LAURA HUMMELL lhummell@pa.gov COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ALL IU17 Professional Development THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 LAURA HUMMELL lhummell@pa.gov www.education.state.pa.us > 1

SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF INTRODUCTIONS PLEASE SHARE: YOUR NAME YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF WHAT YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP Entire document available online at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf www.education.state.pa.us > 2

Understand Act 86 and its impact on your students/school/district OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY Review information available on PDE SAS PA Computer Science for ALL PLC and related online resources Understand Act 86 and its impact on your students/school/district Apply Act 86 information to your school/district Create draft of local approval process for CS/IT courses to be substituted for Mathematics or Science Generate SWOT and gap analyses for CS/IT in your school/district Provide recommendations to your school/district for CS/IT Provide recommendations to the state workgroup for CS/IT Entire document available online at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf www.education.state.pa.us > 3

Short Term Priorities: CS for ALL Vision, Mission, Common Language CS for ALL STATE LEVEL PRIORITIES Short Term Priorities: CS for ALL Vision, Mission, Common Language CS for ALL Communication Network CS for ALL Toolkit Entire document available online at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf www.education.state.pa.us > 4

Long Term Priorities: CS for ALL STATE LEVEL PRIORITIES Diversify and increase the number of Pa teachers prepared to provide effective CS/IT education. Diversify and increase the number of Pa students in CS-related PK-20, post-secondary, and workforce opportunities. Increase and diversify the number of Pennsylvanian's that are CS literate. Entire document available online at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf www.education.state.pa.us > 5

We are developing an integrated communication strategy for our work. PA CS4ALL We were charged with identifying a vision, mission, and common language. We are developing an integrated communication strategy for our work. As part of that strategy we will generate a web presence for this work. We want to highlight and elevate current and future initiatives with STEM and CS emphases. We will be meeting throughout the summer to further identify areas of need and implementation model examples. www.education.state.pa.us > 6

A guidance document was released in January (see handout). PA CS4ALL The emphasis on Computer Science for All in Pennsylvania has taken a considerable amount of focus over the last six months due to Act 86 of 2016. The group is reviewing national standards, state standards, and the K-12 Computer Science Framework. A guidance document was released in January (see handout). FAQs are undergoing the approval process now. www.education.state.pa.us > 7

Guidance document emphasizes: PA CS for ALL COMMITTEE Guidance document emphasizes: Improved access to computer science learning opportunities and pathways for all students Allows high school students to apply up to one credit towards a math or science high school graduation credit requirement upon successful completion of computer science or information technology coursework. This law is effective beginning with students graduating from a public high school at the end of the 2016-2017 school year, and continuing each school year thereafter. www.education.state.pa.us > 8

PA CS4ALL Computer science refers to the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society. The hardware aspect of computer science overlaps with electrical engineering. It covers the basic design of computers and the way they work. The software side of computer science covers programming concepts as well as specific programming languages. User-focused aspects of computer science include computer graphics and user interface design. Since nearly all computers are now connected to the Internet, the computer science umbrella covers Internet technologies as well. ACM Report Running on Empty 2010 p 10 http://runningonempty.acm.org/fullreport2.pdf and https://techterms.com/definition/computer_science A fundamental understanding of how a computer "computes," or performs calculations, provides the foundation for comprehending more advanced concepts. For example, understanding how a computer operates in binary allows you to understand how computers add, subtract, and perform other operations. Learning about logic gates enables you to make sense of processor architecture. Programming concepts include functions, algorithms, and source code design. Computer science also covers compilers, operating systems, and software applications. This includes Internet protocols, telecommunications, and networking concepts. It also involves practical applications, such as web design and network administration. www.education.state.pa.us > 9

Computer science education includes the following elements: PA CS4ALL Computer science education includes the following elements: Design (both software and hardware), Creation of digital artifacts, Abstraction, Logic, Algorithm development and implementation, Programming paradigms and languages, Theoretical foundations, Networks, Graphics, Databases and information retrieval, information Security and privacy, Artificial intelligence, The relationship between computing and mathematics, The limits of computation, Applications in information technology and information systems, and The social impacts of computing. ACM Report Running on Empty 2010 p 10 http://runningonempty.acm.org/fullreport2.pdf www.education.state.pa.us > 10

