Project Lead the Way And

Academies of Engineering

A Success Story in Progress:Understanding the process for

implementing AOE in PLTW schools

Judith D'AmicoDirector, Western RegionProject Lead The Wayjdamico@pltw.org

Debra CraneDirector, Instructor BEST AcademyGalt High Schooldcrane@ghsd.k12.ca.us

INTRODUCTION

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Current Statistics PLTW:350,000+ students,4000+ school sites, (688 new 2011-12)50 states & District of Columbia,15,000 trained teachers (3,000 summer 2011)100 university relationships/50 Affiliates

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Activities give the students what they need to traverse the “phases” in a design process.

Projects and Problems utilize the process itself.

Example of STL Standard 8 Benchmark H design process

Activities/Projects/Problems Focused on Design Process

PLTW Aligns Key Learning Concepts to National Standards

National Science Education StandardsPrinciples and Standards of School

MathematicsStandards for Technological LiteracyStandards for English Language ArtsNational Content Standards for

Engineering and Engineering Technology National Health Care Cluster Foundation

StandardsABET, Inc. Accreditation Criteria

High School ProgramPathway to Engineering

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Foundation Courses: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Principles Of Engineering (POE)

Specialization Courses: Aerospace Engineering (AE) Biotechnical Engineering (BE) Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Digital Electronics (DE)

Capstone Course: Engineering Design and Development

(EDD)

Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Human body systems and health conditions

Human Body Systems (HBS) Build organs and tissues on a skeletal

manikin and play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

Medical Interventions (MI) Investigation of interventions involved in

the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Biomedical Innovation (BI) Design innovative solutions for the

health challenges of the 21st century

High School ProgramBiomedical Sciences

Professional Development

Core Training: Summer Training Institute

Virtual Academy Main Page

Online Update Training

Continuous Training: Virtual Academy (to become the Collaborative Portal—2011-12)

Project Lead The Wayand

Galt High Schooland

Academy of Engineering

OrThe long, slow story of how a

program develops with

lots of hope and

lots of support

Ten Years of PLTW at

Galt High School

History Galt High’s BEST AcademyFall 2001 Galt High School began PLTW Engineering program

• PLTW national non-profit developed curriculum to insure US high school students are successful in college engineering programs

• GHS has a full four year pathway for students in Engineering

GHS became first certified PLTW campus in California in 2003

• Certification allows our students to qualify for college credit for high school courses

January 2010 selected by NAF to become one of six Academies of Engineering in California.

• BEST Academy was born.

Fall 2010 Galt High School began the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program

• GHS will add one new course / year to implement a full four year pathway for students in Biomedical Science

We have a dream……

Fall 2000We want computers for CAD – the

district wants a comprehensive program to serve more than the CAD classes, so the research begins.

Hear an endorsement from Joe OakeyVisit Rancho Cordova High School Spring

2001Get a $100,000 commitment from the

school board

We start a program….

Summer 2001Two of us go to training

– Me and IED in New York and Jim and IED in Connecticut

Fall 2001Uh-oh! Only one beginsBut what about the lab??

Baby steps…………

Summer 2002• Another summer, another training.

This time it’s Digital Electronics in Big Rapids, MI

Certification2002-2003• We decide to apply for certification

– Don’t let this intimidate you

• We get the “Gold Star”

There’s good news and bad news…

Summer 2003• We add another class – Computer

Integrated Manufacturing• We add another teacher – another

“Jim”

Another Summer, another training…..Summer 2004• Another summer, another training. This

time Civil Engineering and Architecture and yes…..

We now have training in San Diego!!

YES!!!• Two instructors / one student – you do the

math………..

