WHAT IS PROJECT LEAD THE WAY AT CHE? 
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a national program of STEM curriculum, technology, and professional development for grades K-12 for the sole purpose of preparing students to enter the STEM fields after high school. Calavera Hills Elementary School has implemented PLTW as a means of supporting the development of attributes outlined in the CUSD's Graduate Profile.  According to the PLTW website,

“Through PLTW Launch, our program for kindergarten through fifth grade, students become problem solvers. Students use structured approaches, like the engineering design process, and employ critical thinking. They apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, learning that it is OK to take risks and make mistakes. As teachers and students learn and discover together, education becomes far more engaging. We designed PLTW Launch to offer maximum flexibility and work in a variety of settings and scenarios, which means we have an implementation model that will work for your school or organization.” (Project Lead the Way, 2014).