2. Forging new generations of engineers

3. PLTW is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation

4. of PLTW is to grow the nation’s technology workforce. The primary goal

5. The Problem There are currently engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them. 1,300,000

6. WORKFORCE 1960

7. WORKFORCE 2000

8. What does the pipeline of engineers and technicians look like?

9. Engineering Degrees Awarded 1988-2002 SOURCE: American Association of Engineering Societies (2001) © PLTW 2002

10. Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded in 2000 by Population Groups Source: American Association of Engineering Societies (1-01) © PLTW 2001 # of Bachelor’s Degrees for 1999

11. Research Complex Analysis Complex Design Development Manufacturing Test and Evaluation Routine Design Production Operation, Service, And Maintenance Distribution and Sales Four Year College Program Two and Four Year College Program Source: American Society for Mechanical Engineers Engineering and Engineering Technology -Two Different Career Paths- © Project Lead The Way, Inc.

12. Increase student achievement Increase graduation rates Prepare students for further study Meet the needs of the community Schools must

13. The Solution is to…

14. Make a small change in the culture of American high schools by:  Strengthening the core academic curricula.  Adding a rigorous, technical program of study in pre-engineering leading to 2 & 4 year postsecondary degrees.

15. Studies from HSTW and Making School Work conclude that…. Student achievement rises even more when students are required a challenging academic core and a rigorous academic or career/technical concentration of at least four credits.

16. Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Science

17. How are PLTW students doing - compared to other Career/Technical students at High Schools That Work (HSTW) schools?

18. Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Science by Type of Program

19. PLTW Student Performance Compared to HSTW Goals

20. How does PLTW facilitate this change?

21. PLTW Courses

22. Gateway To Technology  Design and Modeling (9 wks)  The Magic of Electrons (9 wks)  The Science of Technology (9 wks)  Automation and Robotics (9 wks)  **Environmental Engineering (9 wks)  **Energy and the Environment (9 wks)  **Aerospace Technology (9 wks) NASA **in development Middle School Program

23. Foundation: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specialization : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capstone : Computer Integrated Manufacturing and/or Civil Engineering and Architecture and/or Bio-technical Engineering (in development) and/or Aerospace Technology (in development) Principles Of Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design Digital Electronics Engineering Design and Development High School Course Program Note: Course program requires college prep mathematics each year.

24. How will the PLTW curriculum challenge students to meet higher academic standards ?

25. The curriculum is: “Standards Based”  National Academy of Sciences  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics  International Technology Education Association  English Language Arts

27. Profile to Revolve Axis of Revolution H Cylindrical Volume Layout Hint V =  r 2 H R

28. Truncated Cone Volume Solution 1. Assign a value to R AB 2. Assign a value to H AB 3. Find the volume of cone(AB) V AB 4. In the front view, sketch the profile of the container using the above assigned values. 5. Use the dimension function to find the length of R B 6. Find the volume of cone (B) V B 7. Plug the values of V AB and V B into the formula V A = V AB - V B. This will give the volume of the truncated cone (A). *Note: If you move the position of R B up or down, it will change the volume of the truncated cone (A).

29. Parabolic Container Solution

30. This is the kind of student work that helps students reach higher standards in the academic core.

31. Exposure to Real Engineering  The PLTW classes are modeled after introductory engineering courses taught at the university level.  Students gain first hand experience in different facets of engineering and discover where their strengths lie.

32. How do we help teachers to teach at this level ?  To change old habits through …

33. Comprehensive Professional Development

34. The Teacher as Facilitator  Helps students define problems and set timelines.  Helps students become leaders, team members, and problem solvers.  Acts as a resource.  Is not expected to know the answers.

35. Ready for core training Self- Assessment and Pre- Core Training © PLTW 2003 3 Phase Teacher Training

36. Ready for core training Gateway To Technology (Middle School) Principles Of Engineering Introduction To Engineering Design Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering/Architecture Engineering Design and Development Core Training Summer Institute Self- Assessment and Pre- Core Training © PLTW 2003 3 Phase Teacher Training

37. Ready for core training Ready for teaching Gateway To Technology (Middle School) Principles Of Engineering Introduction To Engineering Design Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering/Architecture Engineering Design and Development Core Training Summer Institute Self- Assessment and Pre- Core Training Continuous Training Master Teacher © PLTW 2003 3 Phase Teacher Training

38. The cost of the Summer Institute varies at each site due to the different means of support. Go to the PLTW website for cost at each specific training site. How much does the Summer Institute Cost ?

39. Teachers have the option of earning 6 graduate credits for each PLTW course training session they attend. Graduate College Credit

40. are not the only staff members who benefit from PLTW’s Comprehensive Professional Development program. Teachers

41. School Counselors’ Conference --- For Middle & High School Counselors -- Conference dates and times are posted on the PLTW website in the Counselor’s section. www.pltw.org

42. Why is it critical to work with Guidance Departments?

43. Guidance Practices Increase Achievement when  Students are encouraged to take challenging mathematics and science courses.  Students are assisted by the end of grade nine in planning a program of study.  Parents are involved.  Students are provided information on postsecondary education and employment.

44. Strong Guidance and Higher Achievement

45. Who should take PLTW courses?

46. The Student who is:  In the top 80% of his/her class.  Good in mathematics and science.  Interested in being an engineer or technologist.  Good in art and design.  Interested in computers.  An underachiever who might get “hooked” by a high tech – hands on class.  A struggling student who learns best by “doing.”

47. The Student who is:  Willing to work hard!!!

48. A Rigorous Pre-engineering Curriculum + Highly prepared Faculty = Opportunities for Students

49. PLTW meets its mission by supporting schools with:  A Fully-developed Curriculum for HS & MS  Extensive Professional Development for Teachers  Professional Development Conferences for School Counselors  Affordability Through an Optional National Bid  Partnerships with State Education Departments  4 & 2-year College Course Credit  A Certification Process  Systematic Evaluation  Continuous Improvement (Curriculum & Professional Development)

50. School District Agreement with PLTW Implement entire 5 unit, PLTW high school course curriculum (over 4 years or less) --- and/or --- Implement Gateway To Technology (over 3 years or less) Identify and support teachers who will participate in the 3-phase professional development program Identify & support school counselor in the conference

51. Provide each teacher with laptop and software meeting PLTW specifications Provide and equip laboratory space meeting or exceeding PLTW specifications (over 4 years) Agree to become College Certified within two years Operate a teacher led community partnership team Participate in the systematic evaluation of PLTW Commit to continuous improvement School District Agreement with PLTW

52. End of Course Exam  All PLTW classes have a recognized national standard that is enforced by the end of course exam.  This makes a transcript with PLTW courses on it attractive to Universities.

53.  Principles Of Engineering (New)  Introduction to Engineering Design  Digital Electronics  Computer Integrated Manufacturing High School Program Transcripted College Credit through RIT

54. Eligible courses: POE, IED, DE, CIM Students earn an 85% course average from the high school teacher Students pass RIT college credit exam with: A, 90-100% B, 80-89% C, 70-79% Students register for 4 RIT credit/course--$200/course RIT sends grade report and maintains transcript with the grade on the RIT exam College credit for high school students

55. Grades for 674 Students

57. PLTW Results  1997-98 13 schools - 1,138 students  1998-99 37 schools - 4,652 students  1999-00 98 schools - 14,156 students  2000-01 168 schools - 23,000 students  2001-02 282 schools - 35,000 students  2002-03 502 schools - 55,000 students  2003-04 640 schools - 65,612 students

58. -- States Participating in PLTW --

59. Visit Our Website www.pltw.org