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Today’s Topic https://goo.gl/GkPWnY Opportunity to potentially bring AP Computer Science Principles Courses to High Schools across MI. FYI– This week is Computer Science Education Week (December 5-11)… Have you done your Hour of Code? It’s easy at Code.org

Overview Big Picture: Data and Need for Computer Science https://goo.gl/GkPWnY Overview Big Picture: Data and Need for Computer Science Details: What is this AP Computer Science Principles? How Are We Hoping to Support this Course in MI? Recap

Overview Big Picture: Data and Need for Computer Science Details: What is this AP Computer Science Principles? How Are We Hoping to Support this Course in MI? Recap

Michigan Stats

Wage Potential

Open Computer Science Positions

Disproportional Considerations

Desire vs. Opportunity

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Some Beginning Data NWEA Math Data, Spring 2015-2016

Overview Big Picture: Data and Need for Computer Science Details: What is this AP Computer Science Principles? How Are We Hoping to Support this Course in MI? Recap

Professional Learning opportunity The Michigan Mathematics and Science Center Network (MMSCN), through a grant with code.org, is pleased to announce a professional learning opportunity to support AP Computer Science Principles.

Background AP Computer Science Principles Launched for the first time in Fall, 2016 Teachers can currently receive training for this course through these 5 approved providers: Code.org Project lead the Way Mobile CSP Beauty and Joy of Computing UTeach CS Principles The Mathematics and Science Centers Network is an approved Professional Learning Partner with code.org

AP Computer Science Principles Course Details

The Players Has Resources; Approved Curriculum Provider IISD with MMSCN College Board Code.org Approved PL Provider for MI Provides Assessment and AP Course Designator

What Will This Opportunity Provide? Professional Learning (60 Teachers) 1 week summer (out-of-state– paid for by Code.org) 4 Days during the school year (in-state) On-line Support PL provided by the grant (minus stipends) Free Curriculum Resources AP Audit Materials AP Course with Algebra I Pre-requisite (10th Grade) (allows for an earlier AP option)

School Commitment Agree to run an AP CSP course for Fall, 2017 Have teacher attend summer and school year training

Biggest Questions We Face Teacher Certification Computer Science (NR) Math (EX) Science(DX, DI, DA, DC, DE, DH, DP), allowable under full-year shortage substitute permit - (see MDE MEMO) Prerequisites Algebra 1 Graduation Requirements 4th Math Option? OR…..

Bill on Graduation Requirements (Potential Option)

Applications Teachers apply in January Schools plan now for course scheduling See the website for details: www.MiCoding.weebly.com

Application Timeline

Complete Timeline December - January, 2016 January, 2017 Spring, 2017 Schools get an AP CSP Course on their Course Schedule Schools determine the teacher for this course January, 2017 Teacher Apply Spring, 2017 Teacher Selections Complete July 31 – Aug 4, 2017 Teachers Attend out-of-state training 2017-2018 School Year Teachers supported with 4 face-to-face workshops and on-line supports with MI facilitators

Overview Data and Need for Computer Science Big Picture Benefits Details: What is this AP Computer Science Principles & How Are We Hoping to Grow More Support? Recap

Major Take-Aways Lots of Job Openings Support MI economy Potential for school population growth Targeting 60 new AP CSP courses for Fall, 2017 Teachers apply in January Schools must commit to having an AP CSP class on their schedule for Fall, 2017 www.micoding.weebly.com will have upcoming information

A Video describing Computer Science Principles Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQm0z894CG0#action=share

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