ROCHESTER CONFERENCE FOR SCHOOL · Web viewComputer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM): A Course in Automation and Robotics Applies principles of robotics and automation Builds on solid

Project Lead The Way®

Forging New Generations of Engineers

Project Lead The Way® (PLTW) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes math, science, engineering, and technology through coursework for middle and high school students. This ever-growing program provides instruction to 175,000 students in 1700 schools within 49 states.

There is a critical shortage of engineers and engineering technologists entering the profession at a time when technology is reinventing itself every few years. The number of job openings is increasing due to the surge in the technical fields; however, today more than 1.3 million engineering-related jobs are left unfilled.

PLTW’s goals include increasing the number of young people who pursue engineering and engineering technology programs and reducing college attrition rates within four- and two-year engineering and engineering technology degree programs.

Student Benefits Students taking PLTW courses . . .

Receive training in state-of-the-art technology, including computer software and equipment used by industry

Participate in a hands-on, learn-by-doing program that utilizes team efforts Enroll in a sequence of courses including design, digital electronics, principles

of engineering, computer-integrated manufacturing and a capstone technology research project

Learn how to work as a team with fellow students to solve real-world problems

Reinforce their study of math and science

College CreditRochester Institute of Technology awards college credit for five of the PLTW courses. Students in certified schools who earn an 85 percent grade or higher in their PLTW courses and score 70 percent or higher on the RIT college credit exam are eligible to apply for RIT credit. Students who choose this option have an RIT transcript available for admission evaluation.

Industry BenefitsHigh school students who successfully take PLTW courses exhibit a strong desire to learn and be productive members of the workforce. They receive a head start on their engineering education and are more likely to continue their studies in that profession. These graduates will become tomorrow’s leaders in the technology fields, working together to keep the industry – and the country – economically strong.

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PLTW Middle School CoursesPLTW Middle School CoursesGrades 6-8 (9 week units)Grades 6-8 (9 week units)

Software Used in GTT Course: Autodesk Inventor Software Used in GTT Course: Autodesk Inventor ProfessionalProfessional

Unit 1: Design and ModelingUnit 1: Design and Modeling Introduces the design process using solid modeling Learn sketching techniques. Use descriptive geometry as a component of design,

measurement, & computer modeling Using design briefs or abstracts, students create models and documentation to solve

problems.

Unit 2: The Magic of ElectronicsUnit 2: The Magic of Electronics Hands on projects to explore science of electricity, movement of atoms, circuit design

and sensing devices Design simple circuits to real world conditions and explore the implications of electricity

on our lives

Unit 3: The Science of TechnologyUnit 3: The Science of Technology Science of Technology- tracing how science has effected technology throughout history Mechanics of motion- conversion of energy from one form to another Use of science to improve communication

Unit 4: Automation and RoboticsUnit 4: Automation and Robotics Introduction to automation and robotics- tracing history and development Structures, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students acquire knowledge & skills in engineering problem solving and explore

requirements for careers in engineering.

Unit 5: Flight and SpaceUnit 5: Flight and Space Introduction to aeronautics, space, and the use of design used to help make aerospace

engineering an important field. Newton’s Laws of Motion, forces, rockets, propulsion, and what makes things fly Students acquire and apply knowledge and skills in engineering problem solving and

explore the many aspects of aerospace engineering.

Two classifications for Implementation:GTT Basic: MS implement minimum of two units (Design and Automation Units)GTT Advanced: MS implement at least 4 units including the Design and Automation Units

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FOUNDATION COURSESFOUNDATION COURSESIntroduction to Engineering Design (IED-DDP in NYS)Introduction to Engineering Design (IED-DDP in NYS) Teaches problem-solving skills using design development process Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated using solid modeling software Math: Algebra I & II concepts, Cartesian coordinate systems geometric terms and relationships are taught. Science: Concepts in Physical & Earth Science Software Used: AutoDesk Inventor Professional

Digital Electronics (DE)Digital Electronics (DE) Applied logic that encompasses application of electrical circuits and devises Math: Algebra II, Need understanding of Boolean Logic Science: Concepts in Chemistry (atoms) and Physics (electricity) Software Used: MultiSIM

Principles of Engineering (POE)Principles of Engineering (POE) Survey course of field of Engineering and Engineering Technology Explores various technology systems and manufacturing process Shows math-science-technology application in engineering problem-solving Math: Algebra I, Trigonometry & Statistics concepts Science: Concepts in Physics & Chemistry Software Used: AutoDesk Inventor Professional

SPECIALIZATION COURSESAerospace Engineering (AE) Hands-on engineering projects developed with NASA, students learn about aerodynamics,

astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering (includes the study of intelligent vehicles like the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity)

Software Used: Autodesk Inventor Professional, Provided with Curriculum: Convert, Gravity Simulator, MD Solids

Biotechnical Engineering (BE) Projects taken from diverse fields of bio-technology, bio-engineering, bio-medical engineering, and

bio-molecular engineering which enable students to apply and concurrently develop secondary-level knowledge and skills in biology, physics, technology, and mathematics

Software Used: Autodesk Inventor Professional, Revit, LabView

Civil Engineering/Architecture (CEA) Fields of Civil Engineering & Architecture while emphasizing interrelationship & dependence of

both fields on each other Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects, Project Planning, Site Planning, Building Design, Project

Documentation & Presentation Software Used: Autodesk RevitSPECIALIZATION COURSES, continued

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM):Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM): A Course in Automation and Robotics Applies principles of robotics and automation Builds on solid modeling from IED Use of CNC equipment to produce models Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design analysis Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry and Trigonometry concepts

