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Goals and Benefits of National Recognition:
Encourage schools in the PLTW network to excel in reaching exemplary PLTW standards
Ensure college-level quality from a distance in all schools in the PLTW network
Provide an opportunity for interested students to receive college, transcripted credit and recognition
Highlight the importance of PLTW trained instructors
Nationally recognize secondary schools which have achieved excellence
Strengthen the commitment of schools to the on-going maintenance of quality of the program
Foster increased enrollment in engineering and engineering technology by enhancing the benefits to students and their schools
High School Certification
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.
- Overview of certification
- Self Assessment
- Questions and Answers
- Full High School Certification Packet
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