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Access resources, including professional learning content, ways to engage with fellow PLTW educators, supports for implementation, opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals – and more!

Supported MA PLTW Courses

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”).

Launch

 PLTW Launch Pathway Options

The Launch Standards Crosswalk shows how each PLTW Launch module supports the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.

 

Gateway

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.

High School

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). 

PL Session Materials Archive

Explore session materials from past Professional Learning events. 

MA PLTW Resource Hub

Mass Learning Project elevates and shares resources and best practices that drive instructional quality and student outcomes throughout Massachusetts. These resources—created by PLTW educators—are all available via the MA PLTW Community Resource Drive. Access is granted to active members of the MA PLTW Community.