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Application submission for the 2018 – 2019 Computer Science Initiative (cohort 2) must be completed using the online application. This document contains information, rationale, purpose and questions, in order to prepare to complete the online application for consideration. 2018 – 2019 Computer Science Initiative ATC Application (cohort 2)Background and Rationale In the spirit of re-envisioning success for each student it has become imperative that we as a state, a collective of educators who are responsible for the success of each of our students, position our students for success after graduation. We can accomplish this through emphasizing the skills and knowledge that will better equip students to create and compete within their communities, state, country and the world.? A bipartisan coalition of 27 governors of the National Governors Association (NGA), including Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin, have joined top business leaders in realizing the importance of computer science education. ?The time has come for Kentucky’s schools to embrace the skills and thinking associated with computer/computational sciences as an essential component of public education.? Reading, writing, and arithmetic are no longer the only guarantees of future success. ?The United States currently has over 499,853 unfilled computing jobs but only 42,969 computer science graduates to fill those jobs.? By creating more opportunities for computer science learning, we will reach, keep, and engage more students as partners in learning, create a pool of more qualified individuals to fill existing job-openings within the state, and stimulate suppressed economic regions of our state through developing a work force equipped with high-tech skills.Our?goals?for this effort include:*Providing more opportunities for ALL students- especially students typically under-represented in high level courses - to engage in advanced coursework that will prepare them for future success;*Preparing students to address a critical workforce need related to computer science knowledge and skills.In order to accomplish this, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is engaging with local and national partners (including College Board, AdvanceKentucky, and ) to develop computer science standards, professional learning opportunities for teachers, student industry certifications and teacher certification guidance.? Through these partnerships KDE is seeking additional opportunities for more students to have access to a cohesive computer science curriculum that could potentially include awareness of computer science at the elementary level, exploration of computer science at the middle school level and AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) at the high school level.? Completion of Advanced Placement ? (AP) courses afford students the opportunity for college credit. Currently AP CSP can:Serve as an elective for high school graduationMeet the requirements for a fourth mathematics course for high school graduation depending on the teacher of record and/orCount toward the career and technical education (CTE) Computer Science pathway.And with this initiative, KDE is expanding the use of this course by allowing it to meet a science requirement for high school graduation depending on the teacher of record, i.e., AP CSP: Earth/Space Science or Environmental Course.For instance, if selected schools wish to implement an AP CSP that was designed to emphasize selected earth/space/environmental performance expectations from KAS then this course will fulfill one of the three required science credits for high school graduation. (Note: Specific guidelines will be provided for this course and will require some extra summer training for teachers who will be teaching this particular version of the course.)The proposed options for these course credits will require a close working relationship between KDE, EPSB, partners (including College Board, AdvanceKentucky and ), districts, schools, and teachers. However, we are confident that we can establish guidelines for coursework that would meet the needs of all.? We are seeking to partner with ATC’s and district(s) interested in developing computer science competencies from elementary through high school. Students with these competencies will be positioned to exhibit deeper thinking and reasoning skills; develop problem solving persistence;?make connections across disciplines and fields of practice/careers; and?fulfill job/career needs across the Commonwealth, nation, and world.?Over the next three years, selected ATC’s and district(s) will be provided:Professional learning experiences for elementary, middle and high school (ATC) teacherAccess to courses/instructional materials at all levels, including AP Computer Science PrinciplesAccess to mentors/networks of other computer science teachersSelected ATC’s and district(s) will:1. Identify 1 ATC teacher, 1 middle school teacher, and 2 elementary school teachers, along with an ATC leadership member, as the core Computer Science vertical team leaders for the ATC and district(s). Responsibilities for those identified include:o???ATC Teachers:?participate in?required summer (5 days), school year (4 days) training for AP CSP; implement AP CSP in the 2018-19 school year; ensure that the course enrollment represents the overall school demographic; ensure that at least 80% of students take the AP exam for the course.?o???Middle School Teachers: ?participate in required summer (5 days) and school year (4 days)?training?for Computer Science Discoveries (CSD), a course designed for middle level students. Middle School Teachers who participate?will develop information, knowledge and skills for?computer science competencies;?explore age-appropriate learning materials for