Welcome! I’m Karina, the National Partnership Manager at Code.org. If you’re reading this, you might be interested in expanding computer science education in your region. Code.org is eager to collaborate with organizations that can help achieve this goal. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Code.org seeks partnerships with a variety of organizations, including universities, nonprofit entities, state education departments, and educational service agencies. These organizations are well-positioned to support and promote computer science education in their communities.
We view our partnerships as long-term commitments. Our goal is for each partner organization to eventually sustain their computer science initiatives independently. This involves building relationships with local school districts, organizing professional development workshops for educators, and securing independent funding sources to ensure ongoing success.
While this may seem daunting, rest assured that Code.org is here to support you. We are looking for partners who are already engaged in STEM or computer science education and can seamlessly integrate Code.org’s curriculum and professional learning opportunities into their existing programs for educators.
Partnering with a nationally recognized organization like Code.org offers numerous advantages. It enhances your organization’s reputation and enables you to deliver high-quality professional development to teachers across your state. This, in turn, empowers more teachers and students to engage with computer science education.
Our content is designed to be effective and beneficial for both educators and students, ensuring your success in promoting computer science learning.
If this opportunity aligns with your organization’s goals, we encourage you to visit our regional partner site for more information. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. We look forward to the possibility of working together to advance computer science education in your area.
Conduct research on a successful regional partnership with Code.org. Prepare a presentation highlighting the key strategies and outcomes of this partnership. Focus on how the organization integrated Code.org’s curriculum and the impact it had on local computer science education.
Analyze a case study of an organization that became a regional partner with Code.org. Identify the challenges they faced and the solutions they implemented. Discuss how these insights can be applied to your own potential partnership efforts.
Organize a mock professional development workshop using Code.org’s resources. Role-play as both educators and facilitators to understand the dynamics of delivering computer science education training. Reflect on the experience and discuss improvements.
Develop a strategic plan for securing independent funding to support a long-term partnership with Code.org. Consider potential funding sources, partnership opportunities, and sustainability measures. Present your plan to the class for feedback.
Engage in a networking exercise to identify potential local organizations or educational institutions that could collaborate with you in a partnership with Code.org. Create a collaborative proposal outlining how these partnerships could enhance computer science education in your region.
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Hi, I’m Karina, the National Partnership Manager here at Code.org. If you’re watching this video, you might be interested in bringing more computer science to your area. Code.org is actively looking for organizations to establish regional partnerships with. Here are a few things to know before you get started.
First, it’s important to understand what types of organizations can partner with Code.org. We focus on teaming up with universities, nonprofit organizations, state departments of education, and educational service agencies.
Second, we view this as a long-term partnership and expect each organization to be able to sustain this work independently of Code.org in the future. This means establishing partnerships with local school districts, hosting professional development workshops for teachers, and developing independent funding sources for long-term sustainability.
This may seem like a lot at first, but don’t worry, we’re here to support you. Our ideal partner organization is one that already works in STEM or computer science education and can integrate Code.org curriculum and professional learning into their current offerings for educators.
We’re well-known in our community, and being associated with a nationally recognized organization like Code.org can be very beneficial. Through the partnership with Code.org, we will be able to deliver professional development to teachers throughout the state, enabling more teachers and students to study computer science.
It’s high-quality content that serves our teachers and students, and it’s designed to help you succeed. So, if you think this sounds right for you, check out our regional partner site and let us know if you have any questions.
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Computer – An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. – The computer efficiently processed the complex algorithms required for the simulation.
Science – The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, often applied in computing to develop new technologies and methodologies. – Computer science has revolutionized the way we approach problem-solving in various industries.
Education – The process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits, particularly in the field of computer science and technology. – Online platforms have transformed computer science education by providing access to resources worldwide.
Partnership – A collaborative relationship between entities to achieve common goals, often seen in the tech industry to foster innovation and development. – The partnership between the university and the tech company led to groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence.
Organizations – Groups of people with a particular purpose, such as businesses or governmental departments, often involved in the development and implementation of technology solutions. – Many organizations are investing in cybersecurity to protect their digital assets.
Curriculum – A set of courses, including their content, offered at a school or university, particularly in the field of computer science and technology. – The new curriculum includes advanced programming languages and machine learning modules.
Development – The process of creating, designing, deploying, and supporting software, systems, or applications. – Agile development methodologies have improved the efficiency of software production cycles.
Educators – Individuals who provide instruction or education, often specializing in computer science to prepare students for careers in technology. – Educators are integrating more interactive coding exercises into their lessons to engage students.
Learning – The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching, especially in the context of computer science and programming. – Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that focuses on building systems that learn from data.
Initiatives – Projects or programs undertaken to address specific issues or achieve particular goals, often in the context of technological advancement or education. – The government launched several initiatives to promote STEM education in schools.
