development
• Complete list of Core Training
courses, locations, dates and
tuition cost will be shared with
network in March 2018
• Readiness and Core Training
registration will open in
April 2018
Other PLTW Professional Development Opportunities
1) PLTW Statewide Conference
2) PLTW National Summit
3) PLTW Refresher Workshop
Implementation & Cost
Benefits of Attending:
• Connect with other professionals from across the nation and
share experiences and expertise
• Build a supportive network that can positively impact both
instructional practice and student learning
• Share practices with colleagues around the country and
benefit from application of knowledge and skills
Estimated Cost to Schools- Equipment and Supplies
• Launch Classroom Kits
- General Supply Kits: $45 - $380
- VEX IQ Robotics Equipment: $120 - $365
- iPads or other Android Tablets
• Gateway: modules range from $1,000 - $10,000
• Biomedical Science: courses range from $2,000 - $9,000
• Computer Science: Laptop computers, Android tablets
• Engineering: courses range from $1,000 - $20,000
Implementation & Cost
*Please view the Investment Tool for more information
on costs.
Funding
• PLTW Grant Program
- helps schools/districts start new PLTW programs
and expand their existing ones
• Other Examples of Funding Sources:
1)Chevron
2)John Deere
3)The School Funding Center
4)Wells Fargo Charitable Contributions
Implementation & Cost
US News and World Report
PLTW Femineer™ Video
Femineers™
• Created by Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering in 2013
• Project-based learning
• Initial group- 24 female students at Fremont Academy of Engineering
and Design in Pomona Unified School District
• Recognized by the White House in 2015
• Contact: [email protected]
PLTW Femineer™ Video
Femineers™
• Created by Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering in 2013
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
About CPP WE
• Open to all College of Engineering students
• Membership is not required
• Events and support services are free of charge
• CPP WE is NOT a club, although we encourage partnerships with SWE (Society of Women Engineers), Phi Sigma Rho (STEM sorority), and other student organizations
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Stay Updated:
Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering
Cppengineering
Cppengineering
cppcoe
http://www.cpp.edu/~engineering/diversity/cppwe
Email: [email protected]
The California Regional Centers
• Conduct summer training sessions
• Hold informational conferences
• Conduct professional development workshops for PLTW teachers
• Promote the PLTW program within California
• Provide student programs and benefits
Program Support
PLTW Support
Cal Poly Pomona PLTW Scholarship
• Open to entering freshmen and continuing undergraduate students
• Eligibility criteria:
1) Took at least 2 PLTW courses in high school
2) Declared engineering major at Cal Poly Pomona
3) Minimum GPA: 3.0
4) CA residency and US citizenship required
• Scholarship is renewable for up to 3 additional years
Scholar Medallions & Certificates
Criteria:
1) Graduating PLTW high school senior
2) Completed 3 or more PLTW high school courses with B or better
To request medallions for students:
• Send request to [email protected]
• Send Excel sheet with the following:
a. Students’ names, PLTW courses completed, Students’ email addresses
d. School’s mailing address & graduation ceremony date
• Find a community college that accepts PLTW High School Courses and gives credit for them.
• The community college will issue a transcript that a CSU campus will accept if it has “articulation” with the community college.
• Example of a community college that has “articulation” with Cal Poly Pomona is El Camino College
• Visit www.assist.org.
PLTW Courses and College Credit
College Credit Options with a Community
College
• Effective Fall 2001: RIT 0618-301 Digital Fundamentals can be used for PLTW Digital Electronics. This articulates to CPP courses for ET major: ETT201/L(3/1) and ECET major: ETE 230/L (3/1)
• Effective Fall 2002: RIT course 0617-262 Solid Modeling and Design can be used for PLTW Introduction to Engineering. This articulates to CPP course MFE126/L (2/1)
PLTW Courses and College Credit
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and CPP
• Note: there is a certain fee involved in
getting these credits
• Also depending on the major the student is
applying for, the course might not be a part
of the major’s requirements.
College Credit
Continuous Growth and AchievementPLTW continues to grow
• Founded by Dick Blais and Richard Liebich
• PLTW started with 11 schools in upstate New York in 1997
• 11,000+ programs in 9,000+ schools currently offering PLTW courses
• Schools in all 50 states & District of Columbia
• 2.4 million students
• 60 Affiliate Universities/150+ university relationships
Growth & Sustainability
PLTW Schools by
School Year
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
PLTW Schools in CPP Service Area
Growth & Sustainability
3 6 9 12 18 28 37
73
106119
150
196
365
485
538
595
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
CPP became PLTW Affiliate
CPP Engineering First Time Freshmen From
PLTW Schools
Growth & Sustainability
9%
13%
19%20%
26%
23%
28%
32%
39%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017
CPP became
PLTW Affiliate
Chevron’s innovative partnership with Project Lead the
Way has brought rigorous engineering opportunities to
111 programs in 7 states where we operate.
