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.

Curriculum

Programs

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

APB Model: Activity, Project, Problem-Based

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

kgarcia@nlmusd.org

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

Program

Implementation

& Cost

• 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

What are some challenges and concerns that you see with PLTW implementation at your site?

5 Minutes

Engineering

Outreach

Opportunities

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: cpp_we@cpp.edu

PLTW Femineer™ Video

Femineers™

• Created by Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering in 2013

Cal Poly Pomona

Women in Engineering

CPP WE Student Coordinators

Shannen, Teresa & Brooke

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

Past Events…

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Stay Updated:

Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering

Cppengineering

Cppengineering

cppcoe

http://www.cpp.edu/~engineering/diversity/cppwe

Email: cpp_we@cpp.edu

State and Regional

Program Support

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 pltwcagrad@gmail.com

• 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

Growth &

Sustainability

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

Mountain Midwest Southwest NortheastWest Coast Southeast

Engineering National Affiliates

Mountain Midwest Southwest NortheastWest Coast Southeast

Biomedical Sciences National Affiliates

PLTW Schools in CPP Service Area

Growth & Sustainability

3 6 9 12 18 28 37

73

106119

150

196

365

485

538

595

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100

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300

400

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700

CPP became PLTW Affiliate

CPP Engineering First Time Freshmen From

PLTW Schools

Growth & Sustainability

9%

13%

19%20%

26%

23%

28%

32%

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5%

10%

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20%

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Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017

CPP became

PLTW Affiliate

Recognition &

Partnerships

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

Become a

California PLTW Advocate

Support STEM and CTE policy in California

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: edennis@pltw.org

Brittany Nash: bnash@pltw.org

Asm. Rocky Chavez, Asm. Lorena Gonzales Fletcher and Sen. Kevin de Leon

Research Findings

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 Resources and Support

Robust Support Community

Resources

Student

Opportunities

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-

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