Making a change in practice often requires a roadmap, some direction on how to change our routine. This is often accompanied by some stress and anxiety, and is better facilitated with strong support. This happens in our personal and professional journey.
We are a transformative school district, making great strides in how our students earn their education. We work to celebrate and support our risk-takers who take the lead on transforming their classrooms for a digital age. We work to effectively support all teachers and learners on this journey.
Most teachers have heard of the ISTE Standards. They are a roadmap that many states have adopted in part or in whole. There are actually several categories of standards that have been released, including:
- Students
- Teachers
- Education Leaders
- Coaches
- Computer Science Educators
ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education. Its members are leaders and educators from around the world.
A side note:
In June, 2018, the State of Iowa released its K-12 state computer science standards for voluntary adoption. They were developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (the originators of Hour of Code). Click here to explore these new standards.
The State also provided the opportunity for funding for schools to support teachers to earn a computer science teaching endorsement, something also new in 2018. The first round initial application was due July 20, 2018.
