Middle/Junior High Schools interested in the
Standard of Excellence program will be asked to complete a self-assessment
that will focus on the Gateway to Technology program in the school. The
following provides an outline of the categories and descriptors.
Middle/Junior High 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/hands-on project-based-learning teaching methods
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Equipment: Demonstrates effective use of equipment and supplies
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Partnership Team: Demonstrates involvement on the High School Partnership Team where one exists
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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 school's required math courses
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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
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Fostering Program: Demonstrates a commitment to fostering an interest in math, science, and technology by offering Gateway to Technology and in providing a transition into the Project Lead The Way high school program, where one exists