PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

Organization name: Beech Grove City Schools

Program Type

Academic programs

Ages Served:

12-18 Years

Overview

Brief Program Summary: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that provides in depth, cross-curricular learning experiences and opportunities for K- 12 schools. They specialize in the areas of STEM with 3 main pathways – computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. Additional to exposure in these areas, students also gain incredibly applicable employability skills, personal skills, and professional skills that prepare them for the ever changing workforce regardless of the career path they choose. Each course has a roughly similar layout of understanding concepts and vocabulary, experimenting and testing ideas, and then applying their research and data to solve a real world problem.
Success Metrics: N/A

Demographics

Number Served & Racial Distribution:

Total Number of Individuals Annually Served

1005

Black or African Americans Annually Served

12.50%

Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served

12.30%

Geographic Scope:

− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: Beech Grove

Resources

Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A

Contact Information

Organization Name: Beech Grove City Schools
Website: https://www.bgcs.k12.in.us
Respondents Name: Andrew Karr
Email: akarr@bgcs.k12.in.us
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