Computer Science
News & Announcements
2017 Computer Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework Open for Public Comment
On July 25, 2019, the Virginia Board of Education accepted for initial review the 2017 Computer Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework. The curriculum framework serves as the key guidance for instructional leaders and teachers of computer science (elementary, middle, high school) in planning computer science instruction and integration.
Public Comment on the 2017 Computer Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework-This is a Word document. can be provided through the 2017 Computer Science Standards Curriculum Framework survey
and through interactive webinars scheduled for:
- August 20, 2019 7:30 AM
- August 20, 2019 4:00 PM
- August 21, 2019 7:30 AM
- August 21, 2019 4:00 PM
Registered participants will receive an email several days before the event in order to access the webinar.
Computer Science Resources
Professional Organizations
- Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
- Code.org
- Expanding Computer Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance
- CodeVA
Documents
- Computer Science Implementation Frequently Asked Questions-This is a Word document.
- Computer Science Course Codes-This is a Word document. – Superintendent's Memo 263-18
- 2016 Virginia Acts of Assembly Item 138, page 117 – Information regarding the funding appropriation related to computer science training and infrastructure
- CSTA 2017 K-12 Computer Science Standards
- K12CS Computer Science
- Framework-This is a PDF document. (PDF)
- Downloads – Framework resources, handouts and presentations, concepts and practices, and meeting summaries
Video
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Computer Science Update Email
Teachers, principals and computer science coordinators are encouraged to register to receive the VDOE Computer Science Update distributed by the computer science office.
Contact Information
Contact Timothy Ellis, Computer Science Specialist, by email or by phone at 804-225-3489 with questions about Computer Science.