1. Making Sense of Texas Computer Science Requirements
TCEA Convention
7 February 2018
slideshare.net/hal_speed
or halspeed.com

2. Index of Changing Work Tasks in the U.S. Economy 1960-2009
Index Value: 1960 = 50
Source:

4. Computer Science
Source: (excluding computer science)

5. Goal: Computer Science for All in Texas
“Traditional” CS Students
Digital Jobs
Everyone Else, the “Digitally Illiterate”
CSforAll
Everyone Becomes “Literate” in the Digital Society 1A 1B
Increase the number of students pursuing digital careers
Teach all students the foundational understanding of computer science

6. CS4TX Local Meetups Austin Houston Dallas-Ft. Worth San Antonio
Midland
Rio Grand Valley
Tyler

7. CSforAll Pledge http://www.csforall.org/pledge/
Over 3000 schools across 39 states have signed
District administrators and school principals pledge to:
Support professional development for CS teachers, administrators and guidance counselors
Encourage all students to learn CS
Offer a variety of opportunities throughout the grades for CS learning
Assign a primary point of contact in the school/district for CS
Signup your district or school today!

8. Remember What’s…Who’s Important

9. Computer Science Requirements for Texas High Schools

10. Curriculum Requirement
74.3(b)(2)(I) Tech App Curriculum Requirement – every district must offer, and
74.3(b)(4) each student must have the opportunity to participate in the following:
Computer Science I
Computer Science II or
AP Computer Science
At least two (2) of the following:
Digital Video and Audio Design
Independent Study in Technology Applications
Computer Science III
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Digital Art and Animation
Mobile Application Development
Digital Communications in the 21st Century
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Robotics Programming and Design
3-D Modeling and Animation
Digital Design and Media Production
Game Programming and Design
Web Communications
Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
Web Design
Digital Forensics
Web Game Development
Source:

11. Graduation Requirement
74.12(b) A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
74.12(b)(2) Mathematics—three credits
Algebra I
Geometry
A list of many courses including:
Robotics Programming and Design
AP Computer Science
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Source:

12. Graduation Requirement
74.12(b) A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
74.12(b)(5) Languages other than English (LOTE)—two credits—foreign language, sign language or computer programming language
Two credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer Science I, II and III
Note: The expiration period in section 74.12(b)(5)(A)(iii) was removed effective August 22, 2016:
(iii)  The provision relating to Computer Science I, II, and III in clause (ii) of this subparagraph applies to credits earned before September 1, Credits earned for Computer Science I, II, and III may not satisfy LOTE credit requirements on or after September 1, 2016, and may not be used to comply with this paragraph. The provision relating to Computer Science I, II, and III in clause (ii) of this subparagraph expires September 1, 2017.
Source:

13. Graduation Requirement
74.12(b) A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
74.12(b)(5) Languages other than English (LOTE)—two credits—foreign language, sign language or computer programming language
Two credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer Science I, II and III
SBOE considering adding AP & IB CS in their next meeting in April 2018:
(ii) two credits in computer programming languages, including computer coding, to be selected from Computer Science I, II, and III, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, IB Computer Science Standard Level, and IB Computer Science Higher Level
Source:

14. Texas High School Certification Requirement
§  Fundamentals of Computer Science; Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles; Game Programming and Design or Mobile Application Development, Grades 9-12.
An assignment for Fundamentals of Computer Science; Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles; Game Programming and Design or Mobile Application Development, Grades 9-12, is allowed with one of the following certificates.
(1)  Computer Science: Grades 8-12.
(5)  Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12.
(6)  Technology Applications: Grades 8-12.
§ Computer Science, Grades 9-12.
An assignment for Computer Science I, II, and III; Digital Forensics; or Robotics Programming and Design, Grades 9-12, is allowed with one of the following certificates.
(1)  Computer Science: Grades 8-12.
Source:
amended to be effective December 27, 2016

15. Texas 85th Legislative Session
HB 3593 – Signed by the Governor
Creates a technology application pathway for cybersecurity in the STEM endorsement
Teacher subsidy for certification exam
Allots funding for five technology application courses
TEA and the SBOE to determine which courses qualify

16. Cyber Security Principles of Cyber Security
CTE innovative course number N up for renewal
CSTA “Cyber Teacher” certification program
Eight hours online
Resources
NSA Day of Cyber – nsadayofcyber.com
NICERC – nicerc.org
NICCS – niccs.us-cert.gov/formal-education
NICE – csrc.nist.gov/nice
Cyber Aces – cyberaces.org
CTD Card Game – cias.utsa.edu/ctd.html
Competitions
U.S. CyberPatriot – uscyberpatriot.org
U.S. Cyber Challenge – uscyberchallenge.org
Cyber Quests – uscc.cyberquests.org

17. Endorsement Requirement
74.13(f) A student may earn any of the following endorsements
1. STEM
2. Business and Industry
A. CTE (Ch. 130)
A. CTE (Ch. 130)
B. Computer Science (Ch. 126)
B. English
C. Mathematics
C. Technology Applications (Ch. 126)
D. Science
D. A combination of the above
E. A combination of two of the above
Source:

