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Developing effective assessments for the classroom is a challenge voiced by many educators. Participants will address this well-known challenge through activities that increase their capacity to design assessments. that more effectively measure student learning. During this training, participants will:

• Design blueprints and build quizzes using effective item-writing skills.
• Develop a formative assessment using standards and DOK levels.
• Build a performance-based task and rubric for scoring.
• Design a suite of classroom-ready assessments (formative, interim, summative, and performance-based) based on a unit of study directly correlated to their teaching.

This training is designed for any elementary educator looking to improve their item-writing skills and build assessments that more accurately measure students’ day-to-day learning.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 1 CEU for this course. 

Developing effective assessments for the classroom is a challenge voiced by many educators. Participants will address this well-known challenge through activities that increase their capacity to design assessments that more effectively measure student learning. During this training, participants will:

• Design blueprints and build quizzes using effective item-writing skills.
• Develop a formative assessment using standards and DOK levels.
• Build a performance-based task and rubric for scoring.
• Design a suite of classroom-ready assessments (formative, interim, summative, and performance-based) based on a unit of study directly correlated to their teaching.

This training is designed for all secondary educators looking to improve their item-writing skills and build assessments that more accurately measure students’ day-to-day learning.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 1 CEU for this course. 

Explore how an activity-, project-, and problem-based (APB) approach takes problem-based learning to the next level by deepening students’ engagement with their own education. Participants will explore how the APB approach scaffolds knowledge, provides opportunities to transfer knowledge, and engages students as they apply new learning to a relevant problem. put these proven learning techniques into practice as they explore the power of an APB approach. During this training, participants will:

• Strengthen their capacity to facilitate and assess student learning in an APB classroom.
• Explore and identify transportable skills related to APB.
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers to brainstorm learning strategies.
• Design their own unique learning experience that puts APB concepts into practice.

This training is designed for all teachers who want to build their capacity as facilitators of learning.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 1 CEU for this course. 

Are you ready to explore strategies for teaching with artificial intelligence (AI)? Whether you want to learn about the possibilities in your classroom or you’re already exploring AI, this class will build your capacity to integrate it into teaching strategies and learning experiences. Through collaborative discussion and hands-on activities, participants will: 

• Learn how AI is used in the classroom—and how that might change. 
• Examine key considerations for selecting and using AI tools. 
• Explore ways students could use AI in their education journey. 
• Use a generative AI tool to create topical questions, lesson plans, and rubrics. 

This training is designed for educators interested in teaching with AI or those who have been exploring this topic and would like to build knowledge and skills. Novice and beginner-level AI users will find this class engaging and rewarding. 

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.  

Differentiation: Building Classroom Confidence, arms teachers with realistic tools to adapt instruction to meet the needs of all elementary students. They learn how to adapt the development of content, instructional processes, and class activities. Participants access a robust tool kit of elementary level resources as they move from defining differentiation to deploying it in real-time. They engage in multimodal learning to explore assessment as a tool for differentiating instruction. Participants create a vision for a differentiated classroom culture and environment at the elementary level. Finally, they apply what they’ve learned to create an action plan tailored to their students’ needs. 

Educators will:  

• Explore strategies for effectively differentiating learning in their own classrooms. 
• Examine the role of assessment.
• Create a vision for a differentiated classroom culture.
• Develop an action plan tailored to their students' needs. 

Differentiation: Building Classroom Confidence, arms teachers with realistic tools to adapt instruction to meet the needs of all secondary students. They learn how to adapt the development of content, instructional processes, and class activities. Participants access a robust tool kit of secondary level resources as they move from defining differentiation to deploying it in real-time. They engage in multimodal learning to explore assessment as a tool for differentiating instruction. Participants create a vision for a differentiated classroom culture and environment at the secondary level. Finally, they apply what they’ve learned to create an action plan tailored to their students’ needs. 

Educators will:  

• Explore strategies for effectively differentiating learning in their own classrooms.  
• Examine the role of assessment. 
• Create a vision for a differentiated classroom culture. 
• Develop an action plan tailored to their students' needs. 

Literacy skills are essential for accessing the world around us. Elementary teachers are often in a bind to find time to focus on other disciplines such as STEM. This training gives participants hands-on practice integrating literacy into STEM experiences and explores how teachers can create multidisciplinary lesson plans. During this training, participants will:

• Recognize the impact of literacy-infused STEM learning for students.
• Develop teaching strategies that incorporate literacy using a cross-curricular approach.
• Collaborate with other educators to explore how literacy standards and STEM skills intersect.
• Apply what they learn to design a classroom-ready STEM experience that incorporates literacy.

This training is designed for:

• Elementary educators looking for opportunities to incorporate literacy into day-to-day instruction.
• Elementary educators interested in learning new STEM teaching strategies.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course. 

Overview

PLTW educators will expand their understanding of VEX IQ hardware and software in this interactive course. During the training, participants will:

• Build a robot chassis using VEX IQ components.
• Apply the Use-Modify-Create Framework to program input and output devices.
• Learn how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Develop strategies for unpacking and organizing your VEX IQ Robotics kit.

