Intro to Programming (9-12)
Organization: Microsoft TEALS
Format: 1 semester course co-taught with industry partners
Description: Based on UC Berkeley’s CS10, students learn college-level CS fundamentals using the Snap! block-based language.
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: Summer online course, industry mentor partnership, school year support
Cost to School: PD/curriculum costs waived
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Daily in – classroom support from TEALS volunteers (CS experts from industry or academia)
Free open-source course materials
Optional 2nd semester continuation