If we build an NGSS-aligned science curriculum, how many of the STEELS Technology & Engineering standards would be addressed? Which T&E standards are not represented in an NGSS-aligned curriculum?   

STEELS T&E and NGSS Crosswalk Report

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

PDE is providing exciting (2) opportunities to support the implementation of the STEELS Technology & Engineering Standards: 

1. Free Access to K-12 Engineering byDesign (EbD) curriculum

2. 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 K-12 PA Technology & Engineering Standards are nearly identical to the STEL. (Click here to request access to EbD courses)
   
   

Summer 2025 STEP w/EbD Workshops

4-day in-person workshops (elementary, middle, and high school-specific EbD courses) for 25 educators per level in the summer of 2025. Participants will receive an $816/person stipend to cover transportation, lodging, and meals (stipends will be paid by 9/1/2025). (38) Act 48 will be available as well as (3) graduate credits through St. Cloud State University for $500.

When: June 9-12, 2025

Where: Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13), Lancaster, PA

Registration: 

2. • Elementary - REGISTER (only 1 seat remaining until waitlist)

   • Middle School - REGISTER (filling fast)

   • High School - REGISTER (filling fast)

For questions please contact Brandt Hutzel, PDE Technology & Engineering Content Advisor brhutzel@pa.gov