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Professional Development

MA PLTW August Refreshers 2025

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Date

August 12, 2025 9:00 AM — August 13, 2025 3:30 PM

Location

Doherty Memorial High School
299 Highland St.,
Worcester, MA 01602

Contact

Nick Boatwright
[email protected]

Elementary High School Middle School Project Lead The Way

Register for this event by June 20th.

First Name

Last Name

school email

Preferred email for event logistics sent in early August (if different than school email)?

Title (e.g. 4th Grade Teacher)

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR SCHOOL OR DISTRICT?

Which of the following best describes your role?

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School

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Which PLTW pathway(s) are you involved with for the 2025-26 school year? (select all that apply)

Launch (elementary)Gateway (middle school)High School EngineeringHigh School Computer ScienceHigh School Biomed

Which MA-Supported courses are you teaching in Fall 2025?

K.1 – Structures and functionK.2 – Pushes and pullsK.4 – Animals and algorithms1.1 – Light and sound1.4 – Animated storytelling2.1 – Properties of matter2.4 – Grids and games3.2 – Stability and motion: forces & interactions3.4 – Programming patterns4.3 – Input/output: computer systems4.4 – Input/output: human brain4.5 – Waves4.9 – Energy explorations5.1 – Robotics and automation5.4 – Infection: modeling and simulation5.5 – Matter: properties and reactions

Which MA-Supported courses are you teaching in Fall 2025?

Design & ModelingAutomation & RoboticsCS for Innovators & MakersApp CreatorsMedical Detectives

Which MA-Supported courses are you teaching in Fall 2025?

Principles of Biomedical ScienceHuman Body SystemsMedical InterventionsBiomedical InnovationPLTW Capstone

Which MA-Supported courses are you teaching in Fall 2025?

Computer Science EssentialsComputer Science PrinciplesComputer Science ACybersecurityPLTW Capstone

Which MA-Supported courses are you teaching in Fall 2025?

Intro to Engineering DesignPrinciples of EngineeringComputer Integrated ManufacturingCivil Engineering & ArchitecturesEngineering Design & Development (PLTW Capstone)

Which August PLTW Refresher workshop(s) would you like to attend? (Note: all sessions run concurrently - please select only one workshop per day. Workshops will include course-specific content, and final session offerings will be confirmed around the end of June based on registration and interest.)

Launch [Aug 12]Gateway [Aug 12]High School Computer Science [Aug 12]High School Biomed [Aug 12]High School Engineering [Aug 12]High School Engineering: Clean Energy Curriculum Overlay [Aug 13]

How many years have you taught the PLTW pathway you are registering for?

This is my first year1-2 years3-4 years4+ years

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Is there a specific course, problem, tool, or teaching move you'd like to learn more about or practice during the Refresher?

Would you be interested in joining us for a second, less structured workday (on August 13th) to get additional content planning support and guidance from a Master Teacher?

YesMaybe- tell me moreNot right now

Do you have any dietary restrictions?

Are there any accommodations we can provide (e.g., ASL interpreter)?

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Start the Year Strong with a Full Day of Hands-On, Content-Rich Support

What to Expect

Join us for a full day of practical, content-specific professional learning led by experienced PLTW Master Teachers and content experts.

Morning: Pathway-specific strategies to help you start the year strong
Afternoon: Hands-on, course-specific practice and support
Throughout the Day: Resources, ideas, and guidance you can apply right away in your classroom

Schedule

Most workshops will take place on Monday, August 12
One Refresher – the HS Engineering Clean Energy Curriculum Overlay- will take place on Tuesday, August 13
Please register for no more than one workshop per day.

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