Gateway To Technology® School of Excellence

The PLTW® Gateway To Technology® School School of Excellence program recognizes Middle/Junior High Schools that have successfully implemented the Gateway To Technology® program in grades 6 - 9. The process parallels the PLTW® High School Certification program but introduces some additional elements.

The Gateway To Technology® School of Excellence (SOE) process offers the following:

• Local review and involvement of the community 
• Self-assessment and reporting procedures 
• PLTW® national recognition

Goals and Benefits of National Recognition

• Encourage Middle/Junior High Schools in the PLTW® Network to excel in reaching PLTW®'s quality standards 
• Provide recognition to Middle/Junior High Schools offering Gateway To Technology® and demonstrate the significant role they play in fostering interest in math, science and technology 
• Highlight the unique contribution of PLTW® trained Middle/Junior High School instructors 
• Strengthen the commitment of Middle/Junior High Schools to the on-going maintenance of quality in the upgraded, expanding Gateway To Technology® program
• Foster increased enrollment in engineering and engineering technology by enhancing the recognition of Middle/Junior High Schools and of their students

Please continue on to the Question and Answer Section
on the Gateway To Technology® Recognition Program.

If your interested check out our School Assessment.

Or Apply Today to be a PLTW® recognized Middle/Junior High School.