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PLTW High School CoursesPLTW High School CoursesGrades 9-12Grades 9-12

Software is the CIM Bundle- Eshed Robotic Robocell, CNC Motion, Edge CAM

CAPSTONE COURSECAPSTONE COURSE

Engineering Design and Development (EDD-capstone course)Engineering Design and Development (EDD-capstone course): A Course in Creativity and Innovation

Research course in which students, working in teams, to research design and construct solutions to open-ended engineering problems

Apply principles developed in the four preceding courses Students present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. Math: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus Software Used: Autodesk ADA Package

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Updated December 2007

Introducing the Introducing the Project Lead The WayProject Lead The Way® ® andandGateway To Technology Programs to CounselorsGateway To Technology Programs to Counselors

Project Lead The Way® is a not-for-profit organization that promotes math, science and technology education for middle school students and offers an engineering program for high school students.

PLTW is the only engineering/engineering technology of its kind in the nation. It is presently offered in more than 1700 schools in 49 states (including the District of Columbia) in the country, and is affiliated with such groups as NASA, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society of Electrical Engineers, American Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and others.

Gateway To Technology (Middle School Program)

The Gateway To Technology math, science, and technology exploratory program consists of five, nine-week, independent units taught in grades 6 - 8. Some schools have one unit in the 6th grade, one in the 7th and two or more in the 8th; other schools choose to offer two units (or more) in both the 7th and 8th grades. Each school decides how it wishes to offer a minimum of four units in these grades. In most schools, all students participate in the program. The units are:

Design and Modeling The Magic of Electrons The Science of Technology Automation and Robotics Flight and Space

Pre-engineering High School ProgramThe engineering high school program requires students to be enrolled in college preparatory mathematics sequences at the same time. The grade 9 – 12 courses, each earning one Carnegie unit, can be taught as year-long courses in a six or seven period day or as a semester class in a 4x4 block schedule. The most common implementation is for a student to take one course in both the freshmen and sophomore years, double up in the junior year, and finish with the senior capstone course. Opening up the beginning classes to students in any high school grade can certainly benefit all students, even if they are only able to take one or two courses. The capstone course is a culmination of students’ development in the previous courses. Working in teams with the assistance of a mentor, students design and build solutions to real-world engineering problems. At the end of the course, teams present their research papers and defend their projects to a panel of engineers, business leaders and engineering college educators for professional review and feedback.

Specialization Course Options Computer Integrated Manufacturing Bio-engineering

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Civil/Architecture Engineering Aerospace Technology

Introduction to Engineering Design (Algebra, Geometry)

Principles of Engineering (Algebra 1, concepts in trig, physics, and statistic concepts)

Digital Electronics (Algebra 2) Specialization Course (school selects 1 or more) Engineering Design and Development (Trig, Pre-

calculus, calculus)

Who Should Take PLTW?

The high school program should be offered to students who:

Maintain at least a 75% grade in math and science. Express a desire to be an engineer or technologist. Display an aptitude for art and design concepts. Enjoy working with computers. Learn best by “hands-on” classes.

Students who would not be appropriately placed in the PLTW high school program are those who are taking math courses such as General Math and Consumer Math, exhibiting weak math skills, or demonstrating little interest in science.

Recruitment

We suggest the following successful practices of recruitment: Have technology teachers explain the program, show the PLTW video, and

distribute PLTW brochures to their students Have PLTW teachers attend and present at parent/student orientations and other

district community meetings Set up a television in the cafeteria to show the PLTW videotape during pre-

registration Set up window displays, showing students, females and minorities, involved in

various types of engineering Provide opportunities for students to explore engineering and engineering

technology as a career field by using the links on the PLTW website Invite parents and students to an introductory meeting of the program, distribute

brochures, show the PLTW video for Gateway To Technology and/or PLTW Engineering, encourage them to visit the PLTW website for answers to their questions including transcripted college credit, links to sites about engineering as a career, and much more

Display PLTW posters in the counseling office (may be obtained from Contacting PLTW/Information Request on the website)

Invite members of the Partnership Team to share information (show video) at a Kiwanis or Rotary meeting, at their jobs, or at the Chamber of Commerce

Have articles appear in the local newspaper about the introduction/expansion of the GTT and PLTW engineering program

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The PLTW and appropriate math courses are:

High School Certification and Middle School Recognition

Under the PLTW/School Agreement signed by districts, all high schools must be certified by the second year in the program and re-certified every five years after. This process requires schools to demonstrate that they meet PLTW’s quality standards in professional development of teachers and counselors, the implementation of curriculum using required equipment and software, the formation of a Partnership Team, and several others. Go to www.rit.edu/~pltw for specific information about the process.

The Middle School Standard of Excellence program recognizes middle schools that have successfully implemented the Gateway To Technology curriculum. The process parallels the High School Certification program in quality standards.

Transcripted College Credit Option

PLTW’s mission is to create dynamic partnerships with our nation’s schools to prepare a larger and more diverse group of students to be successful in engineering and engineering technology programs. That means schools should encourage the top 80% of students, especially females and minorities, to enroll in the program and to address the nation’s shortage of engineers and technologists. For those students who are interested in enrolling in two- and four-year colleges/universities, they may earn transcripted college credit once their high schools have been certified by one of PLTW’s national affiliate training centers.

Once school certification occurs, students who have an 85% course average in Introduction to Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Principles of Engineering and Civil Engineering and Architecture may take the RIT college credit exams at the end of the courses. There is no charge for taking the test. If a student passes the test with a 70% or higher and pays $200 tuition, s/he may earn transcripted RIT college credits (four quarter credits) for each of these courses.

