The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering and Biomedical Sciences programs offer students an array of advantages, from career readiness and hands-on experience to college preparatory–level classes, labs, and creative exercises. PLTW students succeed in the classroom and in life.

Our programs are designed to appeal to all students, from those already interested in STEM-related fields, to those whose experience in the sciences and math has been less comprehensive or who find themselves uninterested in traditional STEM curricula. PLTW classes are hands-on, based in real-world experience, and fun for students and teachers. We set the highest standards for rigorous, focused, and engaging study, developing students’ innovative, collaborative, cooperative, and problem-solving skills.

Our relationships with teachers, parents, local and national business leaders, and university partners allow us to offer a complete experience both for students wishing to pursue a secondary degree in a STEM-related field and for those planning to join the workforce after high school. STEM literacy reduces dropout rates, increases attendance, and helps students find better-paying jobs after school.

PLTW helps create better students, better teachers, better learning environments, and a better world.

• PLTW is a comprehensive, turnkey program with a quick turnaround time and support for smooth and efficient implementation, whether you’re starting up for the first time or introducing new courses.
• All course materials and equipment are selected by PLTW experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and are provided for each program. Teachers and students use the latest state-of-the-art equipment found in robotics, biotechnology, electronics, civil engineering and architecture, engineering design, and aerospace.
• PLTW.org gives educators 24-hour access to information, sourcing, and purchasing.

PLTW is a true curriculum based on a tried-and-true pedagogy.

• Offered full year and multi-year for middle and high schools, both the Engineering and Biomedical Sciences tracks dovetail with current class offerings.
• Curricula include standards, learning outcomes, sequence and schedule, problems, projects, integrated activities, assessments, and support.

PLTW provides professional development and support.

• Teachers receive comprehensive training from a PLTW partner university.
• Training gives teachers full proficiency regardless of previous experience.
• PLTW’s Virtual Academy for Professional Development updates teachers through an online repository of information and references.
• PLTW also offers counselor conferences to provide high school guidance counselors with a clear understanding of the program and how it fits within a student’s scholastic/academic career path.

More information about our programs can be found here: Engineering and Biomedical Sciences.