AP CS A (10-12)
Organization: Microsoft TEALS
Format: 2 semester course co-taught with industry partners
Description: Based on University of Washington’s CSE142/143, students learn college-level programming using Java following CollegeBoard’s AP CS-A standards. Follow up to Microsoft TEALS' Intro to CS program.
Teacher Profile: Any prior AP teaching experience useful
PD Profile: Summer online course, industry mentor partnership, school year support
Cost to School: PD costs waived; $130/student for textbooks; $94/student for AP exams
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Daily in – classroom support from TEALS volunteers (CS experts from industry or academia)
Targets advanced students seeking college credit or credential for internship AP Credit
Eligible for URI concurrent enrollment college credit