For High School credit- a student takes Part A and B of the final exam For RIT credit- A student takes Part A and C for the following courses: IED, DE,

POE, CIM, and CEA

Partnership Team

All participating schools agree to form a Partnership Team, comprised of representatives from the Technology Department, colleges, business (engineering), and the community. Members of this group support the PLTW curriculum, address issues arising from the implementation of the program, serve as mentors to student teams,

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speak to students about engineering and technology, and support the program in many ways.

Comprehensive Website (www.pltw.org)

Project Lead The Way® maintains a comprehensive website which provides the following: (1) free brochures and promotional materials (including a videotape) for counselors to use with students and parents; (2) the most frequently asked questions from parents, students, schools, counselors, and the community; (3) multiple links on engineering [What do engineers do? How to attract females and minorities? What summer programs and competitions are available for junior and senior high school students?]; (4) power point presentations about PLTW; (5) examples of the curriculum and tests; (6) newsletters and a Showcase of Schools; (7) schools offering the program in each participating state; (8) colleges and universities involved with PLTW including Rochester Institute of Technology, Purdue, Penn State, University of Houston, and (9) a letter to the college Director of Admissions. Located on the Counselor page, the letter may be downloaded by counselors and printed on school stationery for use in students’ folders being sent to colleges.

Suggestions for Potential PLTW Instructors by CoursePLTW COURSE POTENTIAL INSTRUCTORIntroduction to Engineering Design Technology Teacher

Math Teacher Science Teacher Drafting/CADD Teacher

Digital Electronics Technology Teacher Math Teacher Science Teacher

Principles of Engineering Technology Teacher Physics Teacher

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology TeacherCivil Engineering and Architecture Technology Teacher

Drafting/CADD TeacherBiotech Engineering Biology TeacherAerospace Engineering Technology Teacher

Physics TeacherEngineering Design and Development Technology Teacher

Information from School Agreement on Teacher Selection and Training:Selection of Teachers.  The School District will recommend teachers from its district for participation in the Project Lead The Way faculty development program.  The School District shall identify each teacher being recommended for training to PLTW, INC. by the date required under the guidelines published by PLTW, INC. governing the implementation of the Program.  PLTW, INC. reserves the right to accept or reject any training candidate.  Teachers instructing a Project Lead The Way course must have as a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree.

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Mathematics & Science Connections toProject Lead The Way® Curricula

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Up through Math 8 or Number Operations Science up through grade 8 Pass test showing proficiency

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra I Physical or Earth Science

Principles Of Engineering (POE)Principles Of Engineering (POE)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Up through Math 8 or Number Operations

or Algebra I or Geometry Science up through grade 8 or Physical or

Earth Science Pass test showing proficiency

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra I or Geometry or Algebra II Trigonometry and Statistics Physics Chemistry

Digital Electronics (DE)Digital Electronics (DE)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Up through Algebra I or Geometry Physical or Earth Science

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra II

Students need to be logical thinkers Need understanding of Boolean Logic

Physics (electricity) and Chemistry (atoms)

Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering(AE)(AE)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Students apply concepts from core courses

(IED, POE, & some DE).

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra II Trigonometry Physics Pre-Calculus

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Math and Science Connections, continuedMath and Science Connections, continued

Biotechnical EngineeringBiotechnical Engineering(BE)(BE)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Students apply concepts from core courses

(IED and POE). Earth Science Biology

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra II Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Chemistry Anatomy or Physiology

Civil Engineering & ArchitectureCivil Engineering & Architecture(CEA)(CEA)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Students apply concepts from core courses

(IED, POE, and some DE).

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra II Trigonometry Physics Pre-Calculus

Computer Integrated ManufacturingComputer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)(CIM)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Students apply concepts from IED

and some POE and DE.

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Algebra I & II Geometry Trigonometry Physics

Engineering Design & DevelopmentEngineering Design & Development(EDD)(EDD)

Courses already completed:Courses already completed: Students apply concepts from all previous

core and specialization courses.

Possible Courses to take simultaneously:Possible Courses to take simultaneously: Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Calculus Physics

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Timeline for Prospective and New PLTW SchoolsTimeline for Prospective and New PLTW Schools

WWHENHEN WWHATHAT WWHOHO PPROCESSROCESS N NEEDEDEEDEDWhat is the deadline or

timeline?What needs to be accomplished?

Who shouldrespond?

What needs to be done?

Fall: Year before possible

implementation

Learn about PLTW opportunities for students

School Admin., Tech Teachers, or School Counselors

Attend PLTW Informational Session, contact a PLTW official, set up a meeting date, or gather information from website

Fall: Year before possible

implementation

PLTW Visitations Teachers, Administrators, Counselors

Contact State Leader for contact information on districts to visit

Fall or Early Winter Determine course to be offered

School Admin. Typical 9th grade course would be Introduction to Engineering Design (Design & Drawing for Production in NYS)

Fall - Early Winter PLTW promotion in middle & high school

For teachers, counselors, BOE’s, students & parents

Conduct presentations and/or meetings To order PLTW brochures go to:http://www.pltw.org/inforeq.shtml

Before February 1 District/School Applications due tojoin PLTW Network

School Administrators

Go to www.pltw.org, PLTW Registration at bottom of page. Or go to:http://www.pltw.org/joinpltw-new.html

Fall-Spring before course

implementation

-Review equipment and supply needs -Create budget

School Admin. Tech. Teachers

Costs for program include lab set up, software, and instructor training. Download Purchasing Manuals or the Equipment & Supply Inventory Guide at www.pltw.org/schoolmain.shtml to conduct an item analysis. Contact State Leader for assistance.

