Memo Text
As part of the Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Initiative, which was founded by Governor Asa Hutchinson, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Office of Computer Science is pleased to announce its planned creation of a Computer Science and Computing Educator Academy (CSCEA), scheduled for Monday through Friday of the weeks of June 14-18 & June 21-25, 2021.
The CSCEA, which will begin in the summer of 2021, will provide another option for Arkansas residents to:
- Learn basic computer science, which provides a starting point for new teachers to be successful,
- Receive preparation for passing the Computer Science Content Knowledge Praxis exam,
- Gain approval to teach high school computer science courses,
- Earn postsecondary credits for academy completion, and
- Expand skills in specialized areas aligned to state-adopted programs of study.
The attached document (2021 CSCEA Info) will provide the candidate with additional information on the:
- Training Components,
- Participant Selection,
- CSCEA Participant Certification, Credit, and/or Grades,
- Candidate/Participant Responsibilities, and
- Application Procedure
Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Arkansas Public University Partner
ADE seeks an Arkansas public university to form a partnership with the ADE Office of Computer Science to provide postsecondary graduate credit for Arkansas residents completing a CSCEA.
The RFP Packet, with instructions on how to submit a proposal, is also attached.