Two trainings / one summer….You’ve got to be kidding!Summer 2005• Training for Computer Integrated

Manufacturing in Rochester, New York

• Master Teacher for Civil Engineering and Architecture in San Diego, California

Master Teacher for CEA in San Diego

And the program grows…..We add equipment, classes and even a teacher fall 2007

A new school opens, new opportunities

Board Approval of Application 7/30/2007

CDE Award of Grant 10/2/2007

Submission of Application for Funding to OPSC 10/30/2007

Approval of Contract to Draw Architectural Plans 10/23/2008

Final Plan Approval from DSA 4/27/2009

Final Plan Approval from CDE 5/4/2009

Additional Documentation for to OPSC 7/31/2009

Approval of Final Plan Status by OPSC 9/30/2009

All funding stops – Yikes!

Funds are released from the state 4/2010

Construction begins 4/29/2010

Construction begins – but first, the walls come down…..

Finally! We have a shop..

Next….National Academy Foundation

Academy of EngineeringBiomedical Science ProgramTwo new teachers 2010

Principles of Engineering -Brooke Beckett

Principles of Biomedical Science –Traci Crawford

Another new teacher 2011Human Body Systems

– Oscar Corona

CST Data Overview

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26 % 20 % 22 % 15 %

30 % 22 % 32 % 20 %

13 % 3 % 19 % 10 %

10 % 7 % 12 % 15 %

345.11 376.75 329.64 352.25

931 Tested 59 Tested 371 Tested 20 Tested

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31 % 25 % 29 % 25 %

40 % 28 % 46 % 20 %

10 % 4 % 13 % 10 %

306.96 336.63 295.70 322.00

854 Tested 57 Tested 349 Tested 20 Tested

English Language ArtsAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic

MathematicsAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic

16 % 33% 7 % 16 %

29 % 31 % 16 % 37 %

32 % 20 % 40 % 26 %

11 % 4 % 19 % 11 %

12 % 11 % 18 % 11 %

342.66 369.33 318.25 346.42

829 Tested 54 Tested 331 Tested 19 Tested

ScienceAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic

29 % 71 % 22 % 57 %

28 % 18 % 24 % 29 %

22 % 4 % 25 % ---

9 % --- 15 % ---

11 % 7 % 14 % 14 %

361.69 422.57 344.40 411.86

441 Tested 28 Tested 155 Tested 7 Tested

Social ScienceAll GHS Students All PLTW GHS Hispanic PLTW Hispanic

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Engineering Pick a item Disassemble / measurements Model Innovate/New

Biomedical Sciences Design and build a pump Dissection Test their own hearts– EKG, Heart Rate, Blood Rate

Why combine PLTW Biomedical and Engineering into a single NAF Academy?….Both embed an understanding of implementing effective systems!

Students in both strands use the design process to create, test and design.

BEST Academy – YOPThis school year (2010 – 2011) was our Year of Planning for BEST Academy

Tasks: Identify teachers from core subjects to become part of

academy structure

Develop curriculum to support themes of Engineering and Biomedical Science

Recruit students for academy

Bring together Advisory Board – including people from Industry, higher education and community.

This year’s freshman will be first official academy classInternships June/July 2014Graduation for first class – June 2015

Who are our students?

How we help students plan for their future:

Our academy is not designed for only the top students

All students may become part of our academy

We encourage under-represented populations to participate

Student focus:

• College or University / Bachelor Degree

• Community College / Associate or Technical Degree

• Trades / Immediate employment

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Summer 12th Grade

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

ACADEMY Principles of Biomedical Science

Human Body Systems Medical Interventions

SummerWork Experience

InternshipBiomedical Innovations

ENGINEERING

ACADEMY Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering

Civil Engineering and Architecture

or Digital Electronics

SummerWork Experience

InternshipComputer Integrated

Manufacturing

CORE and ELECTIVES

ENGLISH English 9 English 10 English 11

SummerWork Experience

Internship

English 12MATH Geometry Algebra 2 Trig / Pre Calculus Calculus AP

SCIENCE Biology Chemistry Physics AP ScienceSOC. SCI. Health World History US History Gov't / Economics

PE PE PE ELECTIVE Foreign Language 1 Foreign Language 2 Foreign Language 3 Visual / Performing Arts