This training is an introduction course designed for anyone new to using VEX IQ Robotics in the classroom.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course. 

Overview

PLTW educators will develop their programming skills using the VEXcode IQ platform. During this training, participants will:

• Apply the Use-Modify-Create Framework to program input and output devices on a robot chassis.
• Complete Instant Challenges using VEXcode VR.
• Configure and operate a robot chassis with VEXcode IQ.
• Learn testing, debugging, and troubleshooting strategies.

This training is designed for PLTW Launch teachers who are interested in or new to programming using VEXcode IQ.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.

Overview

PLTW educators will increase their confidence with VEXcode (Blocks) software, the VEX V5 or EXP brain, and assorted VEX input and output devices. During this training, participants will:

• Learn how to configure, utilize, and troubleshoot VEX devices.
• Create programs using simple algorithms to complete a variety of tasks.
• Apply knowledge and skills to solve programming challenges that require multiple inputs and outputs.

This training is designed for:

• Educators who have previously trained on VEX Cortex and want an introduction to the VEX V5 or EXP system.
• PLTW educators who are interested in learning how to use VEX V5 for competition.
• PLTW teachers who have just completed virtual Core Training with EXP in Automation and Robotics and are now in the classroom, have their equipment available, and want a refresher on the basics of using the hardware and software.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.

Overview

PLTW educators develop intermediate Block coding skills in a VEXcode environment which can be used in the VEX V5 and EXP VEX® Robotics systems. They explore ways to apply variables in coding, learn about functions, and build understanding of definitions, calls, and parameters. During the training, participants will:

• Explore environments, playgrounds, and the robot in the VEX VR platform.
• Develop their own code to solve a programming challenge.
• Examine functions as a way to reduce redundancy and simplify code.

Participants who attend this training should have introductory knowledge of the following:

• Create algorithms that include while loops, wait until, and repeat statements.
• Configure and program sensors to collect and interpret data.
• Configure and use the VEX Smart Motor.
• Use Boolean values and relational operators to control outputs based on sensor data.
• Create algorithms that use nested conditionals with loops.

NOTE: Participants can gain this introductory knowledge by attending the PLTW Foundational VEX V5 Training (Blocks).

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.

Overview

PLTW educators will increase their confidence with VEXcode V5 (Python) software, the VEX V5 brain, and assorted VEX input and output devices.

During this training, participants will:

• Learn how to configure, utilize, and troubleshoot VEX devices.
• Create their own program using simple algorithms to complete a variety of tasks.
• Apply their learning to solve challenges that require multiple programming skills.

This training is designed for:

• Educators who have previously trained on VEX Cortex and want an introduction to the VEX V5 system and creating code in the VEXcode V5 software.
• PLTW educators who are interested in learning how to use VEX V5 system.
• PLTW teachers who have just completed virtual Core Training with VEX V5 (Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Automation and Robotics) and are now in the classroom, have their equipment available and want a refresher on the basics of using the hardware and software.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.

Overview

PLTW educators will expand their Python coding skills in a VEXcode environment, which can be used in the VEX V5 Robotics systems. Participants explore ways to apply variables in coding, learn about functions, and build an understanding of definitions, calls, and parameters. Individuals then practice what they learn as they interpret and adapt code. During the training, participants will:

• Explore environments, playgrounds, and the robot in the VEX VR platform.
• Develop their own code to solve a programming challenge.
• Examine functions as a way to reduce redundancy and simplify code.

Participants who attend this training should have introductory knowledge of the following:

• Create algorithms that include while loops, wait until, and repeat statements.
• Configure and program sensors to collect and interpret data.
• Configure and use the VEX Smart Motor.
• Use Boolean values and relational operators to control outputs based on sensor data.
• Create algorithms that use nested conditionals with loops.

NOTE: Participants can gain this introductory knowledge by attending the PLTW Foundational VEX V5 (Python) Training.

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.

Overview

Building upon PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training, this experience deepens participants’ understanding of the Activity-, Project-, Problem-Based (APB) instructional approach and expands their capacity as facilitators of learning. During this training, participants will:

• Build effective facilitation practices for impactful APB learning experiences.
• Develop expertise in designing engaging learning activities.
• Connect learned strategies to their course content for optimal impact.
• Enhance their capacity to guide students through real-world problem-solving.

From exploring exemplars to designing their own APB learning experiences, participants gain expertise and develop strategies to lead powerful student learning.

This training is designed for PLTW Launch classroom teachers (not ideal for PLTW Launch Lead Teachers).

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 1 CEU for this course.

Overview

The PLTW Launch Administrator Training is designed to empower administrators and district leaders to implement transformative PLTW Launch programs. Participants will gain an understanding of the PLTW Launch program and how students develop concept mastery while building transportable skills. During this training, participants will:

• Understand the transformative potential of PLTW Launch programs.
• Develop strategies to build and nurture effective PLTW teams.
• Explore varied implementation scenarios for program success.
• Create strategies for implementing or enhancing PLTW Launch programs.

This training is designed for current or potential PLTW Launch administrators or district leaders (including district leaders, principals, coaches, etc.)

As an IACET-accredited provider, PLTW offers 0.5 CEUs for this course.