Computer Science
We are passionate about expanding access to meaningful computer science education for each school in our communities. Our programs equip both teachers and students with the skills, confidence, and creativity needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
We partner with schools and districts to deliver targeted coaching for educators and hands-on instruction for students in fundamentals, project-based learning, and real-world applications.
It can be hard bridging the equity gap in schools. As a community partner, we can provide online and in-person curriculum and teaching support to your school. We want to be a support as California transitions to introduce computer science in every high school.
Why Our Clients Choose Our Computer Science Programs
Teacher Coaching in Computer Science
We help educators become confident, effective computer science instructors, whether they are new to the subject or looking to improve their pedagogy. Our training includes:
- Curriculum design and pacing for computer science courses
- Strategies for teaching both block-based and text-based programming
- Dealing with AI in the classroom
- AP Computer Science mentorship
- Creating engaging CS classrooms
- Using formative assessment and data tools to monitor student growth
- Integrating computational thinking into core subjects
Student Learning
Our student-centered instruction focuses on developing computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Students explore a range of topics through interactive lessons, including:
- Introduction to coding fundamentals
- Block-based programming with platforms like Scratch
- Text-based programming, including Python
- Real-world coding projects such as games, simulations, quizzes, and digital art
- Robotics, physical computing, and AI concepts related topics
- Digital citizenship and ethical technology use
Looking Toward The Outcomes
As one administrator puts it, Glad Academics knows how to “increase the rigor for students who are catching on quickly while making the activity less difficult for students not mastering the skills as readily.” Students have an avenue for questions, as we utilize effective teaching techniques to include students and affirm their efforts. Although our students use digital devices, they do not always have access to technological career paths at early ages. Through our project-based approach, students don’t just learn code, they build with it, apply it, and share it. The students build their own projects can demonstrate mastery as a result.
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