Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that develops and delivers project-based curriculum to over 3,000 schools nationwide (in all 50 states).  The objective of the program is to strengthen student foundation in science and engineering by providing relevant and rigorous courses.  PLTW course methodology teaches students how to apply what they learn to real-life situations.

LEED's Implementation of the PLTW Network

Our Goals are to:

• Increase the number of young people, without regard to gender or ethnic origin, who pursue science, engineering and technology-related careers.

• Increase females and underrepresented groups entering science, engineering and technology-related careers.

• Provide relevant programs that help prepare students for a highly skilled working environment.

• Develop assessment tools to evaluate the success of PLTW in the Sacramento region.

• Support the development of all teachers, and counselors.

• Increase the value of PLTW in the Sacramento region by enhancing the image and visibility by our effectiveness and results.

Our Value:

• Manage implementation of PLTW in Sacramento region.

• Assist in growth of PLTW to additional schools.

• Facilitate two-way flow of information (between schools and PLTW National).

• Streamline communications helping to avoid frustration of partners.

• Follow-up on critical issues (reimbursements, grant tracking and reporting, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with PLTW requirements (e.g. conferences, training, tracking).

• Increase visibility of PLTW in the region.

For more information about Project Lead The Way, please contact Linda Christopher, LEED Director of Educational Development, at lchristopher@leed.org.