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- Indianapolis, IN
📍 The Westin Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
📍 The Westin Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN
- Chicago, IL
📍 McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
Join Us For Signature Events, Showcases, and More!
Project Lead The Way events provide educators and school leaders with valuable networking opportunities that encourage collaboration and innovation, as well as chances to hear from sought-after industry professionals.
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/05/25
📍 Selah, Washington
PLTW Gateway In Action Showcase: Selah Middle School
Join us at Selah Middle School to see how PLTW is being used with Dual-Language Middle School students. It's been so successful that we're now using PLTW Gateway in all science classes. This showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students are doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/06/25
📍 Batesville, Indiana
PLTW In Action Showcase: Batesville Community Schools
Get ready to be inspired at the PLTW Showcase at Batesville Community School Corporation! Witness the brilliance and creativity of our students as they bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to life. Experience firsthand how PLTW is empowering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. Don’t miss your chance to experience the energy and excitement of STEM education in action—this is an event you’ll be talking about for weeks!.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/11/25
📍 Virtual
PLTW Launch in Action (PreK-5)
In this showcase of real elementary school classrooms, you’ll learn how PLTW Launch learning environments look, sound, and feel. Hear directly from teachers, school administrators, and students about the joy, insights, and aha moments Project Lead The Way (PLTW) unlocks. Attend this event to see how schools and districts use funding resources and implementation support from PLTW to put hands-on STEM learning into action in grades PreK-5.
- Virtual
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/12/25
📍 Santa Ana, California
PLTW Launch In Action Showcase: Monroe Elementary School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/12/25
📍 Virtual
PLTW Gateway in Action (6-8)
In this showcase of real middle school classrooms, you’ll learn how PLTW Gateway learning environments look, sound, and feel. Hear directly from teachers, school administrators, and students about the joy, insights, and aha moments Project Lead The Way (PLTW) unlocks. Attend this event to see how schools and districts use funding resources and implementation support from PLTW to put hands-on STEM learning into action in grades 6-8.
- Virtual
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/13/25
📍 Virtual
PLTW High School in Action (9-12)
In this showcase of real high school classrooms, you’ll learn how PLTW High School learning environments look, sound, and feel. Hear directly from teachers, school administrators, and students about the joy, insights, and aha moments Project Lead The Way (PLTW) unlocks. Attend this event to see how schools and districts use funding resources and implementation support from PLTW to put hands-on STEM learning into action in grades 9-12.
- Virtual
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/19/25
📍 Davenport, Iowa
PLTW Launch In Action Showcase: Fillmore Elementary School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/20/25
📍 Liberty, Missouri
PLTW High School In Action Showcase: Liberty North High School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/20/25
📍 Bakersfield, California
PLTW Launch & Gateway In Action Showcase: St. Francis Parish School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Webinar
🗓️ 02/20/25
📍 Virtual
Pennsylvania Educators - You’re Invited to a Project Lead The Way and STEELS Webinar!
Are you curious about the connections between Project Lead the Way’s programs and Pennsylvania’s new STEELS standards? Are you looking to learn how our unique approach to problem-based learning can make the standards relevant to your students?
Join us for an informative webinar about STEELS and Project Lead The Way’s Pre-K-8 programs, Launch and Gateway.
- Virtual
- Regional Event
🗓️ 02/21/25
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina
STEM Circles: A PLTW Carolinas Educator Convening
Engage with area STEM education leaders and network with other PLTW educators to discuss career learning, STEM and CTE essential skills, and helping the community grow a talented workforce.
RSVP by February 7
- In-Person
- Regional Event
🗓️ 02/24/25
📍 Austin, Texas
STEM Circles: Texas Educator Convening
Network with other PLTW educators and community leaders to discuss career learning, STEM essential skills, and helping the community grow a talented workforce.
RSVP by February 10
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/25/25
📍 West Columbia, South Carolina
PLTW Launch In Action Showcase: Riverbank Elementary School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Teacher Connection
🗓️ 02/25/25
📍 Virtual
PLTW Teacher Connections: Virtual Networking Event
Join us for the PLTW Teacher Connections: Virtual Networking Event, a free online event that gives you the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate with fellow PLTW educators. Facilitated by PLTW Master Teachers, you’ll have the chance to join breakout sessions tailored to your specific PLTW program including PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Biomedical Science, PLTW Engineering, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Algebra 1 Advantage. We’re also introducing a new PLTW Solutions Center breakout option where you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and get personalized support from our PLTW Solutions Center team.
Come together with fellow educators, discuss best practices, and stay informed about PLTW curriculum updates, the latest resources and upcoming events. Prepare your questions, bring your insights, and strengthen your network. Note: This is a virtual networking event and will not be recorded.
- Virtual
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/26/25
📍 Greeley, Colorado
PLTW In Action Showcase: Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering & Northridge HS
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Teacher Connection
🗓️ 02/26/25
📍 Virtual
PLTW Teacher Connections: Virtual Networking Event
Join us for the PLTW Teacher Connections: Virtual Networking Event, a free online event that gives you the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate with fellow PLTW educators. Facilitated by PLTW Master Teachers, you’ll have the chance to join breakout sessions tailored to your specific PLTW program including PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Biomedical Science, PLTW Engineering, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Algebra 1 Advantage. We’re also introducing a new PLTW Solutions Center breakout option where you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and get personalized support from our PLTW Solutions Center team.
Come together with fellow educators, discuss best practices, and stay informed about PLTW curriculum updates, the latest resources and upcoming events. Prepare your questions, bring your insights, and strengthen your network. Note: This is a virtual networking event and will not be recorded.
