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PLTW and FIRST --
A Winning Combination!

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the U.S.

STEM education programs like the one offered by PLTW engage students in activities-, projects-, and problem-based (APPB) learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences. Students create, design, build, discover, collaborate and solve problems while applying what they learn in math and science. They're also exposed to STEM fields through professionals from local industries who supplement the real-world aspect of the curriculum through mentorships and workplace experiences.

PLTW's curriculum for engineering and biomedical sciences has been collaboratively designed by PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals and school administrators to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving skills in students.

PLTW has comprehensive programs for both middle school (Gateway to Technology) and high school.

The ROC is dedicated to helping area school districts find funding opportunities to allow these programs to thrive.

For more information on PLTW please visit http://www.pltw.org

PLTW Student

"We are so proud of the innovative spirit PLTW students and teachers displayed at the FIRST Robotics Competition.  It is no coincidence that PLTW students performed so well in the competition - they spend every school day developing these problem-solving skills."

John Locke, CEO PLTW

PLTW Students

If you want to help WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Robotics Opportunities Committee of Western North Carolina   contact@rocwnc.org 828-484-4444