Together we have reached over 80,000 students
nationally through our comprehensive partnership
which includes:
• Engineering programs and equipment in schools
• Teacher professional development
• Creation of an online engineering portfolio and
collaboration tool – the Innovation Portal
• Chevron Engineering Design Challenge
competitions
• Employee volunteers and leadership
• Local and national conferences
Chevron at Bakersfield
Cal Poly Pomona's Commitment
to STEM
Chevron’s Partnership with
Project Lead The Way
Chevron champions science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
education in the U.S. from K to 12 and beyond. Through our programs and
strategic partnerships, we help students and teachers get the tools and
resources they need to take advantage of every opportunity STEM offers.
“PLTW did not find us, we found them! PLTW is the premier
STEM program in the U.S. to Toyota officials 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, and their schools are certified for quality. We actively
recruit PLTW Students.”
Dennis D. Parker
North American Headquarters
Toyota, Inc.
Georgetown, KY 40324
What Does a PLTW Advocate Do?
• Invite a legislator to your school to educate them
• Participate in “education campaigns” to educate policy makers utilizing one or more of the following: email, snail mail, social media or face to face conversation.
What Have California PLTW Advocates Done Already?
• Participated in social media “education campaigns” targeting key legislators on five separate bills
• Wrote letters in support of AB 2329 (Computer Science standards) &helped pass the bill into law!
• Participated in regional forums sharing feedback with the CDE on what Computer Science standards should include
• Held a mini-lobby day to support the passage of a bill out of committee that would expand funding for STEM programs
• Successfully engaged the State Board of Ed and CDE on the importance of including College and Career Readiness in any state strategic plan
• Wrote emails & letters of support for SB 445 – funding for CTE programs
Join the California PLTW Advocates.
Ed Dennis: [email protected]
Brittany Nash: [email protected]
Asm. Rocky Chavez, Asm. Lorena Gonzales Fletcher and Sen. Kevin de Leon
Making a Difference in Students’ Lives
High school graduates
who participated in PLTW
were nearly three times
as likely to major in
STEM, and 3 to 4 times
more likely to study
engineering, versus non-
PLTW graduates.
PLTW students are more
prepared for and
attended higher
education institutions at
a higher rate and scored
higher on the state’s
mathematics
assessment.
Many engineering
universities report high
and increasing levels of
PLTW student
enrollment.
PLTW contributes to a strong, positive impact on mathematics and science
achievement and offers a pathway to prepare and motivate students to enter
careers in science and engineering.
Recent studies have shown:
More research about PLTW: pltw.org/about-us/our-impact
How Well is PLTW Working?
• 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%– Vs. 18% nationally (American Society for Engineering Education)
Research Findings
PLTW and College Board
Partnership
• College Board and PLTW have partnered to offer new opportunities
for ALL students to become college AND career ready
• Key elements:
– Connecting AP courses and PLTW programs to create college
and career pathways in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and
Computer Science that will emphasize applied learning
– New recognition credentials for students and schools in each
pathway
– A portfolio of career-focused opportunities sponsored by key
industry partners including work-based learning, mentorship,
scholarships, and more
PLTW Student Opportunity through
STEM Premier • PLTW students can create a
free profile and showcase their
best work, brand themselves,
and connect to colleges and
companies based on their skills
and interests.
• Available at no cost to PLTW
middle and high school
students (ages 13 and older).
• Students sign up through
myPLTW.org.
PLTW and HOSA-Future Health
Professionals• HOSA-Future Health Professionals and PLTW are vested in a
national partnership to provide a variety of unique strategies to
enhance student engagement and learning.
• Key elements:
– A customized crosswalk of the PLTW Biomedical Science
courses to the HOSA Competitive Events Program
• Website: http://www.hosa.org/sites/default/files/15-
16%20HOSA-PLTW%20Curriculum%20Crosswalk.pdf
– HOSA membership opportunities for PLTW Students
Stay Connected.
Like us.
Project Lead The Way
Follow us.
@PLTWorg
Join the conversation.
#PLTW
PLTW CA: www.pltwcalifornia.org
PLTW National:
www.pltw.org
Cal Poly Pomona PLTW:http://www.cpp.edu/~engine
ering/diversity/pltw/index.ht
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