CAREER FOCUS ACTIVITIES

Career Focus

•Career Interest Inventory

•College Visits

•Work Site Visits

•Guest Speakers (Engineering Professionals)

•College/University Reps

•Career/Human Resources

•Resume Writing

•Cover Letters

•Letters of Recommendation

•College & Work Site Visits

•Guest Speakers for College and Career Prep

•PSAT and PLAN

•Mock Interviews

•Update of Portfolio

•PSAT and PLAN

• SAT I/II - ACT

•College and Job Application submissions

•Documentation (i.e. Resume/Cover Letter; FAFSA, Letters of Recommendation)

•Portfolio Assessment

SummerWork Experience

Internship

•Internships

•Senior Presentation

•Portfolio Assessment

•Self & Post Secondary Planning Evaluation

Why three national partners?

Same Goal, Different Specialized Abilities

Nationally recognized with framework for launching career-themed Academies

Engineering education resources for students, educators and parents

Rigorous and relevant engineering and biomedical sciences curriculum with ongoing updates

The Bottom Line

Curriculum Relevant Rigorous Time

• To Teach• To Learn

New PLTW Initiative:Innovation Portal—iPortalhttp://iportalpilot.weebly.com/index.html

To promote , expand and highlight original design work of students, To build a bridge between K-12

and post-secondary efforts.

Jay McTighe

Dr. Leigh Abts

Dr. Gail Goldberg

Assessment Expert and consultant

Engineering Design Process Portfolio Rubric

Component I: Identifying, Articulating, and Justifying a Problem Element A: Identification and definition of the problem Element B: Justification of the problem Element C: Documentation and analysis of past and current solution attempts Element D: Identification, definition, and justification of solution design goals, parameters and constraints Component II: Generating an Original Solution Element E: Demonstration of design process thinking and analysis Element F: Application of mathematics, science, and engineering principles Element G: Demonstration of design viability

Component III: Constructing a Testable Prototype or Process Element H: Demonstration of sufficiency of prototype design process Element I: Demonstration of sufficiency of final prototype iteration Element J: Demonstration of sufficiency of testing

Component IV: Analyzing Test Data Element K: Analysis of the design based on testing Element L: Documentation of end user and stakeholder evaluation (external evaluation)

Component V: Reflecting and Formulating Recommendations Element M: Reflection on the project design Element N: Presentation of designer’s recommendations

Component VI: Documenting and Presenting the Project Element O: Presentation of the project portfolio Element P: Writing like an Engineer

UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES• Arkansas Tech University• California State Polytechnic University • California State University, East Bay • Duke University• Eastern Michigan University• Florida State University Panama City• Georgia Southern University• Indiana University Purdue University

Indianapolis• Iowa State University• Milwaukee School of Engineering• Missouri University of Science &

Technology • NHTI, Concord’s Community College• New Mexico State University• Northwestern State University of

Louisiana• Oklahoma State University• Old Dominion University• Oregon Institute of Technology• Penn State University• Purdue University• Rochester Institute of Technology• Rowan University • San Diego State University•San Jose State University•Seattle University•Sinclair Community College

• St. Cloud State University • Stevenson University• University of Alaska Anchorage • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs• University of Illinois• University of Iowa• University of Kentucky• University of Maryland at Baltimore

County• University of Minnesota• University of New Haven• University of Nebraska – Lincoln• University of South Carolina• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga• University of Texas at Tyler• Utah Valley University • Washington State University, Spokane • West Virginia University• Wichita State University• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Our new Biomedical Sciences Affiliates are:• University of South Carolina• Milwaukee School of Engineering• University of Kentucky• Oklahoma University

Our new Engineering Affiliate is:• Florida State University Panama City

Questions?Thank you for being here!!

Debra CraneDirector, Instructor BEST AcademyGalt High Schooldcrane@ghsd.k12.ca.us

Judith D'AmicoDirector, Western RegionProject Lead The Way judith@pltw.org

Thank you!