Essentials (9-12)
Organization: Project Lead The Way
Format: 2 semester course
Description: Students will experience the major topics, big ideas, and computational thinking practices used by computing professionals to solve problems and create value for others. This course will empower students to develop computational thinking skills while building confidence that prepares them to advance to Computer Science Principles and Computer Science A.
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: Online core training
Cost to School: Core training is $2,400 per teacher. The annual participation fee for PLTW’s Computer Science pathway is $2,200 plus equipment and supplies.
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
All PLTW pathways address Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, our computer science pathway aligns to Computer Science Teachers Association Standards.
Registration:
To learn more about how to take advantage of CS4RI PD funding, please contact:
Cheryl Rosenberg at crosenberg@pltw.org or 617-785-8544
You cannot register without first contacting Cheryl
