PLTW assists schools by providing a series of guidelines on how schools can meet PLTW specifications.
- PLTW provides a list of equipment/software specifications required to teach the curriculum. The equipment is listed by course. A suggested room layout is also provided.
- Schools compare their existing equipment to the PLTW specifications and return to PLTW an itemized list of items that the school believes will equal or exceed the PLTW specification. PLTW has the final word as to the equipment capability to support the curriculum.
- Schools may purchase equipment/software from a list prepared by PLTW. PLTW prepares an annual cooperative bid of all equipment/software/supplies for all schools in the PLTW network of schools. The purpose of the cooperative bid is to provide the lowest possible prices for schools. Schools are encouraged to participate in the PLTW bid but it is not required. Schools may buy the items on the PLTW required list of equipment from any school-selected source. Schools may also buy items on the PLTW cooperative bid for other programs in the school.
- Schools each year lease from PLTW the latest software.