- Virtual
- Showcase
🗓️ 02/27/25
📍 Orlando, Florida
PLTW High School In Action Showcase: Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Come and join us for an event that will showcase a standout PLTW Biomedical Science Program and highlight the incredible students at Orlando Science Middle High Charter. This showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the innovative work that their students have been doing in the fields of Health Science and STEM. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Regional Event
🗓️ 03/04/25
📍 Yorkville, Illinois
PLTW Regional Event: Yorkville High School
Join us for Innovate Illinois: A PLTW Regional Event! Engage in a dynamic day of collaboration, innovation, and networking tailored for 9–12 PLTW (Project Lead The Way) educators. Discover fresh strategies, valuable insights, and resources to enhance your teaching and inspire student success.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 03/05/25
📍 Pawtucket, Rhode Island
PLTW Gateway In Action Showcase: Goff Middle School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Regional Event
🗓️ 03/05/25
📍 Carroll, Ohio
STEMming from the Heartland | A PLTW and Ohio University Teacher Convening
Engage with area STEM education leaders, collaborate, and network with other PLTW educators to discuss career learning, STEM And CTE essential skills, and help the community grow a talented workforce.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 03/05/25
📍 Hillsboro, Oregon
PLTW Gateway and High School In Action Showcase: Beaverton School District
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our PLTW Gateway, Computer Science, Biomedical Science, and Engineering programs. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 03/12/25
📍 Violet Hill - Arkansas
PLTW Gateway & High School In Action Showcase: Izard Co. Consolidated Middle School & High School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 03/13/25
📍 Little Rock, Arkansas
PLTW Launch & Gateway In Action Showcase: Forest Heights STEM Academy
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 03/13/25
📍Albuquerque, New Mexico
PLTW Gateway In Action Showcase: Garfield Middle School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 03/14/25
📍Burlington, Wisconsin
PLTW Launch & Gateway In Action Showcase: Nettie E. Karcher Middle School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 04/11/25
📍 Lakewood, Washington
PLTW Gateway In Action Showcase: Thomas Middle School
Join us at Thomas Middle School to see how PLTW is being used as an integral part of our science curriculum for grades 6-8. Over the past 5 years, Clover Park School District has implemented PLTW Gateway and OpenSciEd as our full science curriculum in ALL middle schools, grades 6-8. This showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students are doing and why we have experienced a significant increase in our assessment/achievement scores. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Workshop
🗓️ 04/30/2025–05/01/2025
📍 PLTW Headquarters
Design Your District's STEM Future: A PLTW Workshop
Looking to expand STEM curriculum across more grades and/or schools in your district? Design Your District's STEM Future: A PLTW Workshop is a free, interactive event for a minimum of two people from a district to work alongside STEM education experts.
At these 1.5 day, in-person workshops, you will learn from other educators, gather ideas for expanding STEM, and create a strategic plan to support your district's STEM goals.
There is no cost for the workshop, but districts are responsible for their travel expenses. Seating is limited to provide a hands-on experience.
- In-Person
- Showcase
🗓️ 05/22/25
📍 Windsor, New York
PLTW In Action Showcase: Windsor Central School District
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
- In-Person
- Webinar
🗓️ 06/17/25
📍 Virtual
Show What You Know: Rethinking Assessment in STEM
In this webinar, we'll explore innovative ways to assess student learning beyond traditional tests at the K-12 level.
With the help of expert presenters, you'll deepen your understanding of performance-based assessments. Presenters will share practical strategies to evaluate students' knowledge and skills through real-world tasks and projects, building models, designing experiments, and solving complex problems.
Learn how to design performance-based assessments so your students can meaningfully reflect on their progress and capabilities, developing a clearer picture of your students' learning and enhancing their engagement, critical thinking, and creativity.
- Virtual
- Signature Event
🗓️ 01/30/2026–02/01/2026
📍 The Westin Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN
Sparking Curiosity: A PLTW Launch Conference
Back by popular demand — We’re taking Sparking Curiosity: A PLTW Launch Conference to Indianapolis! Featuring specialized learning opportunities, activities, and educational resources designed for PreK-5th grade educators, you’ll be able to connect with colleagues, meet 1:1 with PLTW team members, gain actionable ideas to implement in your classroom, and get hands-on with all 42 PLTW Launch modules and their equipment and supplies.
- In-Person
- Signature Event
🗓️ 02/02/2026–02/04/2026
📍 The Westin Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN
Curiosity Rising: A PLTW Gateway Conference
PLTW is thrilled to host Curiosity Rising, a brand-new PLTW Gateway conference in 2026. Join us to experience engaging educational sessions and hands-on activities specifically for middle school (grades 6-8) teachers and administrators. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in the curriculum while you network with fellow educators, meet 1:1 with PLTW team members, and explore each PLTW Gateway unit.
- In-Person
- Signature Event
🗓️ 10/12/2026–10/14/2026
📍 McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
PLTW Summit 2026
Join us in Chicago (or virtually) for PLTW Summit 2026, where educators come together to explore the latest trends in STEM education and learn how to make a greater impact on students. PLTW Summit 2026 will include educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring keynote speakers. You’ll also be able to interact with PLTW course materials and have questions answered by PLTW Team Members in the PLTW Exploratorium. Registration will open Oct. 1, 2025.
If you are hoping to join us at CEC 2025 and are trying to convince your administrator or school board to pay for you to go, we've created something to help!
- Hybrid
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