Grant Wood AEA computer science team members are committed to supporting area schools in providing high quality computer instruction for all PK-12 students. Area schools should contact a team members for information about our supports, resources, and how to get started.
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2024-25 Funding Opportunities
⏰ Time Sensitive Computer Science Professional Development & Funding Opportunities!
The Iowa Department of Education has appropriated funds to help districts meet the computer science requirements included in House File 2629. Computer Science PD focused applications are due November 17, 2024.
Districts can apply for funds to deliver CS PD and/or support educators with earning their CS Endorsement. Learn more in the Important Computer Science Updates & Funding Opportunities document and contact consultant Corey Rogers with questions and requests for support.
Elementary Computer Science + Content Area Integration Modules
Our team has developed materials and training to support elementary teachers with integrating computer science instruction with math and science curriculums.
Increase student engagement by integrating computer science with math and/or science because:
- Computer Science, Math, and Science Standards are required for all learners
- No need for additional instructional time or staff
- Enhances student learning in computer science and core content area
Requirements
Computer Science Requirements For Districts (Click to Enlarge)
- Each public school district and nonpublic school develops and implements a K-12 computer science plan beginning July 1, 2022.
- One-half unit of computer science incorporating the standards offered, beginning July 1, 2022 in high school.
- Computer science instruction incorporating the standards taught, beginning July 1, 2023, in at least one grade level 1-6.
- Computer science instruction incorporating the standards offered, beginning July 1, 2023, in at least one grade level 7-8.
Supports
Grant Wood AEA is part of the Statewide Iowa AEA CS Team. Please visit the team's website at bit.ly/IowaAEACS for SCRIPT resources, CS standards and unpacking information, current updates, and statewide computer science programs.
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Professional Learning & Events
Professional learning, events, and information to strengthen computer science instruction.
💡 Professional Learning
📑 Computer Science Standards
The Iowa State Board of Education adopted statewide Computer Science standards in June 2018. The standards include five concept areas and seven practices. The standards progression chart and abridged standards document are both good resources for educators.
ℹ️ Curriculum & Club Resources
District/Educator teams are encouraged to use the TEC Rubric developed by Canon Lab to review curricular and club resources prior to adopting them for instruction.
- Elementary K-2 Curriculum & Supplemental Materials List
- Elementary 3-5 Curriculum & Supplemental Materials List
- Middle School Curriculum & Supplemental Materials List
- High School Curriculum & Supplemental Materials List
- Extracurricular Clubs & Competition Resource List (resource coming soon)
🤖 Physical Computing Resources
Check out our Physical Computing Toolkit website at bit.ly/GWAEAPhysicalComputingToolkit! The website highlights resources & lessons to teach CS with robots, micro-controllers, and robotics kits!
You can learn more about:
💡 Lesson Ideas from Beginning to Advanced!
🎥 Video Tutorials
📄 Printables
💰 Lending and Purchasing Information
Please use the bit.ly/PCReserveGWAEA form to reserve physical computing devices or robots. Reservations are for two weeks.
🤜🏿 🤛🏼 Professional Organizations & Networking
- CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) Iowa supports and connects educators across Iowa with teaching Computer Science. Join both CSTA and CSTA Iowa for FREE!
🎉 Special Events
🎓 Computer Science Endorsement Programs
- University of Northern Iowa (Contact: Ben Schafer)
- Drake University (Contact: Mary Huey)
- Northwestern College (Contact: Graduate School and Adult Learning)
- Briar Cliff University (Contact: Computer Science Department)
- Dordt University (Contact: Education Department)
📨 Contact the Team
Computer Science Support Main Contact
- Corey Rogers: Computer Science & Digital Learning Consultant
CS + Content Area Integration Support
- Sara Whitt: Mathematics Consultant
- Emily Burmeister: Literacy Consultant
- Mackenzie Campbell: Mathematics Consultant
- Maria Hasken-Averkamp: Science Consultant