Supporting Technology & Engineering in Pennsylvania with Engineering byDesign (STEP w/EbD) Initiative

PDE is providing exciting opportunities to support the implementation of the new STEELS Technology & Engineering Pennsylvania Standards. Please share! 

Free Access to K-12 Engineering byDesign EbD curriculum (View Courses Here)

Includes a learning management system, real-time online access to all course updates, additional interactive media, and online pre and post assessments. EbD is aligned to the ITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL). The STEELS Technology & Engineering Standards are nearly identical to the STEL. (Click here to request access to EbD courses)

Summer 2024 STEP w/EbD Workshops

4-day in-person, hands-on, deep dive workshops where participants will learn to use the Engineering byDesign (EbD) curricular resource to support the implementation of the STEELS Technology & Engineering Standards. Elementary, middle, and high school specific workshops for 25 educators per level will be held in the summer of 2024. Participants will receive a $816/person stipend to cover transportation, lodging, and meals (stipends will be paid by 9/1/2024). (32) Act 48 will be available as well as (3) graduate credits through St. Cloud State University for $500.

● June 11-14, 2024: Middle School (Northwest Tri-County IU5 - Edinboro) - REGISTER

● June 18-21, 2024: High School (Appalachian IU8- Johnstown) - REGISTER

● June 24-27, 2024: Elementary (Chester County IU24 - Downingtown) - REGISTER

Questions??? Email Brandt Hutzel - PDE Technology & Engineering Content Advisor