CALIFORNIA PLTW STATE CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 21-22

Funding Models and Success Stories

Russ Weikle, Administrator, CDE: Perkins Funding (10 minutes)

Duane Crum, CA State Leader: SunPower and Solar Energy (5-8 minutes) Incentives

Janet Auer, Specialist: The Chevron Partnership(5-8 minutes)

Linda Christopher, Next-Ed Director: Regional Partnership Team (15 minutes) $5M i3 Grant for NextEd

Judith D’Amico, VP PLTW Strategies for Building Business/(15 minutes) Industry Relationships

Update on PLTW National Partnership Models

Q & A (10 minutes+)

Perkins Funding in California

Russ Weikle, Administrator, CTE Administration andManagement, CDE

SunPower and Solar Energy Incentives

Duane Crum, PLTW State Leader Qualified School Construction Bond ProgramOverview: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/qs/2010qscboverview.asp

Low-cost bonds are available to fund academies.Some can be used to install PV that reduces operating expenses. It’s a great way to funda PLTW academy.

SunPower and Solar Energy

If you have a focus on Green Technology or Solar Power, contact me for a free kit that adds solar curriculum to IED and, in the future, POE.

Funding for PLTW is Usually Local

•There are very few grants available to all PLTW schools.

•Even large companies limit them to specific cities states or regions.

•Figure out who to approach locally and bring them a specific ask.

•Don’t just ask for money!!! “We need 4 VEX robotic kits to starta POE class that will serve 60 students and we want to namethe classroom after your company”

We can help but it’s all about relationshipsand shared values

The Chevron Partnership

Janet Auer, Specialist, GlobalPartnerships and Programs, Chevron Corporation

Chevron/PLTW California Partnership

The New Corporate Giving Paradigm: Mission oriented Makes a substantial change Has a measurable ROI

Shared Goals are Essential Chevron asks, “What should we do?” PLTW CA asks, “What are your goals and how do we help?”

Projects are Selected to Meet Shared Goals Unique opportunities sought Projects are matched to regional needs and capabilities

The Partnership must be Flexible Frequent meetings prevent unpleasant surprises Both parties support change

PLTW has proven success that provides results

PLTW can develop a long term relationship

Scalability proven adaptable to states or regions

Organizational structure provides ongoing access to State Leaders and staff

PLTW is a collaborative model that includes Community Based Organizations, Community Colleges, California State Universities

CA Partnership Initiative – PLTW is Chevron’s anchor STEM program in California

Why Chevron is Engaged: Return on Chevron’s Community Investment

SHARED VALUE AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR CHEVRON

Increased the number of schools teaching the PLTW curriculum, and expanded PLTW programs at existing schools.

Provided meaningful ways for Chevron personnel to participate in this effort in all of the regions.

Increased public awareness of PLTW and Chevron’s efforts in each of these regions.

Established a long-term relationship that benefits both parties but whose primary goal is improve STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education in the state of California.

California Regional Partnership Teams

Linda Christopher, DirectorEducational Innovation for Next-Ed

$5M i3 Grant for Next-Ed

Linda Christopher, DirectorEducational Innovation for Next-Ed• Study of the Efficacy of PLTW• In Top Five Rated DOE Proposals

California Regional Partnership Teams

*PLTW Affiliate Institute at San Diego State University*Bakersfield*West LA/South Bay San Bernardino San Jose/Silicon Valley*East Bay*Capitol Region/Northern California

Strategies and National Updates

Judith D’Amico, PLTW VP of Development Business/Industry Strategies Using Success Models for Leverage PLTW Updates

Business/Industry Partnerships

DETERMINE WHAT YOU OFFER AS SHARED VALUE

Do your research to discover the business goals.Analyze how STEM is integral to their business.

Possible Shared Value:

Access to young talent and fresh perspectives

Engagement in growing and influencing the local workforce

Engagement in development of curriculum, projects and problems to reflect their industry sector

Creating good will and strengthening community standing through support of STEM education

Making the Case : Raise Awareness & Open Doors

UNDERSTAND WHAT THE BUSINESS/INDUSTRY NEEDS,

THEN DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH YOUR VALUE.

Hold a District STEM Open House or STEM Showcase to highlight the work of the PLTW students—all of them.

Invite a panel of engineers, technicians or scientists for a preview student work to be featured.

Ask the same panel of engineers to participate in the STEM Showcase to conduct student interviews throughout the event.

Invite parents, businesses, school board, district administrators, neighboring districts, elected officials—local, state, and national.

Invite the Media—and be sure that you have multiple activities underway with each student project or demonstration.

Making the Case : Invite Business/Industry In

FIND MULTIPLE WAYS TO BRING BUSINESS/INDUSTRYPARTNERS TO YOUR PLTW ENVIRONMENT

Conduct VIP Tours led by students for business partners and officials as often as possible.

Ask business partners to mentor your PLTW students.

Request tours of local businesses.

Ask business/industry partners to submit problems or projects to challenge PLTW students.

Participate in STEM Competitions to raise visibility in business community.

GIVE BUSINESS/INDUSTRY A REASON TO ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL.

