Our Programs

PLTW 's Pathway To Engineering (PTE) and Biomedical Sciences (BMS) programs for high schools and the Gateway To Technology (GTT) program for middle schools, offer students an array of advantages, from career readiness and hands-on learning experience to college preparatory–level classes, labs and creative exercises. We set the highest standards for rigorous, focused and engaging study, developing students’ innovative, collaborative, cooperative, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Our programs are designed to appeal to all students, from those already engaged in STEM-related fields to those who find themselves uninterested in traditional science and math curricula. Our courses help students make the critical connection between STEM principles and solving the real challenges in our communities and the world.

PLTW classes are hands-on, based on real-world experience, and engaging for students and teachers. They are most often offered as electives and complement required classes in science and math.

Benefits of the PLTW program include:

• A comprehensive, turnkey curriculum package
• Online resources and professional communities
• A program based on national standards
• Teacher training (PLTW Core Training) through affiliate universities
• Conferences for school counselors and administrators that demonstrate how courses fit into students’ academic and career paths
• End-of-Course assessments
• Access to a nationwide support network that includes Master Teachers, university affiliates, state education officials, business and industry partners and professional associations.