1. AP Computer Science Opportunity
AP Computer Science Opportunity
Rob Stephenson
STEM Consultant

2. Today’s Topic
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

3. Overview Big Picture: Data and Need for Computer Science
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

4. 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

5. Michigan Stats

6. Wage Potential

7. Open Computer Science Positions

8. Disproportional Considerations

9. Desire vs. Opportunity

10. Which Statistic Resonates with You?

11. Some Beginning Data NWEA Math Data, Spring 2015-2016

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Background
AP Computer Science Principles Launched for the first time in Fall,
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

15. AP Computer Science Principles Course Details

16. 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

17. 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)

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

19. 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…..

20. Bill on Graduation Requirements (Potential Option)

21. Applications Teachers apply in January
Schools plan now for course scheduling
See the website for details:

22. Application Timeline

23. 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
School Year
Teachers supported with 4 face-to-face workshops and on-line supports with MI facilitators

24. 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

25. 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,
will have upcoming information

26. A Video describing Computer Science Principles Course

27. What Questions Might You Have?