What Are The Project Components?
Computer science has quickly moved from a narrow elective to a basic skill that every student needs.
Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA)
Project Components
Engaging regional partners and developing the capacity of local educational leadership to design and sustain CS pathways, including:
Development of local computer science visions
Preparation of local CS champions
Intensive, compensated and multi-modal professional learning to prepare schools and educators to build CS pathways, including:
6 days across 2 summers of CS boot camps for elementary teachers and 10 days for secondary teachers
4 days of workshops for elementary teachers and 10 days for secondary teachers during 2 academic years
2 days of summer learning for school administrators and counselors to build capacity to plan for, support and sustain a CS pathway
4 days/year of participation by school administrators and counselors in a Networked Improvement Community (https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/blog/why-a-nic/ ) for up to 3 years
Access to extended coaching and a regional CS community of practice
Access to ongoing technical assistance
Access to a high-quality CS curriculum pathway for students in grades K-12; options include:
Standalone CS courses (e.g., pull-out or push-in supplemental instruction, electives, CTE pathways, AP or IB courses)
Integrating CS into math or science instruction
Regional, cross-institutional courses via ROP or college dual enrollment
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Preparation for extended enrichment beyond the classroom through:
CS-related work-based learning
College and career readiness activities
After-school and summer events (e.g., clubs, competitions, summer camps)