LEVERAGING SUCCESS STORIES AND FUNDING MODELS

CHEVRONTOYOTA

LOCKHEED MARTIN

With new $60,000 lab, Richmond High is training a new crop of engineers

Richmond High School now has a new state-of-the-art computer lab that will provide students with intensive engineering training. The lab is the result of a wide-ranging partnership between the school, the City of Richmond, the West Contra Costa Unified School District, Chevron, and Project Lead the Way

USAToday.com 5 Bakersfield High Schools To Receive $118K February 19, 2010

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- In recognition of National Engineers Week, on Friday, Chevron and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) will announce five Bakersfield Schools that will receive a total of $118,000 in funding to advance STEM education and engineering

KBAK-TV (CBS, Bakersfield) February 19, 2010 at 11PM The world of engineering is about to come alive for dozens of students right here in Bakersfield. Chevron presented a 118 thousand dollar check at Centennial High School this morning. The money will be split between five local schools Including Centennial, Bakersfield, Golden Valley and Highland High Schools, as well as Fruitvale Junior High School.

Project Lead the Way student Samori Roberts (on right) gets a “high five” from Winston Saelinh after demonstrating the workings of his Robot, as Winston’s sister Tiffany looks on.

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Few factors are more critical to California’s competitiveness than college graduates with degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As a California-based company, Chevron is committed to helping prepare today’s youth for 21st century jobs. In 2009-2010, we invested over $10 million in STEM education in California, reaching 3,900 teachers and 245,000 studentsMatt Lonner, Chevron Corporation

Chevron Sponsored Bay Area Science Festival

California Academy of Math & Science PLTW Students Win Super Bowl of Engineering Design

SUCCESS STORY: THE CHEVRON/PLTW PARTNERSHIP

REPLICATION OF CHEVRON PARTNERSHIPTEXAS-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI-PENNSYLVANIA

CITIZEN PHILANTHROPY: DonorsChoose.org

Tapping into community fundraising can dramatically change your students’ learning experience.

To help bridge the funding gaps that you may be experiencing, PLTW encourages you to take part in the citizen philanthropy movement.

DonorsChoose.org can make it easier for you to get what you need for your PLTW projects and activities.

We know that the following items are in demand: VEX kits, CNC mills, surveying equipment, Clay Manikens, Data Acquisition Devices, new computers, software licenses, engineer notebooks, projectors, and professional development funding.

Create a Citizen Philanthropy Profile using the guide provided by Chevron and PLTW

 

TOYOTA ENDORSEMENT OF PLTW

Toyota’s Dennis Parker on PLTW’s World-Class Curriculum:

“PLTW has the best STEM curriculum for schools in the world. We have examined what other countries have to offer and there is none better within the scope of my experience. PLTW would not be a partner with Toyota if its curriculum was anything less.”

Dennis D. Parker, A.M.North American Production Support CenterMulti-Skilled Maintenance / College Partner ProgramToyota, Inc.Georgetown, KY 40324

1. Technical Skills* Assessed by a 200+ question test plus a hands-on test* Written areas coordinate with the hands-on areas

2. Ability to Multi-Skill * Math is an indicator * Reading is an indicator

* Relative class standing is an indicator

3. Desire to Multi-Skill * Such desires as wanting to know electricity, oil sumps and fabrication

are indicators. * The effect of a technician who can multi-skill but does not wish to do

so is that the flexibility and productivity of the team will be negatively impacted long-term.

4. Ability to Learn Quickly* Relative class standing, math ability, and reading ability are

all indicators

5. Interpersonal Capacity * Do workers (students) get along with other people * Toyota has interactive assessments for this skill

Toyota Tests Employee Candidates for Five Qualities

Which of the Five Qualities Does Toyota Believe PLTW Teaches? All Five of Them!

1. Technical Skills √

2. Ability to Multi-Skill √

1. Desire to Multi-Skill √

4. Ability to Learn Quickly √

5. Interpersonal Capacity √

“Toyota has learned that PLTW students naturally have more strengths and abilities in the five areas we most desire. It is because PLTW embeds these aspects into its curriculum and students have had experiences with each of the five areas.” Dennis D. Parker, A.M.North American Production Support Center

PRIOR TO THE FIRST PLTW COHORT IN THE ADVANCED MANUFACUTURING TECHNICIAN PROGRAM, THE AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE

FOR TOYOTA EMPLOYEES WAS 50%.

FIRST PLTW COHORT COMPLETED THE TRAINING WITH 100% SUCCESS RATE.

ALSO, THE 100% PASS RATE SCORES WERE HIGHER THAN THE HISTORICAL AVERAGE.

TOYOTA TRAINING OUTCOMES: PLTW SUCCESS!

The Lockheed Martin Partnership

Lockheed Martin Corporation and Project Lead TheWay (PLTW) have committed 49 new grants totaling $1 Million to implement and sustain PLTW programs in 12 States and the District of Columbia.

“At Lockheed Martin, we recognize that a generation of scientists,engineers, and mathematicians are reaching retirement age, and there’s a need for a steady pipeline of young talent to replace these important technology positions in the United States,” said Emily Simone, Lockheed Martin’s director of Global Community Outreach. “We’re proud to partner with PLTW to address this National imperative by educating and inspiring students to pursuerewarding careers in STEM-related fields.”

LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE SYSTEMS

PLTW CURRICULUM UPDATES

As of October 2012, all PLTW courses and units are aligned to Common Core Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts. Visit: alignment.pltw.org.

Alignments to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be completed and available soon after they are released.

PLTW is transitioning to a continuous improvement model for all programs with an annual course revision cycle.

The eighth GTT unit, Medical Detectives, will capture student interest associated with the Biomedical Sciences Program.

The ninth PTE course, Computer Science and Software Engineering, will address the need for computational thinking across all career paths and for more skilled professionals in computer science.

Activities to support elementary student STEM and engineering learning are in development.

PLTW Dynamic STEM System Updates

QUESTIONS?

SHARED SUCCESS STORIES?