Thinking about teaching Computer Science, or incorporating CS into a subject you already teach? CS skills are fundamental to student success and you can learn to teach CS!
This course is intended for prospective K-12 Computer Science teachers to review key topics in Computer Science required by the certification test.
The course provides extensive detailed instruction, examples, and practice on everything from introductory programming topics such as variables, functions, loops and logical expressions to more advanced topics such as data structures, recursion, and object-oriented programming.
Currently certified Texas educators in any subject can add a computer science certification by passing the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) for Grades 8-12 Computer Science 241 exam. The TExES covers 106 educator competencies, all of which are addressed in the Foundations of CS for Teachers: TExES Prep course. Hundreds of teachers have completed this online course and over 500 have gone on to achieve CS certification. WeTeach_CS would like to recognize 100kin10, TEA, and AT&T for contributing financial support for course development. Individuals pursuing CS teacher certification outside of the state of Texas should enroll in the Foundations of CS for Teachers: Praxis Prep online course.
Whether or not you plan to take a certification exam, this course will strengthen your understanding of key CS concepts and constructs and increase your confidence in teaching CS.
In addition to access to all course material, participants who choose to upgrade their enrollment will also receive:
CSTA standards CROSSWALK document
"The course was a good introduction to CS for Teachers. However, as a prep for the TExES 241 test, if someone doesn't have a strong programming background they are going to need supplemental study. The Texas 241 CS teacher certification test was much harder than I expected with some complicated and long code segments that went beyond what the Foundations course covered."
— Richard D.
"This was an amazing course taught by a master teacher! The tutorials are organized, well-explained, supported with extensive practice exercises, and easy to navigate. I highly recommend this course!"
— Susan D.
Registration Ends: October 15, 2024, 11:59 a.m.
Dates: 7 Weeks Self-Paced 6 Hours Per Week
Continuing Professional Education (CPE): 40.00 CPE hours available. All teachers are eligible to receive CPE certificates of completion for this course.
Cost: $600
Personal Enrollment
Enroll and gain immediate access to the course.
Enrollment Access Code
Purchase an access code for one or more people. The access code must be redeemed by the number of persons selected at checkout to complete enrollment.
1-24 People: $600 per person 25-49 People: $510 per person 50+ People: $450 per person
nathalie.b@tacc.utexas.edu
Check out the WeTeach_CS Cert Prep Practice Packet which contains 24 quizzes that each contain ten questions on topics outlined in the TExES 241 test specifications + a final practice exam.
Cert Prep Practice Packet
