“ … Of the 4 million 9 th graders who began their high school careers in 2004, only

2. Created in 1997as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization to address the country’s need for more leaders in the fields of STEM. • Our Vision is to ignite the spark of American ingenuity, creativity and imaginationwithin all of our students. • Our Mission is to ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy, by partnering with middle and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world.

3. The State of the Nation “ … 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

4. Nation’s leading provider of STEM Education Programs are dynamic, rigorousand emphasize creativity. Students are provided with a foundation anda proven path tocollege and career success. Programs Programs offer students real world problem-solving andcritical-thinking skills. Students are highly engaged and exposed to typically non-pursued areas of study.

5. Key Strategies Leading Edge Curriculum Intense Professional Development Powerful Partnerships

6. Innovation For Everyone

7. more than 4,200schools over 400,000 students more than10,500trained to teach with100’s of partners

8. 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

9. Meeting the needs of tomorrow by inspiring the students of today Program Goals • Address impending critical shortage of qualified engineering,engineering technology,science and health professionals • Prepare students for rigorous post-secondary education at two and four-year colleges and universities Graduates Attributes • Communicate effectively • Effective and efficient problem solving • Think creatively and critically • Practice professional conduct • Work effectively in teams • Understand how research is conducted

10. Increased Engagement in SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Center on Education and Work (2007) More Interested in Math and ScienceEvaluation of PLTW in Rockwell-Sponsored Schools (2008) Increased College Enrollment, Persistence and PerformanceTrue Outcomes (2009), MSOE, RIT Closed the Achievement GapUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Report (2009)

11. Biomedical Sciences Program • High School: Biomedical Sciences • 4 courses Engineering Programs • Middle School: Gateway To Technology • 7 units • High School: Pathway To Engineering • 8 courses

12. High SchoolBiomedical Sciences

13. Biomedical Sciences HS • 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. • Biomedical Innovation (BI) • Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century.

14. Middle School Gateway To Technology

15. Gateway To Technology MS • Design and Modeling • Solid modeling, engineering design process. • Automation and Robotics • Development and influence of automation &robotics. • Energy and the Environment • Importance of energy, environment impact. • Flight and Space • Aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry. • Science of Technology • Impact of science on technology throughout history. • Magic of Electrons • Students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry. • Green Architecture • Sustainable design, building processes..

16. High School Pathway To Engineering

17. Pathway To Engineering HS • Foundational 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. • Specialty Courses • Aerospace Engineering (AE) • Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering. • Biotechnical Engineering (BE) • Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics.

18. Pathway To Engineering HS • 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.

19. Professional Development

20. Professional Development Areas of focus Counselors and Administrators State Leaders and Affiliates Teachers

21. Professional Development Teacher Professional Development • Readiness Training • Core Training • Ongoing Training

22. readiness training Designed to develop a baseline for all teachers prior to attending Core Training through the assessment of skill sets and delivery of any necessary remedial training.

23. core training Lovingly referred to as PLTW’s “boot camp,” this intense training focuses on the PLTW teaching model and course content.

24. core training Designed to empower teachers with the confidence, understanding and knowledge necessary to teach the curriculum. A teacher is only able to teach a course after successful completion of Core Training.

25. ongoing training Designed to provide additional training for teachers to further their understanding of related course tools, content and concepts after the completion of Core Training.

26. Assessment & Evaluation

27. National Assessment Program • Summative assessments available for 10 of 12 high school courses • No assessments available for EDD or BI due to portfolio nature of courses • No Gateway to Technology assessments • Two-part assessments • Part A: Online, computer scored, selected response, required • Part C: College credit

28. National Certification

29. National Certification • Certification Process • Ensure implementation of a high-quality PLTW program • Recognize exceptional implementation • Provide opportunities for college level recognition to eligible students • Benefits for Schools • Students have the opportunity to receive college level recognition • Teachers may apply to be master teachers • Schools are eligible for Model School status

30. Partnerships & Sustainability

31. Mountain West Coast Midwest Southwest Northeast Southeast Biomedical Sciences Affiliates

32. Mountain West Coast Midwest Southwest Northeast Southeast Engineering Affiliates

33. Arkansas PLTW Implementation

34. Arkansas PLTW Sites Current Sites Approved New Sites

35. Arkansas Career Education ACE New/Expanded Start-Up Grants for STEM Since 2009, the Office of School Improvement has awarded 39 New or Expanded programs funding across the state. • 2009-2010, 3 programs applied and all were funded (PLTW/GTT) • 2010-2011, 6 programs applied and all were funded (PLTW/GTT) • 2011-2012, 15 programs applied and 13 were funded (PLTW/GTT/ETE) • 2012-2013, 28 programs applied and 17 were funded (PLTW/GTT/ETE)

36. "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 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 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.” 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 “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

37. IGNITING IMAGINATION AND INNOVATION THROUGH LEARNING