This 30-hour student curriculum takes students through designing an interactive narrative on a free online platform, Twine. Curriculum and professional development are available for purchase. Contact Us to Learn More!
After this week of resources, we hope you see lots of opportunities to increase the computer science content in your classroom! This resource can help you convince your colleagues to do the same!
DownloadA one-page document to identify where computer science can fit into English/Language Arts class.
DownloadData can create beautiful works of art, when students collect and color code their lives! This page helps students read charts for information and create their own. Check out dear-data.com for additional ways to turn data into art.
DownloadUse block-based coding and only 3 simple blocks to design a complex program, even if you or your students are new to coding!
Watch Now!Use the Japanese art of origami to teach algorithmic thinking to your students! This activity is suitable for 1st graders and up.
DownloadEach year, the Virginia Department of Education holds a CS Educator of the Year Award, including several subcategories. Become a CS Champion by being voted top of your category or nominate a colleague by January 9!
Nomination FormEach day, the Student Corner highlights a different CS Career to consider, especially those that don't necessarily seem to use computer science.
Explore our student-friendly resources and videos you can use immediately in your classroom.
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American College of Education (ACE) offers online degree programs, certificates, and licensure pathways for educators, along with professional learning and induction programs for school districts. Their offerings include literacy, instructional coaching, educational leadership, and instructional technology to support ongoing educator growth.
For outreach or partnership inquiries, contact Morgan Meadows, Director of K–12 Partnerships at morgan.meadows@ace.edu
American College of Education
Celebrating Educators | Quality education you expect. Low cost you deserve
Brown Dog Gadgets provides educators with access to free STEM samples, professional-development workshops, and a curated directory of national and Virginia-based grant opportunities. They offer resources for integrating robotics, circuits, coding, and AI into classroom activities. Their programs are designed to help teachers explore hands-on learning and expand STEM opportunities for students.
Brown Dog Gadgets
Hardware Kits | Curriculum Resources
Amazon Future Engineers offers K–12 students and educators access to career exploration experiences, including Career Tours that showcase pathways in computer science, technology, and engineering. They also provide curriculum resources, virtual learning opportunities, and programs aimed at inspiring students from historically underrepresented groups to pursue tech careers. Educators can access these resources to support classroom learning, career guidance, and hands-on STEM experiences.
AFE Career Tour
Amazon Future Engineer | Career Exposure
Code in the Schools
| Expanding access to quality computer science education.
The CHOICE initiative supports Virginia secondary science, math, computer science, and CTE teachers with a virtual professional-learning community where they can access webinars, micro-credentials, and college courses. Teachers may receive funding to cover training costs and related expenses, along with instructional coaching and peer collaboration. Enrollment information and cohort updates are available through the CHOICE program.
VA Ed Strategies
CHOICE Grant Funding | Professional Development for Educators
Spark Good
Walmart | Social Impact & Youth Outreach
