This document outlines computer science education initiatives and requirements in Texas. It discusses $4 billion in federal funding for expanding K-12 computer science education. It also outlines Texas' computer science curriculum requirements for high schools, including course pathways and endorsements. The document proposes sample course sequences and shares challenges faced by Georgetown ISD in implementing their computer science program. Finally, it provides an overview of the WeTeachCS professional development opportunities available statewide for computer science teachers.

1. Building a Computer
Science Pipeline in
your District
TCEA
2 February 2016
@HalSpeed @TACSEd
Kim Garcia @DigitalLearners
John Owen @utstemcenter

2. Computer Science for All
 $4 billion in funding for states to
expand K-12 CS education
 Funding for NSF supported programs
and professional learning communities
thru CS10k – Exploring CS and
AP CS Principles
 State-level CS education strategic plans
 Public-private partnerships to expand
and deepen commitments to CS
education
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www.whitehouse.gov/csforall

3. Remember What’s…Who’s Important
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4. Computer Science Requirements
for Texas High Schools
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5. 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
Curriculum Requirement
5 Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074a.html

6. 74.12(b) A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
74.12(b)(5) Languages other than English (LOTE)—two credits
Graduation Requirement
6 Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html
Two credits in computer programming languages
selected from Computer Science I, II, and III
orAny two levels of the same language
Note: 74.12(b)(5)(A)(iii) regarding expiration date to use computer
science for LOTE credit due to be removed from TAC in April

7. 74.13(f) A student may earn any of the following endorsements
A. CTE (Ch. 130)
B. Computer Science (Ch. 126)
C. Mathematics
Endorsement Requirement
7 Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html
D. Science
E. A combination of two of the above
A. CTE (Ch. 130)
B. English
C. Technology Applications (Ch. 126)
D. A combination of the above
1. STEM 2. Business and Industry

8. 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 Robotics and Automation
Video Game Design II Advanced Computer Programming Computer Science and Software
Engineering*
Video Game Design III Web Technologies
Database Programming
8 * likely to be replaced with AP Computer Science Principles starting in 2016-2017

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TAC Chapter 126: Technology Applications
C. High School D. Other Technology Application Courses
Fundamentals of Computer Science [S] AP Computer Science A [S]
Computer Science I [S] AP Computer Science Principles [new]
Computer Science II [S] IB Computer Science SL [S]
Computer Science III [S] IB Computer Science HL [S]
Digital Forensics [S]
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science [S]
Game Programming and Design [S]
Mobile Application Development [S]
Robotics Programming and Design [S]
Web Communications [B]
Web Design [B]
Web Game Development [B]
Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Tech [B]
[S] - can satisfy the STEM endorsement; [B] - can satisfy the Business & Industry endorsement

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TEA PEIMS Course TEKS Teacher FTE Student Enroll
N1300993 Video Game Design I CTE - A/V 32.40 3,808
N1300994 Video Game Design II CTE - A/V 0.43 35
13027600 Computer Programming CTE - IT 68.11 8,527
13027700 Advanced Computer Programming CTE - IT 16.12 941
13027900 Web Technologies CTE - IT 101.71 10,714
13037000 Robotics & Automation CTE - STEM 53.27 4,738
N1303768 CS and Software Engineering CTE - STEM 4.81 672
03580140 Fundamentals of CS Tech App 14.21 1,368
03580200 CS I Tech App 96.61 13,935
03580300 CS II Tech App 13.85 889
03580350 CS III Tech App 6.59 384
03580380 Game Programming & Design Tech App 13.52 1,887
03580390 Mobile App Development Tech App 6.38 637
03580395 Robotics Programming & Design Tech App 10.83 719
03580820 Web Design Tech App 30.73 3,877
03580830 Web Game Development Tech App 1.48 166
A3580100 AP CS A Tech App 55.28 6,322
I3580200 IB CS (SL/HL) Tech App 2.16/1.67 168/84
Source: ritter.tea.state.tx.us/adhocrpt/adfte.html (2014-15)

11. Computer Science High School Curriculum Idea
Introductory Course
(e.g. Fundamentals of Computer Science, CS I, Computer Programming)
Mobile-Cloud
• Mobile Web
• Mobile Apps
• Cloud Apps
AP Computer Science Principles
Game Design/
Development
Robotics
Programming
Cybersecurity
Machine
Learning/AI
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Data Analytics

12. Fundamentals of Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principlesor
One (1) of the following:
• Computer Science III
• Digital Forensics
• Discrete Mathematics for
Computer Science
• Game Programming and Design
• Independent Study in Technology
Applications
• Mobile Application Development
• Robotics Programming and Design
• IB Computer Science SL
• IB Computer Science HL
Computer Science I
Computer Science Pathway Using Tech Apps
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AP Computer Science AorComputer Science II

13. AP Computer Science Principlesor
Two (2) of the following:
• Computer Science III
• Digital Forensics
• Discrete Mathematics for
Computer Science
• Game Programming and Design
• Independent Study in Technology
Applications
• Mobile Application Development
• Robotics Programming and Design
• IB Computer Science SL
• IB Computer Science HL
Computer Science II
Computer Science Pathway Using Tech Apps
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Computer Science IorFundamentals of Computer Science
AP Computer Science Aor

14. Leander Computer Science Course Sequence
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Start
StartStart
Fundamentals of Computer Science with Robotics
AP CS Principles
Computer Science I
(Pre-AP)
AP Computer Science A
Mobile App Dev
Computer Science
Independent Study

