We focus on supporting specific PLTW courses that best align to the industry and context of the state of MA.
All K-12 PLTW classes have course codes in the student information systems. Please use these codes when scheduling your students. Accurate enrollment data is critical for us to support PLTW schools across the state. View the codes here on the DESE website (Document name: “EPIMS Appendices v. 20.7, Appendix G1 and G2”).
The Launch Standards Crosswalk shows how each PLTW Launch module supports the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.
MA-Supported Gateway Courses:
- Design & Modeling
- Automation & Robotics
- CS for Innovators & Makers
- App Creators
- Medical Detectives
The Gateway Standards Crosswalk shows how each PLTW Gateway unit supports the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.
MA-Supported HS Courses:
Biomed Pathway: All
Computer Science Pathway: All
Engineering Pathway:
- Intro to Engineering Design
- Principles of Engineering
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Civil Engineering & Architecture
- Engineering Design & Development (Common Capstone)
PLTW HS Recruitment Resources created specifically to share the excitement and value of PLTW classes, encouraging students to sign up for these high-quality learning experiences.
HS Sample Course Descriptions for all high school courses in PLTW’s three pathways: Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering. The intention is to provide schools with example descriptions based on student and teacher inputs. These samples provide insight into the content covered in the courses as well as the types of projects and learning experiences available to students. Please note, the descriptions can be used as is or tailored as needed to reflect local school context (e.g., credit units, weighting, prerequisites, honors).