• A project and activity-based, relevant curriculum

• Immerses students in real-world engineering problems

• Addresses the demand for engineers and engineering technicians

• Focuses on civil engineering using Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) skills

• Includes five (5) challenging courses

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)Pathway to Engineering

9th grade:

• Introduction to Engineering Design

10th Grade:

• Principles of Engineering11th Grade:

• Digital ElectronicsSpecialty Course:

• Civil Engineering & Architecture12th Grade Capstone Course: • Engineering Design &

Development

PLTW Engineering Courses

1st PLTW Class(Class of 2014)

BAE SystemsDuke University Engineering Camp

NauticusSuffolk Historical Society

University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers Conference

Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center

(VMASC)

PLTW Partnerships

Apply as Eighth Graders

Meet Required Prerequisites

Submit Completed Application Packet

Meet Application Deadline

Meet Eligibility Requirements

PLTW Application Process

PLTW Program Data

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Applicants Accepted Enrollment

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

2013-2014

Emily Bazemore

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University of VirginiaSociety of Women Engineers

Conference

Suffolk News-HeraldMarch 2, 2013

PLTW Class of 2014

PLTW In Action