Preparing Students for the Innovation Economy – TASA Midwinter 1/31/17

1. Preparing Your Students for the
Innovation Economy with WeTeach_CS
Adam Stephens
Officer for Innovative Curriculum
Houston ISD
Carol Fletcher, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Center for STEM Education
The University of Texas at Austin
@drfletcher88

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By 2020
there will be
1,000,000 more
computing jobs
than graduates
to fill them.

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1/6/17: Texas has 12,007 CS job openings
Salary Estimate
$55,000+ (9961)
$70,000+ (8583)
$85,000+ (6211)
$95,000+ (4365)
$105,000+ (2681)
Company
Strategic IT Staffing (217)
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (196)
Lockheed Martin (193)
Houston Methodist (178)
Deloitte (142)
Experience Level
Mid Level (5412)
Entry Level (2635)
Senior Level (2011)
Indeed.com
Job Type
Full-time (10276)
Contract (1225)
Part-time (341)
Internship (264)
Temporary (210)
Commission (43)Location
Austin, TX (2566)
Houston, TX (1928)
Dallas, TX (1753)
San Antonio, TX (846)
Plano, TX (639)

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40%
All other STEM
jobs
60%
Computing
jobs
90%
All other
STEM
graduates
10%
Computing
graduates
The STEM problem is in CS
20%
female
8%
hispanic
or black
Sources: College Board, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Science Foundation

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0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Fewer computer science graduates than
10 years ago (and half as many women):
Source:: Code.org - National Science Foundation, National Center for Education Statistics
FEMALE
MALE

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Percentage of computing occupations held by women
has been declining since 1991

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Percentage of Computing Occupations
Held by Women

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In 2014,
Texas had
only 2,103
computer science
graduates.
Code.org

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Percentage of graduates
who earned credit in
high school computer
science classes between
1990 and 2009.
It was the only STEM subject to
experience a drop.
6%

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In 2015, only 5,172 HS students in Texas took the AP
Computer Science Exam.
https://research.collegeboard.org/programs/ap/data/archived/ap-2015
5,172
12,316
17,735
22,982
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
AP Computer
Science
Chemistry Biology Calculus AB
AP Exams Taken by HS Students

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In 2015, only 24% of the HS students in Texas who
took the AP Computer Science Exam were female.
https://research.collegeboard.org/programs/ap/data/archived/ap-2015
24%
46% 49%
59%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
AP Computer
Science
Calculus AB Chemistry Biology
AP Exams Taken by Females

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In 2015, of the 5,172
HS students in Texas
who took the AP CS
Exam
https://research.collegeboard.org/programs/ap/data/archived/ap-2015
Texas Education Agency Pocket Edition 2014-2015
19%
3%78%
HS Students Who Took
AP CS Exam
Even though the total student
population was:
Other
Hispanic
Black
52%
13%
35%
Total HS Student
Population
Hispanic
Black
Other

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In 2014-2015, 400 of the 1,459 high
schools in Texas offered Computer
Science.
Texas Education Agency, 2016
This represents
27% of the
campuses.
TX HS Offering CS
Campuses

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Just 7% of principals and
6% of superintendents said the
“demand is high” among parents for
computer science education.

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Yet, 67% of parents said they
thought students should be
required to learn computer science
in school.

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Texas is considered a national leader in K-
12 CS Education.
• TX counts AP Computer Science as a math credit for graduation.
• TX allows CS I, II, or III to substitute for LOTE credit.
• TX requires high school CS teachers to be certified in computer
science.
• TX has state standards for computer science courses.
• TX is a leader in the number of Black, Hispanic,
and female AP CS enrollees.
• And…

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TX requires all HS to offer CS courses!