Between Fall - Spring Select PLTW teachers School Administrators

Identify teachers to teach PLTW courses

Between Fall - Spring Teachers register as a PLTW Teacher (mustbe done before registering for STI)

Teachers On website go to Teacher Registration. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/teachreg.shtml

Fall or Winter(Attend one conference one time per counselor)

Counselor Conferences

School Counselors

On website, go to Professional Development- Counselor Conferences on top bar or go to: http://www.pltw.org/professional-development/counselor-conferences.html

Dec 1- In effect(ends Nov. 30)

Purchase supplies withNational Bid and PLTW Purchasing Manual

School district administrators & Purchasing Agents

For purchasing manual, go to website Registered Schools: Purchasing Manual link. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/schoolid.shtml

Send purchase orders to vendors for selected items between December 1 – November 30 (effective pricing dates)

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Due by May 1 School Agreement with PLTW

SchoolAdministrators

Review agreement, sign, and submit back to PLTW office before teachers can register for training

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Timeline for Prospective and New Schools- continuedTimeline for Prospective and New Schools- continuedWWHENHEN WWHATHAT WWHOHO PPROCESSROCESS N NEEDEDEEDED

April-June 1*School Agreement

needs to be in PLTW office before teacher

can attend STI.

Summer Training Institute Registration

Teachers attending STI

On website, go to Professional Development- Summer Training Institute after April 1. Deadline is June 1 for registration.

March - August Co-ser opportunities through BOCES

School District and Monroe -2, Orleans BOCES

District approves STI training cost for each teacher through BOCES for state aid

July Summer Institute Training at RIT

PLTW Teachers Teachers attends PLTW course (10 days per course, two date sessions available)

By July 15 PLTW Software Bundle Lease and Fischertechnik Order

School district administrators & Purchasing Agents

Send purchase orders to PLTW or Torcomp, Inc. no later than July 15th

Updated 9/11/07

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Annual Timeline for PLTW SchoolsAnnual Timeline for PLTW Schools

WWHENHEN WWHATHAT WWHOHO PPROCESSROCESS N NEEDEDEEDEDWhat is the deadline or

timeline?What needs to be accomplished?

Who shouldrespond?

What needs to be done?

Fall or Early Winter Determine additionalPLTW course offering

School Admin. and teaching staff

Review PLTW course outlines

Fall - Early Winter PLTW promotion in middle & high school

For teachers, counselors, BOE’s, students & parents

Conduct presentations and/or meetings To order PLTW brochures go to:http://www.pltw.org/inforeq.shtml

Fall-Spring before course

implementation

-Review equipment and supply needs -Create budget

School Admin. Tech. Teachers

Costs for program include lab set up, software, and instructor training. Download Purchasing Manuals or the Equipment & Supply Inventory Guide at www.pltw.org/schoolmain.shtml to conduct an item analysis. Contact State Leader for assistance.

Between Fall - Spring Select PLTW teachers for new courses to beoffered

School Administrators

Identify teachers to teach PLTW courses

Between Fall - Spring Teachers register as a PLTW Teacher (mustbe done before registering for STI)

Teachers not in PLTW system who will be teaching a PLTW course

On website go to Teacher Registration. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/teachreg.shtml

Early Winter Student Schedules School Counselors and Students

Develop student schedules with PLTW courses

Fall or Winter(Attend one conference one time per counselor)

Counselor Conferences

School Counselors

On website, go to Professional Development- Counselor Conferences on top bar or go to: http://www.pltw.org/professional-development/counselor-conferences.html

Dec 1- Nov 30 Purchase supplies withNational Bid and PLTW Purchasing Manual

School district administrators & Purchasing Agents

For purchasing manual, go to website Registered Schools: Purchasing Manual link. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/schoolid.shtml

Send purchase orders to vendors for selected items between December 1 – November 30 (effective pricing dates)

By February 1 Additional BuildingApplications due tojoin PLTW Network

New schoolsite administrator

Go to www.pltw.org, PLTW Registration at bottom of page. Or go to:http://www.pltw.org/joinpltw-new.html

April-June 1*Note: School

Agreement needs to be in PLTW office

Summer Training Institute Registration

Teachers attending STI

On website, go to Professional Development- Summer Training Institute after April 1. Deadline is June 1 for

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before teacher can attend STI.

registration.

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AnnualAnnual Timeline for PLTW Schools, continuedTimeline for PLTW Schools, continuedWWHENHEN WWHATHAT WWHOHO PPROCESSROCESS N NEEDEDEEDED

March - August Co-ser opportunities through BOCES

School District and Monroe -2, Orleans BOCES

District approves STI training cost for each teacher through BOCES for state aid

July Summer Institute Training at RIT

PLTW Teachers Teachers attends PLTW course (10 days per course, two date sessions available)

By July 15 PLTW Software Bundle Lease and Fischertechnik Order

School district administrators & Purchasing Agents

Send purchase orders to PLTW or Torcomp, Inc. no later than July 15th

RIT Certification and COLLEGE CREDIT for StudentsRIT Certification and COLLEGE CREDIT for StudentsDecember 1 Download exams for

courses ending Fallsemester

PLTW Teacher The end-of-course exams and college credit exams are available to download from the teacher page on the PLTW web site for schools finishing courses in Fall semester

By April 1 Application for School Certification

Principal Recommended date for schools seeking certification to mail a letter to RIT requesting materials for certification. Go to www.rit.edu/~pltw for procedures

May 1 Download Exams for courses ending Spring semester

PLTW teacher The end-of-course exams and college credit exams are available to download from the teacher page on the PLTW web site for schools finishing courses in Spring semester

June 30 Send college credit grade reports to RIT

PLTW teacher College credit grades are emailed to RIT for students who are eligible for RIT college credit

By December 31 Submit registration forms to RIT for college credit

PLTW students and parents

Deadline for qualified students to apply for RIT college credit for that school year.

