This is really rough, better to get this stuff off the internet at http://www.pltw.org/aindex.asp

projected 10 % increase in demand for engineers in next 10 years, 0 increase in supply - a problem

13 schools in new york in 1995 to 500 today

Curriculum
professional development
equipment
partnerships - Industrial Advisory board

High School pre-eng program
middle school tech program

design & modeling Autodesk Inventor
Mag of electrons
Science of technology
automation & robotics
Every new york middle school student must get a year of technology training.

High school program

Intro to Eng design
digital electronics - control circuits boolean algebra

principles of engineering
computer integrated manufacturing
engineering design & development research course
get problem solve & build

projects come from "I hate it when..." statements

Agreements

all teachers need laptops
provide equipment lab space need $88, 000 in equipment
become college certified

Operate teacher led community partnerships
participate in system evaluation of ptlw
commit to continued improvement

Rental : $3500 / year / 100 seats of Autodesk Inventor

solid modeling in college value - gets college credit even if in 9th grade

Maybe I need to go to this workshop

counselors critical cost is transportation only

conference nov 21 - 22 2002
nashville feb 6 - 7 2003 go to website to apply to attend

2 week workshop is $1200 - $1500

Looking for more universities to do training need 12
Instructors for each sight

Need CC's to provide ongoing training for high school teachers
Cost is $15000 / year for membership

benefits include free training for cc teachers
includes software
includes training for 2 teachers / year