We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond. That’s why our PK/TK-12 pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science provide hands-on learning opportunities from the first day of kindergarten through senior year. PLTW’s research-supported approach empowers students to discover and explore interests, imagine and design solutions to real-world challenges, and become independent, confident problem solvers with our five programs:

-- PLTW Launch (elementary) taps into students’ exploratory nature, engages them in learning that feels like play, and encourages them to keep discovering – now and for years to come. Whether designing a car safety belt or building digital animations, students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills, and learn to try and try again when faced with challenges.
-- PLTW Gateway (middle school) sparks a joy of discovery and illuminates the range of paths students can look forward to in high school and beyond. Students apply knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines. By tackling challenges like designing a therapeutic toy for a child with cerebral palsy, creating their own app, or solving a medical mystery, students are empowered to make a real-world impact.
-- PLTW Computer Science (high school) engages students in true-to-life activities like creating an online art portal or developing problem-solving apps.
-- PLTW Engineering (high school) immerses students in activities like designing a home, programming electronic devices, or exploring algae as a biofuel source.
-- PLTW Biomedical Science (high school) students step into the roles of medical investigators, surgeons, and biomedical engineers.

If you have questions or want to talk curriculum, student engagement, student opportunities, business/community partnerships, recruiting girls in STEM, CTE pathways, CTE funding/legislation, robotics, classroom best practices, internships, scholarships, teacher externships, gender bias, empowerment, biomedical science, computer science, engineering, STEM4All, CS4ALL, and more...your PLTW Director of School Engagement, Kimberly Jones Glenn is happy to speak with you!
kjones@pltw.org, Tw: kimluvssharks, 515-231-2440

OR you can contact our fantastic PLTW Solution Center for live, one-on-one support at 877-335-7589 (PLTW), or via e-mail solutioncenter@pltw.org.
NEW PLTW Solution Center Hours: Monday - Friday: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT, Saturday: 5 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT, Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. PT