Updated 9/11/07

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Project Lead the WayProject Lead the Way®

High School Talking Points

America’s economy is changing

We are living an economy where technology is transforming the way just about every job gets done – and some workers need new skills to succeed. Post-secondary education and training have become an essential requirement for a steadily increasing percentage of jobs. Two-thirds of America’s economic growth in the 1990s resulted from the introduction of new technologies – and 60% of the new jobs of the 21st century require post-secondary education held by only one-third of America’s workforce.

There is a shortage of engineers.

As the uses of science and technology expand in today’s job market, our nation will need a constant supply of engineers graduating from college in order to remain competitive in the world’s marketplace. For decades, technical industries had a solid base of skilled workers, “high tech” was still an emerging employment sector, and the demand for technical jobs matched the supply. Today, with more than half of the country’s engineers and scientists nearing retirement, and with more than half of the students in college engineering programs dropping out before graduation, U.S. technical industries are in need of engineers and technical workers— and not just a handful, but more than one million.

There is a need to reform our nation’s high schools.

Nationally, of 100 ninth-graders, only 68 will graduate from high school on time, only 38 will directly enter college, only 26 are still enrolled their sophomore year, and only 18 will end up graduating from college. The rates for minority students are even lower. Only one-third of America’s workforce has any post-secondary education, yet 60% of new jobs in the 21st century require post-secondary education.

We are not preparing our students well enough in math, science and problem

solving.

According to the latest results from the Program for International Student Assessment, America's 15-year-olds performed below the international average in mathematics literacy and problem-solving, placing 27th out of 39 countries.

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Talking Points, continued

The high school reform movement is based on two principles – relevance and rigor – the same two principles the Project Lead the Way program is based on.

Relevance:It makes sense that the more we can link coursework to real life, the more likely students are to retain and be able to use what they learn in school. PLTW is centered around the idea of bringing practical application to students while their opinions about careers and interests are still forming. We know this approach is doubly important with math and science, subjects that too often translate into hours of memorizing facts and crunching numbers. That’s why PLTW has been so successful in interesting students in technology-related fields. The curricula gives them hands-on experience applying math and science concepts to solving real-life problems.

Rigor:

Research shows that students introduced to engineering principles, concepts, and real-world problems in high school are better prepared for college engineering programs—and more likely to be successful. By taking the highest level of college preparatory mathematics they are capable of successfully handling in all four years of high school, students will develop a solid background in math skills and concepts, will be prepared to take each level of the PLTW program, be prepared to succeed in the entry level mathematics course in college, avoid regression between high school and college by taking math each year of high school, and will have a solid background for engineering/technology. The problem-solving/analytical skills and processes that are central to program are applicable to any career field.

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAYPROJECT LEAD THE WAY® Program Evaluation Statements Program Evaluation StatementsClifton Park, New York 12065, November 2006

GenderGendero Female student enrollment in PLTW high school courses in 2005-06 was 17%;

up from 9% in 2001.o PLTW high school female student enrollment in 2005-06 (17%) exceeded the

percentage of females enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree programs in Mechanical (13.7%), Electrical (15%) and Computer Engineering (12.1%), and in Engineering Technology (11.7%).

o There was no discernable difference in male and female student achievement on PLTW End of Course examinations in 2005-06.

RaceRaceo PLTW high school courses attracted a more diverse population in 2005-06 than

college engineering and technology programs.o The representation of Hispanics and African-Americans in PLTW high school

courses in 2005-06 was about double their representation in post-secondary engineering programs nationwide.

o With the exception of African-Americans, all race/ethnic groups performed equally well on PLTW End of Course Examinations in 2005-06; African American students achieving 10 points lower.

Affluence and PLTW GradesAffluence and PLTW Gradeso Students in schools of average affluence (20-40% subsidized lunches) did as

well on the End of Course examinations in 2005-06 as students in more affluent schools (less than 20% subsidized lunches). { Note: The national average is 33% subsidized lunches.} Students from schools with lunch subsidy of greater than 40% scored 10 points lower.

o There was no difference between students in less affluent schools and more affluent schools with respect to grades in PLTW high school courses in 2005-06. The average class grade received by PLTW students across all courses in all settings was “B”. The effects of affluence and race/ethnicity could not be separated from the data collected.

o The grade distribution on End of Course examinations yielded a mean of 70% indicating that the tests were both challenging and well calibrated across the full range of student abilities.

CollegeCollegePreliminary review of college transcripts show that PLTW alumni:o Pursue engineering technology at rates five times the national averageo Achieve an average GPA slightly above 3.0o Achieve average grades of “B” or better in freshman Calculus, Physics and

Chemistry.

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Costs for program include:Costs for program include: Lab set up– hardware and class supplies Software (Annual Lease) Teacher Training

Steps in creating a budget:Steps in creating a budget:Review computer specifications to determine hardware needs in computer lab (determine # of stations needed) For up to date specifications, go to http://www.pltw.org/escomputer.shtml

Check current purchasing manual (Implementation dates December 1, 2007—November 30, 2008) for Go to information and log onto tab- “For registered schools: Purchasing Manuals”. Or go to:http://www.pltw.org/cgi-bin/purchasemanual.shtml

To conduct an item analysis for Middle School and High School units; use the listed supplies in the beginning of each Purchasing Manual spreadsheet.

