RIDE Computer Science (CS) Endorsement

A RIDE Computer Science (CS) endorsement allows certified teachers to add a credential to their teaching certification.

For questions on the application process, contact: EQAC@ride.ri.gov | 401-222-4600

Endorsement Application Instructions

Eligibility Requirements:

Educators must have completed a Professional Development (PD) program from at least one of the following providers in order to be eligible to apply for a CS endorsement:

  • Code.org CS Discoveries

  • Code.org AP CS Principles

  • PLTW AP CS Principles

Upon completion of one or more of these programs, participants must request a Proof of Requirements for Endorsement Certificate from the University of Rhode Island.

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To request a Proof of Requirements for Endorsement Certificate from URI, please email:
urics.k12@gmail.com

Required Competencies:

Through the eligible PD programs (above), teachers address the four required competencies specified in the CS Endorsement:

  • Demonstrate and apply grade band appropriate knowledge of computer programming, algorithms,
    abstraction, computer systems, computer networks, data science, digital literacy, cybersecurity, and the
    impact of computing in society.

  • Design and implement grade band appropriate computer science instruction.

  • Understand and apply techniques to foster an inclusive computing culture and environment for instruction.

  • Assess student learning in computer science and use it to inform instruction.

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