Reasons Why Students Should Study CS/IT Educational Computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) skills, like computational thinking, collaboration, recognizing and defining a problem, generating and using abstractions, testing and refining computational artifacts, design thinking, communicating and collaborating with diverse cultures, are valuable assets in a changing, 21st century economy. Economic Computing occupations are the number one source of all new wages in the U.S. and make up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM fields, making CS one of the most in-demand skill sets from employers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CS and IT jobs are projected to grow by 12 percent between 2012 and 2024. Currently, Pennsylvania has 20,192 open computer science jobs (3.4 times the average demand rate in Pennsylvania). www.education.state.pa.us > 11

Factors Local Districts Should Consider What factors should the locally developed decision process include when considering whether or not to substitute a computer science (CS) or information technology (IT) course for a mathematics or science course? LEAs should develop a board-approved process which includes: Established specific eligibility criteria for which CS and IT courses could be applied toward math or science graduation requirements; Students in grades 9-12 seeking approval prior to taking a CS or IT course to apply a CS or IT course toward math or science graduation requirements; Consideration of whether application of coursework earned outside of the school year toward graduation would be permissible; How the course was planned instruction and aligned with local, state, and/or national content standards for CS or IT; The length of the course in relation to the planned instruction; The comprehensiveness of the course in relation to the content standards; Options for CS/IT coursework that are consistent with other options for fulfilling graduation requirements under local policy; and Whether the student successfully completes the course. www.education.state.pa.us > 12

Develop stakeholders’ group Development of Local Approval Process How can districts develop and implement a process for local approval of a CS/IT course for HS graduation? Develop stakeholders’ group Administrators School Counselors Teachers Students Community members Parents Have stakeholders meet regularly Review guidance document Review existing state and district models Review existing curricular resources Review frameworks Review standards www.education.state.pa.us > 13

Develop short and long term goals Set timeline for implementation Development of Local Approval Process How can districts develop and implement a process for local approval of a CS/IT course for HS graduation? Develop short and long term goals Set timeline for implementation Analyze existing factors Personnel Facilities Budget Scheduling Organization Short term implementation Long term implementation Analyze progress of scheduling, frameworks and standards as needed Review and revise as needed www.education.state.pa.us > 14

Review ACT 86 information Development of Local Approval Process 10:15-11:15 Review ACT 86 information Brainstorm for local needs concerning ACT 86 and course substitution Develop short and long term plans for a local process www.education.state.pa.us > 15

SWOT ANALYSES FOR LOCAL/STATE Entire document available online at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/stem_stratplan_2013.pdf www.education.state.pa.us > 16

Generate a SWOT and gap analysis for CS/IT in your school/district Development of Local Approval Process 11:15-12:00 Think-Pair-Share Generate a SWOT and gap analysis for CS/IT in your school/district Provide recommendations for CS/IT in your school/district Share your information www.education.state.pa.us > 17

12:00-1:00 LUNCH Development of Local Approval Process www.education.state.pa.us > 18

CS Integration Model Work Session (Small Group) Development of Local Approval Process 1:00 – 2:00 CS Integration Model Work Session (Small Group) Provide recommendations for CS/IT in your school/district short-term Provide recommendations for CS/IT in your school/district long-term Local approval process Local framework Local standards Local courses Local teacher professional development www.education.state.pa.us > 19

Summary and Conclusion (Whole Group) Act 86 and CS Planning Next Steps Development of Local Approval Process 2:00 – 2:30 Summary and Conclusion (Whole Group) Act 86 and CS Planning Next Steps CS/IT Instruction, Integration and Assessments Next Steps Q&A Session Evaluation www.education.state.pa.us > 20

FOR UPDATES OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: STEM Advisors’ Contact Information FOR UPDATES OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: LAURA HUMMELL, Technology and Engineering Advisor lhummell@pa.gov www.education.state.pa.us > 21