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Project Lead the Way

CERTIFICATION NEWS

Schools participating in PLTW are required to become certified during their second year after implementing the program. This is part of the quality control program. In addition only teachers from a certified school are able to become Master Teachers. To begin the certification process, CLICK HERE

From this link you can access all of the documents related to certification including the online self-assessment. Submission of the self-assessment will automatically notify the State Leader and Affililate Director that your school is ready to schedule a certification visit. The nominal fee for certification is $300 which is used to offset the travel and time costs of the reviewers.

OPEN HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Open houses at various location throughout the state will be held during the fall for schools interested in learning more about the PLTW program. Check back late in the summer for a schedule of these open houses.

SUMMER TRAINING

We currently plan to offer STI for Introduction to Engineering and Principles of Engineering at Rowan from July 20th to August 1st, 2008. Course cost is $2000, room and board approximately $850 if staying on campus. A waiver process for the state travel rules has been set up for those requiring room and board during the training.

Training for GTT, IED, DE, and EDD will be available through Penn State -Berks (pltwpa.org).

TRAINING FOR PLTW GUIDANCE COUNSELORS - Presentation File

Rowan held a training session for PLTW guidance counselors on February 8th, 2008. Agenda

PHOTOS FROM THE CONFERENCE

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is geared towards helping middle school and high school students who are interested in a career in engineering and technology. Project Lead the Way partners with higher educational institutions to promote pre-engineering courses in the nation’s high schools, and provides an integrated math, science, and technology curriculum in the middle schools.

As a State of New Jersey Affiliate to Project Lead the Way, Rowan University will:

  • Conduct three phases of technical assistance for those participating in PLTW, most of which is related to curriculum and instruction for middle school and high school personnel
  • Implement the PLTW certification process for participating schools
  • Offer graduate credit to school personnel who complete PLTW Phase II Core Training
  • Conduct a variety of promotional and awareness programs for school counselors.

Project Lead the Way offers resources to high school and middle school teachers that strengthens student opportunities in engineering or science throughout the state, and the College of Engineering is pleased to support this program.

Teachers and administrators interested in becoming a PLTW participant are invited to contact the College of Engineering.

For More Information, please contact:

Douglas Cleary, Ph.D, P.E
Phone: 856-256-5325

Barbara Kuhn, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 856-256-5301