Transcript Counselor Conference - Center on Education and Work

Careers Conference
January 27, 2010
Learning the Engineering Design Process
Solving an open-ended problem
Building proficiency with a complex app.
Working on a team to develop a solution
Using the internet to gather data
Preparing a portfolio of accomplishments
PLTW is the nation’s leading provider of
STEM Education
Programs are dynamic,
rigorous
and emphasize
creativity
Students are provided
with a foundation and
a proven path to
college and career
readiness
Programs
Programs offer
students real world
problem solving and
critical thinking skills
Students are highly
engaged and exposed to
typically non-pursued
areas of study
Clear Focus and Direction
Vision
To ignite the spark
of ingenuity,
creativity and
imagination within
all of our students.
Mission
To ensure that
America succeeds in
the increasingly hightech and high-skill
global economy by
partnering with
middle schools and
high schools to
prepare students to be
the most innovative
and productive in the
world.
Continuous Growth and Achievement
PLTW continues to grow at a compound
annual rate greater than 20%
Founded by Dick Blais and Richard Liebich
Started in 11 schools in upstate New York
Today, PLTW serves 300,000 students
Adopted by districts in all 50 states
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10,000
8,200
6,550
5,100
4,050
3,470
2,814
2,068
1,492
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35
87
148
246
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
378
530
765
2002 2003 2004
1,075
2005
2006
2007
2008 2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
The Challenge
1. Raise Awareness
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Improve college admissions in STEM programs
2. Increase Readiness
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Enhance preparedness for college-level work
3. Improve Retention
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Motivate STEM majors to complete their study
Core Goals
1. Ensure Adequate Resources
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Raise $50M from partners by 2015
2. Support Growth
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Implement in 10,000 schools by 2015
3. Maintain Quality
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Sustain leading reputation w/ quality standards
The Target Student
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Middle school or early high school
Shows an interest in STEM career fields
An aptitude for art and design concepts
Enjoys working with computers
Learns best with “hands-on” instruction
Curriculum Programs
Curriculum Programs
Biomedical Sciences Program
• High School: Biomedical Sciences
– 4 courses
Engineering Programs
• Middle School: Gateway To Technology
– 6 units
• High School: Pathway To Engineering
– 8 courses
Biomedical Sciences Program
Foundation Courses
• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Interventions
Capstone Course
• Biomedical Innovation
Biomedical Sciences Program
Summary of Program Requirements
• Schools must offer all four PLTW courses in sequence.
• All PLTW courses require concurrent enrollment in
college preparatory mathematics and science courses.
• All PLTW courses are designed as year-long courses on
a standard 45-50 minute schedule.
Gateway To Technology Program
Basic Units
• Design and Modeling
• Automation and Robotics
• Energy and the Environment
Advanced Units
• Flight and Space
• Science of Technology
• Magic of Electrons
Gateway To Technology Program
Summary of Program Requirements
• All GTT courses are designed as nine-week units
• Schools may offer units from grades six, seven, or
eight in a manner they determine reasonable and
appropriate for their school
• The minimum implementation is two units
• Units may be offered as a science curriculum or as an
elective offering
Pathway to Engineering Program
Foundation Courses
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles Of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
Specialization Courses
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Aerospace Engineering
Biotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Capstone Course
• Engineering Design and Development
Pathway to Engineering Program
Summary of Program Requirements
• Schools must offer a minimum of four PLTW courses
– The three foundation courses plus one additional
• Concurrent enrollment in college preparatory
mathematics is required
• All courses are year-long courses
• Schools may determine their own implementation
sequence
Professional Development
Professional Development
Counselors and
Administrators
State Leaders
and Affiliates
Teachers
Teacher Professional Development
• Readiness
Training
• Core
Training
• Ongoing
Training
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.
core training
Lovingly referred to as PLTW’s “boot
camp,” this intense training focuses
on the PLTW teaching model and
course content.
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.
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.
Partnerships
Biomedical Sciences National Affiliates
Midwest
Southwest
Northeast
Engineering National Affiliates
West Coast
Mountain
Midwest
Southwest
Northeast
Southeast
Strategic Business and Philanthropic Partners
SPONSORSHIPS
BUSINESS
PARTNERS
FOUNDATIONS
EDUCATION
INITIATIVES
Sustainability
"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
The U.S. Department of Education recommends
PLTW as “[A]n exemplary program for integrating
rigorous and relevant STEM curricula and professional
“PLTW’s track record of preparing students for college engineering programs is
development
and improving student achievement in
unparalleled.”
- Jim Knotts, Lockheed Martin
mathematics,
science, and English language arts.”
“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
“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]Wepromising
program that is both changing the lives of
endorsed PLTW because of the network’s “proven curricula and teacher training
that allow
schools
to both
improve technical
education
and excite students
abouthelping
middle
and
high
school
students
nationwide
and
careers in technology fields.”
to build- aLawrence
workforce
that
meets
theIndustry
needs
of the 21st
P. Farrell,
National
Defense
Association
“PLTW makes the connection between
theory and practice that helps generate interest
century.”
in math and science and increase overall academic performance.”
- Dr. Ronald Bennett, Minnesota Center for Engineering &
Manufacturing Excellence
Sustainability
• Partnerships
– Federal, State and Local
• Purchasing Power
– Equipment, Supplies and Software
• Program Quality
– School Certification
• Assessment and Evaluation
– Student, Course and Program
Getting Started with PLTW
Program Implementation
 Gather information
 Visit a PLTW school
 Register with PLTW
 Sign a network agreement
 Select a District Delegate
 Design an implementation plan
 Select and train faculty
 Recruit students
 Procure equipment and materials
 Form a partnership
Program Implementation in Small and
Rural School Districts
To put it in perspective:
Located in the Southwest corner of WI
Cover 5 Counties (100 miles X 100 miles).
Population:
122,000 people
147,000 pigs and piglets
429,000 cattle and calves
131,000 dairy cows
Average of six animals to every person
7 School Districts in the Consortium
Largest: Platteville High School=476 students
Smallest: Argyle High School=116 students
Largest
Metropolitan Area:
◦Platteville (9,989)
◦Prairie du Chien (6,022)
◦Richland Center (5,165)
Stoplights
◦Take a guess….
Each
school could implement 2 classes
◦IED
◦POE
Add
classes by integrating into existing classes
Initially we need to share equipment
◦Release of liability
Communications
is key
Funding
and Sustainability
◦Kern Family Foundation
◦Department of Workforce Development
◦Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
◦Carl Perkins
10% Grants
◦Wisconsin Chamber-Small School Grant
◦Local funding
What
is working for us
◦STEMposium
◦PLTW Scholarship
◦Business partnership
◦PLTWposium
◦4H Summer Gateway Academy
◦Newsletter
◦Business and Education Summit
◦Legislative Day
Join Us!
April 28th for Why STEM (for teachers)
4:30-8:00 in Platteville at the Governor Dodge Convention Center
And/Or
April 29th for the STEMposium (for students/parents)
6:30-8:00 in Platteville at the Governor Dodge Convention Center
IGNITING IMAGINATION AND
INNOVATION THROUGH
LEARNING
www.pltw.org
Is more likely to:
 Have a firm career plan
Miss fewer days of school
Demonstrate higher achievement in math
Score higher on national assessments
Be more competitive for admissions
Pursue a STEM major in college
Questions
Steve Salter
Affiliate Director
Project Lead The Way – Wisconsin
Milwaukee School of Engineering
[email protected]
Darla Burton
Educational Consultant
Cooperative Educational Service Agency #3
[email protected]