Check software lease costs for courses being offered. Prices listed are subject to change for the next school year. For software lease costs, go to: http://www.pltw.org/costest.shtml

Determine number of teachers who will attend either the Winter or Summer Training Institute (training is required for teachers to implement the curriculum). Districts may obtain state aid for total cost of training if affiliated with a BOCES.

Develop budget as a 3-5 year plan towards implementing courses.

Check with your PLTW NYS Director Office if you have questions: Ms. Diana Jensen Dooling, NYS Director, PLTW

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES3599 Big Ridge Road

Spencerport, NY [email protected]

585-352-2641

Computer Requirements for PLTW Courses

Project Lead The Way®, working with its vendors, will specify computers each year that we estimate will run our course software for the next three years.

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December 2007 BUDGET CHECKLIST TO IMPLEMENT PLTW BUDGET CHECKLIST TO IMPLEMENT PLTW

COURSESCOURSES

Many schools have developed policies under which new, more powerful computers are placed in PLTW labs, and the existing computers are moved to areas with less demanding applications. In doing this, they insure the longest useful performance of their computers.

Each teacher participating in training and teaching Project Lead The Way® courses is required to have a laptop computer for their use. Teachers must have Administrator rights on their computer.

DESKTOP COMPUTER SPECS LAPTOP COMPUTER SPECS

Intel Dual Core P4 – 840 or better 800 MHz FSB 2X1MB L2 Cash

Or

AMD Dual Core Opteron 285 or better 2MB L2 Cash 

USB Keyboard Intel Pentium M 740 (2 MB cash, 533Mhz FSB)

USB Memory Key (Memory Stick, Thumb Drive, etc.)

1 GIG or more DDR2 SDRam Memory with room to upgrade

3D Optical Wheel Mouse 1GIG DDR2 SDRAM Memory (option for additional)

Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet

80 + GB Hard Drive Anti-Virus software 60 GB Hard Drive Integrated V90, 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem

PCI-express x16 Video card with a minimum 256 Megs RAM (Must be 3D CAD Compatible Support OpenGL and DirectX 9) See below for more on Inventor compatible video

Win XP Pro DVD-CDRW Drive External VGA Port

CD or optional CDRW/DVD drive

3 year Warranty 14.1 XGA TFT Color LCD Display

2 - USB Ports Minimum

Integrated LAN connection

17 " SVGA 1280X1024 Color Monitor or optional flat screen

Li-Ion Battery Anti Virus software

4 USB Ports Minimum - Version 2.0

16-Bit Sound Card (minimum)

128 MB PCI-express x16 Graphics card (Must be 3D CAD Compatible Support OpenGL and DirectX 9) See Below for more information

Win XP Pro 

 3 Year Warranty

  Minimum 3 PCI Slots Before Installation of Soundcard or NICs

  March 2007

If you have computers in-house you would like to use for the PLTW Program, these are the Minimum Computer Requirements

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Bare Minimum Specs for 2006-07

Minimum system requirements should not be used to purchase equipment; rather, they are provided to evaluate existing equipment for use with Inventor.

-Minimum hardware required to run (Not recommended for production use). -Intel Pentium® or AMD Athlon Processor 2.0 GH or better-3.5 GB Free (minimum install) Hard Drive Space -1 GB Scratch "Temp" space -512 MB RAM -2-4 Gigs Virtual Memory Space -64+ MB OpenGL Capable Graphics Card-Windows 2000 Pro with Service Pack 4 operating system-Internet Explorer 6 with latest service packs 

The following Link lists Autodesk’s Certified video cards.

http://www.autodesk.com/us/inventor/graphic_cards/

PLEASE NOTE: Basic Intel graphic chipset and SiS graphic chipsets or other chipsets with shared memory are not recommended for video display. All graphic chipsets must be 3D capable and support OpenGL. A third party Graphic card is usually necessary

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SOFTWARE LEASE OPTIONS2007-08

Each School District is required to have a Software Lease Agreement on file with Project Lead The Way to place an order for any of the following software. School District Software Lease Agreements are sent annually in March to the District Primary Contact. The School District Software Lease Agreement must be signed and returned to Project Lead The Way before the software will be shipped.

EVERY SCHOOL IN THE PLTW NETWORK OF SCHOOLS IS REQUIRED PER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT TO LEASE THE SOFTWARE FROM PROJECT

LEAD THE WAY ANNUALLY.

Please Allow 2 – 3 weeks for delivery of all software.

Please select the appropriate software to teach PLTW courses. Please note that the software titles are listed by course. Also keep in mind that some of the software options are School District Wide (DW), meaning they can be used throughout the School District, and some are School Site (SS), meaning they can only be used in one school building. School Districts and School Sites must adhere to the specified number of seats. Additional seats may be leased as needed by the School District or School Site.

A. Autodesk products are purchased directly to Torcomp, Inc. for New York State Schools (see below). Technical support will be offered through the company.

B. You may now use Autodesk products for classes other than Project Lead The Way® (PLTW) classes.

C. You will have 100 licenses with all of the included Autodesk products for your school. High Schools may share their Autodesk Inventor Professional licenses with participating district Middle Schools within the 100 license parameter.

D. Only High Schools in their first year of PLTW implementation may elect to lease the Autodesk Inventor Professional for $2,900. With this scenario, you will have 100 licenses of Autodesk Inventor Professional that may only be used in conjunction with PLTW courses. First year schools would then migrate to the ADA lease in year two.

