1. 1. May Meeting: TEALS 13 May 2015 @TACSEd
2. 2. 2 Thank You Sponsors! Partners
3. 3. Agenda Announcements Texas High School Courses TEALS Pass the Mic 3
4. 4. National ECEP Alliance TACSE selected to represent Texas in the Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance Includes state cohorts from: California, Georgia, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Indiana, Alabama, Puerto Rico, Utah and Maryland Provides access to other state organizations and computer science education experts to share best practices NSF provides grant funding to member organizations to promote computer science education in each state http://expandingcomputing.cs.umass.edu/ 4
5. 5. Computer Science Legislative Update HB 3700 Rep. Guerra Would establish a pilot project for participating districts to give 3rd math of science credit for computer science and increase the number of certified teachers Status: Testimony taken, scheduled for vote HB 3568 Rep. Bohac Would create a Technology Applications allotment that would provide weighted funding for these courses Status: Testimony taken, fiscal note moved to HB 1759, scheduled for vote HB 3816 Rep. Bohac Would provide funding for programs to certify more teachers for computer science as well as provide professional development for existing computer science teachers Status: Referred to Public Education 5 Source: Jennifer Bergland, TCEA
6. 6. 6 Free online instruction to educators who are interested in learning more about Computer Science Principles Target audience is high school teachers Application deadline is May 22, 2015 Course begins June 1-6, 2015 (available, starting June 1st all enrollees must begin course by June 6, 2015 Course ends July 24, 2015 A select group of Texas teachers who complete the MOOC will be eligible to attend face-to-face follow-up training in Austin on July 23-25, 2015 http://www.thetrc.org/csp4hs-summer-2015/ Computer Science Principles for High School (CSP4HS) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
7. 7. 7 Bootstrap teaches students to program their own video games in an algebraic programming language, exposing them to key math concepts Curriculum has been presented as a one-month module, a weekly activity or an afterschool program Target audience is middle and high school teachers July 20-22, 2015 http://www.thetrc.org/bootstrap-summer-2015/ Bootstrap: Video game Programming with Algebra
8. 8. Texas Teacher Certification: Computer Science 8-12 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* Annual New Net Total 8 Source: https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/Reports/prodrpts/rpt_edu_tchr_prod_counts.asp * Sept 2014-Apr 2015, all other years Sept-Aug
9. 9. 9 Prep course for the Computer Science 8-12 Certification Exam in Austin Saturday, July 25, 2015 Additional detail and registration will be available by May 22, 2015 Teach CS High School Teacher Certification Prep
10. 10. 10 The TRC CS Network Blog is a resource for promoting all things computer science education related in Texas. All interested stakeholders including K-12 educators, administrators, parents, high tech professionals, business leaders, non-profit professionals, and policy experts can connect with the resources, professional development, and student opportunities highlighted in this blog. http://sites.utexas.edu/trccsblog/ TRC Computer Science Network Blog
11. 11. TCEA Convention 1-5 February 2016 in Austin Deadline for presentation submissions 29 May 2015 http://www.tceaconvention.org/ Next TACSE meeting sponsored by TCEA at their office 3100 Alvin Devane Blvd, Bldg B, Austin Wednesday 10 June 2015 11
12. 12. Texas High School Computer Science and TEALS 12
13. 13. 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 AP Computer Scienceor At least two (2) of the following: Computer Science III Digital Art and Animation Digital Communications in the 21st Century Digital Design and Media Production Digital Forensics Digital Video and Audio Design Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Fundamentals of Computer Science Game Programming and Design Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies Independent Study in Technology Applications Mobile Application Development Robotics Programming and Design 3-D Modeling and Animation Web Communications Web Design Web Game Development Computer Science II Texas Required High School Curriculum 13 Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074a.html
14. 14. Two credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer Science I, II and III Texas High School Graduation Requirement 14 The provision relating to Computer Science I, II, and III in clause (ii) of this subparagraph applies to credits earned before September 1, 2016. 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 74.12(b)(5)(A)(ii) Foundation High School Program Languages other than English (LOTE) two credits Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html
15. 15. 74.13(f)(1)(A) STEM Endorsement Requirement CTE Coherent sequence of four (4) or more CTE credits; at least two credits from the same career cluster CTE level I At least one (1) of the following: Concepts of Engineering & Technology Biotechnology Advanced Biotechnology Engineering Design & Presentation Advanced Engineering Design & Presentation Engineering Mathematics Electronics Advanced Electronics Robotics & Automation Principles of Technology Scientific Research & Design Engineering Design & Problem Solving Practicum in STEM Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics CTE level II Advanced CTE level III (or above) Texas STEM Endorsement Requirement 15 Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html
16. 16. 74.13(f)(1)(B) STEM Endorsement Requirement Tech Apps (CS) Coherent sequence of four (4) credits from the following: Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Computer Science II Computer Science III Digital Forensics Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Game Programming and Design Mobile Application Development Robotics Programming and Design Independent Study in Tech Apps AP Computer Science IB Computer Science, Standard Level IB Computer Science, Higher Level Texas STEM Endorsement Requirement 16 Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html
17. 17. TEALS: Two Levels of Computer Science/Programming for Texas Introductory Advanced Fundamental of CS CS I Computer Programming CS II* Advanced Computer Programming* AP CS A 17 *contact TEALS for more information
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19. 19. tealsk12.org - 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Courtesy code.org Sources: BLS, NSF, Bay Area Council Economic Institute 400,000 computer science graduates 1,000,000 unfilled programming jobs $500 billion opportunity
20. 20. tealsk12.org STUDENTS 2% 98% Computer Science Students All other math and science students JOBS 40% 60% Computing Jobs All other math and science jobs Courtesy code.org, Sources: College Board, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Science
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32. 32. tealsk12.org Adapted for HS. 1 Semester course (run Fall and Spring). Survey course akin to Conceptual Physics. Block programming language. All grade levels with Geometry completion. UC A-G approved. Textbook: Blown to Bits
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55. 55. Pass the Mic 56
56. 56. EdTech Austin Wednesday 27 May at the Capital Factory (downtown) Debate on technology in the classroom, and The importance of learning digital literacy and computer science http://www.meetup.com/edtechaustin/ 57
57. 57. PLTW Professional Development Introduction to Computer Science (ICS) 5-10 July 2015 $1200 Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) 5-17 July 2015 $2300 UT Tyler Houston Engineering Center 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX http://texaspltw.org/professional-development/core-training 58
58. 58. Thank you for attending! Next meeting Wednesday 10 June at TCEA 59