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Forging Future Generations of Engineering & Science Professionals. Your Name Tags. Blue, Red or Green – Rotation through the student presentation sessions. What Is PLTW?. Project Lead The Way is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. The PLTW Mission.
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Forging Future Generations of Engineering & Science Professionals
Your Name Tags Blue, Red or Green – Rotation through the student presentation sessions.
What Is PLTW? Project Lead The Way is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation
The PLTW Mission Create dynamic partnerships with our nation’s schools to prepare an increasing and more diverse group of students to be successful in engineering and engineering technology programs.
PLTW Network 49 States & D.C., & Virgin Islands – 2,000+ Schools
PLTW Programs • Middle School Program • Gateway To Technology • High School Program • Pathway To Engineering
Gateway To Technology • Designed to show middle school students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems and introduce them to the possibility of an engineering career.
Middle SchoolGateway To Technology • Design & Modeling • The Magic of Electrons • The Science of Technology • Automation & Robotics • Flight & Space
Middle SchoolGateway To Technology • Design & Modeling • The Magic of Electrons • The Science of Technology • Automation & Robotics • Flight & Space Minimum of 2 units required in 2 years
Middle SchoolGateway To Technology • Suggested Implementation Plans: • May Offer First Unit in 6th Grade or, • Spread Units Grade 6 through 8 or, • Teach 4 Of The 5 Units in Grade 8 • Should Be Combined With a Challenging Academic Curriculum
High SchoolPathway To Engineering • Consists of Eight Courses • 3 Foundation Courses • 4 Specialization Courses • 1 Capstone Course
High SchoolPathway To Engineering • Consists of Eight Courses • 3 Foundation Courses • 4 Specialization Courses • 1 Capstone Course • Required Full Implementation is 4 Courses in 4 Years
Pathway To Engineering – Foundation Courses • Foundation Courses: • Introduction To Engineering Design (IED) * • Principles Of Engineering (POE) • Digital Electronics(DE) • Required Courses * IED is Design & Drawing For Production in New York State
Pathway To Engineering – Foundation Courses • Typical Grade Offering: DDP is Design & Drawing For Production In NY State * Can Take Two PLTW Courses Concurrently
Pathway To Engineering – Specialization & Capstone Courses • Specialization Courses: • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) • Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA) • Biotechnical Engineering • Aerospace Engineering • Engineering Design & Development • Must Offer One of These Courses
Guidance PracticesWhat Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class
Guidance PracticesWhat Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class • Good in Mathematics and Science
Guidance PracticesWhat Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class • Good in Mathematics and Science • Interested in Being an Engineer or Technician
Guidance PracticesWhat Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class • Good in Mathematics and Science • Interested in Being an Engineer or Technician • Good in Art, Design, and Interested in Computers
Guidance PracticesWhat Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class • Good in Mathematics and Science • Interested in Being an Engineer or Technician • Good in Art, Design, and Interested in Computers • An Underachiever Who Might Get “hooked” By • a High Tech – Hands On Class
Guidance PracticesWhat Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class • Good in Mathematics and Science • Interested in Being an Engineer or Technician • Good in Art, Design, and Interested in Computers • An Underachiever Who Might Get “hooked” By • a High Tech – Hands On Class • A Struggling Student Who Learns Best By “Doing”
Guidance Practices What Students Are PLTW Candidates? • In The Top 60% of Their Class • Good in Mathematics and Science • Interested in Being an Engineer or Technician • Good in Art, Design, and Interested in Computers • An Underachiever Who Might Get “hooked” By • a High Tech – Hands On Class • A Struggling Student Who Learns Best By “Doing”
Foundation CoursesTypical Minimum Complementary Math • College Prep Math Is Required • Science Course Recommended
Foundation CoursesTypical Minimum Complementary Math • College Prep Math Is Required • Science Course Recommended
Guidance PracticesRecruitment • Social Fit
Guidance PracticesRecruitment • Social Fit • Classroom Climate
Guidance PracticesRecruitment • Social Fit • Classroom Climate • Curriculum and Instruction
Guidance PracticesRecruitment • Social Fit • Classroom Climate • Curriculum and Instruction • Role Models
Guidance PracticesRecruitment • Social Fit • Classroom Climate • Curriculum and Instruction • Role Models • Message From Guidance Counselors
Guidance PracticesMarketing – Females • 50% Of Our Population Is Female • Just 20% Of Engineering Undergraduates Are Female • Dropout Rate Higher Than Males • Less Than 10% Of Our Engineering Workforce Is Female Source: http://www.engineeringwomen.org/
Guidance PracticesMarketing – Females • Women Are Most Effectively Recruited By Targeted Marketing
Guidance PracticesMarketing – Females • Women Are Most Effectively Recruited By Targeted Marketing • Target Girls In Groups • Promote Female Role Models & Speakers • Host Women In Technology Workshops • Promote Bring-A-Friend • Have Students Help You With Recruiting • Promote Early, In Middle School!
Brochures To Help You Resource Guide For School Counselors
Brochures To Help You Formula For Success
People To Help You • New Jersey • Doug Cleary - cleary@rowan.edu • Natalie Huebler – natalie.huebler@doe.state.nj.us • Maryland • Anne Spence - aspence@umbc.edu
College Credit For PLTW Students • Rochester Inst. Of Technology • Rowan University – non-designated Schools must be PLTW Certified
Breakout Session Rooms Blue - 322 High Technology High School Red - Room 102 Camden County Tech Green - Room 104 Williamstown High School