introducing students to computer science skills and competencies. These teachers?will be expected to?teach a CSD class during the?2018 - 2019 school year, as well as lead and participate in Hour of Code 2018 beyond a single classroom.o?? Elementary Teachers:?participate in required summer (1 day) and school year (4 days)?training?to implement computer science lessons in elementary classrooms. Elementary teachers who participate will develop information, knowledge and skills for developing computer science competencies; engage in professional learning experiences throughout 2018 - 2019; explore age-appropriate learning materials for introducing students to computer science foundations; implement at least one unit or mini-unit focusing on computer science skills/competencies; and be expected to lead and participate in Hour of Code 2018 beyond a single classroom. ?o???ATC Leadership Member: facilitate the development of the ATC/district(s) vision for the computer science program; monitor and support the lead teachers; participate in training;?and?ensure that ATC students are scheduled in AP CSP.?2. Develop and implement a plan for sustaining a computer science program in the district beyond the 3-year commitment?that reaches more students and offers?additional opportunities for students to explore computer science.NOTE: In order to complete this application, you will need to know an ESTIMATION of the percentage of students (by demographic) who are enrolled in AP courses. EXACT figures are not necessary, but some general familiarity of who is being served by AP coursework is needed. Information needed to complete the application:Acknowledgement that information, rationale and purpose for the computer science initiative have been read.ATC name (This is an opportunity to participate in a district/regional computer science initiative.)Names of schools that?would have a planned?role in?this proposal. This includes the ATC and feeder high schools who would participate in offered trainings to assist with building and sustaining the computer science?(CS) program. Depending on the?ATC construct, it may not be necessary to?enter a school name?in each blank; however, it is important to include all schools?that would have a?part?in this?CS initiative. These schools may include?grades K - 8.Type of credit the district is seeking to offer the AP Computer Science Principles course. Career and Technical Education, as part of a computer science pathway.Mathematics, as a fourth mathematics elective.Science, as an earth/space science/environmental course.Percentage of each student population for the ATC?listed as?LEAD enrolled in at least one?AP course for the following groups: Females, Males, White (Non-Hispanic), African American, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Two or more races reported, Free/Reduced-Price Meals and Disability-With IEP (not including Alternate). NOTE: This question contains approximant ranges for each student population for the ATC listed as LEAD partner in this application for the school year 2017-2018. This question is intended to prompt reflection of the current status related to students served in AP coursework and assist with determining underrepresented student populations.Assurances to participate in this computer science initiative, such as, the ATC will: Develop and monitor plan to target and attract traditionally underrepresented computer science students (e.g. minority, ELL, free/reduced lunch, IEP) including students who may not initially seek out a computer science opportunity. Plan events for students, parents and teachers to promote interest and excitement regarding computer science.Develop a 2-3 year plan to build and sustain a computer science continuum for schools, elementary through high school (ATC) (computer science program).Develop a plan to sustain the ATC/district (K-12) computer science program beyond three years.Support and allow designated teacher(s) of record to fully participate in all required trainings during the summer and throughout the school year. (Details are forthcoming and depend on school level of teacher.)Support and allow teacher(s) of record to fully participate in a virtual learning community with other teachers in this initiative based on course focus (CTE, math, science).Develop a contingency plan to maintain an?ATC/district computer science program in the event that a computer science teacher should leave a participating school.Develop a contingency plan to maintain an?ATC/district computer science program in the event that a computer science teacher should fail to fulfill or fail to attend required professional development.Develop a contingency plan to maintain an?ATC/district computer science program in the event that change in administration should occur.Ensure and maintain a teacher of record for AP Computer Science Principles who is effective and willing?to participate in this work that will teach according to the focus of the AP CSP course (CTE, mathematics, science).Develop and monitor an action plan to maintain an adequate number of students for each section of the AP CSP course. Offer AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) as an annual course.Provide a description of the goals for engaging in this effort; include:ATC,?district and school leadership commitment to the initiative for sustainability.Structure of proposed?ATC computer science program, e.g., schools, grade levels, number of sections, Type of program for elementary and middle schools, if applicable, e.g., classes, clubs, after-school, once a week.?Ideas for personnel recruitment?and commitment. Ideas for student recruitment plan.Name of the primary ATC?contact person for the application and if chosen to participate, for the computer science initiative. ................
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