E. Middle Schools without a participating district High School may receive a free license for Autodesk Inventor Professional software for the first year of implementation. Contact Lisa Bobrischew at [email protected] to make these arrangements.

F. In year two of implementation, if a district high school is still not participating, the Autodesk Inventor Professional software cost will be $1,000 for the Middle School. Contact the Torcomp representative on next page.

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Software required if running any of the following PLTW courses:

Principles of Engineering (POE) Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Gateway to Technology (GTT) Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

Software DW or SS Number of Seats

Unit Cost Please check off which

software you will be ordering.

Autodesk ADA Package Includes: SS 100 $3,995.00Autodesk Inventor ProfessionalAutodesk RevitAutoCADAutodesk VIZAutodesk Architectural Desktop

Autodesk Inventor Professional Only-First Year PLTW High Schools Only. See “D” above.

SS 100 $2,900.00

Autodesk Inventor Professional Only-Only First Year Project Lead The Way Middle Schools without a participating district HS may choose this option. See “E and F” above.

SS 100 FREE for 1st year

$1,000 for next year

Autodesk products are ordered directly to:Autodesk products are ordered directly to:Torcomp, Inc

2326 Lockport Road Sanborn, NY 14132

Attn. Kevin [email protected]

888-561-7521

The following software is purchased from the PLTW office The following software is purchased from the PLTW office

Software required if running the following PLTW course:

Digital Electronics (DE)

Software DW or SS Number of Seats

Unit Cost Please check off which

software you will be

ordering.MultiSIM SS 25 $650.00Ultiboard (optional)-Printed Circuit Board Layout software

SS 25 $600.00

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Software required if running the following PLTW course:

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Software DW or SS Number of Seats

Unit Cost Please check off which

software you will be

ordering.CIM Bundle Includes: $2,100

Eshed Robotic Robocell DW 30CNC Motion DW 30Edge CAM DW 25

Additional Seats:Eshed Robotic Robocell DW 30 $800.00CNC Motion DW 30 $800.00Edge CAM DW 25 $500.00

Open-CIM (Optional) DW 30 $800.00

Optional Software for the following PLTW courses:Principles of Engineering (POE)

Computer Integrated manufacturing (CIM)Engineering Desgin and Development (EDD)

Aerospace Engineering (AE)Biotechnical Engineering (BE)

Software DW or SS Number of Seats

Unit Cost Please check off which

software you will be

ordering.LabVIEW™ Full Development System (Optional)12 month term (July 1–June 30)

SS 25 $1,200.00

LabVIEW™ Full Development System (Optional)12 month term (July 1–June 30)

SS 100 $2,400.00

Your software order is NOT complete until a Purchase Order has been faxed or mailed to Project Lead The Way.

All purchase orders for software must be received

NO LATER THAN JULY 15, 2008 to the following address:

Project Lead The Way, Inc.Lisa Bobrischew747 Pierce Road

Clifton Park, NY 12065Fax: (518) 877-6260

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Level 1Level 1 Content CoursesContent Courses (10 days(10 days each)each)

Gateway to Technology (GTT) Session I:Session I: Sunday, July 6 (registration) to Friday, July 18, 2008

Session II:Session II: Sunday, July 20 (registration) to Friday, August 1, 2008

Registration Fee =Registration Fee = $2,150

Select one plan:Select one plan:Room & All Meals= $850 Lunches only = $180

Costs to be approved by district:Costs to be approved by district:Stipend= $1,000 Mileage (up to) = $230

Note: Note: Registration, Room and Meal fees are estimates for budget planning purposes. Fees will be finalized in November.

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED/DDP)Digital Electronics (DE)Principles of Engineering (POE)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Biotechnical Engineering (BE)

Civil Engineering/Architecture (CEA)

Engineering Design & Development (EDD)

Note: Note: A $200 cancellation fee will occur on/after July 4 for Session I and on/after July 18 for A $200 cancellation fee will occur on/after July 4 for Session I and on/after July 18 for Session II.Session II.The costs are eligible for aid for New York State districts associated with a BOCES if processed through Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES. BOCES #2 will issue stipend and/or mileage checks directly to each teacher who attends the RIT sessions with prior approval from district administration. A bill for the additional authorized charges will be sent to your district. Cross contract forms will be completed by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES staff members. This does not apply to New York State City Districts or out-of-state teachers.

Location for Registration:Location for Registration:RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14467. For directions to the Inn go to http://inside.rit.edu/maps.

Register after April 1 and before July 1, 2008:Register after April 1 and before July 1, 2008: Go to http://www.pltw.org, go to Professional Development (top bar) and Summer Training Institute.

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2008 SUMMER PLTW TRAININGATAT R ROCHESTEROCHESTER I INSTITUTENSTITUTE OFOF TTECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGY

MIDDLE SCHOOL COST (BASED UPON AN EMPTY ROOM) – ITEM ANALYSIS IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE BUDGETCourse Computers Equipment

& SuppliesFurniture Software

(MS Office, MS Bookshelf, Adobe Photoshop, Inventor)

Consumables Grand Total

Computer Lab 27,098.45 0 0 1147.60 0 28,246.05Teacher Laptop 1,436.45 0 0 0 0 1,436.45Design & Modeling 7,577.33 7,186.14 1,000.00 839.41 16,602.88Automation&Robotics 5,610.04 297.70 0 0 5,907.74GTT Basic Total $28,534.90 $13,187.37 $7,889.94 $2,484.00 $839.41 $52,193.12Magic of Electrons 3,315.50 0 0 235.02 3,550.52Science of Technology 2,549.73 0 0 271.92 2,821.65Flight & Space 3,369.62 0 0 762.97 4,132.59TOTAL (all units) $22,422.22 $9,108.24 $2,484.00 $2,109.32 $62,697.88

