School Self-Assessment Instrument
Schools interested in the Certification Process will be asked to complete a self-assessment which will focus on the PLTW program in the school. The following provides an outline of the categories and descriptors. Schools will be asked to indicate if they meet or do not meet the quality standards in the PLTW program and provide information to support their ranking in the Comment section:
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Administration: Demonstrates support for the program and course requirements
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Counselors: Demonstrates knowledge of the program; attends yearly conferences
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Curriculum/software: Demonstrates implementation of the PLTW curriculum/teaching methods
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Equipment/Laptop: Demonstrates effective use of equipment and supplies
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Partnership Team: Demonstrates community involvement: clear goals and accomplishments
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Students: Demonstrates engagement, interest in the lessons/course; reflects diversity
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Math Requirements: Demonstrates that all students in PLTW courses are enrolled in the required math courses
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Portfolio: Demonstrates portfolios are consistent with requirements
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Teachers: Demonstrates that all teachers have been trained at the National Training Center
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Teaching Methods: Demonstrates that all teachers are using teaching methods learned at the National Training Center