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Computer
Science
Requirements for
Texas High
Schools

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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
Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074a.html

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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
Graduation Requirement
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

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WeTeach_CS Collaboratives
CS Network
Blog
Workshops/
Conferences
Keep Calm
and Java On
AP Summer
Institutes
Certification Prep
Face-to-Face Training
For teachers who want to
become certified in Grades 8-
12 CS
Certification
Incentive Program
One-time stipend of
$1,000 from UT Austin
W e T e a c h C S . o r g
Online Courses
For teachers who want to
become certified in
Grades 8-12 CS

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WeTeach_CS is a program of The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for STEM
Education, a research, teaching, and service unit of the College of Education.
The following accomplishments are from September 1, 2015, through August 31,
2016, if not otherwise specified.

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in computer science, computational thinking,
coding, and programming.
Provided 24,010 contact hours of
training to 1,352 Texas educators
representing 697
schools
339 public, private, and
charter school districts
&
Accomplishment

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WeTeach_CS Certification Incentive Program

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In 2014-15,
only 14
Texas teachers completed
a traditional or alternative pre-service
CS certification program.
State Board of Educator Certification, 2015

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Grades 8-12 CS Teacher Certification
to complete CS
certification in
Texas
Supported 193
in-service
teachers

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WeTeach_CS: Foundations of CS for Teachers
Online Course
Week 1: Software Design and Programming basics
Week 2: Programming Fundamentals
Week 3: Loops and Recursion
Week 4: Data Structures
Week 5: More OOP, Algorithms and Big O (Oh my!)
Week 6: Programming Fundamentals
• Six-week program
• Prepares teachers to take and pass
the Texas Education Agency’s 8-12 CS
Certification Test.
• Reviews main concepts covered in the
three certification domains: Software
Design and Development,
Programming Language topics, and
Technology Applications.
• Some prior experience in coding or
programming required for educators
interested in becoming certified to
teach Grades 8-12 CS.
Registration is now open in EdX. Course
began January 16, 2017.
To register please visit: www.WeTeachCS.org
Course was developed with funding from:

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Apply TODAY!
Funded by
Certification Incentive
Program (CIP)
Through the support of 100Kin10
and TEA, the CIP provides
the opportunity for Texas
educators to apply for a
$1,000 STIPEND awarded by the
TRC for successfully attaining
their certification goal.

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Computer Science
Principles (CSP)
Mini-Conference 2017
February 20 - 21, 2017Sponsored By
With Representatives From

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Connecting Texas educators with state
and national leaders / resources to
teach CS and computational thinking.
WeTeach_CS Summit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 5-7, 2017
Professional
development for K-12
educators, focused on
building the CS
Education Community

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Training Texas
educators in
through free
online project
called
in partnership
with

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Training Texas
educators in
Video Game
Programming
with Algebra
Mathematics + Computer Science

40. WeTeach_CS Upcoming
Professional Development Events
As of 01-23-17

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• Foundations of CS for Teachers
• ➢ Jan 16-Mar 10 (36 contact hours)
• Keep Calm & Java On – summer 2016
• Strategies for Effective and Inclusive CS Instruction – summer
2016
• Foundations of CS for Teachers – summer 2016
More TBA! Subscribe to the WeTeach_CS Blog for updates!!
http://www.weteachcs.org/blog/
OnlineWeTeach_CS Upcoming PD Events

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WeTeach_CS Upcoming PD Events Face-To-Face
• WeTeach_CS Certification Prep (12 contact hours)
• Houston ISD ➢ Jan 23-24 ■ Houston
• Rice University ➢ Mar 13-14 ■ Houston
• ESC 16 ➢ Mar 20-21 ■ Amarillo
• ESC 18 ➢ Mar 31-Apr 1 ■ Midland
• ESC 13 ➢ Apr 7-8 ■ Austin
• ESC 1 ➢ Jun 12-13 ■ Edinburg
• ESC 14 ➢ Jun 12-13 ■ Abilene
• ESC 5 ➢ Jul 18-19 ■ Beaumont
• UT Dallas ➢ Aug 7-8 ■ Richardson
• ESC 19 ➢ TBA ■ El Paso
• Youth Code Jam/St. Mary’s University ➢ TBA ■ San Antonio

