Computer Science Curricular Resource Grant

PURPOSE:

To give every student access to robust computer science education by the conclusion of the four year CS plan. To support Legislative Statue Computer Science Initiative for Public Schools (33-1633).

To be eligible:

A district must submit a 4-year plan. It 4-year plan must show how a school district will meet the computer science standards at all levels by the end of the 4 years. Grant request amount can cover no more than 75% of the cost of implementation of the plan. The does not need to cover all costs but can focus on one area (i.e. K-5 curriculum, 6-8 Computer Science Professional Development, etc.). If grant is awarded, LEA’s will receive 25% of their original grant to support sustainability of the plan as funding allows for up to the next 3 years upon submission of annual plan update.

Local Education Agencies (LEA) shall submit a written 4-year computer science plan that Aligns with the Idaho Computing Technology K-12 CS State Plan and the Idaho Content Standards for Computer Science. Then in cooperation with your LEA leadership team and a representative group of all LEA stakeholders including school administrators, teacher leaders, educators, paraeducators, school board members, and parents, complete the application and submit via email to katie.boschwilson@stem.idaho.gov.

To Apply:

First fill out the form that is found under the “Apply Now” button. Upon submitting, Katie Bosch-Wilson will reach out with a 4-year plan format and budget spreadsheet. Upon completing the plan and budget submit them via email to Katie Bosch-Wilson. At that time your grant will be reviewed, and you will be notified if funding will be awarded or not.