Costs are based on 26 students per lab. This cost can be reduced if: 1.The school already has equipment and/or computers meeting or exceeding the PLTW specifications. High School Cost (Based Upon an Empty Room) – Item analysis is necessary to determine budget

Course Computers Equipment & Supplies

Furniture Software(MS Office, MS Bookshelf, Adobe Photoshop, ADA, CIM bundle, MultiSim)

Consumables Grand Total

Computer Lab 21,176.45 6,637.14 5,569.00 1,147.60 839.41 35,369.60Teacher Laptop 1,146.45 1,146.45Foundation Courses IED 1,110.74 0 3995.00 399.82 5,505.56POE 17,940.04 233.90 0 222.32 18,396.26DE 6,277.01 0 650.00 50.20 6,977.21Foundation Course Total $22,322.90 $31,964.93 $7,021.20 $5,792.60 $1,511.75 $67,395.08AE 8,964.02 0 0 671.97 9,635.99BE 6,142.23 0 0 1,204.84 7,347.07CEA 3,384.46 0 0 32.61 3,417.07CIM 47,180.06 2,113.80 2,100.00 2,058.81 53,452.67EDD 1,249.90 0 0 18.40 1,268.30

Per your School District Agreement, you are only required to implement 4 courses in 4 years. Costs are based on 20 students per lab. This cost can be reduced if: 1.The school already has equipment and/or computers meeting or exceeding the PLTW specifications. 2. The district implements courses over time.

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2007 Cost Estimates for PLTW Courses

NECESSARY STEPS TO STARTINGNECESSARY STEPS TO STARTINGProject Lead The Way® in your DISTRICT in your DISTRICT

(For September 2008 Implementation)(For September 2008 Implementation)

District Application : On or after October 16, 2007, go to the website at www.pltw.org, select PLTW Registration (bottom of home page). Read through the information and scroll down to the bottom. Select the type of registration you would like to complete. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/joinpltw-new.html Must be completed by February 1, 2008 for September 2008 implementation.

Building Registration : Individual schools must also register after the district application has been submitted (need approximately 3 days to process District Application). Go back to the website at www.pltw.org, PLTW Registration, and select Middle School/High School Registration to complete the building registration. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/joinpltw-new.html This information needs to be completed by February 1, 2008.

District and School Agreement : An agreement will be sent to you from the main PLTW office in Clifton Park (747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065). This agreement is to be signed by your Superintendent, approved by your BOE, and returned to the Clifton Park office by May 1, 2008. To review it ahead of time, log onto www.pltw.org, select How to Join, Sample Agreements. Or go to: http://www.pltw.org/how-to-join/dist-school-agreements.html

Teacher Registration : Once the district and school registration forms are complete and the School Agreement is received by the National Office, each teacher who will be implementing the PLTW coursework, needs to register online. Go to www.pltw.org, select Teacher Registration on right side of home page. In the drop down menu, select your state. Select your institute and complete the teacher registration form. Or go to http://www.pltw.org/teachreg.shtml

Summer Training Registration for Registered PLTW Teachers : Your registered PLTW

teachers will be eligible to attend one or both sessions of the 2008 Summer Institute Training at Rochester Institute of Technology. Registration is done through the website by going to the Registered Teacher link on the home page. Enter the user name and password to register at your specific Affiliate University.

Teacher Self Assessment : Once a teacher registers for a summer course, they are able to take a self assessment online (by May 1) which will help identify areas of weakness if remediation is necessary. Log onto the Registered Teacher Page, enter user name and password to access the Course Assessment documents.

Purchase of Supplies and Equipment : Program supplies may be purchased with the most updated Purchasing Manual. The manual is available by selecting the “For Registered Schools: Purchasing Manual” link on the homepage. Or go to http://www.pltw.org/schoolid.shtml

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District Aid: For those New York State districts affiliated with a BOCES, aid is available that covers the training costs. Once a teacher registers, Monroe BOCES #2 will be notified to start the paperwork for state aid on the training costs.

Software Lease : You will receive a software lease for software ordered through the Clifton Park office. A software lease is not required for the Autodesk products. The software lease agreement is to be sent back to the National PLTW office. The lease and the purchase order is due into Clifton Park by July 15, 2008.

Fischertechnik orders : A purchase order needs to be sent into the PLTW Clifton Park office for September 2007 implementation by July 15, 2008. These dates have been established so that software and orders are received before the beginning of the school year.

Computer Specifications : The computer specs, which are necessary to run the software, are available by going to http://www.pltw.org/escomputer.shtml Please check this list before the software is installed.

School Counselor Training : In the school agreement, school counselors need to attend training sessions to become familiar with Project Lead The Way coursework. This is necessary in order for your school to become certified, thus leading to students receiving college credit from an Affiliate University. For additional information go to: http://www.pltw.org/professional-development/counselor-conferences.html

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINKS:SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINKS:

Steps to join: http://www.pltw.org/joinpltw-new.html

Program/Course Descriptions:

Middle School: http://www.pltw.org/curriculum/ms-engineering.htmlHigh School: http://www.pltw.org/curriculum/hs-engineering.html

Costs: http://www.pltw.org/how-to-join/calculating-the-cost.html

Examples of lab layouts: http://www.pltw.org/LabLayout.shtml

Contact your New York State Leader with any questions:

Updated December 2007

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Ms. Diana Jensen–DoolingNYS Director, PLTW

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES3599 Big Ridge Road

Spencerport, New York [email protected]

585-352-2641