Project Lead The Way: Teacher's Information
Colorado Affiliate University for Project Lead The Way Since 2003
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs provides quality PLTW summer training for middle school and high school teachers, ongoing training, and networking opportunities throughout the school year.
The campus also provides college engineering graduate credit opportunities for those middle and high school teachers that participate in summer training, and undergraduate engineering credit opportunities for high school students in PLTW-certified schools.
Contact
Meagan Shear, Program Manager(719) 255-5111
mshear@uccs.edu
Visit the information page for high school students »
About Project Lead The Way
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a national program forming partnerships among public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector in order to encourage students to expand upon their knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Through Pre-Engineering courses and Biomedical Sciences in high schools, and an integrated math, science, and technology curriculum in middle schools, the program seeks to provide students with the critical reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help them become successful leaders and to increase the quantity and quality of engineering and science students graduating from our educational system.
Visit Project Lead The Way: www.pltw.org.
2013 PLTW Events
March 2013: Core Training Registration
Registration is now open. View course offerings »*Late fees of $100 will be assessed after May 21st, 2013*
- » Lodging Information
- Hyatt Place Colorado Springs/Garden of the Gods
503 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: 719 265 9385 Fax: 719 532 9514
Rate: $99/night + 9.63% tax | Hyatt Hotels recognized tax exempt status. Please provide proof at time of check-in.
Code: G-UCSC | Make a Reservation
Book by June 3rd to receive the UCCS- Core Training group discount rate. The rate includes free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, a free shuttle to class in the morning and after class at 5:00 p.m., as well as free parking at the hotel.
*When you are making your travel arrangements, please be aware that classes will run until 5 p.m. on the last day of class. You are required to attend the entire training in order to receive credit and pass the training.*
- » Meal Information
- Meal plans are not available on campus during the summer. For affordable options, please visit the following links for the on-campus meal options at University Center during core training:
- Clyde's | This popular venue features a mouth-watering menu, upbeat music, and a great selection of beer and wine, making the location a 'first choice' for those wanting a sit-down restaurant experience without leaving the UCCS campus.
- Jazzman's | Wake up and smell the fresh brewed selection of coffees or kick back and relax to soothing jazz sounds as you enjoy a fresh gourmet salad or hearty sandwich on focaccia.
- Cafe '65
| Core Training Application & Registration | |
| Step 1: | View instructions on how to apply for Project Lead the Way Summer Training. (On the application, select admit term: SUMMER 2013) |
| Step 2: | Register for Summer Training through the myUCCS Student Portal. Class numbers needed for registration are:
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| Step 3: | Project Lead the Way Core Training Registration: www.pltw.org/program-support/teacher-training |
| Step 4: | If a sponsor/3rd party is paying your tuition, send an e-mail to mshear@uccs.eduwith:
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June 17-28, 2013: Project Lead The Way Core Training 2013
Core Training was created to train new teachers on the content of PLTW courses. The training is an intense two week session where teachers absorb the curriculum appropriate to the course they will teach during the school year. The training includes hands on, project-based learning which is a cornerstone of PLTW curriculum in the classroom.All participants who successfully complete the 2013 Core Training will receive transcripted CEUs.
- » June 16th Core Training Check-In on Information
- Required check-in on June 16th at UCCS Campus in Osborne Building, Atrium (map)
3:00pm - 4:00pm | Middle School Teachers (GTT)
4:00pm - 5:00pm | High School Teachers (IED, POE, DE)
| Course Offerings for 2013 Core Training | Date & Time | Building & Room | Class Cap | Cost** |
| Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) | ||||
| Instructors: Julie Albertson & Brian Simpson Class #19005 |
June 17-28 (Monday-Friday) 8:00am - 5:00pm |
OCSE B213 | 20 | $2,350 |
| Principles of Engineering (POE) | ||||
| Instructors: Matt Denny & Ralph MacDonald Class #19006 |
June 17-28 (Monday-Friday) 8:00am - 5:00pm |
OCSE B211 | 20 | $2,350 |
| Gateway to Technology- Design and Modeling (GTT-DM) | ||||
| Instructors: Mike Coltom & Peter Gorder Class #19003 |
June 17-21 (Monday-Friday) 8:00am - 5:00pm |
OCSE 138 | 20 | $1,200 |
| Gateway to Technology- Automation and Robotics (GTT-AR) | ||||
| Instructors: Mike Coltom & Peter Gorder Class #19002 |
June 24-28 (Monday-Friday) 8:00am - 5:00pm |
OCSE 136 | 20 | $1,200 |
| Gateway to Technology- Green Architecture/Energy and the Environment (GTT-GA/EE) | ||||
| Instructors: Renee Brooks Class #19004 |
June 24-28 (Monday-Friday) 8:00am - 5:00pm |
OCSE 138 | 12 | $1,200 |
October 4, 2013: PLTW Conference 2013
The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Conference is a professional development conference designed to inform school administrators, teachers, counselors, industry leaders, and others about the PLTW program and provide them information they can utilize to encourage students to enroll in PLTW courses and industry leaders to support such PLTW programs. This conference will bring educators, administrators and industry leaders together to enhance the exposure of PLTW to the entire Colorado region. Learning more about the national PLTW program and connecting the education sector with industry leaders will make this an outstanding conference to attend.| SAVE THE DATE! Registration Details to Come |
UCCS Campus: The Lodge (map) October 4, 2013 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Become a PLTW-Certified High School
High schools planning to offer four or more PLTW courses are eligible for certification and may begin the process at the end of the second year of implementation.To begin the certification process, please refer to the following two documents: