§302A-709 Computer science teacher development programs. (a) The department may enter into a contract or agreement with one or more entities to develop and implement computer science teacher development programs; provided that an entity shall be: (1) An educational agency, including a charter educational agency, or a consortia of educational agencies in the State; (2) An institution of higher education located in the State; or (3) A nationally recognized provider of effective computer science professional development. (b) An entity that intends to enter into a contract or agreement with the department pursuant to this section shall first submit a proposal to the department that, at minimum, shall address how the entity plans to: (1) Instruct teachers with varying levels of knowledge and experience in computer science; (2) Provide teachers with experience in hands-on, inquiry-based practices; (3) Utilize effective practices for professional development; (4) Emphasize the conceptual foundations of computer science; (5) Instruct teachers how to effectively teach students in computer science, including students from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in computer dations of computer science; (5) Instruct teachers how to effectively teach students in computer science, including students from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in computer science careers; (6) Adapt its instruction to accommodate the particular needs of teachers in different schools and districts; and (7) Meet other requirements established by the department. [L 2018, c 51, pt of §2] Cross References Computer science; curricula plan; public schools, see §302A-323.
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