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CS4RI

About
Overview
Goals & Strategies
Meet the Team
CS Teacher of the Year Award
The Data
Overview
State of CS
Snapshot of RI Schools
Educators & Schools
Overview
CS Proficiency
RI CS Education Standards
K-12 CS Content & Curriculum
Professional Development
Summit
Data Guidance
Educator & School Counselor Resources
Student & Family Resources
Become a CS Teacher
Initiatives
Overview
High School Grant
ECEP Project
Implementation Plans
Broadening Participation
PD Providers
CAL Grant
Two Codes
News & Events
Upcoming Events
Calendar
Jessie Barrett
June 12, 2025
middle, high, cyber

Cyber in Minecraft Certified Educator

Jessie Barrett
June 12, 2025
middle, high, cyber
Cyber in Minecraft Certified Educator

The Cyber in Minecraft Certified Educator professional development course provides Educators with the skills to enable them to deliver an up-to-date cybersecurity curriculum.

Source: https://www.prodigylearning.com/

Jessie Barrett
June 12, 2025
elementary, integrated

Going with the STREAM

Jessie Barrett
June 12, 2025
elementary, integrated
Going with the STREAM

As an elementary teacher, you are laying the foundation for all future careers, especially those in STEM.

Source: https://www.scoutlier.com/

Jessie Barrett
July 11, 2024
middle, elementary

Ozobot Edu

Jessie Barrett
July 11, 2024
middle, elementary
Ozobot Edu

Ozobot robots are a simple way to introduce robots and coding and incorporate the RI CS standards into your instruction. All teachers attending the PD will receive two Ozobots for their school.

Jessie Barrett
August 25, 2022
high, integrated

Work-Based Learning for Computer Science

Jessie Barrett
August 25, 2022
high, integrated
Work-Based Learning for Computer Science

This course teaches students about the software development process used in industry including units on CS Workplace; Ideation; Design; Implementation; and Testing.

Source: https://www.k12.cs.uri.edu/wbl

Jessie Barrett
August 25, 2022
high, cyber

Cybersecurity (Technology & Issues in a Global Society)

Jessie Barrett
August 25, 2022
high, cyber
Cybersecurity (Technology & Issues in a Global Society)

This course provides an overview of the technology, threats, and social impact of cybersecurity in our everyday lives. Students will gain a broad understanding of what cybersecurity is and why it’s important.

Source: https://www.k12.cs.uri.edu/cyber

Jessie Barrett
January 26, 2022
high, csa

AP CS A

Jessie Barrett
January 26, 2022
high, csa
AP CS A

Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation.

Source: https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-computer-science-curriculum#curriculum-2

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, cyber

Cybersecurity

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, cyber
Cybersecurity

Whether seeking a career in the growing field of cybersecurity or learning to defend their own personal or company data, students in Cybersecurity establish an ethical code of conduct while learning to defend data.

Source: https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-computer-science-curriculum#curriculum-4

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, integrated

Two Codes

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, integrated
Two Codes

College Board’s effort for all students to have access to deep and rich learning that build the knowledge, skills, and agency required to make a difference in the world - with a focus on AP CSP and AP US Gov & Politics.

Source: https://pages.collegeboard.org/twocodes

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, csa

AP CS A

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, csa
AP CS A

This course is designed for high school student who wish to continue their CS education after completing an intro course. Students learn object-oriented programming using Java and take on software engineers roles.

Source: https://code.org/educate/csa

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, intro

Essentials

Jessie Barrett
May 19, 2021
high, intro
Essentials

With emphasis on computational thinking and collaboration, this year-long course provides an excellent entry point for students to begin or continue the Project Lead The Way Computer Science PreK-12 experience.

Source: https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-computer-science-curriculum#curriculum-1

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, csa

AP CS A

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, csa
AP CS A

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.

Source: https://www.tealsk12.org/schools/

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, intro

Intro Programming

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, intro
Intro Programming

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) Program Intro CS course is based on UC Berkeley’s CS10, students learn college-level CS fundamentals using the Snap! block-based language.

Source: https://www.tealsk12.org/schools/

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, csp

AP CS Principles

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, csp
AP CS Principles

Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation.

Source: https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-computer-science-curriculum#curriculum-2

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, csp

AP CS Principles

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, csp
AP CS Principles

This course is designed to prepare students (and teachers) who are new to computer science for the AP CS Principles exam. The course covers topics including the Internet, Big Data, Programming, and Algorithms.

Source: https://code.org/educate/csp

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, intro

Intro to CS & Data

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
high, intro
Intro to CS & Data

This course provides the computational thinking skills of programming, algorithm development, simulation and data analysis in a fun and engaging way that can be used in other classes, such as NGSS science classes.​​​​​​​

Source: https://www.k12.cs.uri.edu/icds

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle, high, integrated

Data Science

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle, high, integrated
Data Science

Students form their own questions about the world around them, analyze data, and write a research paper about their findings. The module covers functions, looping and iteration, data visualization, linear regression, and more.

Source: http://www.bootstrapworld.org/materials/data-science/

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle, high

Algebra

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle, high
Algebra

Students apply mathematical concepts and rigorous programming principles to creating a simple video game. Aligned to National and State Standards for Mathematics, as well as CSTA standards and K12CS framework.

Source: http://www.bootstrapworld.org/materials/algebra/

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle

Gateway

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle
Gateway

This hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha! moments” and deep comprehension through 10 units that empower students to lead their own discovery.

Source: https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-gateway

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle, high

CS Discoveries

Jessie Barrett
July 28, 2018
middle, high
CS Discoveries

An introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.

Source: https://code.org/educate/csd

Jessie Barrett
July 6, 2018
elementary

Launch

Jessie Barrett
July 6, 2018
elementary
Launch

This program includes 24 interdisciplinary modules that empower students to adopt a design-thinking mindset through activities, projects, and problems that build upon each other and relate to the world around them.

Source: https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-launch

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