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WeTeach_CS Upcoming PD Events Face-To-Face
• Computer Science Principles Mini-Conference ➢ Feb 20-21 ■ Austin
• NICERC Cybersecurity Training ➢ Mar 2-3 Austin
• CS Summer Institute Facilitator Academy ➢ Apr 24-28 Richardson
• WeTeach_CS Summit ➢ Jun 5-7 Austin
• WeTeach_CS Deep Dives ➢ Jun 8-9 Austin
• Bootstrap: Video Game Programming with Algebra
• San Antonio ➢ March 23-25
• Spring Branch ISD ➢ Jun 12-14
• ESC 1 ➢ Aug 9-11 Edinburg
• Austin ISD ➢ May 16-18
• 3D Printer Training ➢ Jul 20-21 Austin
• Logo Summer Institute ➢ Jul 24-27 Pflugerville

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Code.org CS Discoveries
• Course for grades 7-9
Unit 1: Problem Solving: Computers and Logic
Unit 2: The Internet: Web Development
Unit 3: Programming: Interactive Games &
Animations
Unit 4: Problem Solving: The Design Process
Unit 5: The Internet: Data and Society
Unit 6: Programming: The Internet of Things
TeacherCon
June 19-23, 2017 ■ Houston

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REGION 1 – EDINBURG
• ESC Region 1 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 2 – CORPUS CHRISTI
• ESC Region 2 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
• Texas State Aquarium WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 3 – VICTORIA
• ESC Region 3 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 4 – GALVESTON
• UTMB - Galveston County Collaborative
REGION 4 – HOUSTON
• Rice University School Mathematics Project WeTeach_CS
Collaborative
• Rice University CSTAR WeTeach_CS Collaborative
• University of Houston WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 4 – SUGAR LAND
• Fort Bend ISD WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 5 – BEAUMONT
• ESC Region 5 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 6 – HUNTSVILLE
• ESC Region 6 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 7 – TYLER
• UT Tyler WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 8 – PITTSBURG
• ESC Region 8 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 10 – DALLAS
• Dallas ISD WeTeach_CS Collaborative
2017-18 WeTeach_CS Collaboratives

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REGION 10 – RICHARDSON
• UT Dallas WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 12 – WACO
• ESC Region 12 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 13 – AUSTIN
• The University of Texas - TACC - UTeach Outreach -
WeTeach_CS Collaborative
• ESC Region 13 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 13 – ROUND ROCK
• Changing Expectations WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 13 – SAN MARCOS
• Texas State University WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 14 – ABILENE
• ESC Region 14 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 14 – ABILENE
• ESC Region 14 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 15 – SAN ANGELO
• ESC Region 15 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 16 – AMARILLO
• ESC Region 16 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 18 – MIDLAND
• ESC Region 18 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 19 – EL PASO
• ESC Region 19 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
REGION 20 – SAN ANTONIO
• ESC Region 20 WeTeach_CS Collaborative
• OLLU WeTeach_CS Collaborative
• Youth Code Jam WeTeach_CS Collaborative
2017-18 WeTeach_CS Collaboratives

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Many more F2F CS events TBA!
Subscribe to the WeTeach_CS Blog for updates!!
WeTeachCS.org

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Policy Objectives
• Incentivize school districts to invest in CS by
moving HS CS from Tech Apps to CTE to provide
weighted funding.
• Continue to support teacher training and
incentives for CS certification.

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STEM
LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT
June 27, 2017
Austin, TX
Liz Murray
Inspirational Speaker
and Best-Selling Author
Breaking Night: A
Memoir of Forgiveness,
Survival and My Journey
from Homeless to
Harvard
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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LEARNER
CRITICAL
THINKER
ADAPTABLE &
PRODUCTIVE
LEADER RESPONSIBLE
DECISION MAKER
SKILLED
COMMUNICATORHISD
Houston Independent
School District
Adam Stephens, Officer Innovative Curriculum

