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Teaching and Learning
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| DATE: | Tuesday, August 25, 2020 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Addison Davis, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| <p>Approve the Agreement with Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) and CodeHS, Inc. for Florida Teaching Certification Exam Preparation and Instructional Delivery <em>(Academic Services)</em></p> | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| <p>CodeHS is an online professional development course to prepare teachers for the Florida Teaching Certification Examinations in K-12 Computer Science (FTCE-CS). The CodeHS FTCE-CS preparation course is the only course that addresses all of the competencies designated for the exam. The CodeHS FTCE-CS preparation course is offered entirely online and is made up of a series of learning modules that cover both the basics of programming and the pedagogy of teaching programming in a blended classroom. Each module is made up of short video tutorials, programming exercises, open-ended responses, debugging problems, and grading practice. The course is designed for new and experienced teachers and addresses all tested competencies including:</p> <p>Competency 1: Knowledge of computational thinking and problem solving<br />Competency 2: Knowledge of data types and structures<br />Competency 3: Knowledge of programming logic<br />Competency 4: Knowledge of programming languages<br />Competency 5: Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking<br />Competency 6: Knowledge of the historical aspects and social issues related to computer technologies<br />Competency 7: Knowledge of computer science pedagogy </p> <p>In addition to the certification preparation course, CodeHS provides course-based learning modules for students enrolled in Advanced Placement Computer Science A inclusive of teaching tutorials for educators. These modules will also be purchased for our high schools that offer the course.</p> | |
| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| <p>• Improve Student Achievement</p> | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| EVALUATION | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction, terry.connor@hcps.net, 272-4221 Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Executive Director, Science Education, larry.plank@hcps.net, 272-4622 |
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| Gretchen Saunders | ||
| Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| C 6.17 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200825_1023 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.17 | ||