18. TAC Chapter 130: Career and Technical Education
C. Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
K. Information Technology
O. STEM
Video Game Design I
Computer Programming I
Robotics and Automation
Video Game Design II
Computer Programming II
Video Game Design III
Web Technologies
Database Programming
Note: Computer Programming and Advanced Computer Programming renamed to Computer Programming I and II effective August 28, 2017

19. STEM Endorsement – Computer Science
Course
Endorsement
Teaching Certification
Fundamentals of Computer Science
STEM
CS or Tech App
Computer Science I CS
Computer Science II
Computer Science III
Digital Forensics
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
CS or Math
Game Programming and Design
Mobile Application Development
Robotics Programming and Design
Independent Study in Technology Applications
Tech App
AP Computer Science A
Matches subject
AP Computer Science Principles
IB Computer Science SL
IB Computer Science HL
Certification -

20. Business & Industry Endorsement – Tech App
Course
Endorsement
Teaching Certification
Digital Design & Media Production
B&I
Tech App
Digital Art and Animation
3D Modeling & Animation
Digital Communications in the 21st Century
Digital Video & Audio Design
Web Communications
Web Design
Web Game Development
Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Tech
Certification -

21. Computer Programming I CTE - IT 8,527 9,818 10,517 7
TEA PEIMS
Course
TEKS
S. Enroll ‘14-15
S. Enroll ‘15-16
S. Enroll ‘16-17
YoY Change (%) N
Video Game Design I
CTE - A/V
3,808
4,451
5,622 26 N
Video Game Design II 35
145
370
155
Computer Programming I
CTE - IT
8,527
9,818
10,517 7
Computer Programming II
941
1,270
1,687 33
Web Technologies
10,714
10,174
10,102 -1
Robotics & Automation
CTE - STEM
4,738
5,444
7,126 31 N
CS and Software Engineering
672
2,092
1,827
-13
Fundamentals of CS
Tech App
1,368
2,374
4,061 71
CS I
13,935
15,594
16,055 3
CS II
889
1,868
1,903 2
CS III
384
534
587 10
Game Programming & Design
1,887
2,553
1,983
-22
Mobile App Development
637
920
1,177 28
Robotics Programming & Design
719
929
1,308 41
Web Design
3,877
3,548
3,157
-11
Web Game Development
166 84
107 27 A
AP CSA
6,322
7,179
8,598 20 A
AP CSP -
2,594
Source: rptsvr1.tea.state.tx.us/adhocrpt/adfte.html

22. AP CS Principles Computational Thinking Practices Connecting Computing
apcsprinciples.org
collegeboard.org/apcsp
Computational Thinking Practices
Connecting Computing
Creating Computational Artifacts
Abstracting
Analyzing Problems and Artifacts
Communicating
Collaborating
Big Ideas
Creativity
Abstraction
Data and Information
Algorithms
Programming
The Internet
Global Impact

23. AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
Curriculum is focused on object-oriented programming and problem solving
Curriculum is built around fundamentals of computing including problem solving, working with data, understanding the internet, cyber security, and programming
Java is the designated programming language
Teachers choose the programming language(s)
Encourages skill development among students considering a career in computer science and other STEM fields
Encourages a broader participation in the study of computer science and other STEM fields
AP assessment experience
Multiple-choice and free-response questions (written exam)
AP assessment experience:
Two performance tasks students complete during the course to demonstrate the skills they have developed (digital artifacts)
Multiple-choice questions (written exam)

24. AP CS Principles Curricula
info/curriculum/apcsp
programs/pltw-computer-science
Not Currently Endorsed by the College Board:

25. General Computer Science High School Concept
Survey Course(s)
Mobile-Cloud
Mobile Web
Mobile Apps
Cloud Apps
Game Design/ Development
Robotics Programming
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Machine Learning/AI

26. Computer Science Pathway Recommendation
Fundamentals of Computer Science (optional)
Computer Science I
and/or
AP Computer Science Principles
Computer Science II or
AP Computer Science A
Up to two (2) of the following:
Game Programming and Design
Robotics Programming and Design
Computer Science III
Digital Forensics
Independent Study in Technology Applications
IB Computer Science SL
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
IB Computer Science HL
Mobile Application Development

27. Computer Science I (Pre-AP) Computer Science Independent Study
LeanderISD
Start
Fundamentals of Computer Science (with Robotics)
Start
AP CS Principles
Start
Computer Science I (Pre-AP)
AP Computer Science A
Mobile App Dev
Computer Science Independent Study

28. Proposed 2017-2018 Georgetown ISD CS Pathway
Two Entry Points
4th Course
Independent Study in Technology Applications
2nd & 3rd Courses
Game Programming & Design
AP Computer Science A
1st Course
Computer Science I
Prerequisite
Algebra I
3rd & 4th Courses
Game Programming & Design
AP Computer Science A
Independent Study in Technology Applications
2nd Course
Computer Science I
1st Course
AP Computer Science Principles
Prerequisite
Algebra I

29. Thank You