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LEARNER
CRITICAL
THINKER
ADAPTABLE &
PRODUCTIVE
LEADER RESPONSIBLE
DECISION MAKER
SKILLED
COMMUNICATORHISD
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
• Largest school district in TX; 7th in nation
• 215,000 students
• 285 schools
• 85% African-American or Hispanic
• 7.5% Special Education
• 27% Bilingual/ESL
• 75.5% Economically Disadvantaged
• Decentralized Admin Structure

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LEARNER
CRITICAL
THINKER
ADAPTABLE &
PRODUCTIVE
LEADER RESPONSIBLE
DECISION MAKER
SKILLED
COMMUNICATORHISD
HISD GLOBAL PORTFOLIO
• 62 Dual Language Programs
• Mandarin, Arabic, French Immersion Schools
• 23 IB World Campuses
• All High Schools are PowerUp
• Global Competencies for Students, Teachers,
and Leaders
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54. COLLEGE-READY
LEARNER
CRITICAL
THINKER
ADAPTABLE &
PRODUCTIVE
LEADER RESPONSIBLE
DECISION MAKER
SKILLED
COMMUNICATORHISD
OUR GOAL IS FOR EVERY HISD STUDENT TO BE …
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55. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
WHAT WOULD CS LOOK LIKE
Elementary School
• Build interest among all students.
• Extend opportunities to code through unplugged experiences.
Middle School
• Investigate formal scripts and programming languages.
• Sustain interest, especially among students not considering STEM
careers.
High School
• Pursue advanced coursework.
• Prepare for computer-science career certifications.
• Explore careers and work with industry experts.
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56. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
#HISDECODED
• Decoded began in Fall of 2015 with the goal of
immersing every HISD student in scripting and
programming experiences (coding)
• Started with 30 schools who agreed to do the
Hour of Code
• Partnered with code.org to gain access to
curricula and PD
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57. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
RESOURCES

58. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
YEAR 1 RESULTS
• 29,000 students participated in the HOC
• 7,000 students participated in the Bebras Challenge.
• Partnership with code.org allowed teachers access
to curricula and PD
• What about High School, are we ready to teach to
AP CSP?
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59. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
2015 STATE OF ADVANCED CS
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60. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
HISD TEACHER COHORT
• Partner with WeTeach_CS
Face-to-Face Certification Prep Course
Recruit teachers for the CIP
• Partner with RUSMP to offer PD for newly certified
teaches

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STATE OF ADVANCED CS 2017
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62. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
YEAR 1.5 RESULTS
• We went from 8 certified CS teachers to 29
• Over 16,000 students participated in the Bebras
Challenge
• 121 schools opted into the second year of the
#HISDECODED
• Partnering with UH and RICE to offer PD to middle
school and CS A teachers

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147 151
1042
2014 2015 2016
Advanced Computer Science Enrollment By Year

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100 112
608
47 39
434
2014 2015 2016
Advanced Computer Science Enrollment By Gender
Male Female

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24 14
68
5
36
53
11
47
3
37
700
134
3
96
3 4
102
Hispanic African
American/Black
American Indian Asian Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
Two Or More White
Advanced Computer Science Enrollment By Ethnicity
2014 2015 2016

66. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
Computational thinking is the goal, computer science is the bridge to get
students there.
Decomposition: Breaking down data, processes, or problems into smaller,
manageable parts
Pattern Recognition: Observing patterns, trends, and regularities in data
Abstraction: Identifying the general principles that generate patterns
Algorithm Design: Developing the step by step instructions for solving
problems.
WE ALL TEACH CS

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● Typing
● Being able to play games, text, do social media, navigate
apps, etc.
● Knowing how to use applications (Word, Google Docs, etc.)
● Being “good with technology”
● Computer Literacy
● Educational Technology
WHAT COMPUTER SCIENCE IS NOT

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69. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
NEXT STEPS
• Highlighted in White House Fact Sheet
• Received commitments from all comprehensive
high schools to offer CSP during the 17-18 SY
• Supporting Teachers/ students as they transition
from CSA to CSP
• Working to craft HISD CS standards
• Middle schools planning to add CS
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Q&A

71. HISD GLOBAL GRADUATE
THANK YOU