16. Georgetown ISD
Computer Science
Pathway 2016-2017
Kim Garcia
Digital Learning Coordinator
Former High School Computer Science Teacher

17. Georgetown ISD Computer Science Pathway 2016-2017
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4th Course
Independent Study in Technology Applications (126.49)
2nd & 3rd Courses
Game Programming and Design (126.38) AP Computer Science A (126.62)
1st Course
Computer Science I (126.33)
Prerequisite
Algebra I (111.39)

18. Challenges: Georgetown ISD Computer Science
 Prerequisite for 1st Course (Computer Science I) is Algebra I
 Many 9th graders not completed Algebra I, cannot enroll in CS I until 10th grade
 GISD students cannot earn for LOTE credit
 Opted to add Game Programming and Design in 2015-2016, requested by students
 Not offering AP Computer Science Principles in its first year (2016-2017)
 College Board presenters said at CSTA: ‘It’s not a 9th grade course’
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4th Course
Independent Study in Technology Applications (126.49)
2nd & 3rd Courses
Game Programming and Design (126.38) AP Computer Science A (126.62)
1st Course
Computer Science I (126.33)
Prerequisite
Algebra I (111.39)

19. Opportunities: Georgetown ISD Computer Science
 Computer Science Enrollment Growth in 2015-2016
 Planning to Offer AP Computer Science Principles in 2017-2018
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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
Proposed 2017-2018 Georgetown ISD Computer Science Pathways: Two Entry Points

20. Professional Development
WeTeachCS
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21. WeTeachCS – Overview
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22. WeTeachCS – Central Texas Teacher Professional Development Opportunities
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Date Event
Jan. 23-Feb. 28, 2016
Austin
STEMpreneurship Teacher Workshops
With Raspberry Pi in partnership with student program and 3 Day
Start Up; Registration Closed
February 24-25, 2016
Austin
CSP Mini-Conference
CS Principles Mini-Conference: Registration Open
June 7-9, 2016
Austin
CS Summit
App Inventor, AP CS Principles, Resources for teaching CS, Scratch, Python,
Developing 4-year course sequences
June 13-16, 2016
Austin
College Board APSI *
Computer Science Principles
July 6-8, 2016
Austin
First Bytes Teacher Workshop
Partnership with UT Austin Dept. of Computer Science
July 11-14, 2016
Austin
College Board APSI *
Computer Science A for NEW CS teachers
July 25-28, 2016
Austin
College Board APSI in partnership with TCU *
Computer Science A for EXPERIENCED CS teachers
* TRC is paying for travel
and lodging – details TBD

23. WeTeachCS – Statewide Teacher Professional Development Opportunities (1)
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Teach CS January 13-14, 2016 Austin
STEMpreneurship Teacher Workshop January 23-February 28, 2016 Austin
TCEA 2016 Conference & Exposition Feb 1-5, 2016 Austin
TRC CS Network Mixer Feb 3, 2016 Austin
CSP Mini-Conference February 24-25, 2016 Austin
CS Summit June 6-8, 2016 Austin
TRC Annual Meeting June 21-23, 2016 Austin
First Bytes Teacher Workshop July 6-8, 2016 Austin
Hands-On with Security and Nature workshops April 2016 College Station
Hands-On with Hardware workshops March 2016 College Station
AP CS Principles workshop June 2016 College Station
Bootstrap: Video Game Programming with Algebra May 14, 16, & 17, 2016 Dallas
Summer Institute Unknown Dallas
5 day Training-of-Trainers (TOT) Unknown Dallas
Teach CS Unknown Dallas
Teach CS at Houston ISD March 22-23, 2016 Houston
Introduction to Coding and Computational Thinking June 13-15, 2016 Houston
Bootstrap: Video Game Programming with Algebra June 27-29, 2016 Houston
Teach CS at ESC 18 May 6-7, 2016 Midland

24. WeTeachCS – Statewide Teacher Professional Development Opportunities (2)
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Basics of computational thinking into core content classroom activities Jan/Feb 2016 (2 Saturdays) Rio Grande Valley
Incorporation of computational thinking activities into grade/content
specific teacher created lesson exemplars
May 2016 (Saturday) Rio Grande Valley
Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) June 29-July 1, 2016 San Antonio
Scratch Unknown Tyler
Robotics Unknown Tyler
Mobile app development Unknown Tyler
Bring business partners together with area teachers and district
personnel
Unknown Tyler
College Board APSI (Computer Science Principles) June 13-16, 2016 Location TBA
College Board APSI (for NEW teachers) July 11-14, 2016 Location TBA
College Board APSI (for EXPERIENCED teachers) July 25-28, 2016 Location TBA
Keep Calm and Java On (Java Programming) Feb 2016 Online
KCJO Spring Cohort (Java Fundamentals) March 21st - May 11th Online
KCJO Spring Cohort (Java Programming) May 16-25, 2016 Online

25. Keep Calm and Java On – Spring 2016
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• Java Fundamentals
March 21 – May 11, 2016
• Java Programming
May 16 – May 25, 2016
Online Training

26. TRC CS Network Blog
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TRC CS NETWORK BLOG

27. Teach CS 8-12 Certificate Incentive Program
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This program provides an opportunity for Texas educators to apply for a one-time
stipend through The University of Texas at Austin, Center for STEM Education.
= $1,000
Details on TRC Website

28. Teach CS Online Course in EdX
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June 2016
COMING SOON
TO A COMPUTER NEAR YOU

29. Breakouts
Slides posted to TCEA 2016 app and www.slideshare.net/hal_speed
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