Funding
Financial Opportunities for Your School or District
We are always looking for funding opportunities to assist teachers and schools who want to implement a computer science program in their district. We keep this page updated with the latest information on funding and grant opportunities.
Jump to national and state-specific funding opportunities:
- Scholarships for UTeach CS A Professional Development
- U.S. Department of Education SEED Grant
- New York
- South Carolina
- Texas
National Funding Opportunities
Scholarships for UTeach CS A Professional Development
UTeach Computer Science is providing full scholarships ($1000 value) for our AP CS A professional development for teachers in schools with high populations of students who have historically been excluded from CS.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be teaching AP Computer Science A in 2021-22 to students who have historically been excluded from CS
- Your school must be willing to purchase a UTeach CSA license for 2021-22
- You must be available for the UTeach AP CS A professional development from July 12 - August 15, 2021, which will be provided for free (view times for synchronous sessions)
Scholarships will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to teachers who apply by June 18, 2021.
2020-21 U.S. Department of Education Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant
UTeach and its research partner, the American Institutes for Research, received funding from the Department of Education to study the implementation and impact of the UTeach CS Principles curriculum on outcomes for students and teachers. We have recruited over 150 U.S. public schools and computer science teachers to participate in a U.S. Department of Education research project to broaden participation in and improve high school computer science learning. Participating teachers and districts can learn more here.
What was provided?
- Two years of free access to the UTeach Computer Science Principles curriculum and teacher materials ($1800 value)
- Online teacher professional development free of charge
- $1000 stipends for participating teachers
Who was eligible?
Current or future AP CS Principles teachers who plan to teach the course in the 2020-2021 academic year and who have not previously used either UTeach or Edhesive CS Principles curricula. A limited number of schools and districts were selected through a rolling application process.
When did the study start?
The application process closed on June 15, 2020, and research activities started in fall 2020.
State-Specific Funding Opportunities
CSforAll NYC — An Opportunity for New York City Districts
The University of Texas at Austin has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation to conduct a Research Practitioner Partnership (RPP) study within New York City public school districts. The project team will be examining the degree to which co-design of curriculum, instructional practices, and teacher supports can build organizational capacity to support equitable computer science (CS) teaching and learning as called for by the CSforAll national movement. Learn more about the CSforALL NYC project or read the grant proposal.
What is provided?
CS Principles curriculum, teacher support, and in-person professional development, including a five-day, in-person summer workshop and workshops on five Saturdays throughout the school year.
Who is eligible?
Current or prospective CS Principles teachers in New York City public schools who have not previously used the UTeach CS Principles curriculum.
CS Principles Curriculum and Support Provided by the South Carolina Department of Education
What is provided?
UTeach CS Principles curriculum is on the list of State-Adopted Instructional Materials in South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Education generously provides funding for schools to access a static version of the curriculum with accompanying teacher support.
If a district selects UTeach CS Principles in the curriculum adoption process, the instructional materials coordinator can request a 1-year or 6-year license for a static version of the UTeach CS Principles curriculum through the South Carolina DOE purchasing system.
If schools wish to access new interactive features available starting in 2021-22, they have the option to separately purchase student accounts to upgrade their license. Schools may also purchase professional development separately.
Who is eligible?
South Carolina schools in districts that have selected the UTeach CSP curriculum during the curriculum adoption process. The instructional materials coordinator should request a 1-year or 6-year license for a static version of the UTeach CS Principles curriculum through the South Carolina DOE purchasing system. After that request has been approved, schools must contact registration@uteachcs.zendesk.com for registration assistance.
See if your school is in a participating district
New CTE Weighted Funding from Texas Education Agency
AP CS Principles now qualifies for weighted funding in Texas through the Career and Technology (CTE) allotment. Increased funding is available to build your CS program by providing access to AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A to more students, through teacher and student recruiting, followed by high-quality curriculum and support.
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