K-12 Computer Science Endorsement, S.C.

Expected student learning outcomes from completion of the program-

Students will be able to:

• This certificate was created in response to the call to action by the 2018 Wyoming Legislature (SB 29), which requires that K12 students be taught computer science and computational thinking skills across all grade levels in K12 classrooms. Computer science is now listed in the “common core of knowledge” to be required in all Wyoming K12 schools no later than 2022.
• Computer Science standards have been written and approved by the Wyoming State Department, and are currently under review by the Wyoming State Board of Education.
• Requirements for teacher certification has been implemented by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, and this program is designed to fulfill those requirements.
• Upon completion of this certificate program, the student shall be able to teach K12 standards at the appropriate grade level in fulfillment of Wyoming K12 Computer Science Standards.