What support does PLTW offer to school counselors?

School counselors are invited to attend an annual awareness conference sponsored by PLTW. The conference provides updated information on the curriculum and reviews materials that are available to counselors to use with students and their families. These materials include a program video, brochures, and information packets. In addition, all teachers in the program have participated in an extensive training program and can serve as a valuable resource.

State Leaders are available to answer questions about the program.
Finally, counselors are urged to find answers to their questions throughout the PLTW website.

How can I obtain the materials described above?

These materials are available at the annual counselor conference. In addition, they may be obtained by contacting your regional PLTW State Leader, Nancy Shaw and by going to the National PLTW's Media & Info Center.

Does PLTW have a letter which Counselors may include with a student's transcript to colleges that may not know about the PLTW Program?

Yes, PLTW has drafted such a letter which appears on the lower right section of the National PLTW Counselor Main Page.

Does PLTW have presentations which I may use or refer students to?

Yes. Visit the National PLTW Media & Info Center.

What if a student doesn't start the program in grade 9?

It is never too late to start the PLTW program. Any exposure to the pre-engineering program will enable a student to explore the area as a career choice. Each course taken will add to the student's preparation for a technical program in college. The PLTW pre-engineering courses apply to many technical fields, e.g., medicine, telecommunications. Further, the skills learned in each of the courses are invaluable to any student; problem solving, communication, teamwork are all applicable to many fields of study and work.

Where else on the website may I find information of particular interest to Counselors?

Take a look at Information for Teachers and Counselors.