PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Chevron Mississippi) Grant

Chevron is investing in the expansion of the PLTW Gateway program in Mississippi, which has already benefitted over 411,000 students and 9,500 teachers since 2009. With over $24 million in funding, this initiative aims to enhance STEM education through additional units and training opportunities for educators. Schools in several districts, including Moss Point and Ocean Springs, are eligible for this funding, which supports transformative educational experiences for K-12 students.

Since 2009, Chevron has committed over $24 million to PLTW nationally, providing transformative educational experiences for K-12 students and teachers in California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. As a result, over 411,000 students and over 9,500 teachers have had access to PLTW programs and teacher professional development. In 2013, Chevron became PLTW's first National Partner a designation signaling the highest level of support and commitment.

Eligibility

Program Requirements:Grantees must use these grant funds to expand their PLTW Gateway program.Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Gateway unit not previously offered, and/or offering existing PLTW Gateway units to more students, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Gateway units during the next academic year.School Type: Public, CharterGeographic Area:Applications from the following school districts will be considered for award:Moss Point School DistrictGeorge County School DistrictOcean Springs School DistrictJackson County School DistrictPascagoula-Gautier School DistrictResurrection CatholicAllowable Expenses:PLTW Participation Fee; Required computers and/or tablets; Program required equipment and supplies; Equipment and supplies listed as Optional; PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses:Benefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; Any other expenses unspecific as allowable; Training Cancellation Fees; Training Substitution Fees; Trainings where there was a no-show; Trainings where a credential was not earned; Salaries; Stipends for use during PLTW Core Training; Stipends unrelated to PLTW Core Training; Any other expenses not specified as allowable