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Preparing students for the

Preparing students for the. global economy. Overview. PLTW is preparing students for the global economy through its world-class STEM curriculum, high quality professional development and engaged network. Innovation Zone.

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  1. Preparing students for the global economy

  2. Overview PLTW is preparing students for the global economy through its world-class STEM curriculum, high quality professional development and engaged network.

  3. Innovation Zone The PLTW Innovation Zone (aka the classroom) is an engaging and thought-provoking space, where students develop critical thinking skills through hands-on project-based learning, preparing them to take on real-world challenges.

  4. Innovation Zone Innovation Zone Characteristics • Cutting-edge technology, equipment and materials • Collaboration • Problem-solving rather than lectures • Relevant subject matter • Invested teachers • College credit for high school courses

  5. Innovation Zone Innovation Zones are Idea Factories • Discovering a new “patented” biofuel process • Designing alternate housing projects • Testing cutting edge wind turbines • Programming robotics • Conducting DNA gel electrophoresis

  6. Innovation for Everyone

  7. Inclusivity PLTW programs engage, encourage and educate students of diverse backgrounds helping them all to become college and career ready – including students whose experience in the sciences and math has been less comprehensive, or who might find themselves uninterested in traditional STEM subjects.

  8. Embracing diversity also means… STEM background is not a prerequisite for educators Strong partnerships with colleges, corporations and philanthropic organizations ensure coursework is relevant and classes are equipped with up to date technology and equipment The program is continually energized with new talent and fresh thinking Inclusivity

  9. The Facts Over 400,000 students in more than 4,200 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Over 10,500 teachers trained 51 University affiliates, including Duke University, University of Minnesota, California State University Partnerships with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, and forward-thinking philanthropic organizations, including Autodesk, Intel, General Electric and Kern Family Foundation Inclusivity

  10. Professional Development

  11. An intensive and comprehensive training program for teachers Self-Assessment and Pre-Core Training 2-week Core Training that PLTW teachers are required to complete before teaching a PLTW course Virtual Academy for Teachers, which provides detailed materials for each lesson in every PLTW course; many videos of PLTW Master Teachers teaching actual PLTW lessons; and, collaboration tools, including forums for teachers to use to ask questions, to update each other on changes, and to discuss PLTW lessons. Professional Development

  12. Flexibility

  13. Flexibility The PLTW program is designed to be flexible and customizable for schools. It allows teachers to use the PLTW curriculum and program training, along with their own ideas, experiences, and learning to ignite imagination and innovation in their own ways in the classroom.

  14. More Participation. More Opportunities. PLTW’s flexibility provides all schools an opportunity to participate – large or small, public or private, rural or suburban Schools and teachers customize implementation to fit their needs Numerous funding sources are available to support PLTW Flexibility

  15. More Participation. More Opportunities. In Milwaukee, GE Healthcare and Rockwell Automation participate as mentors in the classroom The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has committed funds for PLTW summer programs The California State University system launched an Engineering Academies Initiative Flexibility

  16. Outstanding Outcomes

  17. Our Students Perform PLTW students outperform non-PLTW students Significantly more Project Lead The Way students met the readiness goals on the 2008 High Schools That Work (HSTW) Assessment tests in reading, mathematics and science compared with HSTW students in similar career/technical fields and HSTW students in all career/technical fields. (2009 Southern Region Educational Board Report) Outstanding Outcomes

  18. Closing The Achievement Gap All of the PLTW students in a 2009 University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee study begin middle school (6th grade) at lower proficiency in math, reading and science and with lower attendance rates than the control group of non-PLTW students. The study showed that by 8th grade, those gaps had been eliminated. (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Report – December 2009) “Project Lead the Way has been an effective program during the past three years at narrowing the achievement gap for Hispanic/Latino students in all four core areas.” (Analysis of Student Achievement and Programs 2007, Galt Joint Union High School District) Outstanding Outcomes

  19. PLTW High School Grads are College and Career Ready A survey of PLTW seniors at the end of their senior year found that 92% intended to pursue a four-year degree or higher, 51% intended to pursue a graduate degree, and 70% intended to study engineering, technology or computer science. By comparison, 67% of all beginning post-secondary students intended to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics. These results are consistent with results and conclusions for the past two years. (True Outcomes – 2009) Outstanding Outcomes

  20. PLTW College Freshmen Stick with Innovation In 2006-2007, first-year retention of all students (freshmen to sophomore) was 76% (76% stayed with their declared major). In contrast, 100% of Milwaukee Schools of Engineering’s PLTWstudents remained in their declared major. (Milwaukee School of Engineering 2008 Report) Outstanding Outcomes

  21. Middle School Gateway To Technology

  22. Gateway To Technology MS Foundation Units • Design and Modeling • Solid modeling software introduces students to the design process • Automation and Robotics • Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics

  23. Specialization Units • Energy and the Environment • Students investigate the importance of energy in our lives and the impact that using energy has on the environment • Flight and Space • Aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry • Green Architecture • Students generate environmentally friendly structures using 3D architectural software • Magic of Electrons • Students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry • Science of Technology • Impact of science on technology throughout history

  24. High School Pathway To Engineering

  25. Pathway To Engineering HS Foundation Courses • Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) • 3D computer modeling software; study of the design process • Principles of Engineering (POE) • Exploration of technology systems and engineering processes

  26. Foundation Courses Aerospace Engineering (AE) Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering Biotechnical Engineering (BE) Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Students collaborate on the development of community-based building projects Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Robotics and automated manufacturing; production of 3-D designs Digital Electronics (DE) Use of computer simulation to learn the logic of electronics Capstone Course Engineering Design and Development (EDD) Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems Pathway To Engineering HS

  27. High SchoolBiomedical Sciences

  28. Biomedical Sciences HS Foundation Courses • Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) • Study of human body systems and health conditions • Human Body Systems (HBS) • Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin and play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries • Medical Interventions (MI) • Investigation of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease Capstone Course • Biomedical Innovation (BI) • Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century

  29. Summary

  30. Join Us In Leading The Way Our Mission: To prepare students for the global economy, ensuring that PLTW students are the most innovative and productive in the world Committed to nurturing student creativity and curiosity while further developing their communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills necessary for success Helping America succeed in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy Goal: 1,000,000 students and 10,000 schools by 2015-2016 Visit www.pltw.org to learn more Summary

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