ECS4Alabama
Join the National Movement to Bring Exploring Computer Science to your school!
An opportunity for high school students to learn authentic computer science!
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No 1639971 and the Alabama State Department of Education.
Exploring Computer Science
A high school introductory course to the world
of computer science and problem solving.
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ECS aligns with college preparation coursework and Career and Technical Education pathways.
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Students are introduced to the breadth of Computer Science through an exploration of engaging topics. Problems are contextualized to be relevant to the lives of today’s students.
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Lodging
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Meals
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Mileage reimbursement
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Daily ECS Instructional Lesson Plans
ECS Instructional Units
1. Human Computer Interaction
2. Problem Solving
3. Programming
4. Data and Computing
5. Robotics
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ECS Requirements/Application
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Teachers certified in any discipline
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Schools must commit to offering ECS in the 2025-26 school year and beyond
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For additional information please refer to the Teacher application
Testimonials
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The lessons are easy to comprehend as well as interesting. They span several disciplines, and there is something in it for all students. This course truly encompasses equity and inquiry.
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— Crystal Johnson, Robert E. Lee High School Montgomery, AL
News
Summer Institute trains Alabama teachers on new computer science curriculum
August 03, 2018
Events
ECS Summer Institute
Tuskegee University
July 15-19, 2019
ECS Quarterly Professional Development
Tuskegee University
February 12-13, 2019
ECS Quarterly Professional Development
Tuskegee University
November 7, 2018
ECS Quarterly Professional Development
Tuskegee University
October 2, 2018
ECS Summer Institute
Tuskegee University
July 23-27, 2018
ECS Quarterly Professional Development
Tuskegee University
February 15 - 16, 2018
ECS Quarterly Professional Development
Tuskegee University
November 8 - 9, 2017
ECS Summer Institute
Tuskegee University
July 24-28, 2017