Resources: Computer Science
Computer Science Resources
Instructional Resources
Computer Science Implementation Resources
- Computer Science Implementation Guidance Document
- CSTA Computer Science Coaching Toolkit - This toolkit is designed to equip coaches and others who support CS teachers’ instructional practice with tools that guide productive coaching cycles. The tools are designed to facilitate coaching conversations between colleagues with the ultimate goal of strengthening instructional practice and helping both teachers and students reach their full potential. Both the coach and coachee become more reflective practitioners when exchanging ideas about CS content or CS classroom.
- Computer Science and Educational Technology Standards Crosswalk Alignment - This crosswalk alignment document was a collaborative effort, created by the following district leaders within the state of Arizona:
- Caitlin Murphy | Instructional Technology Specialist | Creighton School District
- Rae Mask | Technology Instructional Coach | Balsz School District
- Shawn Abele | Instructional Technology Coordinator | Gilbert Public Schools
- CS v. EdTech Resource Graphic
- CS v. Other Fields Resource Graphic
Computer Science K-5 Instructional Resources
Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals Free Curriculum
CS Unplugged - Free unplugged computer science activities and lessons
Google CS First Free Computer Science Curriculum
K-12 Digital Citizenship from Common Sense Media
All You Need is Code - Premade lessons and activities
Gilbert Public Schools Kindergarten – 5th Grade Science Lessons
Computer Science 6-8 Instructional Resources
- Code.org Computer Science Discoveries Free Curriculum
- Google CS First Free Computer Science Curriculum
- All You Need is Code - Premade lessons and activities
- K-12 Digital Citizenship from Common Sense Media
Computer Science 9-12 Instructional Resources
- Code.org Computer Science Principles Free Curriculum
- K-12 Digital Citizenship from Common Sense Media
- K-12 Digital Citizenship from Common Sense Media
Professional Development Videos and Recorded Webinars
Computer Science Standards Webinars
Series 1: Basic
Series 2: Essential Concepts of Computer Science Standards
- Computer Systems
- Networks and the Internet
- Data and Analysis
- Algorithm and Programming
- Impacts of Computing
Series 3: Integration of Computer Science into Other Disciplines
STEM Series Recorded Webinars
- ADE STEM Series 1 | Integrating Technology into STEM Webinar
- ADE STEM Series 1 | Integrating Technology into STEM
- ADE STEM Series 2 | Computer Science Resources for the K-5 Webinar
- ADE STEM Series 2 | Computer Science Resources for the K-5 PowerPoint
- ADE STEM Series 3 | Meet the Computer Science Standards with CODE.ORG Webinar
- ADE STEM Series 3 | Meet the Computer Science Standards with CODE.ORG PowerPoint
Computer Science Education Week 2023 Recorded Webinars
- CS Resources and PD with Arizona Science Center & Code.org | Presentation Slides | Video Link
- The Importance of Teaching ABOUT AI | Presentation Slides | Video Link
- SAFE & Responsible AI with Paradise Valley Schools | Presentation Slides | Video Link
- K-6 Computer Science | Presentation Slides | Video Link
Professional Resources
Professional Organizations
- Computer Science Teachers Association - Arizona - Resources for K-12 Teachers, K-12 Administrators, PD Providers, Schools of Education, and Policymakers.
- CSforALL
Grants and Awards
Certification Information - Computer Science Endorsement
- Credit Hours Sheet for Verification of CS Endorsement Training
- Overview of AZ Endorsement for CS Educators
- PreK-8 Endorsement
- Grades 6-12 Endorsement
- Computer Science Micro-Credential Pathway for Endorsement - BloomBoard Pilot Program - Learn more about the pilot program for PK-8
- Computer Science Endorsement - Frequently Asked Questions
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